The iPhone 8 Plus. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Could Samsung's reign as the top smartphone-camera maker be coming to an end?

Samsung has enjoyed the top spot ever since it released the Galaxy S7 in early 2016. But the iPhone 8 Plus has made an incredible impression, and I can safely say that Apple's latest device takes better photos.

In judging the photos taken with each device, I looked at which photos I'd prefer to show friends and family, and which device I'd rather use to capture my memories.

Check out the photos taken with both smartphones: