The 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards, hosted on 500px and PULSEpx, celebrated the incredible diversity and creativity of mobile photography. With the theme Make the Moment, this years contest invited photographers worldwide to capture fleeting instants that tell powerful stories.About the OnePlus Photography AwardsThe 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 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 500px and PULSEpx official winnersMarkus van HautenWork: Northern LightsCategory: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (Public Group)Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraAward: BronzeMarkus transported us under the aurora borealis, demonstrating the magic that unfolds when patience, timing, and skill meet the night sky.Kanti S. SonagraWork: A Sad Street DogCategory: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus Nord 3 5GAward: BronzeShot on the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, Kantis image is a quiet yet powerful reminder of empathy, giving a voice to the voiceless.Traveler CrewsWork: Swing with a Good ViewCategory: Movement: Breathe Each Moment (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus 10T 5GAward: SilverWith a sweeping backdrop and a joyful moment in motion, Traveler Crews captured freedom mid-air on a OnePlus 10T 5G.Sara MadaniWork: Neon-AestheticsCategory: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus 11R 5GAward: SilverBlending vibrant neon with introspective shadows, Saras portrait reveals the beauty in contrasts and the hidden stories within them.Himanshu RoyWork: Nature Hug!Category: Faces: Portray Each Moment (Public Group)Device: iPhone 14 Pro MaxAward: SilverShot on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Himanshus photo celebrates our bond with nature, reminding us of the quiet power of connection.Dan UmaretaWork: Midnight CelebrationCategory: Night and Low Light: Light Up Your World (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus 13Award: SilverFrom the glow of streetlights to the joy of victory, Dans shot on the OnePlus 13 captures the collective spirit of celebration.FinalistsWhile not all entries earned a podium finish, these finalists captivated the judges with their creativity and perspective:Gevorg MatevosyanWork: Little ModelCategory: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus 5TAlex HopeWork: Still LifeCategory: Movement: Breathe Each Moment (Public Group)Device: iPhone 15 ProTheir work reflects the endless possibilities of mobile photography and highlights the importance of experimentation in visual storytelling.Community Winners SpotlightWorks below are selected by the editors of 500px and PULSEpx. Across Faces, Movement, and Night & Low Light, these photographers brought unique perspectives to the competition.Gevorg MatevosyanWork: Little ModelCategory: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)Device: OnePlus 5TChiranjit DeyWork: The Watcher and the WatchedCategory: Faces: Portray Each Moment (OnePlus Group)Device: OPPO Find X7 UltraStephane OukridWork:bayou16Category: Movement: Breathe Each MomentDevice: OnePlus 12GaryWork: (Untitled)Category: Movement: Breathe Each MomentDevice: vivo X100 Ultraabdulkomeng45Work:(Untitled)Category: Night and Low LightDevice: OnePlus 11 5GElham BahramiWork:Transcendent GlowCategory: Night and Low LightDevice: Samsung M32These winners remind us how powerful it is when a community comes together to share creativity with the world.Celebrating a Global Photography Community throughOnePlus Photography AwardsBy hosting the OnePlus Photography Awards 2025, 500px continues to champion photographers everywhere, whether theyre 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.Through the OnePlus Quests on PULSEpx and 500px, community photographers collectively earned over $18,000 USD in prizes, a true celebration of creativity across the globe.Join 500px today and become part of a global photography community where your moments, stories, and creativity can inspire the world.Read 500px photographer spotlightsThe post 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards on 500px & PULSEpx appeared first on 500px.