The 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards, hosted on 500px, celebrated the incredible diversity and creativity of mobile photography. With the theme “Make the Moment,” this year’s contest invited photographers worldwide to capture fleeting instants that tell powerful stories.
About the OnePlus Photography Awards
The OnePlus Photography Awards is an annual celebration of creativity, storytelling, and innovation in mobile photography. Open to all smartphone users, the competition provides a platform for both professionals and enthusiasts to showcase their vision and connect with a global community of photographers.
Each year, the OnePlus Photography Awards feature multiple categories that highlight the versatility of mobile photography—from portraits and movement to night and low light. By hosting the awards on 500px and spotlighting ongoing opportunities through PULSEpx, the initiative empowers creators to share their unique perspectives, push the boundaries of what smartphones can capture, and inspire others through the universal language of images.
From faces filled with emotion to landscapes lit by the northern lights, these works prove that smartphones are more than just tools; they are gateways to global storytelling.
Here are the photographers whose vision stood out this year:
Markus van Hauten
Work: Northern Lights
Category: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (Public Group)
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Award: Bronze
Markus transported us under the aurora borealis, demonstrating the magic that unfolds when patience, timing, and skill meet the night sky.
Kanti S. Sonagra
Work: A Sad Street Dog…
Category: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)
Device: OnePlus Nord 3 5G
Award: Bronze
Shot on the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, Kanti’s image is a quiet yet powerful reminder of empathy, giving a voice to the voiceless.
Traveler Crews
Work: Swing with a Good View
Category: Movement: Breathe Each Moment (OnePlus Group)
Device: OnePlus 10T 5G
Award: Silver
With a sweeping backdrop and a joyful moment in motion, Traveler Crews captured freedom mid-air on a OnePlus 10T 5G.
Sara Madani
Work: Neon-Aesthetics
Category: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (OnePlus Group)
Device: OnePlus 11R 5G
Award: Silver
Blending vibrant neon with introspective shadows, Sara’s portrait reveals the beauty in contrasts and the hidden stories within them.
Himanshu Roy
Work: Nature Hug!
Category: Faces: Portray Each Moment (Public Group)
Device: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Award: Silver
Shot on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Himanshu’s photo celebrates our bond with nature, reminding us of the quiet power of connection.
Dan Umareta
Work: Midnight Celebration
Category: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (OnePlus Group)
Device: OnePlus 13
Award: Silver
From the glow of streetlights to the joy of victory, Dan’s shot on the OnePlus 13 captures the collective spirit of celebration.
Finalists
While not all entries earned a podium finish, these finalists captivated the judges with their creativity and perspective:
Gevorg Matevosyan
Work: Little Model
Category: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)
Device: OnePlus 5T
Alex Hope
Work: Still Life
Category: Movement: Breathe Each Moment (Public Group)
Device: iPhone 15 Pro
Their work reflects the endless possibilities of mobile photography and highlights the importance of experimentation in visual storytelling.
Celebrating a Global Photography Community through OnePlus Photography Awards
By hosting the OnePlus Photography Awards 2025, 500px continues to champion photographers everywhere, whether they’re shooting on the latest OnePlus device, an iPhone, or any smartphone in between.
Together, these images remind us that:
- The best camera is the one in your hand.
- Every moment holds the potential to become timeless.
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