Top 3 picks
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Why we picked this
Best Overall: This is the most versatile photography choice, combining a high-resolution main camera with a dedicated telephoto and Leica-tuned imaging. It also provides the fastest display, ample storage, very strong performance, and rapid charging. Compared with the Pixel 9a, it offers more camera hardware; compared with the Galaxy S25 FE, it provides more storage and a larger battery.
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Where to buy
est. €599Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Google Pixel 9a
Why we picked this
Best Value: The Pixel 9a offers the strongest computational photography and reliable point-and-shoot results at the lowest price here. Its clean Android software, bright 120Hz OLED display, IP68 protection, and large battery make it an excellent everyday camera phone. It lacks the Xiaomi's telephoto camera and the Samsung's zoom flexibility, but its image processing is particularly consistent.
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Where to buy
est. €449Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The Galaxy S25 FE is a polished all-rounder for photography, with a dedicated 3x telephoto, dependable image processing, a vivid AMOLED display, and IP68 protection. It offers a more refined software experience than the Xiaomi 15T Pro, while the Pixel 9a remains the simpler computational-photography specialist. Its main compromise is less RAM than the Xiaomi.
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Where to buy
est. €699Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.