Best camera phones

Camera quality is not decided by megapixels alone, but hardware sets the ceiling. These devices combine a large high-resolution main sensor with stabilisation and a dedicated telephoto, which is the combination that separates a phone that shoots well in daylight from one that holds up in low light and at distance.

How this list is built:Ranked by main sensor resolution combined with optical zoom reach, restricted to devices with optical image stabilisation and at least three rear cameras. It is generated from the specification database and updates automatically as devices are added or revised — no device pays to appear here.