The Best Smartphone For Photographers in 2024

The Best Smartphone For Photographers in 2024

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Apple vs. Google vs. Samsung!

Now that Chris and Jordan have reviewed the flagship smartphones from Apple, Google and Samsung, it’s time to pit them head to head! Between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which phone has the best cameras, portrait modes, night capture, and video performance? We have answers!

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0:00 – Intro
1:08 – Ultrawide Lens
2:25 – Wide Lens
4:43 – Telephoto Lens
7:11 – Portrait Mode
11:32 – Night Photography
13:50 – Video Performance
15:43 – Final Rankings

50 Comments

  1. @morganahmed6245 on February 5, 2025 at 4:39 pm

    Finally none of them has a good portrait camera…want a great portrait or amazing pics then get DSLR CAMERA WITH A GOOD LENS …FINISH#

  2. @ZeitouniJad on February 5, 2025 at 4:39 pm

    I think they made a good decision switching to 5x instead of 10x now the zoom is much more consistent over the range

  3. @disgaea76 on February 5, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    i might buy a pixel pro 8. did they ever fix the portrait mode since release?

  4. @anakramy on February 5, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    Moto edge 50 ultra will kill all these ,leave your profits from big gaints and truely try to see the world

  5. @dinucaptar8316 on February 5, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    The best phone Is vivo 100 pro… Try.

  6. @ab185 on February 5, 2025 at 4:43 pm

    Long-time iPhone user here: there was a big drop in performance after iPhone 5S and another one after iPhone 11. Apple decided to overprocess the hell out of everything and they spit out consistently ugly images as a result. They need to fire all the people they hired in those two waves and revert to what they were doing before.

  7. @shubhamgangwe on February 5, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    Yes, Samsun is lacking innovation and following just the trends.
    I use s23 ultra for photos and 15 pro max for videos.
    I carry both of them with me but I specifically like the way Samsung handles photos. It’s subjective though. That 10x lens comes in handy for lots of situation.

  8. @sidhitejomoyotjahyadi797 on February 5, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    why dont you compare with Sony Xperia 1 VI ?

  9. @diegodifelix on February 5, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    Thank you

  10. @theundead1600 on February 5, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    The problem is googles EULA. So Samsung wins. Barely.

  11. @MrRicardobotti on February 5, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    bought a S24 ultra to replace my S22. The camera on the S24 sucks, colors are off, not really vibrant, struggles with low light. Makes night shots too bright. Messy. Do not buy it

  12. @BigNickDigger801 on February 5, 2025 at 4:46 pm

    There’s a guy that has a fly fishing channel here on Youtube that looks identical to the host of this channel. Crazy.

  13. @KiwikimNZ on February 5, 2025 at 4:47 pm

    Night photos on my apple is crap. Always very disappointed with photos taken at night.

  14. @IsaacRussell-d4b on February 5, 2025 at 4:48 pm

    Iphone top

  15. @mozdieloz3826 on February 5, 2025 at 4:50 pm

    Nice to see Queen Elizabeth II

  16. @moneyman64 on February 5, 2025 at 4:50 pm

    Apple

  17. @Remingtonboy on February 5, 2025 at 4:51 pm

    Awesome video very informative. Thank you so much.

  18. @RynaxAlien on February 5, 2025 at 4:51 pm

    SPAD or x1000 more sensitive graphene enhanced CMOS sensor with metalens would far more greater improvement essentially making expensive, heavy, bulky and limited zoom full frame camera’s obsolete.

  19. @user-jgn1944 on February 5, 2025 at 4:52 pm

    Am I not correct in thinking that in fact Sony makes the Sensors for all these phones?

  20. @hilmokuc2117 on February 5, 2025 at 4:52 pm

    Huawei 💪💪💪💪💪

  21. @user-jgn1944 on February 5, 2025 at 4:58 pm

    I’m currently using a galaxy S24 ultra and a One plus 8 pro. Any advantages in changing/ updating?

  22. @jhengnazal on February 5, 2025 at 4:58 pm

    I prefer IOS than android china phone 😂

  23. @athoumanichaarani5284 on February 5, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    I knew I was not mistaken by my choosing the P8P last year.

  24. @No-sightI on February 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    Hello what Phone do you Guys think is the best for Animal Photography ?

  25. @fdraier on February 5, 2025 at 5:02 pm

    Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a great competitor you missed.

  26. @odinbejar on February 5, 2025 at 5:03 pm

    No dud it’s the vivo x100 pro or ultra

  27. @domcovers8729 on February 5, 2025 at 5:03 pm

    For the price of these phones it’s poor performance from all.

  28. @neuromancer27 on February 5, 2025 at 5:04 pm

    Pixel pro is bad, much too dark, both in photo and video and you cannot adjust the settings manually

  29. @bergeandtom on February 5, 2025 at 5:06 pm

    They’re all Sony lenses. My preference with all your examples is the Samsung, even though I have the Google Pixel. Also, my brother has the S24 Ultra. I’ve used it, and from what I remember, there is a setting called, "Expert Raw", that eliminates all the processing, and is more true to life.

  30. @YentheAntonisse on February 5, 2025 at 5:07 pm

    my pictures look so professional

  31. @darpanbennur9049 on February 5, 2025 at 5:12 pm

    Worst camera review available on YouTube guys. This guy decided let’s go with pixel and apple for all. And it’s too obvious considering how pixel biased this guy is

  32. @jesus2621 on February 5, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    dont compare just tellme what to buy

  33. @TheFalleg on February 5, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    No SONY ???

  34. @The-Heart-Will-Testify on February 5, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    Google is the most overrated phone ever, besides the over processed camera, the hardware is low quality. Many phones are better.

  35. @davidsm41 on February 5, 2025 at 5:16 pm

    Those are 3 worst camer aphones of the year. Best are Xiaomi 14ultra, Vivo x200pro and Huawei pura 70ultra.

  36. @user-jgn1944 on February 5, 2025 at 5:18 pm

    You know. Im old and a Novice. I want a Point and shoot camera and a pick up and use phone. Your recommendations are???

  37. @rescuehelly271 on February 5, 2025 at 5:18 pm

    If we talk about 50% photos 50% video, I would say iPhone beats Pixel

  38. @IndUltimateGamers on February 5, 2025 at 5:21 pm

    Which mobile is best for Night video and photos?

  39. @VadimShinnik on February 5, 2025 at 5:21 pm

    It always has the best camera and always stays in the shadows – smartphones from HUAWEI!

  40. @kentvun on February 5, 2025 at 5:24 pm

    You have missed the MOST important Camera of all, SELFIE camera comparison? Selfie night mode? The only reason even Leica owner shot on phone, is because what… selfie camera, how can you miss selfie camera review, without that, this video is incomplete and lackluster… im am sorry, no offence. This is for your learning to be better photographer, is to under stand in important of selfie. Same goes to camera manufacture, don’t under estimate the important of selfie function. Thank you

  41. @JohnDow-x5j on February 5, 2025 at 5:24 pm

    When you are being paid you would say anything

  42. @mozdieloz3826 on February 5, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    You shot your dog?

  43. @djjurky on February 5, 2025 at 5:28 pm

    Where’s sony xperia 1?

  44. @diegodifelix on February 5, 2025 at 5:31 pm

    Best part 17:25

  45. @bamsemh1 on February 5, 2025 at 5:32 pm

    No xiaomi = no photo phones

  46. @davidagiel8130 on February 5, 2025 at 5:33 pm

    The phone I chose this year was the s23 ultra, can’t beat the price now and gen2 is all I need.

  47. @garzapedroa on February 5, 2025 at 5:34 pm

    Pixel’s, unfortunately, are not being sold in México

  48. @davidnorton7464 on February 5, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    S24ultra not even in the top 20 on dxomark website.
    Where are the top 2 x camera phones? Huawei Pura 70 and Honor Magic 6 pro

  49. @therajitusa on February 5, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    I’m glad that I have a Pixel 8 Pro smartphone. It does a fantastic job with the camera and software. Love it all around. ✅💯

  50. @TheMainCore on February 5, 2025 at 5:38 pm

    Oneplus 12 blowes them out of the water, with ease.

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