Best Android camera phone 2023

Best Android camera phone 2023

One of the biggest reasons to buy a high-end phone is for the camera. Whether through computational processing or as many lenses as possible, phones are taking good enough photos these days that most people don't even consider a dedicated camera. Luckily, there are plenty of options for people who want effortless point-and-shoot style photography and those who want to go more in-depth or have different needs beyond the camera.

Whether you choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, you'll be getting a stellar camera for every situation.

These are the best Android camera phones

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Perfect for video

All of the phones on this list can take very good video, but if you want to make sure your home movies look as good as they can be, the Xperia 1 IV comes out ahead as the go-to pick. Offering three cameras and a time-of-flight sensor, this phone has incredibly fast focus speeds, records in 4K HDR, and offers full manual video controls you won't find anywhere else. It takes some time to master, but the potential is unreal once you get a feel for it.

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If we're making some Android camera suggestions

The Google Pixel 7 Pro comes out on top because of its consistent performance in every condition, including when pets or kids won't stop moving. It's hard to top it, or any other Pixel phone really, as one of the best Android phones around based on its fantastic ability to capture beautiful photos in every situation without any tweaking, guessing with settings, or edits after capture.

But you'd be remiss to not consider Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra, which provides the best quality zoom at almost any level, including some seriously ludicrous quality even beyond 30x zoom. It's also a consistently excellent low-light performer and takes the best video of any Android phone available in most countries.