Best Camera Phones for Photography
Remember when taking a good photo meant carrying bulky cameras? Well, those days are gone. Now, your perfect shot is just a pocket away, thanks to camera phones that combine AI intelligence, powerful sensors, and pro-grade lenses in one compact device. Whether you’re a content creator, a travel junkie, or someone who loves capturing life’s tiny details, we’ve brought you camera phones that will truly wow you. Let’s dive into the best camera phones for photography. You can pick from flagships to budget-friendly heroes that don’t compromise on picture quality.
Flagship Camera Phones for Photography
Galaxy Z Fold7
The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes packed with a triple rear camera setup paired with the advanced ProVisual Engine. It has a powerful 200 MP Ultra camera1, 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 10.0 MP Telephoto Camera, and a 10.0 MP cover camera for super-stunning, high-resolution shots. It also includes Audio Eraser2 to remove unwanted background noise from your videos.
Galaxy Z Flip7
Capture the finer details in every scene with its high-resolution 50 MP main camera3, 12 MP Ultra-Wide, and 10 MP front camera1. Powered by the next-gen ProVisual Engine, AI Zoom4 delivers amazing portraits whether you’re taking selfies up close, flipping in hand, or going hands-free with FlexCam. Just place it down, fold it to your preferred angle, and let the magic happen. Whether you’re shooting in bright daylight or under the soft glow of city lights, your photos and videos come out sharp, clear, and stunning. AI analyzes and refines every detail to produce crisp photos, no matter the distance.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s new 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera lets you take high-resolution shots at any range — including stunning macro details. Its powerful 200MP Wide-Angle Camera captures breathtaking clarity, while the 50MP Telephoto Lens offers 5x Optical Zoom and 10x Optical Quality Zoom for sharp, detailed shots from a distance. Plus, with a 10MP Telephoto Lens featuring 3x Optical Zoom and a 12MP Selfie Camera5, every shot — from expansive landscapes to up-close portraits — looks stunningly crisp and vibrant.
Mid-Range Camera Phones That Impress Creators
Galaxy A56 5G
Ever wonder how some friends always get perfect trip photos? The secret’s here. With a 50MP OIS Wide-Angle1, 12MP Ultra-Wide, 5MP Macro, and 12MP Selfie Camera (HDR video, low-noise shots), every photo comes out crisp and vibrant.
Awesome Intelligence features like Intelligent Visual Editing, AI-powered Portraits, Smart Auto Focus, and Context-aware Image Enhancement instantly enhance your shots — sky, skin, hair, or grass, all look flawless. Enhanced Nightography ensures stunning low-light clarity, while Object Eraser removes distractions effortlessly. Add Custom Filters, Instant Slo-Mo, Auto Trim, and retro effects to make every moment uniquely yours.
Galaxy A36 5G
The Galaxy A36 5G features a 50MP OIS Wide-Angle Camera (HDR Video)1, 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 5MP Macro Camera, and a 12MP Selfie Camera with HDR video recording. With Awesome Intelligence features like Intelligent Visual Editing, AI-powered Portraits, Smart Auto Focus, and Context-aware Image Enhancement, every shot is instantly enhanced — from faces and hair to landscapes and skies. Enhanced Nightography ensures crisp, clear photos and videos even in low light, while Custom Filters and Instant Slo-Mo let you add fun, creative touches to every moment.
Best Budget Camera Phones
(Under ₹30000)
Galaxy A26 5G
The Galaxy A26 5G proves you don’t need a huge budget for great shots. It features a 50MP OIS Wide-Angle Camera (Auto Focus) that captures clear1, bright, blur-free photos, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Lens, and a 13MP Selfie Camera. With OIS to stabilize your shots, every moment — from parties and concerts to sports events — comes out stunningly clear.
Galaxy A17 5G
This one’s for the selfie squad! The Galaxy A17 5G comes with a 50MP OIS Wide-Angle Camera (Auto Focus) that shoots clear, bright, blur-free photos1, a 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Lens, and a 13MP Selfie Camera with HDR video recording and low-noise shots for crisp, crystal-clear selfies. Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to close-ups in vibrant color and stunning clarity.
Galaxy M56 5G
The 50MP Main Camera1 with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ensures your photos are crisp and steady whether it’s day or night. The 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens is perfect for capturing scenic views, and the 2MP Macro Lens handles close-up shots like a pro. Selfie game? Strong. The 12MP Front Camera with 4K HDR video recording makes every snap look social-media ready. Plus, it features innovative Low Noise Mode, AI ISP & Big Pixel Technology for an advanced Nightography visuals.
Galaxy F56 5G
The Galaxy F56 5G comes with a flagship-grade 50MP OIS Triple Camera1 to shoot high-resolution, shake-free videos and photos. It also features a 12MP HDR Front Camera for rich and vibrant selfies. The cameras on Galaxy F56 5G are designed for vivid photos and videos — even in low light, thanks to its Big Pixel Technology, Low Noise Mode, and AI ISP, taking its Nightography to a whole new level. Galaxy F56 5G also includes advanced AI-powered editing tools like Object Eraser and Edit Suggestions, making every shot social-ready.
How AI is Changing Mobile Photography
AI has turned your phone camera into a smart photographer that knows what you want before you even click.
• AI ProVisual Engine: Our AI-enhanced ProVisual Engine improves color and detail for next-level clarity.
• Audio Erase: Galaxy AI fine-tunes your audio by adjusting different types of sound, including voices, music, wind, and more6.
• AI Filters: Galaxy AI analyzes your favorite photo and creates a filter that captures the same scene style.
• AI-Enhanced Space Zoom: See further than you ever thought possible by zooming seamlessly from 1x to 100x with AI-Enhanced Space Zoom7.
What to Look for in a Camera Phone
Before you hit that “Buy Now” button, here’s a quick checklist:
• Megapixel
• Multiple Cameras
• Video Recording Resolution
• Photo Assist
• Nightography
Samsung Galaxy smartphones ensure every click counts. So, whether you’re chasing golden hour light, capturing your pet’s goofy expressions, or taking night city portraits, there’s a Galaxy for every photographer in you.
Frequently asked questions
Galaxy Z Fold7
Galaxy Z Flip7
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy A56 5G
(12 GB Memory)
Galaxy A36 5G
(12 GB Memory)
Galaxy A26 5G
(8 GB Memory)
Galaxy A17 5G
(8 GB Memory)
Galaxy M56 5G
(8 GB Memory)
Galaxy F56 5G
(8 GB Memory)
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1Results may vary depending on shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
2Audio Eraser results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected, such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Compatible with common video/audio formats accessible in Gallery, Samsung Notes, Video Player, Voice Recorder and call transcription. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
3The 50 MP resolution is available on Galaxy Z Flip7's rear wide camera only.
4AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
5Results may vary depending on shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects. Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x and 5x distances are optical zoom. 2x and 10x distances are optical quality zoom. 100x Space Zoom includes 10x optical quality zoom and 100x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 10x zoom may express some image deterioration.
6Results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source, and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
7The 100x Space Zoom includes 10x optical quality zoom and 100x digital zoom with Super Resolution technology. Zoom distances past 10x zoom may express some image deterioration. AI Zoom is applied to distances between digital zoom lengths. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.