Smartphone cameras have become advanced over the years. With higher-than-ever video frame rates, multi-camera arrays, and high-resolution sensors, the top-notch phones are indeed a compelling alternative to even the most high-end cameras, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. They also come at affordable rates. Naturally then, several professional content creators have started using smartphone cameras. In this guide, we’ll list four top-class mobiles out there with the best cameras.

1. iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 12 Pro is equipped with an excellent triple rear camera unit, including a telephoto f/2.0 lens, ultra-wide f/2.4 lens, and wide f/1.6 lens. The front camera comes with TrueDepth technology and has a 12MP sensor. In addition, the smartphone comes with an array of new and latest features, such as the Apple ProRAW file format that lets you amalgamate excellent computational photography effects with the power of RAW files. The device also has a LiDAR scanner, which makes it a hit even in low-light conditions. It’s a 5G phone that’s worth its price tag.

2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the best smartphone cameras. You get four cameras at the back, including a 108MP wide lens, 10MP periscope telephoto lens, 10MP telephoto lens, and 12MP ultra-wide lens, which work brilliantly. The device offers the finest zoom ability, incredible cropping, and decent autofocus. The 40MP selfie camera is also one of a kind, with 4K resolution. Though the price is on the higher end of the spectrum, its features and functionalities truly justify it.

3. Google Pixel 5a
This is an affordable phone available for under $500, equipped with a 16MP ultrawide camera. The model underwent a severe hardware upgrade, and clicking and editing pictures are easier now. The phone’s processor is the same as the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 – Snapdragon 765G. Of course, it’s not the latest but still proves powerful when it comes to photography. In addition, the phone has a larger screen and a bigger battery (compared to the 4a).

4. Huawei Mate 40 Pro
With a 50MP f/1.9 primary lens, 20MP f/1.8 ultra-wide lens, and 12MP f/3.4 periscope lens, you’ll enjoy a phenomenal photography experience. This smartphone camera ranks well in every aspect of photography, including zoomed shots, wide landscapes, close-up subjects, or portrait shots. It even outperforms many others in low-light conditions. The phone has a good selfie 13MP f/2.4 camera with the time-of-flight (TOF) sensor to gauge the depth seamlessly. You’ll also find an array of picture modes and tools on the phone.

There are many excellent smartphone cameras, but the ones listed here are the most popular in the segment. Before you pick one, take some time out to understand what kind of camera specs you need for your type of photography.