Top camera Phones in 2023

The competition among the top camera phones is about more than just technological specifications; how your shot looks is as vital. That includes putting cameras through their paces to see how they respond to photo-processing features like computational photography. As a result, each phone we examine is subjected to head-to-head photo comparisons, allowing us to assess how a phone’s camera output compares to what its nearest competitors can achieve.

Our camera comparison testing includes photographs taken in a number of settings, including outdoor, low-light, portrait, and selfie shots. This allows us to locate camera phones that combine the greatest sensors, computational photography, and AI to extract the lightest, color, and detail from any circumstance.

1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Thanks to a pair of telescopic cameras that take superb zoom images, Samsung’s ultimate phone edges out some strong competitors. And the 200MP primary camera adds versatility while providing great results on its own.

6.8-inch Super AMOLED display (3088 x 1440)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for GalaxyRAM: 8GB and 12GBStorage / Expansion Capacity: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / No200 MP (f/1.7), 12MP (f/2.2), and 10MP (f/2.4) rear cameras 3x telephoto (f/2.4), 10MP 10x telephoto lens12MP front camera (f/2.2)Weight: 8.3 oz.13:09 (60Hz) / 12:22 (adaptive) battery life.

2. iPhone 14 Pro Max

The main and ultrawide cameras on Apple’s pro phones were upgraded, and the resulting photographs are vivid and detailed. We also like the new Photonic Engine, which improves picture processing in low-light conditions.

6.7-inch OLED display (2796 x 1290)A16 Bionic CPURAM: 6GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / No expandable storage rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.8) primary camera with 2x optical zoom, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera, and a 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.12MP front camera (f/1.9)Weight: 8.5 oz. Battery life (in hours and minutes): 14:42

3. Google Pixel 7 Pro

The Tensor G2 processor in the Pixel 7 Pro drives some advanced photo-editing tools including Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur. The 5x optical zoom capabilities of Google’s flagship phone’s telephoto lens outperform the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s 3x magnifications.

6.7-inch OLED (3120 x 1440; 10-120Hz) display sensor G2 CPURAM: 12GB128GB, 256GB, and 512GB expandable storage / NoRear cameras: 50MP (f/1.85) primary camera, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera, and 48MP (f/3.5) camera with 5x optical zoom.Front-facing camera: 10.8MP (f/2.2).Weight: 7.3 oz.Battery life (in hours and minutes): 6:31

4.  Google Pixel 7a review

With a 64MP primary camera and Google’s customary flair for computational photography, the Pixel 7a may appear to be a high-end camera phone. However, at $499, it is a relatively inexpensive model that captures photographs that rival those of more expensive phones.

6.1-inch OLED (2400 x 1080) displayTensor G2 CPURAM: 8GB128GB / No expandable storageCameras on the back: 64MP primary (f/1.89), 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2).13MP front-facing camera (f/2.2)Weight: 6.8 oz.Battery life (in hours and minutes): 10:05

5. Samsung Galaxy A54

The Galaxy A54 produces some amazing low-light images for less than $450, and its 50MP sensor deserves credit. It uses the same sensor as the more costly Galaxy S23, offering this more cheap midrange phone considerable photography skills.

6.4-inch AMOLED (2340 x 1080; 60Hz) displayExynos 1380 processorRAM: 6GB and 8GB128GB, 256GB expandable storage / YesBack: 50MP (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4).32MP front camera (/2.2)Weight: 7.1 oz.Battery life (in hours and minutes): 10:20 (adaptive); 11:46 (60Hz).

6. iPhone 14 Pro

If an iPhone 14 Pro Max is out of your price range, consider the iPhone 14 Pro, which is $100 less expensive but has the same camera as the Max. The Max’s bigger 6.7-inch screen is ideal for picture editing, but other users may prefer all that capability on a smaller device.

6.1-inch OLED display (2556 x 1179)A16 Bionic CPURAM: 6GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / No expandable storage rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.8) primary camera with 2x optical zoom, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera, and a 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.12MP front camera (f/1.9)Weight: 7.3 oz. Battery life (in hours and minutes): 10:13

7. Google Pixel Fold

7.6-inch OLED (2208 x 1840; 120Hz) inner display; 5.8-inch OLED ((2092 x 1080; 120Hz) outside displayTensor G2 CPURAM: 12GBStorage options include 256GB and 512GB.48MP (f/1.7), 10.8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical zoom) rear camerasFront camera: 9.5MP (f/2.2) on the outside and 8MP (f/2.0) on the inside.Weight: 10 oz.10:21 (60Hz) battery life (hours: minutes)

When it comes to photography, foldable phones don’t have a good reputation, but the Google Pixel Fold might alter that. Using Google’s photo processing ability, the Pixel Fold produces stunning images that stand out from any phone, let alone one with a folding screen.

Google adds several useful picture capabilities to the back triple lens and two selfie cameras — one on the phone’s outside cover and the other on the inner display. A Time Lapse option adds an artistic blur to your images, and you can use the rear camera lenses to shoot an extremely crisp selfie.

The 7.6-inch internal display provides plenty of space for picture editing, and multitasking is simple, making it simple to move photographs.

8. iPhone 14

6.1-inch OLED display (2532 x 1170)A15 Bionic CPURAM: 6GB128GB, 256GB, and 512GB expandable storage / NoRear cameras: 12MP (f/1.5) primary, 12MP (f/2.4) secondary ultrawide12MP front camera (f/1.9)Weight: 6 oz.Battery life (in hours and minutes): 7:41

While it lacks the latest 48MP sensor seen on the Pro versions, the iPhone 14 is still a fantastic photography phone. It has a quicker aperture for improved illumination as well as an enhanced ultrawide sensor. In short, the images taken by the iPhone 14 are a step above last year.

The iPhone 14 outperforms several of its similarly priced competitors, like the Galaxy S22, in terms of details and dynamic range. (However, the zoom on the Samsung phone is superior.) However, for $799, the iPhone 14 provides an excellent photographic experience.