We tested and selected the best camera phones, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro. Andrew is CNET's go-to guy for product coverage and lead photographer for Europe.

These smartphones pack premium camera features and video performance that rival flagship devices – all at a more affordable price.

I’m not surprised by this because the best camera phones offer outstanding optical quality, allow you to zoom farther, see what you can’t see in the dark, and even capture jaw dropping 4K video.

Pairing it with a V3 imaging chipset, the Vivo X100 Ultra is easily one of the best camera smartphones on the market right now. For selfies and video calls, you get another 50MP shooter.

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The flagship vivo X200 Pro smartphone is exceptional on every front – from its long-lasting battery to its potent performance ...

Fast forward to the present day, and the cameras on some of the best smartphones can rival professional point-and-shoots. We've compiled a list of the top camera phones available right now so you ...