If you are a fan of mobile photography and are looking for a smartphone that will allow you to take amazing photos in any situation, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s article, we present the top 5 smartphones for photography in 2024. We will analyze their main advantages, specifications, and find out what makes them unique. Whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, you will find something for yourself here. We will also suggest where to find the best accessories to help you fully utilize the potential of your new device.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was launched in February 2024. This model continues Samsung’s tradition of offering one of the most advanced camera systems on the market. The main 200MP camera allows for incredibly detailed photos, and additional lenses (12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x zoom, and 50MP telephoto 5x zoom) provide versatility in photography.
Specification
- Main camera: 200MP
- Ultra-wide camera: 12MP
- Telephoto lenses: 10MP (3x zoom) and 50MP (5x zoom)
- Front: 12MP
- Screen: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels
- Processor: Exynos 2400/Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (depending on the region)
- RAM: 12GB/16GB
- Internal memory: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging 45W
Advantages
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers unparalleled photo quality thanks to advanced image processing and lens versatility. The 200MP main camera allows for capturing incredibly detailed and vivid photos, which is ideal for landscape and portrait photography. The 12MP ultra-wide camera makes group and landscape photos wide and full of detail.
Telephoto lenses with different zoom levels allow for photographing distant objects without losing quality, which is especially useful in nature and architecture photography. Additionally, advanced features such as night mode and HDR automatically optimize photos in challenging lighting conditions.
The night mode in Galaxy S24 Ultra is exceptionally effective, allowing for bright and clear photos even in low light. HDR technology improves the dynamic range of photos, making both bright and dark areas well visible. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra also offers advanced video features, such as 8K recording, which allows for capturing every detail in motion.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max debuted in September 2023, introducing many improvements in mobile photography. This model is equipped with a camera system consisting of three lenses, including a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Specification
- Main camera: 48MP
- Ultra-wide camera: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP (3x zoom)
- Front: 12MP TrueDepth
- Screen: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with a resolution of 2778×1284 pixels
- Processor: A17 Bionic
- RAM: 8GB
- Internal memory: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
- Battery: 4352mAh with fast charging 20W
Advantages
iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out with excellent photo quality, especially in portrait and night modes. The 48MP main camera allows for high-resolution photos that are rich in detail and color. The 12MP ultra-wide camera enables wide-angle photos without distortion, which is ideal for landscape and architecture photography. The telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom allows for close-ups while maintaining high image quality, which is useful for photographing from a greater distance. Thanks to Apple’s advanced image processing, photos taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max are natural and accurately reproduce colors. Night mode allows for clear and bright photos even in low light, and the Deep Fusion feature improves detail in medium lighting conditions. Additionally, Smart HDR 4 technology automatically improves contrast and white balance, making photos more realistic.
iPhone 15 Pro Max also offers advanced video features, such as ProRes recording, which allows for capturing every detail and enables professional video editing. Cinematic Mode introduces film effects, such as automatic focus on faces and smooth transitions between objects, giving users the ability to create professional films without the need for additional equipment.
Another advantage is the use of the A17 Bionic processor, which, thanks to its performance and energy efficiency, allows for fast image processing and long photo sessions without worrying about battery drain. This processor also supports advanced artificial intelligence algorithms that automatically optimize photos, improving their quality in real-time.
The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2778×1284 pixels provides incredibly vivid colors and deep blacks, making viewing photos and videos a real pleasure. Thanks to the high brightness of the screen, using the phone in full sunlight is comfortable, and details are well visible.
At Home Screen you will find plenty of accessories for iPhone 15 Pro Max, including high-quality cases, glasses, wireless chargers, USB-C cables, and stylish headphones.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which premiered in March 2024, stands out as one of the most advanced photography smartphones on the market. Thanks to an advanced camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide, and 64MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, Xiaomi 14 Ultra provides incredible versatility and photo quality.
Specification
- Main camera: 50MP
- Ultra-wide camera: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP (5x optical zoom)
- Front: 32MP
- Screen: 6.73-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB/16GB
- Internal memory: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging 120W
Advantages
Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers unparalleled photo quality thanks to its advanced camera system. The 50MP main camera allows for exceptionally detailed and sharp photos, ideal for landscape and portrait photography. The 48MP ultra-wide camera captures wide scenes without distortion, which is excellent for group and landscape photos. The 64MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom allows for photographing distant objects with high quality, which is particularly useful in nature and architectural photography.
Advanced features such as night mode allow for bright and clear photos even in low light conditions, making the Xiaomi 14 Ultra a versatile photography tool. Additionally, the 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with a high resolution of 3200×1440 pixels offers vivid colors and deep blacks, making photo viewing a real pleasure. The powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and large amount of RAM ensure smooth operation of photography applications and fast image processing. The 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging allows for long photo sessions without worrying about phone discharge.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro was released in October 2023. This model continues the Pixel line’s tradition of offering exceptional photographic capabilities thanks to advanced image processing software. Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with an advanced camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, and 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Since May 2024, Pixel 8 Pro has been officially available in Poland, making access to the device and its technical support easier.
Specification
- Main camera: 50MP
- Ultra-wide camera: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP (5x zoom)
- Front: 10.8MP
- Screen: 6.7-inch OLED with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels
- Processor: Google Tensor G3
- RAM: 12GB
- Internal memory: 128GB/256GB/512GB
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging 30W
Advantages
Google Pixel 8 Pro offers exceptional photo quality thanks to advanced image processing software supported by artificial intelligence. The 50MP main camera allows for high-resolution photos with excellent sharpness and rich colors. The 48MP ultra-wide camera captures wide scenes without distortion, which is ideal for landscape and large group photography. The telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom allows for close-ups without losing quality, which is particularly useful in nature and architectural photography.
Pixel 8 Pro also stands out with advanced AI features that automatically optimize photos in various lighting conditions. The Magic Eraser feature allows for removing unwanted objects from photos, and the Long Exposure mode enables creating motion blur effects, giving greater creative control over photos. The night mode in Pixel 8 Pro is one of the best on the market, allowing for bright and clear photos even in low light.
Additionally, Pixel 8 Pro offers advanced video features, such as 4K recording with high image stabilization, allowing for creating professional films. The 6.7-inch OLED screen with a high resolution of 3200×1440 pixels provides vivid colors and deep blacks, making viewing photos and videos a real pleasure. The powerful Google Tensor G3 processor and large amount of RAM ensure smooth operation of photography applications and fast image processing.
Google Pixel 8 Pro can be enhanced with various accessories available at Home Screen, such as protective glasses, cases, fast chargers, and headset sets.
5. OnePlus 12
OnePlus 12, which premiered in January 2024, continues the brand’s tradition of offering advanced technologies and high-quality craftsmanship. This model is particularly distinguished in terms of photographic capabilities and performance, making it one of the best choices in 2024.
Specification
- Main camera: 64MP
- Ultra-wide camera: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP (3.3x optical zoom)
- Front: 32MP
- Screen: 6.7-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB/16GB
- Internal memory: 256GB/512GB
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging 100W
Advantages
OnePlus 12 offers excellent photo quality thanks to its advanced camera system. The 64MP main camera provides sharp and detailed photos, ideal for landscape and portrait photography. The 50MP ultra-wide camera allows for wide-angle photos without distortion, which is excellent for capturing larger scenes. The 50MP telephoto lens with 3.3x optical zoom allows for close-ups while maintaining high image quality.
OnePlus 12 also stands out with advanced AI features that automatically optimize photos in various lighting conditions. Night mode allows for bright and clear photos even in low light. The 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a high resolution of 3200×1440 pixels provides vivid colors and deep blacks, making viewing photos and videos a real pleasure.
The powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and large amount of RAM ensure smooth operation of photography applications and fast image processing. The 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging allows for long photo sessions without worrying about phone discharge.
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Regardless of the choice, each of these smartphones offers excellent photographic capabilities, meeting the requirements of both amateurs and professionals. From the versatility of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, through the elegance and advanced features of iPhone 15 Pro Max, to innovative solutions of Google Pixel 8 Pro and impressive quality of Xiaomi 14 Ultra and OnePlus 12 – each of these models provides exceptional photographic experiences. It is also worth remembering that the HomeScreen store offers a wide range of accessories for these smartphones, such as cases, protective glasses, chargers, and headphones. This way, you can fully utilize the capabilities of your device, providing it with additional protection and user comfort.