Whether they end up on Instagram, SnapChat or your WhatsApp profile image, being able to shoot quality photos with your smartphone is on top of most people’s must-have features list.
Here’s our pick of some of the best available right now.
1. For action shots: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The dual-pixel sensor on the Galaxy S7 Edge makes it lightning quick and many consider it the best phone there is for fast-moving subjects. It’s fast to focus and the improved low-light capabilities will give you brighter and sharper snaps.
2. For selfies: Apple iPhone 6s or Plus
Obsessed with perfecting your selfie pout? Then look no further than the flagship iPhone 6s or the bigger brother, the 6s Plus. These babies have excellent 12MP main cameras, as well as 5MP front cameras that just get it right – natural skin tones and accurate colours make the iPhones fabulous selfie takers.
3. For landscapes: LG G5
The LG G5 introduces a dual-camera, including an 8MP lens capable of shooting a super-wide 135-degree angle. This makes the LG G5 ideal for capturing sunsets over the ocean, winding roads through the Karoo or Table Mountain from end to end. The camera switches from the standard 16MP camera to the wide 8MP seamlessly.
4. For black and white: Huawei P9
Huawei has partnered with iconic photography brand Leica to produce an innovative dual-lens camera on the Huawei P9. The specialised black and white mode makes it excellent for moody and atmospheric photos. The selfie cam is also 8MP, for super-sharp shots.
