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The smartphone has long ceased to be just a communication device. Modern devices of this type can replace a good camera or even a camera. That is why they are often called camera phones. The best camera phones of 2017-2018 included in our review demonstrate excellent image quality and at the same time have a relatively low cost.

Google Pixel

Google Pixel opens the ranking of the best camera phones of 2017-2018. It is also one of the most expensive devices in this category. It has a peculiar appearance, but at the same time has unsurpassed image quality. A special feature of this smartphone is the absence of an optical stabilizer, without which the photo quality does not suffer at all. It is successfully replaced by the program's built-in settings. The video shot with Google Pixel is also of excellent quality. Among the shortcomings, users highlight the modest design and unreasonably high price, which starts at 30,000 rubles.

Motorola Moto Z

Motorola Moto Z is the flagship in the line of smartphones produced under the Motorola brand. The first thing this device can boast of is its stylish modern design, presented in a slim body. Among strengths The model should also highlight a powerful rear camera, which produces pictures and videos of impeccable quality with high resolution. It includes 13 megapixels, has optical stabilization and laser autofocus. The 5-megapixel selfie camera is equipped with a flash, which not all front cameras can boast of. The cost of the device today is on average 25,000 rubles.

Huawei Nova

Huawei Nova included in the top ten best camera phones of 2017-2018. A stylish modern device equipped with high-quality hardware has a main 12-megapixel camera with autofocus optics and LED flash, and a front camera equipped with 8 megapixels. To make it convenient to control the camera, a special application is provided that allows you to quickly and easily switch modes. Shooting can take place in either automatic or manual mode. Not only the main camera, but also the front camera can produce high-quality, detailed images. The cost of such a device today is only 13,000 rubles. This is an excellent camera phone for little money.

LG V20

LG V20 is a popular phablet of 2017, which can rightfully bear the title of one of the best camera phones today. The device is equipped with a metal body, a dual camera and operates on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. The device has a wide range of functionality, which has earned it a lot of popularity. But its dual camera deserves a special mention, the main one boasting 16 megapixels, optical stabilization and a viewing angle of 75 degrees, and the second one boasting 8 megapixels and a viewing angle of 135 degrees. The device has built-in additional functions that can suppress shaking during shooting. The camera phone also has a function responsible for facial recognition and automatic selfie shooting. The average price for this gadget is 24,000 rubles.

ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL

ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL– one of the best camera phones for 2018, located in the mid-price category. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels, additionally equipped with a dual focusing system and optical image stabilization. Thanks to this, the device produces images of impeccable quality, both in good and poor lighting. The maximum video resolution is 4k. The selfie camera also produces images of good quality and has a resolution of 8 megapixels. average cost device in stores is 16,000 rubles.

OnePlus 3T

OnePlus 3T– an excellent camera phone that is in the middle price category. The device is equipped with a 16-megapixel main camera with phase detection autofocus, optical stabilization and LED flash. Video recording with a maximum resolution of 4k demonstrates high quality. Even in not very good lighting, the device will delight you with high-quality pictures. The 16-megapixel front camera also takes good photos, but it already does not have autofocus. In its price segment, this is perhaps the best camera phone. The cost of the device for 2018 is on average 25,000 rubles.

Huawei Honor 8

Huawei Honor 8 ranked fourth among the best available camera phones. The device has a very attractive and stylish design. As for the cameras, the main one with a resolution of 12 megapixels has two lenses that increase the detail of the pictures. The second 8-megapixel camera has a fixed-body lens, thanks to which it produces selfie photos of decent quality. Hybrid autofocus and LED flash improve the quality of your photos. For convenient camera control, the device provides special program. The cost of the device is 20,000 rubles.

Huawei P9 Dual Sim

Huawei P9 Dual Sim opens the top three best camera phones at the beginning of 2018. It is equipped with two camera modules, each of which has 12 megapixels. Two cameras provide the most accurate focusing, and they also have built-in laser autofocus. The quality of images produced by this device is at high level and can quite compete with more expensive devices. The average cost of the device is 21,000 rubles.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S ranked second among leaders in the price category up to 35,000 rubles. This camera phone is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels, which produces images of excellent quality even in not very good lighting. The front camera has 8 megapixels and allows you to take good quality selfie pictures. Other advantages of the gadget include a stylish and at the same time laconic design. The cost of the gadget for 2018 is 19,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi5S

The Internet project “Be Mobile” has prepared a rating of smartphones with a good camera. First of all, we focused on the quality of photographs and video recording, including in the most difficult conditions. The final selection included 12 models from 9 manufacturers in different price categories: from the cheapest to the most expensive phones. If you are going to buy a new smartphone that takes the highest quality photos and videos, we strongly recommend that you read our article to the end.

According to statistics, the quality of photos and videos matters to 28% of smartphone owners. Well, the camera parameters are among the TOP 5 most studied characteristics among potential mobile phone buyers, along with the processor, memory capacity, screen and battery capacity.

What’s most interesting is that over the past couple of years, a very impressive category of people has appeared who use a smartphone exclusively to photograph everything around them and post the resulting photos on Instagram and other photo services. If you are such a photophile or just often take pictures and shoot videos with your smartphone, our selection will be very useful.

To create the rating, we looked at more than 50 smartphones with a high-quality camera. However, not all of them made it into the top 12. The final list included 2 models each from Samsung, Apple, Huawei, as well as devices from Sony, Asus, HTC, LG, Xiaomi and Meizu.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Main camera:

Front-camera: 5 megapixels, flash (screen)

Screen: SuperAMOLED, 5.5 inches, 1440x2560, (534 ppi), Always On function, Gorilla Glass 4

Chip, processor, memory:

Communications:

Battery: 3600 mAh, support fast charging, built-in wireless charging

Dimensions, weight: 150.9x72.6x7.7 mm, 157 g

The first place in our ranking is occupied by the flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the body of which is made of metal and glass. The device looks very cool. The large 5.5-inch SuperAMOLED screen has curved edges. Tests and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge note the ease of use of this display.

In technical terms, the device has maximum performance margin. Hard games, video - it all works without tension. Fast processor large volume random access memory doing their job. Also, the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge include support for two SIM cards, although if you use them, you will not be able to insert a memory card. The slot here is combined. In addition, the smartphone has for a long time battery life, fast charging support and has built-in wireless charging. Very fast 4G/LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Samsung Pay payment service and much more are available.

Photos and videos taken from the main camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge receive the highest ratings from recognized experts. And this is surprising because the camera resolution here is only 12 megapixels. It's all about processing algorithms.

The main camera uses a larger aperture lens (F1.7), and the enlarged matrix pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more more light, allowing you to consistently capture sharp, detailed photos even in low-light conditions. The smartphone supports Dual Pixel technology: all matrix pixels have two photodiodes, not one, which allows the sensor to focus just as quickly and clearly. Just like the human eye, Dual Pixel technology ensures autofocus is so fast and flawless that you can capture even the most sudden movements in low light conditions; For the first time, you can capture movement in animated panorama mode. In addition, there is phase detection autofocus and an LED flash.

The main difference from competitors is the increased clarity and brightness of the picture. The Galaxy S7 edge has increased the ability to shoot in the evening and in the dark. New scenes and stories, camera settings have appeared. Samsung was able to improve the camera, although it seemed impossible to do so.

In addition to taking photographs, the smartphone records excellent video in both FullHD, 2K and 4K resolution. The camera also boasts excellent sound. Front camera 5 megapixels. It also copes with its tasks perfectly.

2.Samsung Galaxy S7

Main camera: 12 megapixels (module Sony cameras IMX260), F1.7, BRITECELL, autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording, time-lapse shooting, slow motion, video effects

Front-camera: 5 megapixels, flash (screen)

Screen: SuperAMOLED, 5.1 inches, 1440x2560, (576 ppi), Always On function, Gorilla Glass 4

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Exynos 8890 (1.8 GHz per core), MALI T880 MP12 graphics coprocessor, 4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory + miroSD slot (up to 200 GB)

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE cat12/13, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, microUSB 2.0, NFC, ANT+, GPS/GLONASS

Battery: 3000 mAh, support fast charging, built-in wireless charging

Dimensions, weight: 142.4x69.6x7.9 mm, 152 g

Another leader among smartphones with an excellent camera is the Samsung Galaxy S7. Unlike the model with the edge index, it has a 5.1-inch screen without beveled edges, although with a 2.5 D effect. Metal and glass are also used in the finishing. The device looks great and fits in the hand. The hardware of the Samsung Galaxy S7 is identical to the Galaxy S7 edge. The device is very fast, smart, with a beautiful Android 6 interface and an update to Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Galaxy S7 uses a 12-megapixel Sony IMX260 module as the main camera - this sensor was created specifically for Samsung and is not sold to other manufacturers. The smartphone takes excellent pictures in the dark and twilight. Another plus is improved phase detection autofocus. The result is instant focusing even in difficult conditions, and given the overall performance of the smartphone, the gadget is ready to shoot in less than a second when you open the camera. The Galaxy S7 has one of the best cameras among mobile devices, which copes well with almost all scenes, including shooting in low light. Small artifacts may appear only in night photographs.

Samsung Galaxy S7 can also be used as a full-fledged video camera. Video recording is possible in resolutions up to Ultra HD, and the maximum frame rate for the standard shooting mode (60 fps) is achieved in Full HD resolution. In slow motion mode, the speed increases to 240 fps, but the resolution is reduced to HD. Thanks to optical stabilization, videos come out clear and smooth, and if you turn on HDR, even the bright sun will not interfere with the creation of a video.

The front camera didn't disappoint either. With a resolution of 5 megapixels, it allows you to take excellent selfies. There are various face filters that correct skin color and texture.

Samsung Galaxy S7 also boasts a long battery life without charging. Under heavy load, the device operates for 1.5 days, and under medium load – 3 full days.

3. HTC 10

Main camera: 12 MP, BSI, UltraPixel 2 (pixel size 1.55 microns), f/1.8, 26 mm, laser focusing, optical stabilization, dual LED flash, 4k video recording

Front-camera: 5 MP (pixel size 1.34 microns), f/1.8, 23 mm, autofocus, optical stabilization, FullHD video recording

Screen: SuperLCD, 5.2 inches, 1440x2560, (565 ppi), Gorilla Glass 3

Chip, processor, memory: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (2×2.15 GHz (Kryo) and 2×1.6 GHz (Kryo), Adreno 530 graphics, 3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory + miroSD slot (up to 2 TB)

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE Cat.9, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C (3.1), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, NFC

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable, supports Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 fast charging

Dimensions, weight: 145.9x71.9x9 mm, 161 g

Third place in our selection of mobile phones with a high-quality camera was taken by HTC 10. The main camera of this device is on par with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge presented above in terms of photo quality.

The smartphone has a camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels, f/1.8 aperture, uses a BSI sensor with UltraPixel 2 technology, the dot size is 1.55 microns. For comparison, the pixel size in the cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is 1.4 microns. There is optical stabilization, laser focusing and a flash of two LEDs of different tones.

In good lighting, the HTC 10 takes excellent pictures: excellent detail, optimal dynamic range, no serious distortion at the edges of the frame, no noise, the most accurate white balance and presence of details. It is important to note that the camera in HTC 10 does not embellish reality; daytime pictures turn out to be close to the real picture that you see with your own eyes. At the same time, the photographs turn out to be voluminous and deep. In difficult lighting or artificial light, the HTC 10 camera also makes good photos. They are obtained with good sharpness and depth, while the noise level remains low.

The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus and optical stabilization. The photos come out good.

As for the other characteristics of the HTC 10, they are quite consistent with the price of this mobile phone. It uses a high-performance processor, 4 gigs of RAM, 32 or 64 GB of built-in flash memory. There is support for all modern wireless interfaces, including LTE Cat.9.

4. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Main camera: two 12 megapixels each: with a wide-angle (F1.8) and a telephoto lens (F2.8), optical zoom, optical image stabilization, six-element lens, True Tone Quad-LED flash, BSI sensor, autofocus with Focus Pixels technology, video recording 4K, time lapse, slow motion, video effects

Front-camera:

Operating system: iOS10

Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920, (401 ppi), 3D Touch support

Chip, processor, memory: 6-core Apple A10 Fusion with a frequency of 2.34 GHz, 3 GB of RAM, 32/128/256 GB of flash memory

Communications:

Battery: 2900 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 158.2x77.9x 7.3 mm, 188 g

The best smartphones also include the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. This device is unusual in many respects. For example, it does not have the usual audio jack, but there is a touch-sensitive Home button and a dual camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels each with a wide-angle and telephoto lens. The first has an ƒ/1.8 aperture, the second has an ƒ/2.8 aperture. All this is provided by a 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, so the iPhone 7 Plus takes pictures very well, although it loses to the Galaxy S7 edge.

Optical image stabilization, panoramic shooting (up to 63 megapixels), a six-element lens and exposure control deserve special attention. 2x optical zoom can be activated with just one press of a button. However, you won't be able to play around with the focus. The iPhone 7 Plus cannot do this, since here the capabilities of the dual camera are more focused on zoom. But zoom without loss of quality.

As for video recording, the iPhone 7 Plus has 720p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, and even 4K at 30 fps. There is also support for shooting slow-motion video with a resolution of 1080p and a frequency of 120 fps or with a resolution of 720p and a frequency of 240 fps. The video features cinematic stabilization, noise reduction, and face and figure recognition.

The front camera is called FaceTime HD, it easily takes photos with a resolution of 7 megapixels and records 1080p HD video. It has an ƒ/2.2 aperture, a BSI sensor and automatic image stabilization. As a result, selfies are of the highest possible quality.

The iPhone 7 Plus is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion processor and 3GB of RAM. Built-in memory depends on the specific model - 32, 128 or 256 GB. The advantages of the smartphone also include waterproofness and dust protection, support for LTE Cat.6, and a more capacious battery compared to the iPhone 6s Plus.

5.Huawei P9

Main camera:

Front-camera: 8 MP, F2.0

Operating system: Android 6, Huawei EMUI 4.1 shell

Screen: IPS LCD, 5.2 inches, 1080x1920 pixels, automatic backlight level adjustment, protective glass

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Hisilicon Kirin 955 (4 cores 1.8 GHz (Cortex-A53) and 4 cores 2.5 GHz (Cortex-A72), ARM Mali-T880 MP4 graphics, 3/4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory + slot for microSD memory card combined with a slot for a second SIM card

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, LTE, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB-C (2.0), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, NFC

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 145x70.9x6.95 mm, 144 g

Both modules have the same resolution of 12 megapixels (BSI CMOS Sony IMX286 matrix), F2.2 aperture, viewing angle of 27 mm, pixel size of 1.25 µm. Each module performs its own tasks. For example, the right module is designed for shooting in color, and the left one is designed for shooting in monochrome. The fact is that one module uses a black and white sensor. This is necessary to receive maximum quantity Sveta. Thus, the sensor receives more information about the dynamic range and greater sensitivity is achieved. The second module fixes the color. Next, the data from the two matrices is combined. As a result, the quality of the images improves significantly.

Also, two cameras are needed for more accurate focusing. At the same time, there is both laser autofocus and standard contrast autofocus. Among the advantages of the Huawei P9 camera is taking pictures with an aperture of F0.95. In general, the pictures are obtained at almost the same level as the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and Apple iPhone 7 Plus. As for the front camera, it takes good photos. It is worth noting the wide angle. Huawei P9 records video in FullHD resolution up to 60 frames per second. The quality is standard, but the sound is very clear, with detail on the right or left.

In addition, Huawei P9 looks great: the aluminum body and protective glass with a 2.5D effect are perceived very well. On the other hand, the device has very productive hardware, sufficient RAM and support for LTE of all Russian bands.

6. LG G5 SE

Main camera: double - 16 megapixels, F1.8 and wide-angle 8 megapixels, F2.4; autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording

Front-camera: 8 MP, F2.0

Screen: IPS, 5.3 inches, 1440x2560, (554 ppi)

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (4x1.8 GHz (ARM Cortex-A72) + 4x1.4 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53), Adreno 510 graphics, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB flash memory + miroSD slot ( up to 2 TB)

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, NFC

Battery: 2800 mAh, supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging

Dimensions, weight: 149×74×7.7 mm, 157 g

LG G5 SE was also among the 12 smartphones with a good camera. What's most interesting is that this model has three cameras: a 16-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera (viewing angle - 135 degrees) and an 8-megapixel front camera.

The main camera has a focal length of F1.8, autofocus, and flash. The wide-angle camera is located next to the main one on the back panel. Unlike the dual camera of the iPhone 7 Plus, where the image is analyzed by two sensors at once, the LG G5 SE takes two pictures with two different cameras: wide-angle and main, from which you can choose the best one. In good lighting, the LG G5 SE cameras take pictures just like the flagships of Samsung, Apple and Huawei, but in the twilight the quality drops, but remains very decent.

It is also worth noting other characteristics of the LG G5 SE. This is a high-quality 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 2 TB, you can use two nanoSIM SIM cards. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chip is responsible for performance. By default, the smartphone has the Android 6.0 operating system, which can be upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh.

7. iPhone 7

Main camera: 12 MP F1.8/F2.2, optical zoom, optical image stabilization, True Tone Quad-LED flash, BSI sensor, autofocus with Focus Pixels technology, 4K video recording, time-lapse shooting, slow motion, video effects

Front-camera: wide-angle 7 megapixel Retina Flash

Operating system: iOS10

Screen: IPS, 4.7 inches, 750x1334, (326 ppi), 3D Touch support

Chip, processor, memory: 6-core Apple A10 Fusion with a frequency of 2.34 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 32/128/256 GB of flash memory

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE cat.6, nanoSIM SIM card, Lightning connector, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, GPS/ GLONASS, Apple Pay payment service

Battery: 1690 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 138.3x67.1x7.1 mm, 138 g

If you want a smartphone with a good camera, check out the iPhone 7. It looks great and performs great. The device is made in a waterproof aluminum casing. The Apple A10 Fusion system-on-chip is responsible for performance. In terms of performance, iPhone 7 is among the leaders. RAM capacity - 2 GB, flash memory - 32/128/256 GB. The iPhone also received a high-quality LCD matrix among modern smartphones in terms of brightness and contrast, which, moreover, is finally set to the correct color temperature. But the rejection of the standard mini-jack audio connector is certainly a controversial and painful point.

The iPhone 7 camera deserves special mention. The main camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels. The Sony matrix, according to official data, provides 60% faster autofocus and consumes 30% less energy. It features six-lens f/1.8 optics and a 50% brighter quad-LED Tru Tone flash. The front camera resolution is 7 megapixels, which makes it possible to shoot video in 1080p format.

8. Sony Xperia XZ Dual

Main camera: 23 megapixels, equivalent focal length (EFL) 24 mm, F2.0, phase and laser autofocus, stabilization, flash, 4K video recording

Front-camera: 13 MP, EGF 22 mm, F2.0, autofocus

Screen: IPS, 5.2 inches, 1920x1080 (424 ppi)

Chip, processor, memory: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (2 cores 2.15 GHz + 2 cores 1.6 GHz), Adreno 530 graphics, 3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory + miroSD slot (up to 256 GB)

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, LTE, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB-C (3.1), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, NFC

Battery: 2900 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 146x72x8.1 mm, 161 g

The Xperia XZ smartphone is Sony's flagship this year in terms of photo and video. This is definitely the most elegant device in the manufacturer's line. The device is made in the loop surface design style and implies a complete absence of corners between the front and rear panels and side ends. The profile of the smartphone is rounded, only the lower and upper ends are perfectly flat, as if the device was cut with a laser on both sides. The case is made of glass and metal, protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard.

The Xperia XZ camera has a resolution of 23 megapixels. She received laser autofocus, which works in combination with phase focusing and is really lightning fast even in complete darkness. Equivalent focal length (EFL) 24 mm, F2.0, electronic stabilization is present, there is a flash. On the positive side - big size pictures, natural color reproduction and correct white balance, but the pictures lack sharpness and accuracy in detail compared to flagships from other companies. In terms of picture quality, the Sony flagship is slightly inferior to the Samsung Galaxy S7, Huawei P9 and iPhone 7.

The front camera produces extremely positive impression. It has a resolution of 13 megapixels and has autofocus. The photos come out very high quality. Such pictures can be easily shared on Instagram.

Another potentially interesting feature of the Xperia XZ is the ability to shoot video in 4K. True, it’s not entirely clear what to do with this video later, although the quality is quite good.

9.Huawei Honor 8

Main camera: two modules of 12 megapixels, F2.2, pixel size - 1.25 µm, dual LED flash (works as a flashlight), laser focusing

Front-camera: 8 MP, F2.0

Operating system: Android 6.0, Huawei EMUI 4.1 shell

Screen: IPS, 5.2 inches, 1080x1920 pixels, automatic backlight level adjustment, protective glass

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Hisilicon Kirin 950 2.3 GHz (4 x 2.3 GHz (ARM Cortex-A72) + 4 x 1.8 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53)), ARM Mali-T880 MP4 graphics, 4 GB RAM, 32 /64 GB flash memory + slot for a microSD memory card, combined with a slot for a second SIM card

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, LTE, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C (2.0), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, NFC, IR port

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 145.5x71x7.5 mm, 153 g

Huawei Honor 8 uses a dual camera. Image resolution - 12 megapixels. One camera captures the colors of the image being captured, and the second one reads monochrome information. The resulting data is then programmatically combined and written to the resulting files. The main camera lenses have an equivalent focal length of 27 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.2. Paired with the main camera is a dual LED flash, capable of illuminating the subject in both pulsed and continuous flash modes. The front camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor and a fixed-focus lens (26 mm equivalent focal length and f/2.4 aperture).

The resulting photos look good. There are practically no dark, undetailed areas on them, or light areas without information. Colors and white balance are extremely accurate. Focusing speed is high. In poor lighting, blurriness appears. But overall the picture is of adequate quality.

The Honor 8 camera can shoot video with a maximum resolution of up to 1920×1080 at 30 or 60 fps with stereo sound. There is also the possibility of slow-motion slo-mo recording in 720p resolution at 120 frames per second. For video shooting, you can turn on the stabilization function, but its operation is barely noticeable when shooting on the go. The camera's overall performance in recording video is average: the image is loose and not always sharp, although it is bright and without noticeable artifacts. The sound during video recording is recorded quite well, and the noise reduction system copes well with wind noise.

Front camera 8 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture. There is no autofocus. You can record videos in resolutions up to 720p. The camera performs its function well.

10. Meizu Pro 6

Main camera: 21 MP, F2.2, 6 lenses, laser and phase detection autofocus, circular LED flash (10 LEDs), 4K video recording

Front-camera: 5 MP, F2.0

Operating system: Android 6.0, Flyme 6.1 shell

Screen: Super AMOLED, 5.2 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (423 ppi), automatic backlight level adjustment, 2.5D protective glass, screen pressure recognition (3D Press)

Chip, processor, memory: 10-core MediaTek Helio X25 (4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz + 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2 GHz + 2 Cortex-A72 cores at 2.5 GHz), Mali T880 4MP graphics, 4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, 4G without LTE800 support, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C (3.1), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/GLONASS

Battery: 2560 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 147.7x70.8x7.2 mm, 160 g

Mobile photographers can also pay attention to the Meizu Pro 6 smartphone. On the front side, it is a complete copy of the Apple iPhone 7, the only difference is that in the Pro 6 the button under the screen is not round, but oval. The back is made of aluminum with plastic inserts, just like the iPhone 7. The screen of the smartphone is Super AMOLED 5.2 inches. The picture is high quality and vibrant.

The powerful MediaTek Helio X25 chip and 4 GB of RAM are responsible for the performance. The device works on operating system Google Android version 6.0. Since Meizu uses the proprietary Flyme shell (in this case version 5.2), there is nothing left of the “six”. The interface is fast.

There are two cameras in the smartphone. The main one received a resolution of 21.16 megapixels (6 lenses, F2.2 aperture, Sony IMX230 with an area of ​​1/2.4 with a pixel size of 1.12 nm). The flash has two colors of light: cold and warm. There is laser and phase focusing. Unfortunately, there is no optical stabilization. If you don’t compare the Meizu camera with other devices of approximately the same price category, then this is an excellent module. Always fast and accurate focusing, accurate white balance, wide dynamic range and viewing angle, minimal noise even in poor lighting conditions.

The device records video in a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 pixels at 30 frames per second. The quality is good, but the main drawback is the narrow viewing angle.

Front camera 5 Mix (F2.0). The quality of the pictures obtained from it is enough to post them on VKontakte, Facebook, Instagram and other social networks.

11. ASUS Zenfone 5

Main camera: 16 megapixels, F2.0, phase and laser autofocus, electronic stabilization, flash, 4K video recording

Front-camera: 8 megapixels, F2.4

Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 (401 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass, 2.5D effect

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (2 GHz), Adreno 506 graphics, 4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB flash memory + miroSD slot (up to 256 GB) combined with a SIM card slot

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, LTE, 2 SIM cards - one nanoSIM, the other - microSIM, USB-C (3.1), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS /GLONASS, NFC

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 152.59x77.38x7.69 mm, 155 g

Asus Zenfone 5 took its place in the ranking of the best smartphones. The design of this smartphone is in a style that is fashionable today. Both sides are almost entirely covered with glass panels made of Gorilla Glass 2.5D. The ends are made of metal.

The main camera of the smartphone is based on a 16 megapixel Sony IMX298 matrix. Maximum aperture f/2.0. The lens is covered with sapphire crystal, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the camera when placing the smartphone on the table. Thanks to the laser module, the camera is able to focus very quickly, the manufacturer claims as much as 0.03 seconds. The photo quality of the ZenFone 5 is quite decent. There is an HDR button on the screen that allows you to quickly enable/disable this mode, which often allows you to make photos more impressive with a large difference in brightness.

Another important feature of the camera is the 4-axis optical stabilizer, which allows you to compensate for shaking. But when shooting video, optical stabilization is no longer used. Instead, the so-called electronic one is used - the algorithm detects the presence of jitter and compensates for it along three axes. It is also worth noting that ZenFone 5 can shoot video in 4K. To compress files with such voluminous video, the HEVC encoding format is used.

The 8 megapixel front camera provides decent quality photos that can be published on Instagram and other mobile services.

In addition, Asus Zenfone 5 has very advanced communication functions (4G, dual-band Wi-Fi) and powerful hardware that allows you to run the most different programs, play and watch videos. The high-quality 5.5-inch screen and battery, which allows the mobile phone to work for about 2 days without recharging, deserve special mention.

12. Xiaomi Mi5

Main camera: 16 MP, F2.0, LED flash (works as a flashlight), laser focusing

Front-camera: 4 megapixels, F2.0

Operating system: Android 6.0, EMUI 4.1 shell

Screen: IPS, 5.15 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (428 ppi), automatic backlight level adjustment, protective glass

Chip, processor, memory: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (2x1.8 GHz, 2x1.36 GHz, 4 Kryo cores (ARMv8)), Adreno 530 graphics, 3/4 GB RAM, 32/64/128 GB flash memory

Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, HDSPA/HSUPA, 4G without LTE800 support, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C (2.0), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS , NFC

Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable

Dimensions, weight: 145×69×7.3 mm, 132 g

Smartphone Xiaomi Mi5 - typical representative flagship models. It is made of metal and glass. In terms of functionality, it is good: fast, productive, with a good screen, support for two SIM cards, and a capacious battery. Photo and video shooting is also of high quality.

Xiaomi Mi 5 is equipped with two digital camera modules. The main camera is a 16 megapixel Sony IMX298 sensor with a four-axis optical stabilization system (OIS) and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). Autofocus is fast, does not make mistakes, the dual multi-colored flash is brighter than average, there is not a word about stabilization in the settings, that is, it cannot be turned on or off independently. Photography resolution, as usual, is not specified: you cannot directly set the size of the image, you can only choose between veiled definitions, such as “high, normal or low quality" You won't be able to save pictures in RAW.

The camera can shoot video with a resolution of up to 3840×2160 (4K), there is the possibility of slow-motion slo-mo recording in 720p resolution at 120 frames per second, but the image quality there is very poor. Nothing is said about stabilization for video shooting, and in any case, the camera does not cope very well with shooting at maximum resolution. In this regard, the top-end Xiaomi device is clearly inferior to the flagship products of Samsung and HTC. The sound is also recorded with average quality.

The front camera is equipped with a 4-megapixel sensor and a lens with an f/2.0 aperture without autofocus and its own flash. The quality of the resulting images is nothing to particularly praise; the image turns out whitish.

Today it is not enough for manufacturers to simply do good phone. It must have a twist in order to compete with the flagships of other manufacturers. Some people focus on high power, others on cameras. In this rating, we will present the best smartphones for mid-2017, which have the coolest cameras.

1st place – Huawei P10

Unexpectedly, we give first place to the Huawei smartphone. P10 is a new flagship in the line, which has the best camera among existing flagships. It uses a cool sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels, but the main thing is the proprietary Leica optics. Featuring wide-angle Summarit-H aperture lenses and Leica's advanced image processing algorithm, the camera module is stunning. In the ranking of Huawei phones, the model is in third place. Detailed review “lies”.

By the way, there are 2 rear modules used here: one is monochrome, the other is color. The first collects information about light, the other about color. Then the information from the two modules is combined and the output is a detailed and color-correct image. You can take pictures with both sensors separately. The monochrome module attracts particular attention. This is the main purpose of a dual camera, but they also allow you to create a spectacular blurred background and, moreover, change the focus after you have taken the shot. Here is an example of a blurred background (photo taken with a Huawei P9 camera).

In addition, Huawei P10 received optical stabilization and a 4-in-1 focusing system: that is, phase, laser, depth and contrast autofocus are used simultaneously. Despite the coolness of the camera, its settings are very simple and straightforward.

IN Everyday life The camera is wonderful, especially in the light. In the evening or in poor lighting, the quality drops (and this is quite normal) due to the lack of light sensitivity of the matrix. But otherwise the camera is one of the best, and in our opinion the best overall.

Examples of photos on the Huawei P10 camera

Pay attention to the last frame. Even in complete darkness, the blue sky without clouds is clearly visible, which indicates the widest dynamic range.

We will also place the Huawei P9 smartphone next to it. This is the previous version, but it also received proprietary Leica optics and improved software. It also uses 2 rear sensors (monochrome and color), but compared to the P10, where the camera is significantly improved, the P9 module lags behind.

2nd place – iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7 and 7 plus made a real splash in the market. Not only do they use today's best processors, but also the cameras are up to par. In this review we only include the iPhone 7 Plus, because... it was he who received a double rear module. The iPhone 7's camera is also not bad, but it is inferior to the Plus model.

Camera characteristics: 2 lenses, 12 MP resolution, ability to shoot in 4K resolution and 60 FPS. Unlike the aforementioned P10, it uses wide-angle and telephoto lenses. And the operating principle of the two modules is different.

Thanks to the second module, more light enters the matrix, you can simulate a shallow depth of field and blur the background. Apple paid special attention not so much to the quality of photographs as to video shooting. The iPhone 7 plus records video so well that it is even suitable for shooting movies and music videos.

Example of video recording on iPhone 7 Plus at 60 FPS

Example of recording 4K video on iPhone 7 Plus

Examples of photos on iPhone 7+

We specially selected photographs in difficult shooting conditions. The last 2 photos were taken in complete darkness. But the camera literally pulled out the remaining light and perfectly conveyed the colors and was able to capture even the clouds! Of course, when you enlarge the image, noise is visible, but there is no escape from this.

The iPhone 7 also has a good camera, but it uses only one rear module.

3rd place – Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

If you remember that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge had the best camera in the line. It was a kind of standard that other manufacturers tried to equal. Alas, Samsung has lost ground a little in terms of developing the camera and software for it, and the new flagship Galaxy S8 and S8+ failed to overtake competitors iPhone 7 plus and Hauwei P10.

But we have to admit, the camera in the Galaxy S8 turned out to be good, but compared to the S7 Egde it did not receive any revolutionary changes. There have been only a few improvements.

As before, the highlight is the Dual Pixel focusing technology over the entire area of ​​the matrix. Thanks to the new processor, the autofocus speed is incredibly high. It is always accurate, fast, and the speed of image processing is also excellent. Continuous shooting Durst Mode is carried out at incredible speed. Another feature of the camera is the ability to select the best image out of three.

The S8 has raised the bar a bit in terms of camera. Still, experts put the display first. It is the screen in the Galaxy S8 that is unique feature, which was the main focus. He is the best here and has no analogues. But the camera is just good. Moreover, there are not even 2 rear modules, but only one.

Examples of photos on the Samsung Galaxy S8 camera

Demonstration of video shooting on S8

4th place – LG G6

The new flagship from LG received, as befits a modern flagship, 2 rear cameras:

1. One camera with a regular lens and f/2.4 aperture;
2. Second camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.8 aperture.

Both sensors used are Sony IMX258 with a pixel size of 1.12 um. The quality is excellent during the day, but drops noticeably in the evening. A special feature is the ability to shoot from very close distances, and thanks to the wide-angle lens, many elements are captured in the frame that are not captured by a regular lens.

Otherwise, everything is also good: natural colors, little noise, large dynamic range and correct white balance.

Examples of photos on LG G6

Photo on LG G6 with a wide-angle lens

Photo on LG G6 with a regular lens

The LG G6's camera is comparable to the Galaxy S8. They are just a little different, but overall on the same level. It's just that LG has a wide-angle lens, and S8 has Dual Pixel and a choice best photo of the three proposed options.

5th place – Google Pixel Xl

There has been a lot of controversy about this smartphone and its camera. Let us remind you that the popular resource DXOmark ranked Google Pixel Xl in first place in terms of camera quality and efficiency. Having scored 89 points, this smartphone outperformed the Samsung Galaxy S7, iPhone 7 and Sony Xperia X. But with the release of new flagships from Huawei, Samsung, LG, it moved up a little and is now in fifth position.

2017 is coming to an end, today we will present the top best camera phones with a price tag of up to $250. This TOP is based solely on our testing experience and may differ from the opinions of other sources.

5th place – Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

The price tag of the device is up to $170. The model, which appeared on the market at the beginning of the year, immediately became a hit in the budget line. The smartphone has a good battery, an interesting design for a budget employee, and well-chosen hardware. There have been a huge number of reviews of this model online, we didn’t stand aside either, you can read the detailed test .

We will not consider the model in detail, we will focus only on its main characteristics:

• processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
• 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage is the most successful solution for this model.
• Screen diagonal 5 inches with Full HD resolution.
• battery capacity 4100 mAh.
• There is no fast charging.
• The main camera is 13 MP, with an aperture of f/2.0, and a pixel size of 1.12 microns.

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Price tag from 170-230 dollars. The characteristics are almost the same as the Note 4:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
• Adreno 506 GPU.
• 5.5" Full HD screen. The quality of the screen leaves much to be desired - it is dim.
• 4000 mAh battery.
• Quick Charge: yes.

Main difference Meizu M6 Note- double camera. The first 12 megapixel module with a module from SONY IMX362, f/1.9 aperture. The second one is from SAMSUNG 2L7 at 5 MP, used to blur the background. Blurring the background is not always successful - the background behind the object can be filled with the same force. In conventional SLR cameras, filling occurs differently: near objects are filled less, distant objects - more. Perhaps this problem will go away with a firmware update.

Despite some shortcomings, the M6 ​​Note's main camera is one of the best in its price range. It has fast optics, a good f/1.9 aperture, and a top-end camera module from SONY. The pictures come out good even in limited lighting. The camera can record video in 4K without image stabilization, but with good quality sound.

The model has a 16MP front camera with software from ARCSOFT. In good lighting, the pictures come out excellent: clear and contrasty. For lovers of photo processing, the model has many software functions improvements, image changes. In this price segment, this is perhaps the best selfie camera.

2nd and 3rd place – Xiaomi 5X, aka MI A1 only on pure Android.

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• the first has wide-angle optics with a focal length of 26 mm and an f/2.2 aperture.
• the second is equipped with a telephoto lens with a focal length of 50 mm, f/2.6. In low light conditions, the smartphone uses digital zoom instead of a telephoto lens. The quality of portrait mode and background elaboration is in no way inferior to Mi 6, video is recorded in 4K. The front camera in the model is the most common at 5 MP, f/2.0.

1st place – Xiaomi MI MAX 2

Price tag from 230-280 dollars. The smartphone will appeal to those who are not chasing a dual camera. According to characteristics:

• Snapdragon 625. The processor capabilities in this model are realized to the maximum, full review can see .
• screen 6.44", Full HD.
• Quick Charge: yes.
• battery capacity - 5300 mAh.
• camera from SONY IMX386, f/2.2, exactly the same module is in Meizu PRO 7, Xiaomi Mi 6, Mi NOTE 3.

Image quality slightly worse than the flagships. The image processing algorithms of the Snapdragon 625 are inferior to the flagship 835. At the same time, the camera takes excellent pictures in limited light from all the previously mentioned models. In good lighting, the pictures turn out great, it will be difficult to find fault with them. The only thing I would like to note is the muted color rendition in the pictures. The video is recorded in 4K format. The front camera is 5MP, f/2.0, the most common.

According to the test results - Xiaomi MI MAX 2- the best mid-budget camera phone of 2017.