Smartphone camera showdown: exploring London with two of the best camera phones of 2025

[Redaktion]

The Google Pixel 9 Pro goes head-to-head with the Apple iPhone 16 Pro in our camera showdown. But we're not comparing them just anywhere – we're putting these two flagships to the test with a stroll through the iconic streets of London to find out which one excels in capturing the essence of travel photography.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Smartphone-camera-showdown-exploring-London-with-two-of-the-best-camera-phones-of-2025.970547.0.html

[robbert_jay]

slightly? really? I did not expect the 16 Pro to be produce that many times the less pleasurable pictures. This comparison was like comparisons back in 2020 with a flag ship vs some Chinese clone

[lawrencem96]

Wow, that wasn't even close for a lot of shots, especially in lower light. Why is the writer defending the iphone so strongly, the pixel was the clear winner here.

[indy]

Interesting. Other than the low light and zoom shots, I felt the iPhone had more aestheticly pleasing shots. I have a Pixel 9 Pro and definitely can't complain about the pictures it takes.

[Maxb722]

Pixel did better and those are not even the two best camera phones there's the Vivo x200 pro and the Samsung S25u. The writing was glazing apple so hard!

[Edk1107]

Where is Xiaomi 15 Ultra? Also Vivo X200 Ultra is coming in April...

[tomhnasky]

The waiting time is coming, let's experience it together.

[samuel345]

Based on what i see
Daytime photos : Pixel
Nighttime photos : iPhone