Many Android phones today offer a few preset zoom levels in the camera app, and you’ll often find 0.6x (or 0.5x), 1x, and 2x options at the very least. Some phones also offer telephoto cameras for ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated July 9, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...

After disappointment with variable focal-length phone cameras, I was sceptical about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Turns out I was wrong; it's superb.

Higher-end phones are getting more options to take photos at a wide range of zoom settings, thanks to creative use of high-resolution sensors. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With new crop options and processing upgrades, digital zoom is finally worth your time. With new crop options and ...

It’s almost clockwork now. You get a smartphone, and there are multiple options with differing numbers of cameras. Almost every phone comes with an ultrawide lens, but if you want the best zoom, you ...

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Overview: Smartphone photography has become a key deciding factor in choosing a new device. Many users expect DSLR-like photography from their phones, including ...