Smartphones are constantly evolving, where manufacturers keep cramming in the best hardware specifications and technology they can while maintaining consumer-friendly prices. Most handsets nowadays are rocking awesome cameras, ranging from the iPhone 6s to the LG V10, but which one captures the best images?

To get things started on the right foot, here's a comparison chart that'll give a clear idea of the competition:

Model	Rear Camera	Front Camera	Video	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Flash	Dedicated Camera Key
iPhone 6s	12 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	Dual-tone LED	No
iPhone 6s Plus	12 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	Dual-tone LED	No
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6, S6 Edge Plus	16 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	LED	No
LG V10	16 MP	5 MP Duo	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	LED	No
LG G4	16 MP	8 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	LED	No
Google Nexus 5X	12.3 MP	8 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	Dual-tone LED	No
Google Nexus 6P	12.3 MP	8 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	Dual-tone LED	No
Motorola Moto X Force, Play and Style	21 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	Dual-tone LED	No
HTC One M9	20 MP	4 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	Dual-tone LED	No
OnePlus 2	13 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	Dual-LED	No
Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Premium and Z5 Compact	23 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	No	LED	No
Nokia Lumia 950 and 950 XL	20 MP	5 MP	4k 2160p@30fps	Yes	Triple-LED RGB	No

 

iPhone 6s And iPhone 6s Plus

The only difference between the two is that the iPhone 6s Plus features OIS, as seen in the chart above. They both can take some pretty decent photos with good sharpness, but compared with the 8 MP that's packed in the iPhone 6, there's no significant improvement.

When it comes to low-light photos, though, the iPhone 6s Plus comes out on top, as it retains details and good colors.

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6, S6 Edge+

Samsung probably had photography enthusiasts in mind when it rolled out the Galaxy S6, as it's arguably the best of the bunch. However, it does lose a few points because of the 16:9 sensor it has, where other smartphones can cover more areas at the top and bottom of pictures.

Despite falling a bit short on stabilization compared with the others, the Galaxy S6 also takes phenomenal videos.

LG V10

The LG V10 is capable of taking great photos, but the conditions have to be pretty good for the smartphone to do so, although the dual-front camera does open up better opportunities to take wide self-portraits.

LG G4

The LG G4 is pretty similar to the LG V10, and the shots it takes are quite murky and lack detail under not-so-good conditions.

Google Nexus 5X

The Google Nexus 5X can take pictures well, and with the HDR+ mode, it's just an overall excellent smartphone to snap photos with.

Google Nexus 6P

Much like the Google Nexus 5X, the Google Nexus 6P captures similar-looking photos, bringing out shadow detail and generating sharp photos. There's just one tiny difference between the two: the 6P can make brighter pictures.

Motorola Moto X Force, Play And Style

The Moto X Force, Play and Style do a good job, but they don't exactly stand out in the competition. Still, they have plenty to offer for a more-than-decent phone camera photo.

HTC One M9

Having the same 16:9 sensor as the Samsung Galaxy S6, the HTC One M9 can't take a larger picture. In terms of quality, the handset can't hold a candle to the S6 - or any one on the list, for that matter – because of the dark exposure and heavy noise reduction.

OnePlus 2

The OnePlus 2's performance is A-OK as long as owners can get past its tendency to oversaturate colors. With little or no noise in the pictures, the smartphone does well with focus and exposure.

Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Premium And Z5 Compact

Sony's smartphones always take these oddly bright photos, but aside from that, it does capture decent pictures despite the wide-angle lens bringing a little distortion. On the plus side, it features a dedicated camera key to boot.

Nokia Lumia 950 And 950 XL

The Nokia Lumia 950 and 950 XL are somewhere in the middle of the competition, where they're not really great, but they're not exactly terrible either. Just like the Sony Xperia Z5, it also sports a physical camera button, taking up some extra points over other rivals.

Verdict

For an all-around smartphone with great photo capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge Plus take the cake, even though the other entries outweigh them in certain aspects.

"Whether it's at dusk or at your dining table, snap away in the knowledge that each photo will be a crisp capture of what matters to you," Samsung says.

Bonus: Nokia Lumia 1020

While the Nokia Lumia 1020 wasn't matched up against the others, it's worth mentioning. The borderline-camera smartphone has a 41 MP sensor under its hood, allowing owners to take high-quality photos. Overall, it has fallen a bit behind because of poor battery life, even though it has an impressive camera.