15 best camera phones

Mobile technology has become an integral part of our lives. One device that easily fits in your pocket, combines a notebook, cell phone, mobile browser and camera. Of course, smartphone manufacturers, despite the versatility of gadgets, still make a bias towards any option to make it a chip of this device. Today we look at camera phones, or more simply, phones with a good camera. When choosing such devices 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 photo will be taken, all other things being equal. On modern camera phones, a photo module is installed with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
• The focal length is responsible for the width of the viewing angle of the camera. The smaller it is, the wider the area the camera can cover.
• The size of the sensor - the larger it is, the better the image is obtained. This is explained by the fact that manufacturers can apply a lot of modern technological solutions to a larger element, which will positively affect the parameters of the finished photo.
• The presence of stabilization allows you to compensate for shaking hands when shooting. This is one of the parameters that directly affect the quality of the photo.
• Autofocus is another of the most important parameters of the camera. It not only allows you to increase the sharpness of individual objects in the photo, but also helps to properly distribute the light directly during shooting. On more expensive devices using laser autofocus, the speed of which is much higher than normal.
• The functionality of the camera application. As a rule, the software wired by the manufacturer works best with the photo module, so it is important that it has a good set of options, such as HDR, shutter speed, timer, ISO and others.

In our ranking, we picked the best smartphones with a good camera in different price categories.

Best cheap camera phones: a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.

4 DOOGEE X60 L

Ultrabudgetary third-tier phone with an amazingly 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 noisy images even in low light conditions. There is autofocus, but optical stabilization is not included.

The front camera is simpler - 8 megapixel without frills and an aperture of F / 2.2. Reviews on the model are contradictory - how good the camera is here, the software is just as bad. The firmware is frankly raw, the processor is only enough for routine tasks. But if you need a camera phone for cheap - this is the best, most affordable gadget.

3 Meizu m5s

The forerunner of the bronze medalist - M3s - many blamed for the mediocre quality of the pictures. In the newcomer, this deficiency was corrected, and now we face a really very good smartphone. The quality of images from 13 MP (f / 2.2) of the main camera is customary for this price range: no complaints in the afternoon, noises appear in the evening. But the front camera pleased: the pictures are clear, the color rendition is good.

In terms of performance, M5s stars from the sky is not enough. The MediaTek 6753 processor provides smooth interface operation, smart application and casual games. But do not count on mobile 3D gaming. But the presence of 3 GB of RAM in the 32 GB phone version pleases - applications are much less often unloaded from memory, which improves the overall speed. Finally, the advantages include the traditional metal case for Meizu smartphones.

2 Meizu M6T 3 / 32GB

The manufacturer went along the track already beaten by Huawei: combined color and monochrome modules in the main camera. This bundle produces a better result 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, sharp and high-quality picture on the screen. The modules operandi is also different: in the first F / 2.2, in the second - F / 2.8. It is the second module with an increased "f-number" that is responsible for blurring the background. The resolution of the main module is 13 Mp, the additional content is 2 Mp.

The front camera can not boast of outstanding abilities - in her arsenal 8Mp without autofocus and other amenities. Reviews on the smartphone are good - many call the model the best camera phone in the budget up to 10,000 rubles.

1 Xiaomi Redmi S2 3 / 32GB

Budget smartphone with dual camera. The second module is not props - it has 5 megapixels and it is able to blur the background and highlight the bokeh. The resolution of the main module is 12 MP. A working bundle of 12 + 5 megapixels creates beautiful aesthetic pictures. These are good-quality Sony optics with autofocus and an F / 2.2 aperture. A bonus to all this is the advanced settings of the standard camera application. There are a variety of filters, shooting modes - portrait, panorama, square photo, manual (white balance and ISO is adjusted); scripts, timer, leveling and enhancement.

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 selfiephons. Here is a 16 megapixel front module with built-in flash. The high-quality ones come out: the permission to place in social network accounts is more than enough. Auto focus did not give up. In the reviews, users note that they are completely satisfied with the photographic abilities of Redmi S2 and are surprised at the inexpensive price of such a suitable camera phone.

The best camera phones: a budget of up to 20,000 rubles.

4 Motorola Moto E5 Plus 32GB

This is a budget smartphone with just a good camera. There are no frills like a dual module, and the high quality of frames comes from fast and precise laser focusing and a 12 megapixel resolution module. Aperture F / 2.0, video shoots at 30 frames per second.

The front camera is formal. 5 megapixel for video is enough, but for aesthetic self is not enough. The title of the camera phone Moto E5 Plus 32GB falls short with a stretch. This is a smartphone with a harmonious filling for a wide range of people and with a slight emphasis on the main camera. Find a budget phone with laser autofocus - a great success.

3 Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB

Novelty from China with a dual camera 12 and 5 MP. The aperture of the main module - F / 1.9, additional - F / 2.4. Due to the difference in aperture, the camera is able to blur the background and create bokeh. The main module Xiaomi bought from Sony, and a five-megapixel one from Samsung. The manufacturer also developed artificial intelligence, whose work is aimed at improving the quality and aesthetics of photos. Bonus is machine learning. Phase autofocus with Dual-Pixel function.

The front camera is simpler - 8 megapixel with the function of face recognition. Reviews on the novelty cause the desire to urgently purchase this model for any tasks. Only one thing can confuse a potential buyer - size. There is almost a 7-inch screen, which even with the thinnest frames feels large.

2 Samsung Galaxy A6 + 32GB

Inexpensive by the standards of "Samsung" smartphone with a double high-aperture camera. There are 16 + 5 Mp with apertures F / 1.7 and F / 1.9, respectively. Due to this size of the diaphragm modules capture more light, better manifest themselves in low light conditions. There is a built-in flash and auto focus, but it did not come to optical stabilization.

No less interesting here is the front module. Self creates a 24 megapixel camera. Yes, permission deserves respect. The only pity is that the manufacturer has not endowed the front-facing autofocus. Aperture - F / 1.9. Reviews are full of admiration, but sometimes the camera is scolded for noise in poor light conditions and the incorrectly working “live focus” function.

1 Xiaomi Mi6X 6 / 64GB

Here is a two-module high resolution camera: 12 + 20 Mp. Both modules from Sony. The second module with a Sony IMX376 telephoto lens. There is a built-in flash and auto focus. The optical zoom approximates twice, also the camera is able to shoot video in a format of 120 frames per second. The aperture of the main camera deserves attention - here F / 1.75, which captures more light than ordinary cameras. On the sweet: Xiaomi has developed artificial intelligence, which in every way improves the photo. The software is still damp, but the company regularly releases updates.

Front camera - this is not a modest gift from the manufacturer.20 megapixel with an F / 2.2 aperture and a built-in flash give excellent selfies. The video is recorded in Full HD resolution. There are not many reviews for the new product yet, the newly-made owners are unanimous in their opinion: the smartphone is good and balanced, and the camera is the best in it.

The best camera phones of the middle price segment: a budget of up to 30,000 rubles.

3 Meizu 15 4 / 64GB

Cool model with dual camera. Modules from Sony are 12 and 20 megapixels. The second module with a telephoto lens. There is autofocus (phase and laser technology), a six-segment flash, optical stabilization and a triple hybrid zoom. Pure optical zoom is enough to increase by 1.5 times, and with two and threefold magnification, both optics and digit are used. The camera gives clear detailed photos even in low light conditions.

20 megapixel front module (also Sony). Autofocus for some reason no. Reviews on this "Meiz" extremely positive. In any case, the phone is worth the 30,000 rubles that they ask for in stores.

2 ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 4 / 64GB

Two-module camera with sensors from Sony is endowed with a resolution of 12 and 8 megapixels. The second module is wide-angle. The built-in artificial intelligence automatically detects scenes for a photo (there are only 16 of them: food, dogs, cats, the ocean, etc.) and self-learn in the process. Portrait mode is owned not only by the main camera, but also by the front camera. There is optical stabilization and RAW support. The main camera is able to create video content in 4K and quickly switches between modules.

A gift from ASUS is the Super Revolution feature when 48MP photos are output. And this is not just loud marketing, shots with really good color reproduction, detailed and precise. In reviews, the owners call ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 4 / 64GB the best camera phone in 2018.

1 Huawei P10 Plus 6 / 64GB

Huawei regularly pleases users with innovative technologies in the field of photography. The P10 Plus uses optics created using Leica technology - a famous German camera company. There is a dual 12 and 20 megapixel camera with optical stabilization and laser focusing. The 20-megapixel monochrome module explores the lighting conditions and allows you to take photos with a large dynamic range. Aperture indicators hint at the luminance of optics. Optical stabilization helps a lot when shooting video with hands. A nice bonus - the smartphone is able to shoot a video in 4K resolution.

The front camera is simpler - here is 8 megapixel, but with autofocus. Reviews on P10 Plus say that the device is worthy of the title of the best camera phone in the budget of up to 30,000 rubles.

The best premium camera phones

4 Apple iPhone X 64GB

The flagship of the "apple" company boasts an individual processor for the camera, which ensures the performance of artificial intelligence. Deserves attention and IR emitter. First of all, it is designed to identify the user by face, but his abilities are also used when creating portrait shots. The main camera has two modules of 12 megapixels. Optical stabilization is available for both sensors.

Also, the manufacturer is proud of its True Tone Quad-LED flash with Slow Sync technology, which illuminates the foreground and does not darken the background. The front camera has become better at the expense of the TrueDepth system - it determines the texture of the subject and adjusts the lighting parameters. In the reviews, users are happy with the camera, but they express disappointment at the excessively high price and some moments of performance of the iPhone X.

3 Samsung Galaxy S9 + 64GB

According to the authoritative service DxOmark, this smartphone has the best camera. 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 size of the aperture is chosen by artificial intelligence, and in the “pro” mode, you can tweak the settings yourself. "Samsung" cool pulls the detail, creating clear pictures with distinct contours of objects.

Also, the camera phone can shoot super slow video without loss of 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 caloric content. Another fun bun is animated emoji. The camera recognizes the facial expressions of your face and transmits them to a character or a smiley.

2 Huawei P20 Pro

Three-eyed flagship with an emphasis on photographic abilities. The main camera consists of 40 Mp, 20 Mp and 8 Mp sensors. The second module shoots in monochrome, and the third is endowed with a telephoto lens. Such an explosive mixture creates cool photos even in the dark, with hands and with a long exposure. Thank you for this, I must say smart software, which sticks together several photos taken in a row into one, high-quality and detailed. Zoom deserves special attention: the optics draws a threefold increase (smartphones capable of this can be listed on the fingers of one hand). And optics + digit are able to increase by five times without noticeable loss of frame quality.

In the reviews only speak as about the cameras. Optical stabilization, by the way, is available in all three cameras. The front camera has a 24 megapixel sensor and nothing else. You can't count on autofocusing - the front camera doesn’t have it.

1 HTC U11

In short, the HTC U11 in 2017 was recognized as the authoritative edition of DxOMark, which deals with testing of photo equipment, the best camera phone at the moment. The smartphone scored a record 90 points, which are still unattainable for anyone. At the same time, there is no new-fashioned dual camera. Only one 12 MP module with f / 1.7 and optical stabilization. Video quality is just great. The picture is stabilized, and thanks to four (!) Microphones, the sound is clear, surround. But the front camera is normal. The quality is good, but nothing outstanding.

The filling is fully consistent with the flagship of 2017. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is used as a processor, we have already talked about its performance. Volumes of operational and permanent memory are also similar to those in Samsung. But there are a couple of interesting features. For example, sensitive to the pressure of the edges of the body: squeezed the gadget harder - got a screen shot. You can customize as you please.

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