Our list of the best cameras on smartphones of January 2022.
It is not easy to choose the best phone for taking photos, whether it is an Android device or with another operating system. Generally the best smartphone camera is the one that takes the best photos, but there are many factors to take into account, which we will analyze later. To simplify your search, we therefore wanted to make a list of the best smartphones for taking pictures and which therefore have the best camera. These are smartphones of all types and prices, although obviously to have a good camera on a smartphone the price can only be high enough (but we try to give you options for each category). However, you will find mid-range, high-end and also an excellent value for money smartphones. If you want to discover other categories of smartphones, you can do it at the link below.
As top-of-the-range smartphones are often the ones that take the best photos, they are also often excellent smartphones even in other sectors, but we will try to explain them to you in our buying guide (updated to January 2022 ) so that you get the best picture of the situation. If, on the other hand, you are looking for the best photo apps, you can find the link below.
Smartphones are sorted by ascending price.
Realme C21
In an absolute sense, the Realme C21 camera is nothing special and if a good camera is your priority for sure you will have to spend more than that. But if your budget is only around € 100 and you don't want to lose too much on the photographic field, this is the smartphone to choose. In good light the photos are better than average. Little to do instead in the evening or with the front camera.
- Review Realme C21
- Realme C21 data sheet
POCO X3 NFC
Like the other Redmi smartphones in this selection, POCO also defends itself very well in the photographic sector for its price range. It is equipped with a four-camera system where a 64 megapixel sensor and a 13 megapixel wide-angle sensor stand out, perfect for capturing the most difficult scenes. The front camera set inside the hole, on the other hand, is an interesting 20 megapixel camera. To complete it all, we find the possibility of recording videos in 4K.
- POCO X3 Review
- Technical data sheet POCO X3
Motorola Moto G 5G
Unlike its twin brother G9 Power, this Moto G 5G (not to be confused with the more expensive Plus version) is a smartphone that manages to do very well in the photographic field thanks to its 48 megapixel main sensor that works well both in photos and in 4K videos. The wide and macro sensors are less interesting, but for the price range it is absolutely acceptable.
- Motorola Moto G 5G Review
- Data sheet Motorola Moto G 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52
Galaxy A52 is undoubtedly an atypical smartphone for Samsung. But it's not atypical in camera goodness in the mid-range. What is surprising here compared to the competition is undoubtedly the quality of the main sensor which in this case is also supported by optical stabilization, a real rarity in this price range.
- Samsung Galaxy A52 Review
- Samsung Galaxy A52 Data Sheet
Google Pixel 4A
Pixel 4A is not only very compact but it is also an excellent choice for those who want to choose a device also and above all for its camera. This is an exceptional smartphone, albeit limited in terms of battery (but understandable given the size). It does not have a wide angle, but a single sensor of exceptional quality.
- Google Pixel 4A review
- Data sheet Google Pixel 4A
OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus with this Nord 2 made a courageous choice that other companies had never made. Putting a true top-of-the-line camera into a mid-range smartphone. The 50 megapixel camera is the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro and is optically stabilized. The wide angle isn't great, but the photos from the main one will be better than everything else at this price.
- OnePlus Nord 2 review
- OnePlus Nord 2 data sheet
OPPO Find X2 Neo
Although focusing on the Find X2 Pro you can get even more from every front, this Find X2 Neo is undoubtedly an excellent compromise for value for money. It is a beautiful smartphone equipped with 4 cameras, including an excellent 48 megapixel sensor that allows you to take great photos and great videos. The 44 megapixel front camera is also very good.
- OPPO Find X2 Neo review
- Technical sheet OPPO Find X2 Neo
OPPO Reno4 Pro
In 2020 OPPO has scored another smartphone that is really valid for the photographic sector. Let's talk about OPPO Reno4 Pro, a smartphone that has three photographic sensors all of excellent quality. In addition, the low light performance and above all the performance in the video recording sector improve a lot.
- OPPO Reno4 Pro review
- OPPO Reno4 Pro data sheet
- PURCHASE : 459 € (Unieuro) – 558 € (Amazon)
OPPO Find X3 Neo
OPPO Find X3 Neo is the “economic” variant of the super top of the Pro range. We include it in this selection because the main sensor is the same exceptional 50 megapixel sensor as its big brother. X3 Neo captures exceptional photos in all light conditions and can also count on a wide-angle camera and a 2x zoom camera. Also good videos up to 4K at 60 fps , even if it is at 30 fps that the stabilization excels.
- OPPO Find X3 Neo review
- OPPO Find X3 Neo data sheet
Xiaomi 11T Pro
The smartphone Pro of the Xiaomi “T” family is undoubtedly a relevant product. Not only because it guarantees true top-of-the-range performance, but also because the price has remained decidedly more reasonable. Plus, the main camera is the same 108 megapixel camera as the company's premium smartphone with also the its excellent optical image stabilization.
- Xiaomi 11T Pro Review
- Xiaomi 11T Pro data sheet
OPPO Reno 6 Pro
- OPPO Reno 6 Pro review
- OPPO Reno 6 Pro data sheet
OPPO Find X3 Pro
Of all the premium smartphones, OPPO Find X3 Pro is undoubtedly the smartphone that has stood out most recently. Inside a photographic module of the very particular design we find two 50 megapixel cameras, one “standard” and one ultra wide angle. This pairing was finely tuned so that it could take pictures of exceptional quality. There are also special functions to exploit if you are tired of the usual photos and also a good video quality, recordable up to 8K.
- OPPO Find X3 Pro review
- OPPO Find X3 Pro data sheet
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The latest super top of the Samsung range puts four photographic sensors on the plate, to which is added an autofocus laser and a LED flash. The big news concerns the two zoom sensors, one with a 3x ratio and one with a 10x ratio. In addition, the wide-angle has autofocus and also works as a macro, while the 108 megapixel camera has been improved to offer better dynamic range.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Data Sheet
Sony Xperia Xperia 1 III
The latest top-of-the-range smartphone from Sony is a little gem when it comes to taking pictures and recording videos, especially if the person handling it is a professional photographer. In fully automatic mode there are smartphones that can give you more satisfaction but if you know how to get your hands on the Alpha shooting interface will give you joys.
- Sony Xperia 1 III Review
- Sony Xperia 1 III Data Sheet
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
This Mi 11 Ultra has three cameras: all special. The main 50 megapixel sensor has a 1 / 1.12 “sensor, the largest ever in a smartphone. Then we have a 48 megapixel wide-angle lens with a field of 127 ° and finally a 5x periscope zoom. The resolution of 48 megapixels of this camera means that you can go even further without a great loss of quality. In addition, with the rear screen you can also use these cameras for selfies.
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Data Sheet
You will find below all the best smartphones to take photos and to better understand how we have chosen them, here is a list of key factors:
- Photo sensor quality: obviously the first point to evaluate is how good the photos of your smartphone are and therefore the chosen sensor is fundamental
- Shooting speed : it is also important to understand how fast it clicks. A slow shutter can make you lose the desired moment
- Accuracy and speed of focusing: it is very important to evaluate the focus in all its aspects . How shutter speed can ruin a beautiful photo
- Software simplicity: if a camera software is not simple, it risks wasting your time in finding the 'more trivial option
- Software quality: being the sensors of smartphones very small, much of the goodness of the shots nowadays is given by the work of postprocessing done by software
- Number of functions: what you can do with the camera of your phone should not be underestimated
- Hardware technologies: finally we also evaluate the technologies a arrangement, such as laser autofocus, optical stabilizer and color spectrum sensor
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