Smartphone Camera reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Smartphone Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Smartphones, r/PickAnAndroidForMe, r/GadgetsIndia, r/PhotographyIndia, r/Vivo. Top-rated brands include Google (4.8/5), Vivo (4.5/5), Apple (4.4/5).
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Reviews198
Subreddits12
Posts42
Brands16
Products93
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#1
4.8
(48)
"For the best photography experience and pure Android lovers, the Google Pixel 7a should be your top choice."
"Google does better image processing so many people prefer the picture made by pixel phones."
"Google pixel: best software."
"Pixel 9 Pro."
"Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL, S25 Ultra, Iphone 16 Pro/Pro Max, these three are very good in photos."
"The Pixels are going to probably have the best camera for most cases, and especially moving subjects."
"Pixel 9 pro in terms of color accuracy and all around best looking photos."
"Get the Pixel 8a, you won't be disappointed."
"But to give you a straight answer...still photography pixel, video: iPhone."
"For photos? yes pixel is the best in the game but video isn't that great and you may also face heating issues."
#2
Vivo
4.5
(36)
"It has to be the Vivo X200 Pro/Ultra, hands down."
"Vivo x200 Pro is fantastic."
"Vivo makes some of the best camera phones around. X200 Pro / X200 Ultra / X100 Ultra."
"If you want phone that is like real camera vivo x200 pro or xiaomi 15 ultra."
"My opinion is that Vivo has the best looking photos (point and shoot, up to preference) of any smartphone, combined with superior hardware and camera software."
"Go for the x200 ultra if you have the money. It's the most you can get from a phone on photography matter."
"X200 Ultra if you have the budget for it(~$1200 w/ kit)."
"My vivo x200 is absolute beast in taking photos and videos."
"For picture go for Vivo x200 pro"
"I heard Vivo is doing pretty well in the camera department. X200 pro was it I think, people are praising it's camera alot."
#3
Apple
4.4
(29)
"IPhone 16 pro max. It has camera lenses to take photos and videos for apple vision pro."
"IPhones are still the kings of video."
"IPhone 16 PM. Im a content creator and own a media company."
"If you want Video, go with Iphone up 14pro max"
"IPhone 16 Pro Max. The best video especially when using log."
"Video means iPhone. Watching a lot of videos on how to maximise iphone camera would take your game up another level."
"IPhone 13 Pro takes great pics and shoots amazing videos."
"Best video quality - iPhone 15 Pro/Max or 16 Pro/Max."
"Go for the 15 Pro. Hard to beat Apple's video capabilities"
"The 12 pro I have along with a slew of Androids takes the best pics, especially video."
#4
Samsung
3.9
(25)
"For Video, get an S25 Ultra."
"Galaxy S23 on black Friday"
"Currently the best of the best devices that take very good photos."
"Best camera (the literal sensor) is samsung ultra lineup."
"Samsung: best hardware."
"Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL, S25 Ultra, Iphone 16 Pro/Pro Max, these three are very good in photos."
"I think samsung S25 ultra will be a good option."
"The S25 Ultra is very good too."
"Want a versatile option, then Samsung, by far, it won't probably be extraordinary in any scenario, but it will do all of it and stay consistent."
"Look into Samsung phones or iPhone phones! As well! Or probably just google pixel phones or Motorola phones as well!"
#5
Xiaomi
4.3
(20)
"Best camera for photographers is Xiaomi 14 ultra/15 Ultra."
"Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro are the best new cameraphones."
"Xiaomi 15 ultra is best camera phone"
"As of now the highest end phone is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra."
"Xiaomi 14 Ultra, macros come out amazing."
"It's pretty much a photography powerhouse."
"Xiaomi are global devices so can be used in the US."
"I think the xiaomi 15 ultra and vivo 200 ultra or whatever it is called is some of the best right now."
"DXO Mark ranks cameras higher for high degrees of color accuracy, which is what the Pixel, iPhone, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are good at."
"Probably xiaomi 15 ultra, iPhone 16 PM, Pixel 9 pro xl, honor magic 7 pro, oppo find x8 pro."
#6
Realme
4.1
(9)
"A JN5 telephoto And lyt 808 main sensor The cameras are very good"
"For processor, main camera, telephoto, IR blaster, screen protection, charging speed get GT6."
"Realme 14 pro plus for 28k or nothing phone 3a pro would be the best imo"
"3a, nord 4, galaxy a35 and 8a(with offers)"
"Realme 14 pro plus or t3 ultra ( I would suggest realme )"
"3a pro"
"Realme P3 5G Features a 50 MP dual rear camera"
"Realme Neo 7 Offers a 50 MP dual rear camera"
"Realme X2 pro"
#7
Sony
4.6
(7)
"My m7 is better than my iPhone 16 pro in both bright and low light settings."
"The rx100vii still beats it."
"Sony wins easily"
"Picture quality in low light was better than my iPhone 15 pro max."
"Xperia 1V the android options are a lot depends on what you looking for"
"If you want a phone with minimal processing, buy a Sony."
"The rear camera quality is impeccable to say the least."
#8
OnePlus
4.0
(6)
"One Plus 8 pro. Should fit well. I've got one and really enjoy it -- no complaints whatsoever."
"OnePlus 12r or Oneplus Nord 4"
"OnePlus 12r or Oneplus Nord 4"
"Check and see if One Plus 12 is on sale where you are."
"You should check out the OP7(non pro) if it is available in your country."
"No one is really talking about the oneplus phones with 48mp cameras."
#9
Huawei
4.4
(5)
"The pics that the Huawei produces are miles better."
"The Huawei P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro are also well below 500€ now."
"The best photo shooters for me."
"The best photo shooters for me."
"Huawei p40 lite, I have one, its (very) roughly 250, and has a great camera."
#10
Oppo
4.0
(4)
"Best point and shoot cameras are Oppo Find X8 Ultra."
"Check the oppo subreddit. Plenty of people praising the x8 ultra."
"Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra, if you can get your hands on them."
"My opinion is that Vivo has the best looking photos (point and shoot, up to preference) of any smartphone, combined with superior hardware and camera software."
#11
Honor
4.0
(3)
"For picture go for Vivo x200 pro or Honor"
"Honor magic 6 pro to consider if you find it on sale"
"Honor 90 is doing great job for little money."
#12
iPhone
5.0
(2)
"IPhone 16 Pro Max / s24 Ultra / Xiaomi 14 Ultra"
"I think 16pro max. I have 15PM and its camera is a beast."
#13
Moto
4.0
(1)
"For the battery, look and UW+Front camera get moto."
#14
Poco
4.0
(1)
"Poco x3 nfc"
#15
Foldio
4.0
(1)
"Look at foldio"
#16
Motorola
4.0
(1)
"Motorola g9 play has a pretty good 48MP main sensor and a 8MP front one."
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