I know it's probably here to stay, but the current state of AI camera zoom makes details look worse rather than better.

Have you ever gone to take a photo and wished you could capture it with just the right amount of zoom on your iPhone? Well, if you’re the proud owner of an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you’re in luck ...

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 ...

Virtually all Android phones have preset zoom buttons in the camera app. For example, the Google Pixel 9 offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x levels while the Pro models have an extra button for 5x zoom thanks to ...

Smartphone cameras have become a defining feature of modern devices, shaping how users capture and share their experiences. With each new release, manufacturers push the boundaries of camera ...

The Pixel 10 Pro has fewer changes compared to the rest of its namesake lineup. The regular Google Pixel 10 has a new telephoto lens, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has faster charging and a 100x in-camera zoom, ...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra isn’t just chasing higher megapixels. It’s rethinking how smartphone zoom should feel with a physical zoom ring wrapped around a massive 200MP periscope camera.

Apple and Samsung phones are pricey but take excellent pictures. I took hundreds of photos with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to find out which one was better. Patrick Holland has been a ...