The year is in full swing, and experts are already drawing conclusions about the best cameras in smartphones. It is clear that the ranking does not include future new products from Apple, Google and Samsung, which will be presented in autumn and winter. However, there are their previous flagships.
It should be noted that the wording ‘the best camera phone of 2022’ is somewhat conditional, as the analysis period covers not only the first half of 2022, but also the second half of 2021. Yes, the leaders of some categories were presented last year.
The best camera phones
The absolute winner was the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra as a universal model that provides optimal quality in all shooting conditions.
Viewers note a large image sensor with a resolution of 108 megapixels, which makes images brighter and more detailed than other smartphones. The Galaxy S22 Ultra software has features and functions: for example, when you approach the subject, the macro mode is turned on automatically, and just as automatically, the night mode is turned on when you try to take pictures in low light conditions.
At the same time, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is not perfect. Selfies taken with her are called ‘too sharp’, and in the photos with Pixel 6 and Vivo X70 Pro Plus a wider dynamic range. However, if you choose the best camera phone, then XDA-Developers call it the flagship model of Samsung.
As for other test participants, for example, the Pixel 6 Pro performed best in daytime photography and portraiture.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is also good in daytime shooting, but this model is also noted for its software and special ‘features’ of the camera.
Interestingly, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, released more than a year ago, but still remains in the top three DxOMark.
XDA-Developers believe that the Vivo X80 Pro is better than other models for night shooting.
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are good for shooting video.
