Phones with Photonic Engine: 13 models

Decision table

Photonic Engine Camera Features: which one for what?

The 13 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone 18 Pro81%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max83%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max85%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max75%

#4#4#8#10
Apple iPhone 14 ProApple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 78% 52% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#11#10#12#5
Apple iPhone 15Apple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 69% 50% 63%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#12#11#7#4
Apple iPhone 15 PlusApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 69% 54% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#10#12#11#6
Apple iPhone 14Apple
6.1" · A15 Bionic · 12 MP
68% 68% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#6#6#9#11
Apple iPhone 15 ProApple
6.1" · A17 Pro · 48 MP
76% 78% 52% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#7#1#5#8
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple
6.7" · A17 Pro · 48 MP
76% 83% 57% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#5#5#4#7
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 78% 57% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#3#9#3#2
Apple iPhone DuoApple
7.6" · A20 Pro · 48 MP
81% 74% 64% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 31 hours of video playback
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 1 months on the market
#2#3#1#1
Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A20 Pro · 48 MP
81% 83% 85% 75%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 5391 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 45 hours of video playback
- Current model — 1 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 1 months on the market
#1#2#2#3
Apple iPhone 18 ProApple
6.3" · A20 Pro · 48 MP
81% 83% 66% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 1 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 36 hours of video playback
- Current model — 1 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 1 months on the market
#13#13#13#9
Apple iPhone 16eApple
6.1" · A18 · 48 MP
57% 58% 49% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
#8#7#10#13
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple
6.3" · A18 Pro · 48 MP
71% 78% 51% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
#9#8#6#12
Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A18 Pro · 48 MP
71% 78% 55% 53%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 33 hours of video playback
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near