When it comes to smartphone camera systems, I always thought that three was the magic number. Phone makers have shown time and again that they can put together a solid photography system with a main camera, telephoto camera, and an ultra-wide camera.
We only need to take a quick look at today’s flagship phones for some clear examples. The iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro both make use of this exact setup to produce excellent photos and videos, earning spots atop our list of the best camera phones as a result.
