From PCMAG · Eric Zeman · · 1m 40s
Best Camera Phones for 2026
PCMag tests top camera phones for 2026.
In brief
PCMag tests top camera phones for 2026. PCMag's 2026 best camera phones include Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 11, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Originally reported by PCMAG.
What We Test
PCMag has tested camera phones for over 30 years.
Top Picks
Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 11.
Best iPhone Camera
Apple iPhone 17 offers best value for most users.
Most Advanced iPhone
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has best camera system.
Best Zoom
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra provides best zoom range.
Best Midrange Camera
Google Pixel 10a delivers best value for midrange.
Best Android Camera
Google Pixel 11 offers best all-around camera.
Best Foldable Camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has best camera on foldable.
Best Small Android
Samsung Galaxy S26 offers best small android camera.
Best Affordable iPhone
Apple iPhone 17e provides best affordable camera.
Why We Picked iPhone 17
iPhone 17 has upgraded dual-camera system.
Why We Picked iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max has triple 48MP Fusion camera system.
Why We Picked S26 Ultra
S26 Ultra has 5x optical zoom and 100x hybrid zoom.
Why We Picked Pixel 11
Pixel 11 has best camera for its price.
Why We Picked Z Fold 8 Ultra
Z Fold 8 Ultra has 200MP main camera.
What Happens Next
PCMag updates recommendations for 2027.
The essence
PCMag's 2026 best camera phones include Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 11, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
