Which Ultra Phone Has the Best Camera: The smartphone market of 2025 is very hot, and the fiercest competition is going on between the Ultra series. Every brand is claiming that their “Ultra” phone is the best – especially in terms of camera. The four biggest contenders this year are – Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Vivo X200 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Each phone has something that makes it special, but the question is – who is the real camera king among these four? Let’s take a look at this great competition.

When it comes to camera sensor size 

The most important role in camera quality is played by sensor size. The larger the sensor, the better the photo, especially in low light. Both Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Ultra are far ahead in this case as they have been given 1-inch Sony LYT900 sensor. This sensor captures a large amount of light, which makes the photos clean, detailed and sharp – especially at night or in low light.

The Vivo X200 Ultra is also not far behind, it has a custom 1/1.14-inch sensor, which works quite well, but is still a bit smaller than a 1-inch sensor. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with its high-resolution sensor, but the sensor size is not much bigger, and it seems that it will remain the same as the previous model.

Who rules the world of zoom?

In today’s era, people want a camera that can capture distant objects clearly, that is, the zoom should be top class. And the Oppo Find X8 Ultra is getting the most discussion in this. It has dual periscope zoom lens – one 3x and the other 6x, so that even distant objects can be captured easily without losing quality.

The zoom feature of Vivo X200 Ultra is also great, especially its high megapixel periscope lens gives amazing detail. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s zoom will also be hybrid like last time, meaning a mix of optical and digital. Talking about Xiaomi 15 Ultra, its telephoto lens will also be strong, but it may not give versatility like dual periscope Oppo.

The game of AI and Computational Photography 

Now only a big sensor and a powerful lens are not enough, today’s cameras should also be smart. AI and computational photography now take pictures to the next-level. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been a leader in this matter and this time too it is expected to be given advanced AI which will understand every scene well and automatically prepare the best photo.

Vivo has partnered with Zeiss, and their focus is on natural and real color. Their pictures look very soft and rich. Xiaomi works on its versatility and detail, while Oppo’s “True Chroma” color system claims to give absolutely natural and balanced color in the picture. That is, who is the best in this, it completely depends on your personal choice – some like bright colors, some like natural tones.

Talking about video? 

Nowadays, smartphones are being used not only for video reels, but also for making full movies. And the video capturing is also top class in these four Ultra phones. Oppo Find X8 Ultra is already getting praise for its low-light video performance. Meaning great videos even at night.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is all set this time too with its old video features and super stabilization. Vivo X200 Ultra will give a cinematic feel through its Zeiss Cinema mode and portrait video. At the same time, Xiaomi 15 Ultra also seems to give a lot of versatility in the video – everything from high-resolution, slow motion, and HDR.

Who became the Camera King?

If we keep in mind the information so far, then every phone has its own special area in which it is the king.

Talking about the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, its 1-inch sensor and dual zoom lens give it unmatched versatility and low-light performance. Meaning it is perfect for those who want to do pro level photography with a smartphone.

The Vivo X200 Ultra will be perfect for those who like natural color and detailed zoom. The Zeiss lens and its custom sensor make it quite powerful.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is like an all-rounder – you will get a balance of everything. AI, video, zoom, photo, everything at a professional level.

The camera hardware of Xiaomi 15 Ultra is also amazing – 1-inch sensor, detailing and pro level control – that is, it is also no less than anyone.

Final verdict?

To be honest, the real competition will be when these four are tested side-by-side in the real world – during the day, at night, indoor and outdoor everywhere. Not just the sensor and specs, the UI of the camera, ease of use, consistency and processing also matter a lot.

But one thing is for sure – the Ultra camera phone competition of 2025 is extremely interesting and high-level. Every brand is trying to give the best experience to the user, and this is increasing the level of mobile photography day by day.

Now the decision is in your hands – do you want deep zoom, natural color, super video or perfectly balanced performance? Because all four Ultra phones are ready to give a photographic journey in their own style.