While many of the smartphones on our list of Best Android Phones have great all around features, some are especially noteworthy because of their superior camera performance. That’s why we’re here to highlight those devices as an extension of our Best Android Phones guide. If you need a fast, sharp and reliable camera to ensure you never a miss a moment, these are the devices you want to be looking at.
1. Google Pixel / Pixel XL
At one point in time, Google’s phones were largely shunned due to shortcomings in one big area: the camera. Times change, though, and they’ve put forth their best effort with the launch of the Pixel and Pixel XL. The cameras don’t do much from a hardware standpoint that make it stand out next to competition, but it’s that industry standard hardware matched with a great software-based approach to photography that earns Google a solid spot atop our list.
Google uses tricks like HDR+ to ensure high-range photos can be taken without having to wait an etenity, and it’s impressive given that they’re doing so without the aide of an optical image stabilizer. That ingenuity also comes into play when keeping video still when folks with shaky hands are recording.
Combine all of that with extremely fast focusing, sharp daytime imagery, and great lowlight performance, and you’ve got a great recipe for the best camera experience you can find on an Android phone.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12.3MP Sony IMX378 with f/2.0 aperture and 1.55μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge
Samsung impressed everyone when they revealed their new camera technology for their 2016 flagship smartphones. The cameras found on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge — which all have the same 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.7 (highest on the market) and a pixel size of 1.4μm per pixel — take incredible photos.
It’s just as clear in daylight HDR performance as most cameras can be, but this camera’s lowlight photography is simply unmatched by any device on the market. Couple that with DSLR-level autofocusing capabilities and a rock solid optical image stabilization system this is the best phone on the market if you need a camera. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are also part of the select few smartphones with 4K video recording capabilities on the market.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12.0MP OIS Sony IMX260 with f/1.7 aperture and 1.4μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 5.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
3. Huawei P9
Huawei teamed up with Leica to put a pretty nice camera on the rear of the Huawei P9. This dual-rear lens setup delivers a sensor dedicated to RGB photo capturing and one for pure monochrome. This technique makes for a nice dynamic range of light and color, and makes for some really eye-popping night photos. Overall, it’s quite sharp and the sensor captures a lot of detail, though video recording could suffer a tad due to lack of optical image stabilization.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: Dual 12MP Leica RGB/Monochrome sensors with f/2.2 aperture and 1.25μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 1080p
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
4. Nexus 6P
It’s no surprise to see 2 different Huawei devices on this list. The Nexus 6P’s camera is quite exceptional, which is a nice change of pace from the usual underwhelming performance that this line delivers. It’s 12-megapixel Sony-made sensor goes a bit beyond the bare minimum to make for a quality camera. It can also shoot 4K video.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12MP Sony sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 1.55µm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES AT DXOMARK
5. LG G5 / LG V20
LG has long been known as a staunch contender in the camera department, and that trend lives on with the LG G5 and LG V20. They pride themselves on very accurate color reproduction, however it’s also just as sharp as the best of them. There’s a bit to be desired in the area of lowlight performance, but the camera is still worthy of attention for its overall capability.
Beyond that, LG used dual-rear sensors — one helps you on the wide-angle aspect of photography, while the other will deliver quality in your standard shots.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: Dual 16MP/8MP sensors with f/1.8; f/2.4 aperture
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
6. HTC 10
It may come off as bit of a shock to see an HTC phone on this list, but it seems HTC has taken all the criticisms about their phones’ cameras over the years personally. The HTC 10 came out of the starting gate with a camera that we wouldn’t feel bad using.
It’s a 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 that performs quite well in low light situations and is as sharp as you’d expect a flagship camera to be in your typical daytime shots. A software upgrade made the camera even better than it came out of the box, too, so that shows HTC’s commitment to making sure they are delivering the some of best glass available.
HTC also earns a spot on this list thanks to the front camera’s inclusion of optical image stabilization, the first phone to ever have such a thing.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12MP OIS sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.55µm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 5.0MP OIS sensor
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
7. Sony Xperia X
Say what you want about Sony’s latest X series of phones, one thing you can’t deny is that Sony’s cameras are on point. There’s a reason many of the other phones on this list use Sony glass. The 23-megapixel rear camera in the Sony Xperia X enjoys an aperture of f/2.0 and super-fast focusing speeds thanks to phase detection autofocus. The 13-megapixel f/2.0 sensor on the front is also enough to make our ears perk.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 23MP Sony Exmor RS sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Selfie Camera: 23MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 1080p at 60FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES AT RECOMBU
8. Moto Z Force
The Moto Z Force employs a 21-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization. This results in the best Motorola camera ever, which is great as the company had a history of falling short of the quality in in this area. The camera struggles a bit in low-light situations, but otherwise has enough chops to ind itself on this list.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 21MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and image stabilization
Selfie Camera: 5MP sensor with aperture f/2.2
Video Capabilities: Up to 2160p at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
9. OnePlus 3
OnePlus is new enough to the game that we forgave their past products’ subpar cameras. It’s not even that they were bad — they just weren’t that good, either. That changes with the OnePlus 3 thanks to the company’s use of Sony’s 16MP IMX298 sensor. The camera features an aperture of f/2.0 and enjoys quick autofocus capabilities thanks to phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization. The one area that keeps the OnePlus from reaching high tiers on this list is its subpar video performance, though a forthcoming update could change that.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization
Selfie Camera: 8MP sensor with aperture f/2.0
Video Capabilities: Up to 2160p at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
Honorable Mentions
These 5 phones didn’t necessarily make the cut, but they’ll still deliver some awesome photographs if you’re in need of something a bit different or more affordable.
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition — 21MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Nexus 5X — 12.3MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
LG V10 — 16MP rear camera, dual 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Nexus 5X — 12.3MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
LG V10 — 16MP rear camera, dual 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
stars
Further Reading
1. Google Pixel / Pixel XL
At one point in time, Google’s phones were largely shunned due to shortcomings in one big area: the camera. Times change, though, and they’ve put forth their best effort with the launch of the Pixel and Pixel XL. The cameras don’t do much from a hardware standpoint that make it stand out next to competition, but it’s that industry standard hardware matched with a great software-based approach to photography that earns Google a solid spot atop our list.
Google uses tricks like HDR+ to ensure high-range photos can be taken without having to wait an etenity, and it’s impressive given that they’re doing so without the aide of an optical image stabilizer. That ingenuity also comes into play when keeping video still when folks with shaky hands are recording.
Combine all of that with extremely fast focusing, sharp daytime imagery, and great lowlight performance, and you’ve got a great recipe for the best camera experience you can find on an Android phone.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12.3MP Sony IMX378 with f/2.0 aperture and 1.55μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge
Samsung impressed everyone when they revealed their new camera technology for their 2016 flagship smartphones. The cameras found on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge — which all have the same 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.7 (highest on the market) and a pixel size of 1.4μm per pixel — take incredible photos.
It’s just as clear in daylight HDR performance as most cameras can be, but this camera’s lowlight photography is simply unmatched by any device on the market. Couple that with DSLR-level autofocusing capabilities and a rock solid optical image stabilization system this is the best phone on the market if you need a camera. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are also part of the select few smartphones with 4K video recording capabilities on the market.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12.0MP OIS Sony IMX260 with f/1.7 aperture and 1.4μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 5.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
3. Huawei P9
Huawei teamed up with Leica to put a pretty nice camera on the rear of the Huawei P9. This dual-rear lens setup delivers a sensor dedicated to RGB photo capturing and one for pure monochrome. This technique makes for a nice dynamic range of light and color, and makes for some really eye-popping night photos. Overall, it’s quite sharp and the sensor captures a lot of detail, though video recording could suffer a tad due to lack of optical image stabilization.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: Dual 12MP Leica RGB/Monochrome sensors with f/2.2 aperture and 1.25μm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 1080p
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
4. Nexus 6P
It’s no surprise to see 2 different Huawei devices on this list. The Nexus 6P’s camera is quite exceptional, which is a nice change of pace from the usual underwhelming performance that this line delivers. It’s 12-megapixel Sony-made sensor goes a bit beyond the bare minimum to make for a quality camera. It can also shoot 4K video.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12MP Sony sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 1.55µm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES AT DXOMARK
5. LG G5 / LG V20
LG has long been known as a staunch contender in the camera department, and that trend lives on with the LG G5 and LG V20. They pride themselves on very accurate color reproduction, however it’s also just as sharp as the best of them. There’s a bit to be desired in the area of lowlight performance, but the camera is still worthy of attention for its overall capability.
Beyond that, LG used dual-rear sensors — one helps you on the wide-angle aspect of photography, while the other will deliver quality in your standard shots.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: Dual 16MP/8MP sensors with f/1.8; f/2.4 aperture
Selfie Camera: 8.0MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
6. HTC 10
It may come off as bit of a shock to see an HTC phone on this list, but it seems HTC has taken all the criticisms about their phones’ cameras over the years personally. The HTC 10 came out of the starting gate with a camera that we wouldn’t feel bad using.
It’s a 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 that performs quite well in low light situations and is as sharp as you’d expect a flagship camera to be in your typical daytime shots. A software upgrade made the camera even better than it came out of the box, too, so that shows HTC’s commitment to making sure they are delivering the some of best glass available.
HTC also earns a spot on this list thanks to the front camera’s inclusion of optical image stabilization, the first phone to ever have such a thing.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 12MP OIS sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.55µm pixel size
Selfie Camera: 5.0MP OIS sensor
Video Capabilities: Up to 4K at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
7. Sony Xperia X
Say what you want about Sony’s latest X series of phones, one thing you can’t deny is that Sony’s cameras are on point. There’s a reason many of the other phones on this list use Sony glass. The 23-megapixel rear camera in the Sony Xperia X enjoys an aperture of f/2.0 and super-fast focusing speeds thanks to phase detection autofocus. The 13-megapixel f/2.0 sensor on the front is also enough to make our ears perk.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 23MP Sony Exmor RS sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Selfie Camera: 23MP
Video Capabilities: Up to 1080p at 60FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES AT RECOMBU
8. Moto Z Force
The Moto Z Force employs a 21-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization. This results in the best Motorola camera ever, which is great as the company had a history of falling short of the quality in in this area. The camera struggles a bit in low-light situations, but otherwise has enough chops to ind itself on this list.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 21MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and image stabilization
Selfie Camera: 5MP sensor with aperture f/2.2
Video Capabilities: Up to 2160p at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
9. OnePlus 3
OnePlus is new enough to the game that we forgave their past products’ subpar cameras. It’s not even that they were bad — they just weren’t that good, either. That changes with the OnePlus 3 thanks to the company’s use of Sony’s 16MP IMX298 sensor. The camera features an aperture of f/2.0 and enjoys quick autofocus capabilities thanks to phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization. The one area that keeps the OnePlus from reaching high tiers on this list is its subpar video performance, though a forthcoming update could change that.
Camera Specs
Rear Camera: 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization
Selfie Camera: 8MP sensor with aperture f/2.0
Video Capabilities: Up to 2160p at 30FPS
SEE CAMERA SAMPLES IN OUR REVIEW
Honorable Mentions
These 5 phones didn’t necessarily make the cut, but they’ll still deliver some awesome photographs if you’re in need of something a bit different or more affordable.
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition — 21MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Nexus 5X — 12.3MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
LG V10 — 16MP rear camera, dual 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
Nexus 5X — 12.3MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
LG V10 — 16MP rear camera, dual 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge — 16MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
stars
Further Reading
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