Best Camera Phones of 2025: iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra—and what 2026 must fix
Apple introduced a dedicated Camera Control button for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, emphasizing tactile shooting as backlash grows against AI retouching. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra faces scrutiny over photo realism, while Xiaomi defends its physical zoom ring design amid user complaints. Oppo and Vivo launched teleconverter kits for flagship phones. Major brands pushed bigger sensors and 200MP zoom hardware throughout 2025.