2020 iPhone Photography Awards Winners: Capturing Magic on an iPhone 4

You don't need a thousand-dollar lens to capture a world-class masterpiece. The 2020 iPhone Photography Awards winners were recently announced, proving that talent and a keen eye always trump the latest hardware. Since 2007, this competition has been the gold standard for mobile creativity, and this year's submissions are nothing short of breathtaking.

2020 iPhone Photography Awards Winners and Standout Stories

This year marks the 13th annual awards, featuring thousands of entries from nearly every corner of the globe. Perhaps the most shocking highlight is that one winner secured a prize using an iPhone 4, a device released over a decade ago. It’s a powerful reminder that the best camera is indeed the one you have with you—and how you use it.

• Grand Prize Winner: Dimpy Bhalotia (UK, 'Flying Boys', shot on iPhone X)
• 1st Place POTY: Artyom Baryshau (Russia, 'No Walls')
• 2nd Place POTY: Geli Zhao (China, 'Untitled')
• 3rd Place POTY: Saif Hussain (Iraq, 'Sheikh of Youth')
• Special Mention: iPhone 4 entry won a category prize against modern flagships.

Strict Rules for Pure Creativity

The IPPAWARDS maintains strict integrity: photos must not be published elsewhere and cannot be edited using desktop software like Photoshop. This forces photographers to rely on their composition skills and mobile editing apps. Winners from 18 different categories, including Architecture, Travel, and Nature, showcase a diverse range of worldviews and emotions, from the desolate to the celebratory.