Top 4 smartphones with cameras of the future – what to expect in fall 2025
By ForGeeks
The second half of 2025 promises to be a watershed year for mobile photography. From Apple and Google to Xiaomi and Vivo, smartphone manufacturers are preparing powerful new products with a focus on cameras. In the coming weeks and months, expect to see the premiere of models that are expected to set new standards in mobile photography.
Smartphone manufacturers are preparing powerful camera-centric products, from Apple and Google to Xiaomi and Vivo.
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple is preparing the most significant front-facing camera update in years. All iPhone 17 models will get a new 24MP selfie module, which is double the resolution of the iPhone 16 series. This will improve the clarity of photos and make framing easier.
The flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max will stand out with three 48MP cameras at once: wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and Tetraprism-telephoto. Such a set will appear in an iPhone for the first time and could bring support for native 8K video recording. Also expected is a dual-video shooting feature and a mechanical aperture on Pro models for manual depth-of-field control.
The Pro Max will get an improved lens with 8x optical zoom instead of the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 5x. As before, only the Pro versions will have a separate telephoto module – the standard iPhone 17 and 17 Air won’t get the optical zoom.
The Pro Max will get an improved 8x optical zoom lens instead of the 5x of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google will keep the tried-and-true camera configuration. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will feature a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto module with 5x zoom. The front-facing camera will get a 42MP sensor.
Macro support will be a new feature: the ultrawide will be able to focus at distances of up to 2cm, while the telephoto will be able to create vivid macro shots with a minimum distance of about 10cm.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL will feature a 5,200mAh battery and 39W fast charging, while the regular Pro will get a 4,870mAh battery and 29W charging. Both models will run on Google’s new Tensor G5 processor and Android 16.
And both models will be powered by Google’s new Tensor G5 processor and Android 16.
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro flagship will get a serious front camera upgrade – a 50MP sensor with autofocus, wide angle and support for 4K video at 60 fps. This is a step up from the 32MP module used since the Xiaomi 13 lineup.
The device’s main camera is a 50MP 1/1.3-inch sensor. The Pro version will also get Leica’s advanced color correction and a ToF sensor for a more accurate portrait mode.
The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. It’s expected to debut at the end of September.
Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo is prepping the X300 Pro with one of the most powerful camera systems among upcoming smartphones. The device’s arsenal includes a 50MP Sony LYT-828 main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide module, and a 200MP Periscope Telephoto with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor.
The main camera will support Hybrid Frame HDR and offer a dynamic range of over 100dB. The telephoto module will feature a new enlightening lens coating to reduce glare. High-end in-sensor zoom modes at 35mm and 50mm are also expected.
TheX300 Pro will be the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It’s expected to be unveiled in October.
Total
The camera remains a major battleground for smartphone makers. Apple is betting on three 48MP sensors and 8K shooting, Google is beefing up its macro capabilities, Xiaomi is updating its front-facing camera, and Vivo is going all-in with a 200MP periscope. The competition promises to take mobile photography to the next level this fall.
Frequently asked questions about the best smartphones of 2025
When will the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max be released? Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in the fall of 2025. The exact date of the presentation has not yet been announced, but it is expected traditionally in September.
What kind of camera will the iPhone 17 Pro Max have?”The flagship will get three 48MP sensors: main, ultra-wide and Tetraprism-telephoto. It’s also expected to support native 8K video shooting and a mechanical iris.
What’s new in Google’s Pixel 10 Pro cameras? The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL will keep the same modules, but will get macro support. The ultrawide will be able to focus at 2cm, while the telephoto will be able to focus at 10cm.
What’s different between the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the regular Pro? Pro XL will get a 5,200 mAh battery and 39W charging, while the Pro will have a 4,870 mAh battery and 29W charging.
What are the improvements in the Xiaomi 16 Pro? The main new feature is a 50MP front camera with autofocus and 4K/60fps support. Portrait photography is also improved thanks to the ToF sensor and Leica optimization.
How many megapixels does the Vivo X300 Pro have? The smartphone will have a 200MP periscope telephoto, a 50MP Sony LYT-828 main module, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.
When will the Vivo X300 Pro be released?Announced in October 2025, the smartphone is expected to be the first with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor.
