Any mobile phone with a 5 megapixel and above front camera is good for taking selfies. Just take care of the amount of light entering the sensor to get the best image.

Cameras marked as 'good for taking selfies' are for the sake of marketing. Angle of holding the camera, composition and lights can give the most stunning pictures.

Selfies are the big new thing for smartphones in 2015. Here we reveal the 18 best phones for taking selfies available to buy in the UK in 2015. Also see Best selfie sticks 2015 and How to use a selfie stick without a remote control. Also see: Best smartphones 2015, Best Android phones 2015, Best Windows Phones 2015, Cheapest 4G phones 2015, Best budget phones 2015 and What's the fastest smartphone 2015? Note that this list includes only smartphones that we have reviewed, and that include better-than-average front-facing cameras. We are thoroughly impressed with the HTC Desire Eye: it's fast, it's great value (assuming it comes in around �350), it has a nice screen and it sounds great. Better still, it makes you look pretty.