One of the key factors we consider before buying a smartphone is its camera. While this may not apply to every user, a large portion of consumers prioritize high-quality photography over a powerful processor or long battery life. So, which phones currently have the best cameras in the industry? Here are the top smartphones with the best cameras according to DxOMark data!
Best Camera Smartphones – April 2025
Despite being blacklisted by the United States in 2019, Huawei still tops the DxOMark camera rankings. The Chinese brand’s Pura 70 Ultra model ranks first with an average score of 163 across categories like photography, zoom, and video. It is followed by the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, which scored 158 points.
One of the most surprising entries on the list is the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Despite its powerful camera setup, Samsung’s latest flagship only managed 146 points in DxOMark’s tests, placing it at 29th. Meanwhile, Google’s newly released Pixel 9a debuted at 33rd on the list.
| Smartphone | Camera Score |
|---|---|
| Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | 163 |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 158 |
| Honor Magic6 Pro | 158 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | 157 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro | 157 |
| Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ | 157 |
| Oppo Find X8 Pro | 157 |
| Oppo Find X7 Ultra | 157 |
| Huawei P60 Pro | 156 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | 154 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | 154 |
| Google Pixel 9 | 153 |
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | 153 |
| Oppo Find X6 Pro | 153 |
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | 153 |
| Honor Magic5 Pro | 152 |
| Oppo Find X6 | 150 |
| Vivo X100 Pro | 150 |
| Huawei Mate 50 Pro | 149 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 149 |
| Google Pixel 8 | 148 |
| Apple iPhone 16 | 147 |
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | 147 |
| Honor Magic4 Ultimate | 147 |
| Xiaomi 15 | 147 |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | 146 |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | 146 |
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | 146 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 146 |
| Apple iPhone 15 | 145 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | 145 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 144 |
| Google Pixel 9a | 143 |
| Huawei P50 Pro | 143 |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | 141 |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | 141 |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | 141 |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | 141 |
| Google Pixel 7 | 140 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | 140 |
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