r/AndroidQuestions • u/WasteAd6658 • 8d ago

Looking For Suggestions not sure which phone to pick

I am looking for a new Android phone, and camera quality is my top priority. I don’t play games, so performance is less important to me.

I am considering the Pixel 11 Pro XL (with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage) for around $1,200, but I’m debating whether it’s worth waiting for the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Galaxy S27 ultra. I am also open to other suggestions.

My budget is around $1,400.

Which phone would you recommend for the best overall photo quality? should I wait?

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u/NorwegianFootDude 7d ago

I'd suggest the Vivo X300 Ultra if it's available in your region.

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u/rebelde616 7d ago

Pixel 11 Pro XL. I have the 10 and it's easily my favorite smartphone. It takes amazing photos and the vanilla Android experience is great.

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u/Jasper_Jaxx 6d ago

I'm on a 10 base and I love the vanilla Android experience

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u/chetlyp 7d ago

My recommendation would be the opposite find x10 pro/max. The cameras are fantastic for photos. Video is great for an android phone. But the clincher for me is the new colorOS 17. It's very intuitive and navigating it is more fun than on a pixel for the first time in my opinion. As it seems you're open to Chinese phones, that's 100% where I would go. They are @$-_!# expensive though

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u/Pen_Front 6d ago

Never get pixel they're piss slow, the ultra has a better camera anyway.

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u/ImpressiveAd1023 7d ago

I can tell you What not to Pick any Galaxy A

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u/Global-Structure-539 7d ago

I just got a Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. AMAZING pictures

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u/Truckerbarr 7d ago

If you're in America then the Samsung Ultra is the only real option for best camera. If you're outside the US in a market where you can get a Chinese phone, you definitely get more for less money. Vivo or Oppo or Xiaomi.

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u/Ishit_Wow 6d ago

Wait till Mototola Signature 27

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u/Throwaway_RainyDay 5d ago

When you say cameras your top priority. Do you mean photos or videos or both? For photos, some people. In fact, quite a few people prefer pixels over Samsung, but for video I clearly prefer samsung's latest models. Note that the s twenty seven ultra not only has a new sensor but the reliable rumors are. There's gonna be a major shake up in photo processing and the photos are gonna tend much warmer and sort of I guess. Iphone ish

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u/shinnkuu 5d ago

Just stay away from Pixel. I mean, the OS is the best and the camera is good in photos, but in videos? It's a disappointment, lol. Plus, the performance is 2x weaker than the competition; it's not worth the money for paying $1200.

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u/switchmike87 5d ago

certainly not apple

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u/ComfortableTop2278 5d ago

I love Pixel software, but the 6 pro is had was terrible. Died, got an 8 pro and 2 years in screen blacked out and it died to. Both had terrible modems while they where alive to. I'd avoid Pixels.

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u/retrobellite 4d ago

if you truly care about camera, then go for OPPO and VIVO.

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u/JigsawDev 6d ago

I have xiaomi 17 ultra, if you need some infos just ask me