Which iPhone Has the Best Camera?

iPhone cameras are good, but Apple devices can be expensive. If you want an iPhone with a really great camera that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, consider a refurbished iPhone XS or XS Max. Once the iPhone 14 comes out, you’ll probably be able to find even more cheap deals on later models of iPhones too, so it’s worth keeping an eye on refurbished phones from Back Market. In the meantime though, a refurbished iPhone XS or XS Max offers high quality photo and video at a low price point.

What differentiates these iPhones from earlier models is their additional lenses and portrait modes. Since they have more cameras, they’re able to have a few focal lengths, so you can zoom in and out like you can on an actual camera. Other iPhones offer digital zoom if you pinch the screen in the camera app, but this is not quite the same thing as optical zoom. While both allow for close-up pictures from a distance, you’ll probably be able to tell the difference between digital vs optical zoom when you inspect the picture quality of these photos. Thanks to multiple lenses, you’ll get optical zoom and higher quality pictures with a refurbished iPhone X, XS, or XS Max.

Keep in mind that essentially the more lenses a phone has, the more zoom it can have. If you plan to use zoom often when taking photos with your smartphone, you might want to consider the iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max, which has three lenses and provides more available zoom range. The iPhone 11 Pro also offers Night Mode, which is able to capture more detail in low-light conditions.

The iPhone XS is about a year older than the 11 Pro Models, but both have great iPhone cameras. Depending on how much you plan to use your iPhone camera, it may be worth getting the upgraded features of the iPhone 11 Pro models. Be sure to check out this iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max comparison to see the differences and help you decide which iPhone camera is best for you.

No matter which model you choose, buying a refurbished iPhone ensures you’ll get great camera quality while saving money. Not only that, you’re also helping the environment by reducing e-waste and cutting carbon emissions. That makes Black Friday deals look kind of lame, huh? 😉