June 9, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A57 Review – The A57’s had a glow-up, but it still disappoints for photographers
The Samsung Galaxy A57 sits at the top of the A series, with a new more premium design, does it do enough to make it a must buy?
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Smartphone reviews
Smartphone camera phone reviews by Amateur Photographer, featuring camera phone tests, sample photos, and specifications, with an emphasis on letting you know how well the cameras perform. See the best camera phones for photography, the best budget camera phones, or the best iPhones.
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June 2, 2026
Honor 600 Pro review – is the improved processor and new design worth the upgrade?
The Honor 600 Pro brings improved processing, excellent battery life and dependable cameras, but only minor upgrades over its predecessor.
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May 28, 2026
Leica Leitzphone Review – a Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a red dot – but is it worth the extra cost?
Always set your sights on owning a Leica? Could this be the most cost-effective way to do it?
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May 14, 2026
OPPO Find X9 Ultra review – For the first time, carrying “just a phone” no longer felt like a compromise
A Hasselblad-powered camera phone with stunning 10x zoom, AI-free RAW shooting, pro controls and image quality that rivals compact cameras.
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April 7, 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review: Simply the best smartphone for photography
With a one-inch sensor, a true zoom lens and a Leica partnership, there's very little not to like about this superb smartphone
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April 3, 2026
Moto G77 review – Can a 108MP camera save a budget chipset?
The Moto G77 pairs a premium 108MP camera and 5000-nit AMOLED screen with a budget price. But does a dated chipset and 2K video limit hold this stylish Motorola back?
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April 1, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: a minor upgrade, but still class-leading
It’s yet another “incremental upgrade”, but a bigger overall jump if you last updated your phone some time ago
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March 26, 2026
Vivo V70 Review: A solid all-rounder for the price, but far from perfect
With two high-resolution lenses, the Vivo V70 is a solid performer for those who want to zoom – but the ultrawide leaves a lot to be desired.
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March 18, 2026
iPhone 17e Review: Apple’s cheapest iPhone just got a lot better – should you buy it?
There’s still only one camera, but the iPhone 17e finally has a boosted portrait mode - at last, it can recognise my dog.
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February 23, 2026
Vivo X300 Pro review – a perfect phone the next iPhone needs to beat
The Vivo X300 Pro is perhaps one of the most underrated camera brands on the market, partnered with Zeiss, the camera system puts Apple and Samsung to shame.