In recent years, smartphones have effectively replaced point-and-shoot cameras, and many have even outperformed them. For many of us, these portable computers have even become our main camera, making photo quality a priority when picking a new smartphone.
Are you looking to get a new phone? In this post we put together a list of the very best camera phones out there. These are all stunning performers, but there are different factors that put them on this list. Some are better in some ways, but not in others. Let's just go through the list and find out which one is the right one for you!
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 stands out from the competition in more ways than one. Not only is it the best big-screened smartphone out there, it might be the best smartphone on the market right now.
It sports a big, bright 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED Quad HD display, a powerful Snapdragon 820 processor, plenty of RAM and on-board storage, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and microSD expansion. It also comes with the same great rear- and front-facing cameras that are present on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The camera package isn't the only thing the Note 7 borrows form the Galaxy S line. It also features a Dual-edge display, so all of the handy Edge display features found on the S7 Edge are present here, too.
The Note 7's S Pen has gotten a lot more useful as well. Now you can record pretty much anything on your screen and make it into a GIF, and you can also translate text from other languages, magnify certain parts of your screen, and much, much more.
This is a very pricey device, though, so be sure to weigh your options before spending over $800 on a smartphone.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 518ppi
- Quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8890 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
- 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3,500mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm, 169g
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, pricing, release date, and everything else you should know
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hands-on and first impressions
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 color comparison
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner: here's how it works
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.
Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don't offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32 GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.
In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4 GB of RAM, great 12 MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.
Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
- 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm, 152 g
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
- 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 3600 mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm, 157 g
Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S7 review
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review
- Samsung Galaxy S7 unboxing and first 48 hours
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge unboxing and first 48 hours
- Samsung Galaxy S7 camera: feature focus
- Best Galaxy S7 cases
- Best Galaxy S7 Edge cases
Moto Z and Moto Z Force (Droid Editions)
Motorola (well, Lenovo actually) is doing something different with their flagship phones this year. Instead of releasing just one flagship under the Moto X moniker, they've decided to release two new smartphones that do things a bit out of the ordinary. The Moto Z and Moto Z Force not only bring flagship-level specs, but also support for modules.
These modules, called Moto Mods, attach to the back of both phones via magnets. There are only a few available right now, but they actually bring some handy features to the phones. You can purchase an external battery module, a powerful speaker, and even a projector!
They both have killer specs, too. Both devices come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage, expandable memory, and run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. You might be wondering – what's the difference between these two phones? The standard Moto Z is super thin at only 5.2mm in thickness, but it only comes with a 2600mAh battery. The Moto Z Force is thicker, has a 3500mAh battery, and also has a shatterproof display.
These aren't the cheapest phones on the market, but they're certainly some of the best.
Specs
Moto Z
- 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
- 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 2600mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2mm, 136g
Moto Z Force
- 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 535ppi
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
- 21MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3500mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 155.9 x 75.8 x 7mm, 163g
Read more
- Moto Z and Moto Z Force (Droid) review
- Moto Mods review: blast, power and project in a snap
- Just add Mods: Moto Z and Z Force (Droid Edition) unboxing
- Moto Z and Moto Z Force hands-on
Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X
Shall we start with Google's very own Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X? Listing Nexus phones here is definitely refreshing, as these devices are usually not known for their camera prowess. But this time around Google and its partners have really outdone themselves, and many argue that the Nexus 6P and 5X have two of the best Android smartphone cameras currently on the market.
The Nexus 6P and 5X both feature a 12.3MP sensor, and the old "megapixels don't matter" saying certainly applies here. Instead of making images larger, these two Nexus devices take advantage of 1.55µm pixels. The pixels are larger and let in more light, making for faster shutter speeds, crisper images and vibrant colors. And optics are equally important, which is why both devices sport an f/2.0 aperture.
In addition to being great camera phones, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X also pack high-end specs that make the entire phone experience an epic one. These are some of the best smartphones on the market, and should definitely be considered if you're looking for a device with a great camera.
Specs
Nexus 6P
- 5.7-inch AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, 518ppi
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
- 12MP rear-facing camera, 8MP front-facing camera
- Non-removable 3450mAh battery
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3mm, 178g
Nexus 5X
- 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 423ppi
- 1.8GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 16/32GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
- 12.3MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 2700mAh battery
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 147 x 72.6 x 7.9mm, 136g
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HTC 10
HTC needed a saving grace this year, and the 10 just may be it. The Taiwanese company finally designed a phone that's different enough from its predecessor yet still sports a familiar design language. With an all-metal chassis, front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a new-and-improved speaker setup, the HTC 10 easily made its way to our best Android phones list.
Under the hood, the 10 comes with some killer specs. A 5.2-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor and 4 GB of RAM are in line with most other flagships this year, and it also comes with expandable storage up to 200 GB and a 3000 mAh battery that will have no problems lasting an entire day on a single charge. HTC also improved the camera this time around, which was a big flaw in last year's One M9 flagship.
All in all, the HTC 10 is an awesome device. Great specs and a solid build quality are what you'll get here… what more could you ask for?
Specs
- 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565 ppi
- 2.15 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32/64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
- 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
- Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm, 161 g
Read more
- HTC 10 review
- Best HTC 10 cases
- HTC 10 battery life review
- HTC 10 Ice View case and Hi-Res Earphones review
- HTC 10 officially announced
- HTC 10 vs Nexus 6P quick look
- HTC 10 vs Apple iPhone 6s/Plus quick look
LG G5
While the Galaxy S7 series is a minor refresh in terms of design, the LG G5 sees a massive departure from the design language used in the G series, ditching the rear volume/power setup that first debuted with the LG G2. The G5 also adopts a unibody metallic design that has a removable cap for access to the removable battery and a port for modules that allow users to expand the phone's capabilities by adding a camera grip and other special accessories.
The distinctly different design of the LG G5 may not be for everyone, but there's little denying that LG has went out of its way to try and innovate in a market where big changes like this aren't all that common.
Spec wise, we're looking at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with 4 GB RAM, a 5.3-inch display, and 32 GB storage with microSD for expansion. The specs here are certainly impressive all across the board. It's also worth mentioning that LG has revamped its software, making it faster and less bloated. One controversial move with the software, however, is the removal of the app drawer in favor of what LG says is a "simplified experience."
Specs
- 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 554 ppi
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
- 16 and 8 MP dual rear cameras, 8 MP front camera
- Removable 2800 mAh battery
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm, 159 g
Read more
- LG G5 review
- Best LG G5 cases
- LG G5: specs, features, price and availability
- LG G5 vs iPhone 6s
- LG G5 vs Nexus 6P hands-on
- LG G5 vs LG G4 hands-on
- Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 hands-on
LG V10
The LG G4 was known to have one of the best smartphone cameras in 2015, so it's no surprise that the V10 continues this tradition. In fact, they both have the same 16MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The main difference is that the newer LG V10 includes more editing features for both imaging and video. Actually, the V10 is the first smartphone to sport a camera with manual video controls. And just like the LG G4, it does have laser autofocus for super quick focusing.
On the front side things are a little more different though. The LG V10 comes with dual 5MP front-facing cameras that capture wider angles in order to better include all your friends in those casual selfies. While it might not have the highest end Qualcomm chip available, make no mistake, this phone is a premium flagship both in terms of the camera and its general performance.
Specs
- Main display: 5.7-inch IPS Quantum Display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 513ppi
- Secondary display: 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display with 160 x 1040 resolution, 513ppi
- Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 2TB
- 16MP rear camera, 5MP Dual Lens front camera
- Removable 3000mAh battery
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
- 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm, 192g
Read more
- LG V10 review
- LG V10 durability drop test
- LG V10 hands-on and first impressions
- LG V10 vs LG G4: quick look
- LG V10 officially announced: everything you need to know
There you have it – our picks of the best Android camera phones you can buy right now. Missed anything? Tell us in the comments!
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