Google Pixel 9 Pro

The 9 Pro is a compact flagship with a serious camera system: 50MP main, ultrawide with macro, and a 5x periscope telephoto that is genuinely sharp rather than a marketing number. The 6.3-inch LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save power, which helps a battery that would otherwise be small. Google's editing tools — Magic Editor, Best Take — are the most capable on any phone. Tensor still runs warm under sustained load. The best small Android phone for photography, without question.