Top 5 Camera Phones: Now, a number of flagship smartphones with outstanding camera capabilities compete with the iPhone 16 Pro Max. These smartphones, which range from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo’s top models to Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, combine strong sensors, pro-level zoom, and cutting-edge video features to provide photography experiences that are truly DSLR-like.
iPhone 16 Pro Max-Level Camera Phones
While the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the industry standard for smartphone photography, a number of competitors have surfaced with powerful camera setups that put Apple’s flagship to the test. Let us examine five smartphones with cameras that are truly more capable than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL [1,24,999]
A 50MP primary camera, a 48MP ultra-wide, and a 48MP 5x telephoto lens are all included with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. It is a real powerhouse that can compete with Apple’s best due to its 42MP selfie camera, which guarantees beautiful photos.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra [1,29,999]
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an excellent iPhone 16 Pro Max substitute that you can carry about in your pocket. Its 200MP primary sensor, 50MP 5x periscope zoom, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide lens provide it unparalleled clarity and 8K video. It also supports HDR10+.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra [1,09,999]
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which was co-designed with Leica, has a 200MP periscope lens and a 1-inch 50MP primary sensor. With support for Dolby Vision, 8K video, and TOF 3D, this gadget puts professional-caliber photography in your hands.
Oppo Find X8 Ultra [Rs 76,000]
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra has a 1-inch primary sensor in along with four 50MP sensors, including two telephoto lenses with 3x and 6x zoom. While it is not yet available in India, it competes with the iPhone 16 Pro Max due to Dolby Vision video and Hasselblad color calibration.
Vivo X200 Pro (Rs 94,999)
With a 50MP primary camera, a large 200MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, the Vivo X200 Pro incorporates Zeiss optics. It is an excellent camera phone that can rival Apple’s flagship model and record in 8K.