Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rivals are already here. From iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro to Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro, these camera phones offer 200MP sensors, periscope zoom, 8K video, Dolby Vision HDR, and pro-grade photography features, making them powerful alternatives ahead of Samsung’s 2026 flagship launch.
Top Camera Phones That Can Compete With Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung is gearing up to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, expected on February 25 in San Francisco. Early leaks suggest a powerful quad-camera approach led by a 200-megapixel sensor. But Samsung won’t be alone. Several flagship camera phones already offer imaging hardware and video features strong enough to challenge the upcoming S26 Ultra head-on. (Image Credits: YouTube/Techtics)
iPhone 17 Pro [Rs 1,24,900]
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro focuses on consistency and video mastery. Its triple 48MP camera setup covers wide, ultrawide, and 4x periscope zoom, assisted by LiDAR for precise depth. ProRes RAW, Dolby Vision HDR at high frame rates, and spatial video recording make it a creator-first camera phone that can rival Samsung’s upcoming flagship.
Vivo X300 Pro [Rs 1,09,999]
The Vivo X300 Pro is built for serious photography enthusiasts. A 50MP OIS main sensor teams up with a massive 200MP periscope camera offering 3.7x optical zoom and macro support, plus a 50MP ultrawide lens. Zeiss optics, 8K video, Dolby Vision HDR, and a 50MP selfie camera put it firmly in S26 Ultra territory.
Oppo Find X9 Pro [Rs 1,09,999]
Oppo Find X9 Pro’s camera setup includes a 50MP OIS main camera, a huge 200MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Hasselblad colour science, Laser AF, LOG video, Dolby Vision, and a sharp 50MP 4K selfie camera make it a photography-first flagship.
Google Pixel 10 Pro [Rs 1,09,999]
Google Pixel 10 Pro sports a 50MP main sensor, 48MP 5x periscope telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide camera are backed by a 42MP 4K selfie shooter. With Google’s image processing, it consistently delivers natural colours, strong dynamic range, and reliable results that can rival Samsung’s best.
OnePlus 15 [Rs 72,999]
OnePlus 15 offers impressive camera performance at a lower price point. Its triple 50MP setup, led by Sony’s IMX906 sensor, includes an ultrawide and a 3.5x telephoto lens. With 8K recording, Dolby Vision, HDR, advanced stabilisation, and a capable 32MP selfie camera, it stands out as a strong-value camera phone competing with Samsung’s Ultra ambitions.
