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The best phones with optical zoom

Phones with a dedicated telephoto or periscope lens, ranked by overall consensus.

70 phones

each review consensus · scale 10–100

  1. 01
    Oppo Find X9 Pro8 reviews · Reviewers agreeOct 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,500 mAh
    87
  2. 02
    Xiaomi 18 Fold2 reviews · Reviewers agreeJul 2026 · from $1,640 · Foldable (book) · 7.6″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    87
  3. 03
    Oppo Find N67 reviews · Some disagreementMar 2026 · from $2,300 · Foldable (book) · 8.1″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    86
  4. 04
    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra4 reviews · 1 award · Reviewers agreeJan 2025 · from $1,299 · 6.9″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    85
  5. 05
    Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max6 reviews · 1 award · Reviewers agreeSep 2025 · from $1,199 · 6.9″ · 48 MP · telephoto
    85
  6. 06
    Apple iPhone 18 Pro11 reviews · Some disagreementSep 2026 · from $1,199 · 6.3″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 4,056 mAh
    84
  7. 07
    Apple iPhone 17 Pro10 reviews · 1 award · Some disagreementSep 2025 · from $1,099 · 6.3″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 3,998 mAh
    84
  8. 08
    Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro7 reviews · Some disagreementMay 2025 · from $279 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    84
  9. 09
    OnePlus 1511 reviews · 1 award · Reviewers agreeNov 2025 · from $899 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,300 mAh
    84
  10. 10
    Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra16 reviews · 2 awards · Some disagreementMar 2026 · from $1,300 · 6.9″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    84
  11. 11
    Xiaomi 17 Ultra10 reviews · Reviewers agreeFeb 2026 · 6.9″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    83
  12. 12
    Google Pixel 10 Pro XL8 reviews · 1 award · Some disagreementAug 2025 · from $1,199 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,200 mAh
    83
  13. 13
    Oppo Find X9 Ultra11 reviews · Some disagreementMay 2026 · from $1,960 · 6.8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 7,050 mAh
    83
  14. 14
    Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max7 reviews · 2 awards · Reviewers agreeSep 2026 · from $1,299 · 6.9″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 5,391 mAh
    82
  15. 15
    Xiaomi 176 reviews · Some disagreementFeb 2026 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,330 mAh
    82
  16. 16
    Honor Magic V511 reviews · Reviewers agreeAug 2025 · from $2,286 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,820 mAh
    82
  17. 17
    Honor Magic V611 reviews · Some disagreementJun 2026 · from $1,930 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,660 mAh
    82
  18. 18
    Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra6 reviews · Reviewers agreeSep 2026 · from $799 · 6.9″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 8,050 mAh
    81
  19. 19
    Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro3 reviews · Some disagreementNov 2025 · from $579 · 6.6″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,210 mAh
    81
  20. 20
    Nothing Phone (4a)6 reviews · Reviewers agreeMar 2026 · from $349 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,080 mAh
    81
  21. 21
    Oppo Find X10 Pro Max7 reviews · Some disagreementOct 2026 · 6.8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 7,150 mAh
    81
  22. 22
    Samsung Galaxy S25 FE8 reviews · Some disagreementSep 2025 · from $649 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,900 mAh
    80
  23. 23
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 713 reviews · 2 awards · Some disagreementJul 2025 · from $1,999 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 4,400 mAh
    80
  24. 24
    Vivo X300 Pro3 reviews · Some disagreementOct 2025 · from $744 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,510 mAh
    80
  25. 25
    Realme GT 8 Pro4 reviews · Reviewers splitDec 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,000 mAh
    80
  26. 26
    Motorola Razr Fold11 reviews · Some disagreementMay 2026 · from $1,900 · Foldable (book) · 8.1″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    80
  27. 27
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra11 reviews · Some disagreementAug 2026 · from $2,100 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    80
  28. 28
    Motorola Moto Edge 60 Neo2 reviews · Reviewers agreeNov 2025 · 6.4″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,200 mAh
    79
  29. 29
    Honor Magic 8 Pro9 reviews · Reviewers agreeJan 2026 · from $1,500 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,270 mAh
    79
  30. 30
    Xiaomi 15T Pro8 reviews · Some disagreementSep 2025 · from $871 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,500 mAh
    79
  31. 31
    Vivo X Fold 65 reviews · Reviewers agreeJun 2026 · from $1,499 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,900 mAh
    78
  32. 32
    Google Pixel 1013 reviews · 2 awards · Some disagreementAug 2025 · from $799 · 6.3″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 4,970 mAh
    78
  33. 33
    Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra8 reviews · Some disagreementNov 2025 · from $729 · 6.9″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,500 mAh
    78
  34. 34
    Honor 400 Pro6 reviews · Reviewers agreeMay 2025 · 6.7″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 5,300 mAh
    77
  35. 35
    Google Pixel 11 Pro XL7 reviews · Reviewers agreeAug 2026 · from $1,299 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,115 mAh
    76
  36. 36
    Motorola Signature5 reviews · Reviewers agreeFeb 2026 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,200 mAh
    76
  37. 37
    Oppo Reno 13 Pro3 reviews · Reviewers agreeApr 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,800 mAh
    76
  38. 38
    Google Pixel 10 Pro9 reviews · Reviewers agreeAug 2025 · from $999 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,870 mAh
    76
  39. 39
    Google Pixel 1115 reviews · 2 awards · Some disagreementAug 2026 · from $899 · 6.3″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 4,985 mAh
    76
  40. 40
    Oppo Find X105 reviews · Reviewers agreeOct 2026 · 6.6″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 8,000 mAh
    76
  41. 41
    Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold13 reviews · 1 award · Some disagreementOct 2025 · from $1,799 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 5,015 mAh
    75
  42. 42
    Honor 600 Pro7 reviews · Reviewers agreeApr 2026 · 6.6″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,400 mAh
    75
  43. 43
    Motorola Edge 60 Pro5 reviews · Reviewers agreeApr 2025 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    75
  44. 44
    Nothing Phone (4a) Pro13 reviews · 1 award · Some disagreementMar 2026 · from $499 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,080 mAh
    75
  45. 45
    Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus9 reviews · Reviewers agreeMar 2026 · from $1,099 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,900 mAh
    75
  46. 46
    Motorola Edge 603 reviews · Reviewers splitApr 2025 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,200 mAh
    75
  47. 47
    Xiaomi 15T3 reviews · Reviewers agreeSep 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,500 mAh
    75
  48. 48
    Xiaomi 17T6 reviews · Reviewers agreeMay 2026 · from $735 · 6.6″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,500 mAh
    75
  49. 49
    Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold12 reviews · Reviewers agreeAug 2026 · from $1,899 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 4,806 mAh
    74
  50. 50
    Google Pixel 11 Pro12 reviews · 1 award · Some disagreementAug 2026 · from $1,099 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,850 mAh
    74
  51. 51
    Samsung Galaxy S2611 reviews · Reviewers agreeMar 2026 · from $899 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,300 mAh
    74
  52. 52
    Xiaomi 17T Pro6 reviews · Reviewers agreeMay 2026 · from $1,020 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,000 mAh
    73
  53. 53
    Oppo Reno 164 reviews · Reviewers agreeJul 2026 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    73
  54. 54
    Nothing Phone 313 reviews · Reviewers agreeJul 2025 · from $799 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,150 mAh
    73
  55. 55
    Oppo Reno 16 Pro5 reviews · Reviewers agreeJul 2026 · from $996 · 6.3″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,700 mAh
    71
  56. 56
    Sony Xperia 1 VIII5 reviews · Some disagreementJun 2026 · from $1,599 · 6.5″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    70
  57. 57
    Motorola Moto Edge (2025)2 reviews · Some disagreementJun 2025 · from $550 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,200 mAh
    68
  58. 58
    Motorola Moto Edge (2026)2 reviews · Some disagreementJun 2026 · from $600 · 6.3″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    68
  59. 59
    Huawei Pura 80 Ultra3 reviews · Reviewers agreeSep 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,170 mAh
    67
  60. 60
    Sony Xperia 1 VII6 reviews · Reviewers splitMay 2025 · from $1,870 · 6.5″ · 48 MP · telephoto · 5,000 mAh
    66
  61. 61
    Huawei Mate X62 reviews · Reviewers agreeDec 2024 · Foldable (book) · 7.9″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,110 mAh
    64
  62. 62
    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE10 reviews · Some disagreementSep 2026 · from $699 · 6.7″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 4,900 mAh
    61
  63. 63
    Vivo X500 Pro Max3 reviews · Reviewers splitOct 2026 · from $2,000 · 6.9″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,800 mAh
    57
  64. 64
    Honor Magic 7 Pro3 reviews · Too few scoresJan 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,270 mAh
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  65. 65
    Realme GT 73 reviews · Too few scoresMay 2025 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,000 mAh
    —
  66. 66
    Huawei Mate X72 reviews · Too few scoresJan 2026 · Foldable (book) · 8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 5,300 mAh
    —
  67. 67
    Motorola Signature 272 reviews · Too few scoresNov 2026 · 6.8″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 7,000 mAh
    —
  68. 68
    Oppo Reno 142 reviews · Too few scoresSep 2025 · 6.6″ · 50 MP · telephoto · 6,000 mAh
    —
  69. 69
    Oppo Reno15 Pro2 reviews · Too few scoresJan 2026 · 6.3″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 6,200 mAh
    —
  70. 70
    Realme 16 Pro+2 reviews · Too few scoresMar 2026 · 6.8″ · 200 MP · telephoto · 7,000 mAh
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Phones with a dedicated telephoto or periscope camera. Specs come from the spec boxes in the reviews we cite (where they disagree, we use the value most of them give). Prices are US launch prices for the base model. Methodology.