For many users, camera performance is a top priority when choosing a smartphone. While some prioritize a powerful processor or long battery life, others prefer a device that captures high-quality photos. So, which smartphones currently have the best cameras?
Best Camera Smartphones – March 2025
Despite being blacklisted by the U.S. in 2019, Huawei continues to dominate the DxOMark camera rankings. The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra secured the top spot with an average score of 163, excelling in photo, zoom, and video performance.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL follows closely with 158 points, tying with the Honor Magic6 Pro.
One of the most notable entries on the list is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Despite its powerful camera setup, it only scored 146 points, placing 24th on the list, which may come as a surprise to many.
Apple's new iPhone 16e model differs from the iPhone 16 in its internal design. The device comes with a 4,005 mAh battery.
Top Camera Smartphones as of March 2025
| Phone Model | DxOMark 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 | 154 |
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | 153 |
| Oppo Find X6 Pro | 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 |
| 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 |
What do you think about these rankings? Which smartphone do you think offers the best camera experience? Share your thoughts in the comments! 📸
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