Who among us doesn’t want to have a phone with a good camera so that we can always record an interesting event and take a memorable photo? Unfortunately, many people are familiar with that feeling of disappointment when a highly advertised and expensive smartphone ends up taking blurry pictures, distorting colors and not always having time to focus. You don't have to spend a lot of money to take good pictures with your phone! We will help you choose and tell you which models are worth paying attention to.
Of course, a telephone cannot yet replace a professional camera, but modern smartphones have already “learned” how to take photos no worse and even much better than point-and-shoot cameras, and have almost completely pushed them out of the market. To ensure that photos from your smartphone camera come out really high quality, When choosing a gadget you need to pay attention on resolution, matrix size, zoom factor and focusing accuracy. An important role is played by adequate flash performance and software, which sometimes works real miracles.
In flagship devices, manufacturers use various innovations, thereby increasing the quality of photos, and their efforts are not always directly proportional to the result obtained. Finding an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera is much more difficult, so we decided to ease the pain of choice and select for our readers several interesting models with a price tag of up to 120-130 dollars.
Xiaomi constantly pleases us with interesting new products in different price segments. One of the manufacturer’s most popular devices is Xiaomi Mi4, stylish and productive inexpensive smartphone with a good camera. It’s not for nothing that he came in first place in our review. The main camera received sensor fromSony, 6 lenses, f/1.8 aperture and 13 megapixel resolution. It allows you to take not just good, but very high-quality pictures, balanced in sharpness, color rendition, white balance, and the frames turn out quite good even indoors and in low light conditions.
The native camera application has a lot of settings and the ability to use manual mode. You can focus and take a photo by double-clicking on the focusing area, which is very convenient. The model is distinguished by good front camera, which takes more than decent pictures. In other respects, the smartphone is very good: productive, stylish, with a good screen and a good battery. The only negative is the lack of a slot for a memory card. If you feel that 16 GB of internal memory is not enough, you will have to fork out for the 64 GB version.
Lenovo Vibe P1
The new Vibe P1 model from Lenovo is perfect for those who are looking for budget smartphone with a good camera and battery. The gadget turned out to be optimally balanced in price and quality. Cameras are one of its main advantages and set this model apart from phones in this price range. The main camera focuses quickly, selects white balance well, is excellent at macro photography, and is used to improve the quality of shooting in low-light conditions. double flash. Video is recorded at maximum Full HD resolution. The front camera is average and will allow you to take good self-portraits.
Other advantages of the model include: record battery, convenient switching to energy-saving mode using a button on the end, excellent high-resolution screen, high performance and stylish metal case.
Acer Liquid E3
Despite the fact that the smartphone has been on the market for almost a year and a half, it does not lose popularity. Still would! For relatively little money, the user receives a reliable productive gadget with an above average camera. Module in use Sony Exmor RS at 13 MP. A similar one is found in smartphones of a higher price category; they, naturally, use different shooting algorithms, but the Acer Liquid E3 also shows good results. Worth mentioning: excellent dynamic range: the sky in the photo will not be one white spot, which is nice. High aperture ratio allows you to take bright photos in low light conditions.
This inexpensive smartphone has a good front camera, the highlight of which is the use of its own flash, so normal selfies can be taken even in the evening. The rest of the device's capabilities are average: the small battery capacity is not a problem, since the hardware is not the most resource-intensive, and the screen boasts a pixel density exceeding 300 ppi.
ThL T7
There's one more before us an example of a good relationship between a good camera and a powerful battery in a relatively inexpensive smartphone. The ThL company has previously released several excellent devices, but a number of failures have reduced interest in its smartphones, and the T7 is an attempt to rehabilitate itself, and quite a good one at that. The main camera in the smartphone is 13 megapixels with interpolation up to 16 megapixels, but this is not the reason why the gadget was included in our review. It allows you to take fairly high-quality pictures both in sunny weather and in low light thanks to the flash. Night shots will pleasantly surprise the user, as will the level of detail in the images in general. The only negative is the small number of settings in the native application, but you can download any other one.
The 5 MP front camera with interpolation up to 8 MP gives average results. The video quality is high. Among other advantages of the model, it is worth highlighting metal case, a high-capacity battery, presence of a fingerprint scanner and 3 GB of RAM in reserve.
Meizu M3S Mini
Meizu has recently played an important role in the phone market, delighting users with stylish budget devices. Recently the M3S Mini went on sale, an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and a decent battery. The main camera lens is protected by glassGorilla Glass 3 , equipped double flash with warm and cool glow, so that you get good pictures under any conditions. The camera's performance is worth praising, as the white balance is precisely selected, the dynamic range is wide, and the picture is sharp. Focusing accuracy and speed are excellent. When shooting in low light conditions, the quality drops, but this is the problem with almost all cameras on budget smartphones and more expensive devices.
The front camera takes sharp, good pictures and records video in Full HD format. In general, the smartphone takes excellent video. , with good clear and intelligible sound. Among other advantages of the model metal body, fingerprint scanner, 2.5D-glass, high performance and autonomy, which is complemented by a low price.
Elephone S3
Not a smartphone, but pure admiration! Let's start with the cameras, which can rightfully be called one of the main advantages of the model. The main camera uses module fromSony, the pictures get a nice blur of the background, excellent sharpness, and correct color rendition. Focusing is fast and accurate, and even in low light conditions the camera behaves sanely. The video turns out very good; when shooting in the evening, there is even no noise. The front camera has wide viewing angles, and selfies will turn out sharp.
Other advantages of the device include: practically complete absence of frames around the screen, 2.5D glass, excellent display resolution and high pixel density, 3 GB RAM, metal body and Fingerprint's scanner. The result is a productive and inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and all the necessary modern capabilities.
Lenovo S8 A7600
This budget smartphone hides a surprisingly high-quality camera. Some users note that the resulting images can even compete with semi-professional devices. This may be excessive praise, but the device takes pictures really well. Among its other advantages decent performance, powerful speakers and good battery.
Xiaomi Note 3 Pro
The previous model of the Xiaomi Note 3 series received a lot of positive feedback from users, and the updated version claims to be even more successful. Xiaomi Note 3 Pro is an inexpensive smartphone with a fairly good camera and battery. Used module from Samsung and dual-tone flash. Image detail, sharpness, high-level color rendition, wide dynamic range, autofocus works quickly, native application with a lot of flexible settings, and if you download Google Camera, you can shoot video in 4 resolutionK.
Among the advantages of the device it is worth noting Capacious battery, large screen with good resolution, high performance, metal body, premium look and a fingerprint scanner.
Oukitel U15 Pro
The model came out quite recently and has already received the status one of the most affordable 8-core smartphones with a RAM reserve of 3 GB. Other advantages include a metal body, stylish design, a good battery, a good supply of main memory and, of course, excellent cameras. The pictures will be high-quality and sharp.
Lenovo Vibe X2
The smartphone has become a cheaper analogue of the flagship Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro. The quality of the images, of course, is inferior to the expensive version, but still remains quite high. There are not many settings here, but it is possible to manually set the white balance and ISO value. By using some software techniques to enhance the photos, they really do come out looking great. Both indoors, during the day and in the evening, the shots turn out to be dreamy! The selfie camera also did not disappoint, and in the end we get an excellent budget smartphone with a good camera and a number of other advantages. The user receives a productive device with an excellent screen, high pixel density and a large supply of main memory. You will only have to put up with the plastic case and the lack of a slot for a memory card.
- Number of points in the overall rating (out of 100): 100
- Main camera, measured resolution: 1,547 line pairs
- Video resolution, 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 95.1
Price/quality ratio: 55
The Galaxy S9 Plus model was presented at Mobile World Congress 2018 and it was its manufacturer that endowed it with the most innovative camera solutions. The developers were able to implement the principle of the structure of the human eye in the lens of its camera, using a variable aperture in the design. The camera can automatically switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures based on lighting conditions, allowing the camera to capture 28% more light and produce detailed images with minimal noise, even in dark rooms.
In the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone, unlike the younger Galaxy S9 model, a second camera has been added as an auxiliary one, which is equipped with a telephoto lens. There is no variable aperture here, but the 2x optical zoom function is implemented. The matrix of the additional camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of f/2.4. Among the capabilities of this camera is adding a background blur effect - “bokeh” - to the photo.
You can get acquainted with some of the camera capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in the official video for the smartphone.
Fusion of technologies and phenomenal results: HTC U12+
- Number of points in the overall rating (out of 100): 99
- Main camera, resolution: 12.2 megapixels
- Front camera, resolution: 8.0 megapixels
- Main camera, measured resolution: 1,589 line pairs
- Main camera, expert assessment of image quality: very good
Overall rating: 92.3
Price/quality ratio: 51
HTC U12 Plus looks very attractive. It comes with a glass body and an aluminum frame in three color options. The screen has a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels and thus gives a very clear picture with a pixel density of 537 ppi. However, the maximum screen brightness in this model is quite low, which spoils the overall very good impression. In our test, it scored just 290 candelas.
Now about the camera. On the back, there is a 12-megapixel camera with a decent aperture (f/1.7) paired with a 16-megapixel telephoto camera with dual focal length (aperture f/2.6). Thanks to the telelens, double optical zoom is possible, which does not miss any details. Only the 12-megapixel camera has optical image stabilization. In addition, there is a portrait mode with a bokeh or blur effect, which is also available on the 8-megapixel front camera, since HTC is also relying on a dual-lens system here.
For sharper photos with less noise, especially at dusk, there is the so-called HDR Boost, which the manufacturer has significantly improved (HDR Boost 2). The U12 Plus takes multiple shots at different exposures and stitches them together to form a photo.
Record videos at up to 60 fps in UHD resolution with four microphones for 360° 3D audio. Slow motion shooting is possible in Full HD mode at 240 frames per second.
Maximum resolution: OnePlus 6 128GB
- Number of points in the overall rating (out of 100): 95.3
- Main camera, resolution: 15.9 megapixels
- Front camera: resolution: 15.9 megapixels
- Main camera, measured resolution: 1.764 line pairs
- Main camera, expert assessment of image quality: very good
- Video resolution: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 94.4
Price/quality ratio: 65
The OnePlus 6 has an excellent OLED display, good battery life and strong performance. Unlike its predecessor, the body of this smartphone is not made of aluminum. Instead, the vendor clad its flagship in Gorilla Glas 5.
The display displays content with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels, which means the picture is very clear. We also liked the rich colors (we measure a whopping 148% Standard-RGB coverage here) and excellent contrast. The maximum brightness, as measured during testing, was 497 cd/m2 - this is so bright that even in sunlight the display remains clearly readable.
During performance testing, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clearly demonstrated that it provides the device with serious power. When loading large websites and applications, the system responds lightning fast and smoothly.
Regarding the camera, we note that in this model the manufacturer used an updated Sony IMX 519 sensor, which has a 19% larger area than the IMX 398 of the previous model. The main camera works in combination with the second one at 20 megapixels. The OnePlus 6 has an aperture of f/1.7, that is, quite large, which increases the light output when the shutter is released. In addition, an optical image stabilizer appears on board as a new feature.
The results of our laboratory measurements show high quality photographs. Even when shooting at dusk, negative effects such as noise and the effects of the blur algorithm remain within reason. The level of detail here is also good, although it does not reach the heights of cameras like those. The front camera uses a 16 megapixel matrix and f/2.0 aperture.
Portrait mode is available on both the front and rear cameras of OnePlus 6. Using AI, the front camera can create a stylish blur in the background of the image (in professional parlance this is called bokeh).
Video clips can be shot in UHD resolution at up to 60 frames per second, and slow-motion video in Full-HD at 240 fps - the latter corresponds to four times slow motion.
This smartphone is equipped with a camera with a number of innovative solutions that guarantee excellent pictures in twilight conditions. Of course, this device uses a dual camera with a 12 megapixel matrix. We tested the optics in scenes in very bright light - 1000 lux and in dim light - 50 lux, and in both cases the device produced top-level photo quality. Details such as individual hairs and threads are perfectly visible in dim lighting - not many smartphones that are not part of the top-end devices manage to do this.
However, the pictures taken by the Zenfone 3 Zoom in daylight were slightly disappointing compared to its competitors. In some places, the surfaces turn out to be overexposed, which reduces the level of detail. Other high-end smartphones offer a little more quality.
The developers used a symbiosis of electronic and optical image stabilizers in the camera of this smartphone. This allowed the built-in camera to obtain scenes in good quality in zoom mode (2.3x magnification).
Smartphones with the best cameras of 2017
HTC U11: smartphone with the best camera
The real star of the smartphone is its stunning 12-megapixel camera. We have never seen such good quality photos in any smartphone. Even, which until recently had the best rating in the corresponding test category, cannot compare with U11 in this parameter. To optimize the quality of images, HTC uses the so-called HDR-Boost mode, which allows the smartphone to distinguish valid image information from digital artifacts and promises good photo quality even in dim lighting.
The HTC U11 camera takes very good photos And the test results deliver on those promises: details (like fine strands of hair) typically lost in our low-light camera tests due to heavy blur are not the case with the HTC U11. Compared to the results of the S8 camera, the pictures here are darker, but they look more natural and, above all, more detailed.
Samsung's smartphone uses much stronger blur, and therefore images lose some of the visual information. Of course, in photos taken by the HTC device, there is some discreet noise visible, but it is not disturbing at all. The camera achieves sharpness extremely quickly thanks to autofocus with Dual Pixel technology. Of course, HTC U11 creates all the conditions for some digital cameras to be “retired.”
HTC U11 has very good build quality and is waterproof By the way, the HTC U11 has as many as four multi-directional microphones, which should provide not only accuracy in recognizing voice control commands, but when recording video they can be used as a directional microphone to amplify the sound from a specific object - a great idea.
LG G4: Great digital camera at a good price
If you want a great camera in a good smartphone, but don't want to empty your pocket, we recommend choosing the LG G4. You can get the smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen that we recommend by paying approximately 16,000 rubles.
To ensure extremely clear images, the manufacturer equipped the camera with a 1/2.6-inch sensor and F1.8 aperture. Even in low light conditions, the lens captures plenty of detail.
Good color rendition and very high image clarity (1223 linear pairs according to Deadleaves LOW10) are the key to high scores in tests.
Added to this is the camera's 16-megapixel resolution and short (0.69 seconds) shutter time. In addition, the camera is capable of recording video in 4K format (3840 x 2160 pixels).
You will find a current, constantly updated list of smartphones with the best cameras.
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Camera (10%)
: 100
: 8.0 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 12.2 megapixels
: 1,566 line pairs
: Very good
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 93.1
Price/quality ratio: 66
2.
Camera (10%)
: 92.5
Front camera: resolution
: 4.9 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 16.3 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
: 1,790 line pairs
Camera: expert assessment of image quality
: Fine
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 94.2
Price/quality ratio: 78
3.
Camera (10%)
: 91.1
Front camera: resolution
: 13.1 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 12.2 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
: 1,511 line pairs
Camera: expert assessment of image quality
: Fine
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 85.8
Price/quality ratio: 70
4.
Camera (10%)
: 90.8
Front camera: resolution
: 11.8 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 19.7 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
: 1,412 line pairs
Camera: expert assessment of image quality
: Very good
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 92.9
Price/quality ratio: 68
5.
Camera (10%)
: 90
Front camera: resolution
: 8.0 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 22.5 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
: 2,088 line pairs
Camera: expert assessment of image quality
: Fine
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 87.8
Price/quality ratio: 58
6.
Camera (10%)
: 89.3
Front camera: resolution
: 8.0 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 12.2 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
: 1,564 pairs of lines
Camera: expert assessment of image quality
: Fine
Video resolution
: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Overall rating: 86.7
Price/quality ratio: 62
7.
Camera (10%)
: 88.8
Front camera: resolution
: 15.9 megapixels
Camera: resolution
: 16.3 megapixels
Camera: measured resolution
Articles and Lifehacks
What have famous mobile manufacturers prepared for the public? Fans of mobile technology and the most ordinary people were eagerly awaiting the release of that device that could be called “The best camera phone of 2016.”
Great expectations were placed on these smartphones, given the fact that every year the number of megapixels increases, new stabilization systems appear, and built-in digital cameras become increasingly better.
Camera phone rating
One of the most exciting new products is the Galaxy S7 from Samsung.The manufacturer made sure that this Android device had 4 gigabytes of RAM, a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, waterproof technology, 5G support, body temperature sensors and a powerful 64-bit processor with a clock frequency of 3.5 gigahertz.
In addition, modifications are provided for 32, 64 and 128 gigabytes of permanent memory. However, the most surprising feature is the 30-megapixel camera on the back of the smartphone.
In addition to the main camera, there is also a front camera of 10 megapixels. We add that the mobile device is equipped with a new feature called GigaPixel, which is designed to help take images with high accuracy.
The One M10 from HTC is quite a serious competitor to the Galaxy S7. This mobile device has a 5.2-inch display covered with sapphire glass, a 3.1 gigahertz processor and a wireless charging system.
In terms of shooting capabilities, the smartphone has a 10-megapixel front camera and a 27-megapixel main camera. These cameras stand out from others due to their high performance.
An example of such a smartphone is the Find 9 from Oppo. This company has already created several outstanding smart phones. The new flagship was released in 2016 and was equipped with a 5.5-inch HD Quad display, 4 gigabytes of RAM, 8 megapixel front and 20 megapixel main cameras.
Other best camera phones
The new G5 smartphone from LG is a stylish flagship with a 5.6-inch screen and sapphire glass, a fast 2.9-inch processor, 5 gigabytes of RAM, and a 4100 mAh battery.
In addition, the manufacturer has equipped its device with a 5-megapixel front camera, a 23-megapixel main camera, a 3D function and an optical stabilization system.
Well, our list of camera phones is completed by the iPhone 7, a new outstanding “smart” device from Apple. It has a new quad-core A9 processor, which makes it faster than all other iOS devices.
The smartphone also has a front-facing 2-megapixel Facetime HD camera and a main 20-megapixel iSight camera, allowing its owner to take stunning pictures.
Mobile technologies have become an integral part of our lives. One device that fits easily into a pocket combines a notebook, a cell phone, a mobile browser and a camera. Of course, smartphone manufacturers, despite all the versatility of gadgets, still focus on some option in order to make it a feature of this device. Today we will look at camera phones, or, more simply put, phones with a good camera. When choosing such devices, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- The resolution of the main camera is responsible for the sensitivity of the built-in photocell. The higher the resolution, the better the quality of the photograph, all other things being equal. Modern camera phones have a photo module with a resolution of 8 megapixels or more.
- The focal length determines the width of the camera's viewing angle. The smaller it is, the wider the area the camera can cover.
- Sensor size – the larger it is, the better the image quality. This is explained by the fact that manufacturers can apply many modern technological solutions to a larger element, which will have a positive effect on the parameters of the finished photo.
- The presence of stabilization allows you to compensate for hand shake when shooting. This is one of the parameters that directly affects the quality of the photograph.
- Autofocus is another one of the most important camera parameters. It not only allows you to increase the sharpness of individual objects in the photo, but also helps to correctly distribute the light directly during shooting. More expensive devices use laser autofocus, the speed of which is an order of magnitude higher than usual.
- Camera app functionality. As a rule, the software installed by the manufacturer works best with a photo module, so it is important that it has a good set of options, such as HDR, shutter speed, timer, ISO and others.
The best inexpensive camera phones: budget up to 10,000 rubles.
4 DOOGEE X60 L
Bright aperture F/2
Country: China
Average price: 6149 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
An ultra-budget third-tier phone with a surprisingly powerful camera. The main camera consists of two models with a resolution of 13 and 8 megapixels. The F/2 aperture size allows you to capture more light, which means you can take more detailed and noise-free images, even in low light conditions. There is autofocus, but optical stabilization is not included.
The front camera is simpler - 8 megapixels without frills and an F/2.2 aperture. Reviews for the model are contradictory - as good as the camera is, the software is just as bad. The firmware is frankly crude, the processor is only enough for routine tasks. But if you need a camera phone at an inexpensive price, this is the best gadget that is as cheap as possible.
3 Meizu M5s
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 6920 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.3
The bronze medalist's predecessor, the M3s, was criticized by many for its mediocre image quality. This flaw was corrected in the newcomer, and now we have a really very good smartphone. The quality of pictures from the 13 MP (f/2.2) main camera is usual for this price range: no complaints during the day, noise appears in the evening. But the front camera pleased me: the pictures are clear, the color rendition is good.
In terms of performance, the M5s lacks stars. The MediaTek 6753 processor ensures smooth operation of the interface, fast performance of applications and casual games. But don't count on mobile 3D gaming. But the presence of 3 GB of RAM in the 32 GB version of the phone is encouraging - applications are unloaded from memory much less often, which improves overall performance. Finally, the advantages include the metal body, traditional for Meizu smartphones.
2 Meizu M6T 3/32GB
Monochrome module
Country: China
Average price: 7520 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
The manufacturer followed the path already trodden by Huawei: it combined color and monochrome modules in the main camera. This combination produces better results due to the fact that the monochrome device captures more details and shades. Then the pictures – color and black and white – are superimposed on each other, and the user sees a clear, contrasting and high-quality picture on the screen. The operating range of the modules is also different: in the first F/2.2, in the second – F/2.8. It is the second module with an increased “aperture” number that is responsible for blurring the background. The resolution of the main module is 13 megapixels, the additional one is content with 2 megapixels.
The front camera cannot boast of outstanding abilities - it has 8 megapixels in its arsenal without autofocus and other amenities. Reviews for the smartphone are good - many call the model the best camera phone in a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.
Give me more Megapixels!
When choosing a smartphone with a good camera, do not go for high resolution (megapixels). A resolution of 12 megapixels is more than enough, unless you are going to use the photo in professional. purposes. Everything above is pure marketing. Even the most modern 4K TV has a resolution of just over 8 megapixels. It turns out that you simply cannot evaluate the real quality of a photo taken with a 16 megapixel camera.
Pixel size
Clearly, the more important characteristic of a smartphone camera is the pixel size. Specified in micrometers (µm). The higher this indicator, the better. A camera with a pixel size of 1.2 µm will produce sharper images than a camera with a pixel size of 1.0 µm. There is only one problem - it is not always possible to find a pixel size indicator in the standard list of phone characteristics.
Aperture number
Aperture is a device in a camera lens that controls the size of the lens opening through which light passes. The more light that can enter the photo matrix, the clearer the photo will be. A lower aperture number will generally indicate a higher quality camera, capable of taking good pictures even in low light conditions. A camera with an aperture of 1.7 should definitely take sharper pictures than a camera with an aperture of 2.2.
Optical stabilization
Optical stabilization helps smooth out hand shake, which can often cause blurry photos. The function turns out to be more useful when photographing with high magnification or long exposure times (the hand begins to get tired and “shaking” appears). A special sensor detects any slight shifts of the lens and sends a signal to the actuator, which returns the image to its original place. The presence of optical stabilization significantly increases the cost of a smartphone.
1 Xiaomi Redmi S2 3/32GB
The best front camera. Dual main camera
Country: China
Average price: 9200 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0
Budget smartphone with dual camera. The second module is not a prop – it has 5 megapixels and can blur the background and highlight bokeh. The resolution of the main module is 12 megapixels. The working 12+5 megapixel frame creates beautiful, aesthetic pictures. This is a high-quality lens from Sony with autofocus and F/2.2 aperture. As a bonus to all this, there are advanced settings for the standard camera application. There are various filters, shooting modes - portrait, panorama, square photo, manual (white balance and ISO are adjustable); scripts, timer, leveling and improver.
But the main advantage of the smartphone is the front camera. The letter S in the model name indicates that the gadget belongs to the line of selfie phones. There is a 16 megapixel front module with a built-in flash. The selfies come out to be of high quality: permission is more than enough for posting on social network accounts. Automatic focusing was not provided. In the reviews, users note that they are completely satisfied with the photographic abilities of the Redmi S2 and are surprised at the inexpensive price for such a suitable camera phone.
The best camera phones: budget up to 20,000 rubles
4 Motorola Moto E5 Plus 32GB
Laser autofocus
Country: China
Average price: 10,705 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
This is a budget smartphone with a simply good camera. There are no frills like a dual module, and high quality frames are achieved thanks to fast and accurate laser focusing and a 12 megapixel module. F/2.0 aperture, shoots video at 30 frames per second.
The front camera here is formal. 5 MP is enough for video calling, but not enough for aesthetic selfies. It's a stretch for the Moto E5 Plus 32GB to achieve the title of camera phone. This is a smartphone with harmonious features for a wide range of people and with a slight emphasis on the main camera. Finding a budget phone with laser autofocus is a big success.
3 Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4/64GB
Different module apertures
Country: China
Average price: 13190 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
New from China with a dual camera of 12 and 5 megapixels. The aperture of the main module is F/1.9, the additional one is F/2.4. Due to the difference in aperture, the camera can blur the background and create bokeh. Xiaomi bought the main module from Sony, and the five-megapixel module from Samsung. The manufacturer has also developed artificial intelligence, whose work is aimed at improving the quality and aesthetics of photographs. Machine learning is a bonus. Phase autofocus with Dual-Pixel function.
The front camera is simpler - 8 megapixels with face recognition function. Reviews of the new product make you want to urgently purchase this model for any task. Only one thing can confuse a potential buyer - size. There is an almost 7-inch screen, which even with the thinnest frames feels large.
2 Samsung Galaxy A6+ 32GB
Best fast lens
Country: Korea
Average price: 14990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
An inexpensive smartphone by Samsung standards with a dual-aperture camera. There are 16+5 megapixels with apertures F/1.7 and F/1.9, respectively. Due to this aperture size, the modules capture more light and perform better in low light conditions. There is a built-in flash and automatic focusing, but it doesn’t come down to optical stabilization.
The front module is no less interesting here. Selfies are taken by a 24MP camera. Yes, permission deserves respect. It’s just a pity that the manufacturer didn’t equip the front camera with autofocus. Aperture – F/1.9. Reviews are full of admiration, but the camera is sometimes criticized for noise in poor light conditions and the “live focus” function not working correctly.
1 Xiaomi Mi 8 6/64GB
Artificial intelligence
Country: China
Average price: 22490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Gone are the days when the Xiaomi logo on a smartphone meant that the device had a bad camera. Now, in terms of photographic capabilities, flagships from enterprising Chinese can compete with the best camera phones from world brands. Here the manufacturer offers a dual module as the main camera. It has 12 + 12 megapixels, autofocus is fast and works correctly, optical stabilization, macro mode and optical Zoom, capable of bringing the image twice as close.
The aperture of the modules is different: the main module received F/1.80, the secondary one – F/2.40. Reviews praise the pictures taken with the Mi 8 camera, and they surprise with their detail, natural color reproduction, clear contours of objects and competent background blur. All this is thanks not only to the hardware, but also to artificial intelligence, which helps you choose the optimal mode and works its magic on the frame as soon as you click the shutter. This is one of the best phones in the budget up to 20,000 rubles with a good camera.
The best camera phones in the mid-price segment: budget up to 30,000 rubles
3 Meizu 15 4/64GB
3x zoom
Country: China
Average price: 23810 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
Cool model with dual camera. Modules from Sony - 12 and 20 megapixels. The second module with a telephoto lens. There is autofocus (using phase and laser technology), a six-segment flash, optical stabilization and 3x hybrid zoom. Pure optical zoom is enough for a 1.5x magnification, and at 2x and 3x magnification both optics and digital are used. The camera produces clear, detailed photos even in low light conditions.
20 megapixel front module (also Sony). For some reason there is no autofocus. Reviews for this “Meiza” are extremely positive. In any case, the phone costs the 30,000 rubles that are asked for it in stores.
2 OnePlus 6 8/128GB
4-axis optical stabilization
Country: China
Average price: 26990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The flagship of yesteryear from One Plus, which will be relevant for at least a few more years. It’s not only about powerful hardware, but also a good camera, which brought the “Six” into the category of the best camera phones. The phone cannot be called inexpensive - it belongs to the price segment up to 30,000 rubles.
The main camera consists of two sensors of 16 and 20 megapixels. The aperture size is perfectly chosen - F/1.70, so your photos will be bright and clear. There is also autofocus, four-axis optical stabilization, and software for macro shooting. Reviews complain about the camera's protruding eye, but this is the price to pay for good four-axis stabilization. The automatic mode works great, allowing you to create masterpieces in one click. For geeks, there is a manual mode that gives access to many settings. There is a function loved by many - Slow Motion - slow motion. The front camera has 16 megapixels.
1 Xiaomi Mi Mix3 6/128GB
Hidden front camera
Country: China
Average price: 30,690 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0
A slider smartphone that will become the best phone for people who love unusual solutions. The main camera has two modules of 12 megapixels. Also autofocus, optical stabilization, macro mode. The video is shot in 4K. The reviews admire the main camera - it deserves to be included in the Mi Mix 3 list of the best camera phones. Even in the standard camera application there are enough different settings that can easily improve the final photos.
The front camera is the highlight of this flagship. Just not the front camera itself, but its location. The manufacturer gave the entire front surface to the screen, and hid the camera and sensors in a part that extends from above. The front camera has a resolution of 24 megapixels, and this is enough for high-quality video communication and self-care. This is an ideal device for those who can’t stand the “unibrow” at the top of the display.
The best premium camera phones
4 Apple iPhone X 64GB
IR emitter
Country: USA
Average price: 57150 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
The flagship from the Apple company boasts an individual processor for the camera, which ensures the performance of artificial intelligence. The IR emitter also deserves attention. First of all, it is designed to identify the user by face, but its abilities are also used to create portrait photographs. The main camera has two 12 megapixel modules. Optical stabilization is available on both sensors.
The manufacturer is also proud of its True Tone Quad-LED flash with Slow Sync technology, which illuminates the foreground without darkening the background. The front camera has become better due to the TrueDepth system - it detects the texture of the subject and adjusts lighting parameters. In the reviews, users are happy with the camera, but express disappointment over the excessively high price and some aspects of the iPhone X’s performance.
3 Samsung Galaxy S9+ 64GB
Adjustable aperture diameter
Country: Korea
Average price: 48,990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
According to the authoritative service DxOmark, this smartphone has one of the best cameras. The main feature of the cameras is a mechanical change in the diameter of the hole through which light enters the matrix. The maximum size is F/1.5, the minimum is F/2.4. In the automatic shooting mode, the aperture size is selected by artificial intelligence, and in the “pro” mode, you can adjust the settings yourself. Samsung does a great job of drawing out detail, creating clear images with distinct contours of objects.
The camera phone can also shoot super slow-motion video without losing quality. The result can be saved in GIF format. The built-in Bixby neural network already recognizes some types of food (fruits, vegetables) and reports its calorie content. Another fun feature is animated emoji. The camera recognizes your facial expressions and transfers them to a drawn character or emoticon.
2 Samsung Galaxy S10 8/128GB
The best camera according to DxOMark (third place in the ranking)
Country: South Korea
Average price: 54890 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
Samsung equipped its flagship with a multi-camera and was right. The phone was noticed by the independent magazine DxOMark, tested it and ranked it among the top best camera phones. Laurels of glory went to both the main camera and the front one. Three rear cameras with a resolution of 16, 12 and 12 megapixels - telephoto, wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle. The dual aperture resists poor lighting and takes good pictures even in dark conditions.
The front camera is single and has 10 megapixels. It has ultra-fast focusing, face detection and live focus. Dual Pixel sensor is your savior for shooting on the go. It takes clear photos with the front camera, even when you move. The front camera can also shoot in 4K UHD. Previously, this was only available to the main cameras. This is by no means a budget smartphone, but it is a cool smartphone with equally cool cameras.
1 HUAWEI P30 Pro
10x hybrid zoom
Country: China
Average price: 56,870 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
The flagship camera phone, which does not have a budget price in the premium category. The fact that the main camera is good can be seen even with a superficial glance - there are three eyes 40 + 20 + 8 MP. The Leica optics package includes a telephoto, super sensitive, ultra wide angle and TOF lenses. With 10x hybrid zoom, you can finally take a decent photo of the big moon. The manufacturer assures that the quality will not be lost - optical stabilization and artificial intelligence will not allow this.
Huawei also installed a spectral sensor, which, together with a processor and a smart algorithm, makes photos brighter and more detailed. The top ISO value is as much as 409600. This means that even in poor lighting you will capture vibrant colors without loss of saturation. Portrait shots are another strong point of this phone. Bokeh effect and blurred background are available by default.
As a rule, all top camera phones are equipped with matrices from Sony. True, Sony’s own models do not reach the top lines of our camera phone ratings - in addition to the quality of the matrix, post-processing is of great importance, which already differs from phone to phone at the software level. This makes it a little more difficult to choose a suitable camera phone based on its characteristics: a meticulous buyer will have to study reviews and example photographs in each specific case.
The main thing is that you don’t have to chase resolution: 16 megapixels is quite enough for photos from a mobile phone. Much more important are the video capabilities (if, of course, you also need video from the camera): support for 4K resolution, frame rates when shooting in various resolutions, slow motion mode. From the photo you can find out whether the camera supports shooting in RAW, look at the flash operating modes and the type of flash itself. Modern camera phones are equipped with a flash with several diodes that glow in different shades of white to obtain the most accurate white balance.
New trend - dual camera
Last year, LG introduced the first smartphone with a dual camera to the market. Since then, brands such as Apple, Huawei, and now Honor have joined the firm. In this way, manufacturers want to bring smartphone cameras closer to conventional ones and circumvent a number of limitations. However, does adding a second lens really improve image quality?
Interestingly, the dual camera is different from the dual camera.
So, currently, each manufacturer is working on its own technology, different from others, so it is difficult to compare models one-on-one. For example, the G5 dual camera consists of two matrices and two lenses with different focal lengths and apertures. Huawei has one of the cameras - black and white, it allows you to take sharper pictures, which also increases the sharpness of pictures from the main, color camera. The camera, like the LG G5, has different focal lengths, but the additional camera is equipped not with a wide-angle lens, like the Koreans, but with a telephoto lens.
: Unrivaled camera
This new product has a 16-megapixel main camera with a matrix manufactured by Sonу. In our test, photos taken in daylight received excellent marks, while photos taken in low light received good marks. The single LED flash on the rear illuminates dark scenes, but isn't always perfect.
The camera's comprehensive equipment (optical image stabilization, support for RAW format, the ability to record video in 4K resolution, manual mode) raises the score in the corresponding test category to 100 points. The high resolution of the front camera also contributes to this. OnePlus 3T turned out to be significantly better than all its competitors in terms of camera quality, which is especially nice considering their low price.
Huawei Nova Plus: Affordable and modern
Some models that received high places in our rating are flagships of the past, and today their obsolescence is already noticeable. This particularly applies to the LG G4. Therefore, we suggest a smartphone as an optimal purchase - it was released in the fall of 2016, has high performance, a good screen and an impressive camera.
An eight-megapixel front camera is available for selfies. The corresponding application provides numerous shooting modes and a variety of settings. Thus, even amateurs in this matter will be able to get good quality pictures. The only problem is with the Perfect Selfie mode. Here the smartphone blurs the image too much.
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