After disappointment with variable focal-length phone cameras, I was sceptical about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Turns out I was wrong; it's superb.

There was a time when smartphone makers rushed to quad-camera claims, most of which did so by throwing in a mediocre fourth camera — usually for macro shots, if not a monochrome filter or just a depth ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated July 9, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...