Mobile photography is one of the major competing factors amongst phone vendors trying to one-up each other for the top spot. There are plenty of smartphones with excellent cameras, but only a few of them can be mentioned when it comes to phones which give the best photography, even for an amateur photographer. Here is a mention of some of the best smartphones for photography in 2021

1. iPhone 12 Pro Max
The iPhone is in a class of its own when it comes to photography. You can crown it the king of video recording. This has majorly to do with how well it captures color, texture and tone. The Pro Max has a camera that is much better than that of the Pro. The Pro Max has a 47% larger sensor in the ultra-wide camera, making it the best videography. It can easily compete with the Sony Alpha A7S III for videography. The 4k footage from this phone is incredible. The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s wide lens stabilization is so good you may not need a gimbal any longer.

2. Google Pixel 4a
It will be difficult to find a phone that shoots photographs, as well as pixel 4a, does for the amount you shell out for buying the phone. The image sensor and software are so good that you will capture the same photos under most of the same light conditions. For those on a budget, this is one of the best phone cameras for the price. The price of the phone starts at around $500.

3. Vivo x60 Pro+
What makes the X60 Pro+ a great phone is that its Pro mode tries to get the user to learn how to use it. The phone opens the door to a great learning experience. The camera has a gimbal system which makes it an impressive one. The photos outdoors and indoors are fabulous. The price of the smartphone starts at around $1200. The built-in Macro mode kicks in when going for close-ups.

4. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is one of the most well-rounded camera phones available. The two zoom lenses complement each other, especially the 10x zoom like a 240mm telephoto lens. The images from this phone may be the best that any camera phone can take. The phone is great for low light, and the prices start at around $1150.

5. Google Pixel 5
Though the phone looks very drab in an understated design, the adage “never judge a book by its cover” totally applies to this. Google, in general, gives more attention to software and features than it does to looks. This phone vows people with its camera. The software is simply superb. The HDR interpolation is outstanding in various conditions, and the shadow and bigness sliders in the interface are incomparable to any other phone. The phone is value for money, with prices starting at around $700. The computational software is excellent.

It is to be precisely understood that though most phones have cameras with megapixel counts hitting new highs, it’s more about how effective their software is to do the best with the available pixels.