17 best camera phones

Everything is fine with the device and the camera. It uses a dual module, which hides a matrix of 12 and 20 megapixels. Honor 9 is great at taking portraits, in most cases properly blurring the background. We are pleased that the creators have implemented a laser autofocus, thanks to which the focus is very accurate, though not the fastest. But the aperture is disappointing – it has a value of f/2.2, which indicates a rather low aperture ratio.

This device can shoot 4K video, but only at 30 fps. However, today only flagships can do more, and their price tag is sky-high. Well, the Honor 9 is available to many Russians. Buyers will appreciate not only the camera, but also the cute appearance. You will also like the weight, not exceeding 155g – many camera phones are noticeably heavier.

Advantages

• An excellent dual camera;
• It uses a powerful eight-core chipset;
• A large amount of memory;
• There is an infrared transmitter;
• Built-in high-speed wireless modules;
• Compact size and light weight;
• High resolution display;
• Not a bad 8-megapixel “front-facing” camera;
• It is possible to shoot video with 4K resolution;
• Not forgotten is the fingerprint scanner.

Disadvantages

• Not the most capacious battery;
• Very weak vibration motor;
• Autofocus could be faster.

Huawei P20

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Rating: 4.6

Could not help but get into our ranking and a few smartphones from South Korean company Samsung. Strangely enough, its first representative is a device that formally belongs to the budget class. Although most Russians will tell you that 17 thousand. rub. By no means can be called a low price.

Galaxy J8 (2018) camera phone works with the operating system Android 8.0. Like most other South Korean devices, the unit has an AMOLED-display. This is its main advantage over competitors with a similar price tag. Organic LEDs allow you to observe perfect black colors. And if you engage some kind of dark theme, you can significantly reduce power consumption, achieving a very decent battery life. However, it is impossible to call the screen perfect. With a 6-inch diagonal, it has a resolution of 720×1480 pixels. Sadly, 274 pixels per inch is not the density you would expect from a device with a high enough price tag. But that’s the way the J-line is – the smartphones it includes rarely get a quality display.

Surprisingly, the camera is the main advantage of the device. Samsung has almost for the first time used the dual module. Under the lenses are matrixes with 16 and 5 megapixel resolution. The only thing missing is optical stabilization, which would have made the picture even better! But instead it is helped by the aperture, opened to the value of f/1.7. Perhaps you can hope for good pictures, even in the evening or at night. It’s a pity that this device shoots video only at 1080p resolution and 30fps. But in terms of clarity it is almost as good as the results obtained with an action camera or camera.

It is difficult to pick on the “frontal camera” installed here. It is 16-megapixel – this alone says a lot. It is unlikely to cause any disappointment and other characteristics of the device. The processor used here is an octa-core Snapdragon 450 – not a bad mid-budget solution. The gadget also includes 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM. Among the zoo of wireless modules are ANT+ (needed to connect auxiliary sensors), Bluetooth 4.2, LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11n. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and the fingerprint scanner. The battery capacity is 3,500 mAh – for a device with an AMOLED screen is quite enough.

Advantages

• The display is based on AMOLED technology;
• A decent amount of memory;
• There is support for LTE and ANT+;
• The latest version of the operating system is installed;
• Quite decent rear camera;
• Very good front camera;
• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• Separate microSD card slot.

Shortcomings

• With a 6-inch diagonal screen has too low resolution;
• No NFC;
• Wi-Fi is limited to standard 802.11n;
• The size may seem too large;
• The processor could be more powerful.

The best camera phones in the mid-price segment (cost up to 30 000 rubles).)

Vivo X20

Rating: 4.9

This is a smartphone with very thin side frames. At the same time, the diagonal of the display installed here reaches 6.01 inches. On such a screen it is convenient to work with several applications at the same time, and watching video causes only positive emotions. Although the resolution of the display is not a record – it is 2160×1080 pixels. But more important is the fact that the screen was created using AMOLED technology. Organic LEDs produce perfect black colors, and a positive impact on battery life.

At a cost of 24 thousand. rubles. The device was bound to get a great camera. The creators’ choice fell on a dual module, consisting of sensors with a resolution of 24 and 5 megapixels. As a result, the camera does a pretty good job blurring the background. Only in rare cases, the system accidentally blurs the barely visible edges of the subject. Nothing bad can be said about the aperture used – it is disclosed to the value of f/1.8. However, in the evening there are still problems – they are associated with the lack of optical stabilizer.

The camera phone is based on the Snapdragon 660 processor. The power of the octa-core chipset is enough to process virtually any picture, whatever the resolution it has. In this regard, the manufacturer has decided to equip its creation with a 24-megapixel “frontal”. Absolute record! Even DSLRs have surpassed this parameter relatively recently.

It is difficult to complain about the other specs of the smartphone. The buyer expects 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. The battery capacity reaches 3,245 mAh, which with an AMOLED screen is an acceptable parameter. Of course, support for fast charging is not forgotten, as there is a fingerprint scanner. Well, among the wireless modules are listed Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE. Can only complain about the lack of NFC. This is typical for a product from China, where wireless payment is implemented by reading a QR code.

Advantages

• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• Remarkable front camera;
• 4K video recording is possible;
• A good dual camera;
• AMOLED screen with a fairly high resolution;
• Quite a powerful chipset;
• Large amount of memory;
• Built-in audio processor AK4376A;
• Rich equipment;
• High-speed wireless modules.

Disadvantages

• The rear camera is not added optical stabilization;
• No NFC;
• The size may seem too large.

Honor 9 6/128GB

Rating: 4.8

This smartphone has already been mentioned in this rating. But that was an option for those who want to save money. This version is designed for those who have 26-28 thousand dollars in the hands of a smartphone. Rub. It differs from the younger brother in increased memory. 6 GB RAM – enough to keep in the background a very large number of programs, their spontaneous closure is not expected. Well, 128 GB of permanent memory for some users will seem like an astronomical amount of space. This is enough to save not only a lot of music, but also to download a few movies that have a resolution of F

HD.

The camera phone has remained the same compact, with a 5.15-inch display on its front panel. Above the screen you can see the front camera lens. It has 8-megapixel resolution, which for many people will be quite enough. As for the rear camera, it is a dual. 20-megapixel sensor is complemented by a 12-megapixel. This camera rarely goes wrong when tasked with blurring the background. It’s a pity that the other characteristics of this module pumped up. Aperture f/2.2 does not give to call the aperture ratio high. And the absence of optical image stabilization is very strange for such an expensive smartphone.

Fortunately, the other parameters of the device do not cause any serious complaints. The device is able to please with high-speed wireless modules. The processor used here is the top-of-the-line eight-core solution created by a subsidiary company. Not forgotten and the fingerprint scanner – without it there is no budget smartphone, counting on a stable high sales.

Advantages

• A huge amount of memory;
• Video recording with 4K resolution is possible;
• A relatively good “front facing” camera;
• A good dual camera;
• The weight does not exceed 155 g;
• The high resolution of the LCD display;
• There is support for Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, LTE-A Cat.6 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
• A powerful octa-core processor;
• The smartphone can not be called a big.

Shortcomings

• Battery capacity is only 3200 mAh;
• High price.

Huawei Mate 9 Dual sim 64GB

Rating: 4.8



Huawei knows how to create nice smartphones that have a good camera. Also, its devices are often equipped with a quality display. In particular, Mate 9 has at its disposal a screen with a diagonal of 5.9 inches. Of course, advanced users of the resolution F

l HD will not seem enough, but everyone else should be satisfied with this parameter. As will please them and the manufacturing technology, which provides maximum viewing angles.

Huawei is known for the production of telecommunications equipment. It would be strange if the not-so-cheap Mate 9 didn’t get the most current wireless modules. To access the Internet on the street uses LTE-A Cat.12. High speed data transfer provides and support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac – the owner of such a smartphone should definitely get a modern router. NFC-chip, which allows you to replace the smartphone with a bank card, should please. The only thing that looks “old” here is Bluetooth 4.2, used mainly to connect a wireless headset.

The camera is definitely the main advantage of this unit. Under the two lenses are hidden matrix with a resolution of 20 and 12 megapixels. They try to make the image very sharp, and if necessary, they will blur the background. Included in the camera and optical stabilization, allowing the system to make the shutter speed slower. This is important, because the lenses used here leave a lot to be desired, as evidenced by the f/2 aperture.2. Not to mention the possibility of 4K video recording – after such a smartphone owner will definitely want to buy a 4K TV. Well, as for the front camera, the Chinese manufacturer has decided to save money on it. This is evidenced at least by its 8 megapixel resolution.

The smartphone is very powerful. He is able to run any game, not to mention applications. HiSi processor

• The con Kirin 960 does not let the system slow down. Also under the body is 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Autonomous operation provides a battery capacity of 4000 mAh, which has support for technology Huawei SuperCharge. There is also a fingerprint scanner – it is located on the back. In short, to upset the potential buyer can only cost – outside of sales for this device in the Russian online stores are asked not less than 27 thousand. RUB.

  Advantages

  • A relatively good LCD display;
  • High-capacity battery with support for fast charging;
  • A large amount of memory;
  • It uses a powerful octa-core processor;
  • There is an infrared transmitter;
  • Built-in high-speed wireless modules;
  • Excellent dual camera with optical stabilization;
  • There is a fingerprint sensor.

  Disadvantages

  • The price may seem high;
  • The weight reaches 190g;
  • Large enough size.

  Xiaomi Mi Note 2 64GB

  Rating: 4.7

  

  One of the few smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer, the side edges of the display is beveled. We can say that it was a kind of experiment by Xiaomi. Thanks to this solution 5.7-inch screen does not make the device huge. Not unimportant is the fact that the display is made on OLED technology. This means that the user can enjoy perfect black colors, because there is no separate layer with backlighting. Screen resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, which at such a diagonal can be called an acceptable parameter.

  On the back of this smartphone is the 22 megapixel camera lens. With the camera module manages to take photos without any difficulty, in daylight the result seems ideal. However, in the dark, the camera is more difficult to use – with such a resolution can not but show themselves numerous noises. With regard to video recording, the maximum user will be available 4K resolution (at 30 fps). Well, the “front” here built the most common, the resolution of which is 8 megapixels.

  The other characteristics of the camera phone also did not disappoint. There are advanced wireless modules, which include LTE Cat.12, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and even NFC. The processor used is a Snapdragon 821, which was once considered the top. More buyers expect 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. The Chinese manufacturer did not forget about the fingerprint sensor. Work all this goodness provides a battery capacity of 4070 mAh, which has support for fast charging. The connection of the network adapter is made through a USB Type-C connector.

  Advantages

  • There is a fingerprint scanner;
  • Not a bad front camera;
  • Available 4K video recording;
  • High resolution rear camera;
  • There are high-speed wireless modules;
  • Built a very powerful processor;
  • A large amount of memory;
  • There is a high-capacity battery;
  • OLED display is used.

  Disadvantages

  • Not the most recent version of the operating system;
  • Slippery body;
  • No memory card slot.

  Meizu Pro 6 64GB

  Rating: 4.7

  

  In our rating could not help but get the device from Meizu, called Pro 6. This is a relatively small device, which has a 5.2-inch display. This is the rare case where a Chinese company has equipped its creation with AMOLED screen. Organic LEDs allow you to enjoy rich colors. The black color in the dark is not visible at all, because this display has no backlit layer. The screen resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, more at this diagonal does not need.

  If the first half of our rating consisted mainly of smartphones with dual cameras, then further they will occur less frequently. In particular, only one lens has the back of the Meizu Pro 6. The sensor of this camera has a resolution of 21.16 megapixels, which is enough for most buyers. Unfortunately, there is no optical stabilizer and the aperture is disclosed only to the value of f/2.2. This means that in the evening the quality of the pictures will be greatly reduced. Even less pleased with the front camera, which has only a 5-megapixel resolution. That is, the characteristics of the cameras used here are good, but no more than that. If you want the wow effect, it is better to look at the models discussed above or below.

  The other characteristics of the smartphone cause more positive impressions. For example, the MediaTek processor built in here He

• o X25 with ten processing cores easily copes with the launch of any applications and games. It is thanks to the chipset that 4K resolution video recording is implemented here. Also hiding under the body of the device is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of permanent memory. If that seems insufficient, you can use a separate slot for microSD card. The gadget also includes LTE-A wireless modules, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Some may be pleased with the infrared transmitter, which allows you to control televisions and audio equipment. Perhaps slightly disappointing only the battery. Its capacity is only 2560 mAh. But this parameter is enough for many users – do not forget that the AMOLED-screen under certain operating conditions consumes a minimum amount of electricity.

  Advantages

  • There is a fingerprint scanner;
  • 4K video shooting is possible;
  • Good rear camera;
  • High processor power;
  • High-speed wireless modules are built in;
  • A large amount of memory;
  • Uses AMOLED display with high resolution.

  Disadvantages

  • Not the most capacious battery;
  • The front camera can’t be called perfect;
  • No NFC;
  • Not the most recent version of the operating system.

  The best premium camera phones

  Huawei P20 Pro

  Rating: 4.9

  

  One of the most expensive smartphones in our rating. For this device in the Russian retail at the start of sales were asked for more than 50 thousand. rubles. For this money the buyer will get a massive device, styled like the iPhone X. This means that at the top of the display is a cutout, which is a speaker and front camera. The diagonal of the screen installed here is 6.1 inches. AMOLED technology was used for the display. This is a great solution that allows you to hide the “hump” at least in the dark by engaging the display of the black bar. The screen resolution is 2240×1080 pixels, which led to a pixel density of 408 PPI.

  Such an expensive smartphone could not get some simple camera. It has a built-in top-end dual module. Under the lenses there is a matrix with a resolution of, scary to say the least, 20 and 40 megapixels. The aperture here is opened up to f/1.8. Such a design allows you to hope for great pictures. Of course, is available here and 4K video recording. To tell about the camera in detail makes no sense – you’re better to search the Internet for examples of pictures that can amaze the imagination. Chic here is used and “frontal” – its resolution is 24 megapixels.

  Huawei P20 Pro camera phone allows you to make photo shoots even in the pool, as the body has water protection. All is well with the smartphone and wireless modules – the Chinese manufacturer has not forgotten about even the NFC. The work of the gadget provides octa-core processor HiSi

• The Kirin 970, which has enough power to solve absolutely any problem. Can not fail to please and the amount of memory – the buyer expects 128 GB of ROM and 6 GB of RAM. Against this background, the lack of a microSD card slot is not disappointing at all. The large size of the smartphone allowed to give it a battery, the capacity of which reaches 4000 mAh – with energy-efficient AMOLED-display full charge is enough for one and a half to two days of battery life.

  Advantages

  • A very powerful processor;
  • Android 8 operating system is installed.1;
  • Remarkable “frontal”;
  • Excellent rear camera with a very high resolution;
  • High-speed wireless modules are used;
  • There is a fingerprint scanner;
  • Excellent AMOLED screen with a high pixel density;
  • Built-in high-capacity battery with support for fast charging;
  • A huge amount of memory;
  • There is water protection.

  Disadvantages

  • There is no 3.5mm audio jack;
  • There is no slot for a memory card;
  • An astronomical price tag.

  Apple iPhone X 256GB

  Rating: 4.9

  

  Our rating is not without the “apple” smartphone, which has already been mentioned above in passing. It is impossible not to admit that the iPhone X does an excellent job with both photo and video. After all, it uses a dual camera. Beneath each lens hides a 12-megapixel sensor. And best of all, each of them is supplemented with optical stabilization! Together with the f/1 aperture.8 it allows you to get a good picture even in the dark. But even more surprising are the video capabilities of this camera. The point is that the user is available 4K resolution at 60 fps – not every action camera is still capable of that!

  In the rest camera phone will certainly please you with flagship features. Here there is a full-fledged water protection, allowing you to use the smartphone somewhere in the pool. Nothing bad can be said about the front camera, although its 7-megapixel resolution may seem too low. High-speed wireless modules will allow you to download heavy Internet pages in seconds, not to mention watching online videos right on the street. Slightly surprising for some buyers may only lack of a fingerprint scanner. Face recognition instead, which works great even in total darkness.

  There are several versions of the iPhone X, differing in storage capacity. 4K video weighs a lot, and there’s no microSD card slot, so we recommend splurging on the 256-gigabyte version. But you have to pay for it almost 80 thousand dollars. RUB. Is it worth it? Wouldn’t it be better to buy half the price of a flagship based on Android? You will have to answer these questions on your own.

  Advantages

  • The excellent AMOLED-display with a cutout for the “frontal;
  • 4K video shooting at 60 fps is available;
  • Nice dual camera;
  • Long battery life;
  • Bluetooth 5 wireless modules are built in.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE-A;
  • A fresh version of iOS;
  • Powerful six-core processor;
  • There is a 256-gigabyte version;
  • Good facial recognition;
  • It has water protection.

  Disadvantages

  • Only one SIM card slot;
  • No memory card slot;
  • Very high price;
  • There is no 3.5 mm audio jack.

  LG G7 ThinQ 128GB

  Rating: 4.8

  

  Another smartphone in our ranking that has a notch at the top of the display. Inside this notch there is not only a conversation speaker, but also a front camera. However, it is pointless to talk about it for a long time. “Frontal camera uses a typical, by today’s standards, 8-megapixel module. Selfies will be good, but not more than that.

  Much more interesting looks the rear camera. It is dual – under the lenses are 16-megapixel sensors. It is safe to say that this is one of the most high-aperture cameras, because the aperture here is disclosed to the value of f/1.6. Partly thanks to this LG G7 ThinQ smartphone can be photographed even in the evening – the terrible level of digital noise will not wait for you.

  Returning to the display, it has a diagonal of 6.1 inches. And it can be felt, it is impossible to call the smartphone small. LG traditionally focuses on a very high resolution – here the parameter is 3120×1440 pixels. The pixel density reaches 563 PPI. Not even a magnifying glass can help you see individual pixels!

  The rest of the specs camera impressive no less. 128 GB of permanent memory is complemented by a microSD slot, which comes in handy for regular 4K video shooting. Snapdragon 845 processor will easily run any applications and games, you definitely do not have to reduce the level of graphics. Everything is in order here and with a set of wireless modules – the manufacturer has not forgotten even about NFC, in China almost never used. There is a fingerprint scanner on the body. The only thing that can disappoint the buyer is the battery. Its capacity is only 3000 mAh. Quite a bit, given that the display is created by IPS technology, which can not be called energy efficient.

  Advantages

  • Powerful octa-core processor;
  • There is water protection;
  • Extremely high resolution of the display;
  • Built-in fast wireless modules;
  • Not a bad “frontal camera”;
  • Excellent dual camera with high aperture ratio;
  • There is a fingerprint sensor;
  • A huge amount of memory;
  • The latest version of Android.

  Disadvantages

  • The cutout for the front camera sometimes gets in the way;
  • Low battery capacity;
  • The size of the device may seem overly large;
  • Overpriced.

  Samsung Galaxy S8+ 128GB

  Rating: 4.7

  

  Of course, the South Korean flagship should also have made it into our ranking. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ hit store shelves in spring 2018. It was manufactured using a nearly frameless design. The corners of the AMOLED display beautifully rounded. At the same time there is no annoying cutout, nothing distracts from what is happening on the screen.

  The camerophone is waterproof, so it becomes available shooting at the pool or on the beach. Also note the high brightness of the screen – on the same vacation you will not have problems with framing. The resolution of the display is 2960×1440 pixels, so pictures and videos look great on it. By the way, the camera itself at first glance is nothing surprising. It consists of a single lens, which hides a 12-megapixel sensor. But the wide-open aperture (f/1.7) and large pixel dimensions do their job – bright and clear pictures are obtained even at night. Also, this camera allows you to shoot 4K video, albeit at only 30fps.

  A good built in and “frontal”. Its resolution is 8 megapixels. The optics is used wide-angle, so the frame fits a lot of people – the buyer does not need a monopod. Nothing bad can be said about the wireless modules – among them there is LTE-A Cat.16, Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ (will help in the connection of medical and sports sensors), Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the increasingly popular NFC. It goes without saying that it uses a top-end processor, and one can’t complain too much about the amount of memory (both RAM and on-board memory). More apparatus is able to please the increased safety – fingerprint sensor is complemented by iris scanner. It’s hard to complain about this smartphone at all – in fact, it’s perfect. But a very large ideal. Some people will definitely find its size too large.

  Advantages

  • There is water protection;
  • High battery capacity;
  • A huge amount of memory;
  • It uses a very powerful processor;
  • A lot of wireless modules are built in;
  • Not bad front camera;
  • Available 4K video shooting;
  • Good rear camera with optical stabilization and high aperture ratio;
  • An excellent AMOLED-display with high resolution;
  • Fresh version of Android;
  • An excellent level of security.

  Disadvantages

  • Rather large size;
  • Not everyone likes the price tag.

  Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6/64GB

  Rating: 4.7

  

  Another smartphone from Xiaomi in our ranking. It is also one of the most recent – the official announcement of the device took place in late March 2018. What distinguishes this device from other analogs is the almost total absence of frames. More than 80% of its front panel is covered by the display! At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer has decided to abandon the cutout at the top of the screen – the front camera is placed in the bottom area. Large module would not fit in these conditions, so the user is waiting only for 5-megapixel resolution. As for the resolution of the LCD display, it is 2160×1080 pixels. An acceptable parameter for the 6-inch diagonal. It’s a pity that the screen was created by IPS technology, high energy efficiency should not wait.

  The main camera in this device is a dual. Underneath it there are 12 megapixel sensors. The aperture of the wide-angle lens is opened up to f/1.8, which allows you to hope for great pictures, even in low light conditions. Also underneath there is an optical stabilizer, which allows you to make the shutter speed longer. The second lens is notable for its 2x optical zoom. It is nice that with this camera you can shoot 4K video (but only at 30 fps).

  The other characteristics of the smartphone are typical for a flagship. It has LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. As the operating system is used Android 8.0. The work of the “green robot” provides top octa-core chipset Snapdragon 845. To confuse the buyer, perhaps, can only the amount of memory. 64 GB – is it a lot or not enough? In the absence of a slot for a microSD card, we tend to the second option.

  Advantages

  • There is a fingerprint scanner;
  • You can shoot 4K video;
  • Excellent camera with optical zoom;
  • High-speed wireless modules are built in;
  • Almost completely frameless design;
  • Very powerful processor;
  • A good screen, albeit created by IPS technology; The latest version of the operating system.

  Disadvantages

  • Weak front camera;
  • No memory card slot;
  • There is no water protection;
  • Weighs up to 189g.

  Conclusion

  I guess this concludes our list of the best camera phones. But keep in mind that it can hardly be called complete. It just so happens that smartphone manufacturers are now working most actively on improving the camera. New phones, which can be conditionally called camera phones, are released almost every month. Nevertheless, this does not mean that the models reviewed in this ranking are capable of becoming obsolete. You can be sure that their purchase will not disappoint you!

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