The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200MP sensor, powerful periscope zoom and Galaxy AI, but the camera competition in 2026 is not just about megapixels. Now AI image processing, pro-grade video recording, color science, low-light performance also make a difference. This is why many new flagships are coming into the limelight, beating Samsung.

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iPhone 17 Pro – Photo : apple.com

First choice of content creators

iPhone 17 Pro is included first in this list. If one is into vlogging or professional video making, its 48MP triple setup ProRes RAW feature makes it a mini camera studio. This LiDAR sensor captures such portrait photos even in the dark of night that you will be surprised to see. Talking about the price, it is around Rs 1.5 lakh.

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vivo X300 Pro – Photo : vivo.com

Photographs can be taken accurately even of objects located far away.

Vivo’s 200 MP periscope lens is also included in the list to compete with Samsung’s Zoom. Due to ZEISS’s coating and tuning, the colors in its photos appear very premium and vibrant. Whether you want to take a photo of a bird sitting far away or the moon, this phone wins. Its price is also more than one lakh.

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Pixel 10 Pro – Photo : Pixel store

Editing Masters in Features

If you want to use your AI more than hardware for photography, then Google Pixel 10 Pro XL could be the right decision. Its advanced HDR system keeps the skin tone so natural, which would be difficult in any other phone. Also, the amazing editing features make it an editing master. Its price is also above one lakh.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Photo : mi.com

leica classic touch

Xiaomi 15 Ultra has made photography an art in collaboration with Leica. Its contrast and low-light performance make it perfect for those who like artistic and natural-looking portraits. This is also available at a price of more than one lakh.