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Galaxy S25 Ultra Falls Short: The Best Camera Phones of 2025
Abdullah Mustapha
March 3, 2025
A smartphone’s camera is a top priority for many buyers. While some users focus on battery life or processing power, others want the best camera experience. Smartphone brands continue to push the limits of photography. But which phones take the best photos right now?
Top Smartphone Cameras of March 2025: Huawei Outscores Galaxy S25 Ultra
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DxOMark, a leading camera testing firm, has ranked the best smartphone cameras. Huawei leads the list despite facing U.S. restrictions since 2019. The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes the top spot with an impressive 163 points. It excels in photography, zoom, and video performance.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL follows closely with 158 points. Google’s AI-powered image processing continues to impress.
A surprising entry is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It features strong camera hardware but scored 146 points, placing it at 24th place. This is unexpected for a Samsung flagship device.
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Best Smartphone Cameras (March 2025 Rankings)
Rank
Phone Model
Camera Score
1
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
163
2
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
158
3
Honor Magic6 Pro
158
4
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
157
5
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
157
6
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
157
7
Oppo Find X8 Pro
157
8
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
157
9
Huawei P60 Pro
156
10
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
154
11
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
154
12
Google Pixel 9
154
13
Google Pixel 8 Pro
153
14
Oppo Find X6 Pro
153
15
Honor Magic5 Pro
152
16
Oppo Find X6
150
17
Vivo X100 Pro
150
18
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
149
19
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
149
20
Google Pixel 8
148
21
Apple iPhone 16
147
22
Google Pixel 7 Pro
147
23
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
147
24
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
25
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
146
26
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
146
27
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
146
28
Apple iPhone 15
145
29
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
145
30
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
144
What Makes a Smartphone Camera Great?
Several key factors define a great smartphone camera:
- Sensor Size: Larger sensors capture more light for clearer photos.
- AI and Software Processing: AI enhances sharpness, color, and details.
- Optical Zoom: Periscope lenses allow better zoom without quality loss.
- Video Features: 8K recording, stabilization, and HDR improve video quality.
- Post-Processing: Brands like Google and Apple use AI to refine images.
Final Thoughts
Smartphone cameras keep improving every year. Huawei, Google, and Apple lead the market. However, other brands like Samsung, Oppo, and Honor are close behind. Whether you’re a pro photographer or a casual user, these phones will deliver top-quality photos in 2025.
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