The best budget camera phone. So let's go! This is how the TOP turned out

The camera in a modern smartphone is an integral part. Manufacturers, having reached near perfection in design and developed processors that can handle any task, have begun to pay more attention to cameras. Today, they are not only trying to endow them with as many megapixels as possible, but also to provide additional functions that take mobile photography to the next level every year. A modern flagship smartphone in terms of shooting capabilities is comparable to a good camera. At the same time, you must agree, it is more convenient to have one device that will offer a wide range of functions than a separate camera, phone, music player etc.

Taking into account the interest of many users in good camera phones (often the camera is a priority, despite the cost of a smartphone), we decided to make a rating of the best smartphones with a good camera in 2017. If everything is clear with the flagship segment (almost every solution there can offer a camera without serious flaws), then I had to dig into the middle / budget niche. There are a bunch of smartphones in these segments, but it is difficult to single out clear favorites in terms of the quality of shooting. But we have tried and today we will answer the burning questions - how and which one to choose a smartphone with a good camera in 2017.

The best inexpensive smartphones with good cameras (10,000-20,000 rubles)

As we just noted, choosing an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera is quite problematic. You need to understand that the lower class, in principle, is not able to offer a device that will amaze you with the quality of the photo. Here we can pick up smartphones that have a good camera relative to their competitors, but nothing more. Despite all the desire, manufacturers are not able to use the best sensors in a cheap solution. And by "inexpensive" we mean in this case smartphones not for 5000 rubles.

The key to good photos on a smartphone lies not only in the sensor model. The processor plays a huge role, and even more so - software... Do not forget about lenses, lenses and other components of the camera, the quality of which ultimately determines the level of shooting.

It's not enough just to install more cameras on each side of the smartphone - a lot depends on the manufacturer's approach.

A striking example of this is Google, which installs only one main 12-megapixel sensor in its Pixel smartphones, and they end up among the best on the market.

But somehow we have deviated from the topic. So, the best budget (relatively) smartphones with good cameras.

• Main camera: main module Sony IMX386 12 MP + additional 2 MP
• Diaphragm: f / 2.2
• Frontal: 8 MP with f / 2.0 aperture
• Maximum video quality: FullHD, 30fps
• Additionally: phase detection autofocus, HDR
• Overview: not yet
• Price: around 11,000 rubles in popular online stores
• Where can I buy: AliExpress Banggood GearBest

With a price tag of 11,000 rubles (if we consider the offers of Chinese online stores), you simply cannot find the best in terms of shooting. The smartphone itself is quite ordinary. It is made of metal, a decent 5.5-inch display, an inexpensive proprietary chipset and a 3340 mAh battery. Everything is in the tradition of a Chinese company.

But the cameras are really impressive. On the back side we see a couple of sensors, but not anyhow, as is customary in that segment. Main module here is the Sony IMX386, which you can find in a number of Chinese flagship solutions such as or. Moreover, engineers from Honor not only shoved it into a smartphone, but made friends with a 2-megapixel additional sensor.

During the day and in good lighting conditions, you can get pictures that are comparable in quality to more expensive smartphones... Photos come out in detail, colors are saturated and with the right balance. Even the second sensor is not here for beauty - it helps to take photos with the effect of a blurry background, and not bad ones. At night, which is natural, the quality drops noticeably, but not to a critical level. "Front camera" is completely ordinary - the manufacturer spent money on the main camera.

If, in addition to a good camera in a smartphone, you do not forget about your wallet, then Honor 6X is your choice. It is unlikely to change the idea of ​​mobile photography, but it will definitely not leave you without good photos.

• Main camera: main sensor Sony IMX378 12 MP
• Diaphragm: f / 2.0
• Frontal: 4 MP with f / 2.0 aperture
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 30 frames per second
• Additionally: autofocus, HDR, macro mode
• Overview: not yet
• Price: around 18,000 rubles in popular online stores
• Where can I buy: AliExpress GearBest

The older brother of last year's flagship Xiaomi Mi5. And the original Mi5, with a good module from Sony, is capable of taking great pictures, but this one is even better. The IMX378 sensor is truly flagship in origin. This same 12-megapixel module is used in the Google Pixel, which has been repeatedly called by many resources as one of the best camera phones.

True to its class, Xiaomi Mi5S takes good photos both during the day and in low light conditions. Good detail, realistic colors and fast focusing. However, many users complain about software interface camera, which the manufacturer has not brought to mind. Videos can be recorded in maximum 4K at 30 frames per second. There is optical stabilization, which will also help when taking photos in the evening.

What about the rest of the characteristics? Xiaomi Mi5S is enclosed in metal case, has a compact 5.15-inch display and a powerful Snapdragon processor 821. Of the features, support for fast charging and the presence of NFC can be distinguished.

A really decent smartphone, which has no smart competitors either. In addition, it is also stuffed with flagship "chips". Due to some software flaws, it is not able, of course, to stand on the same line with the best flagships 2017, but worthy for the money.

• Rear camera: two 13MP Sony IMX258 sensors
• Diaphragm: f / 2.2
• Frontal: 16 MP f / 2.0 aperture
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 30 frames per second
• Additionally: autofocus, HDR, optical and digital stabilization, the ability to shoot photos in uncompressed RAW format, recording stereo sound
• Overview:
• Price:
• Where can I buy: AliExpress GearBest

A beautiful smartphone that sports a dual main camera. The cameras here, let's just say, are decent, but still no better than those of the same Mi5S, despite the fact that there are two of them. Two Sony IMX258 sensors are used at once, which took place on the back side. Modules are quite common, and are often installed in smartphones for $ 150. But there are two of them at once!

In the afternoon, the photos are of a high level. Of course, you can find fault if you start to enlarge the image, but you should also remember about the price. At night, a more or less decent shot can be obtained, I will resort to shutter speed, but here you will need a tripod. The good news is that there is the possibility of shooting in uncompressed (RAW) DNG format, which partially solves the problems. True, the photographs acquire a weight of about 25 MB each. The situation is not bad with video recording, which can be done with a maximum resolution of 4K. Optical stabilization will become a serious assistant.

The front camera with a wide angle of 80 degrees was not made with a finger either. You shouldn't expect any unprecedented quality, but friends on Vkontakte will certainly not laugh at your selfies. Otherwise, it is a mid-range smartphone. Nice, thin, Snapdragon processor, impressive amounts of memory, good screen.

If the Honor 6X is too easy for you, and you are allergic to Xiaomi, then it makes sense to consider the Nubia Z17 mini. For its money, the smartphone has a decent camera.

• Rear camera: one Sony sensor IMX386 at 12 MP
• Diaphragm: f / 2.0
• Frontal: 5 MP with f / 2.0 aperture
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 30 frames per second
• Additionally: laser autofocus, 4-axis optical stabilization, two-tone flash
• Overview: No
• Price: around 15,000-18,000 rubles in popular online stores
• Where can I buy: AliExpress Messenger

Another variation of last year's flagship, but from Meizu. Stylish and thin smartphone with a powerful "stuffing", a cool screen and, of course, good cameras. It replaced the larger Pro 6, while taking over Sony's flagship optics. By the way, IMX386 can be found in a number of Galaxy S7 batches.

Despite the fact that the resolution of the main camera has become smaller when compared with the 16-megapixel module of the Pro 6, the quality has grown. An important role was played by optical stabilization, which Meizu used for the first time in this smartphone. Moreover, the stabilizer here is not anyhow, but 4-axis. Laser autofocus was introduced, and the software algorithms for shooting were updated. In general, the camera is packed Meizu Pro 6S as expected. And in reality, the photos turn out to be suitable if you take to compare them with pictures on smartphones for 40,000+ rubles. During the day, which is natural, you can get practically perfect photo, at night everything could be bad, but various bells and whistles like optical stabilization and additional modes filming fixes everything in better side.

Other features of the smartphone include an AMOLED display that supports 3D Press technology. It is analogous to Apple's 3D Touch, which makes the screen sensitive to pressure. The Meizu Pro 6S has good sound and a fairly large battery.

Fresh flagship from China or last year from the AAA brand

It becomes easier to find a smartphone with a good camera in the middle segment. Here are presented not only middle peasants from well-known brands, but also a lot of flagship solutions Chinese companies, many top models of past years from popular manufacturers are falling into the same segment.

• Main camera: a pair of Sony IMX378 12MP sensors
• Diaphragm: f / 1.8 | f / 2.6
• Frontal: 8 megapixels
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 30 frames per second
• Additionally: OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, HDR
• Overview: not yet
• Price: around 25,000 rubles in popular online stores
• Where can I buy: AliExpress GearBest

This year Xiaomi has presented users with an even cooler flagship, one of the features of which is the dual main camera. The manufacturer borrowed the design of the iPhone 7 Plus, equipping the Mi6 with two identical sensors that have different focal lengths. This allows you to take a photo with a blurred background effect on a smartphone, as well as use the possibility of 2x optical zoom.

The hardware camera is really fancy. The aperture of the main module is f / 1.8, the pixel size is 1.25 microns. The main camera can shoot 4K video and it does it pretty well. However, it's not even worth comparing Xiaomi Mi6 in terms of camera capabilities with flagships from larger manufacturers - the Chinese is noticeably inferior. Despite the cool sensors, Xiaomi did not bring it to mind software part, therefore, does not pull the Mi6 to the level of the same Samsung Galaxy S8.

But the "filling" of Xiaomi Mi6 is certainly not inferior to other top-end solutions. Here is the latest from Qualcomm, and 6 GB random access memory, and high quality screen, and other "chips" of the modern flagship, including NFC and.

Xiaomi Mi6 for its money can be considered an excellent smartphone for taking photos. As with other solutions of the company, not everything is okay here with the software part. Therefore, it is difficult to compare it with the more expensive flagships of large brands. In addition, for 25,000 rubles, for which large Chinese online stores are now offering it, you will not even find a used flagship of this year.

Oneplus 5

• Rear camera: two sensors Sony IMX398 + IMX350 (16 +20 MP)
• Aperture ratio: f / 1.7 | f / 2.6
• Frontal: 16 MP, Sony IMX371, f / 2.0
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 30 frames per second
• Additionally: autofocus, optical Zoom 2x, HDR, EIS
• Overview:
• Price: around 30,000 rubles in popular online stores
• Where can I buy: AliExpress GearBest

The OnePlus 5 borrows almost all of the features from the iPhone 7 Plus. Smartphones are similar in appearance, and the algorithm of the cameras is similar. The OnePlus 5 also has two sensors on the back. This is a pair of rather expensive and popular modules, one of which acts as a telephoto lens. It serves two main purposes - optical zoom and bokeh.

On OnePlus 5 you can and should do high quality photos... The manufacturer installed two expensive sensors here for a reason. The quality of the shots on the OnePlus 5 is comparable to that of the key flagships of 2017, not counting the solutions that were presented in the fall (and will still be presented). Photos turn out to be rich, with an abundance of details and the right balance. The only thing where OnePlus 5 can be noticeably worse than the same iPhone 7 Plus is portrait mode... But here the camera software is most likely to blame.

In terms of hardware, the smartphone corresponds to the flagship segment of the outgoing year. Here and the most top-end chipset, 8 "gigs" of RAM, a good display and impressive autonomy, despite not the most capacious battery. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the OnePlus 5 is still the # 1 Android smartphone.

The OnePlus 5 is a prime example of how a good flagship smartphone can be produced for relatively little money. But not a single performance. In its price segment, there is simply no one to compete with it, if you do not consider last year (or the year before last) top solutions AAA brands. But here you may have to give up modern processor or other features to please the camera.

AliExpress (refurbished) Messenger

Last year's flagship Samsung, which has dropped noticeably by today, and given the prices for the latest top-end solutions, the Galaxy S7 with its price tag is far from it. Despite this, the smartphone remains one of the best in terms of cameras, only slightly inferior to the Galaxy S8, which became its successor.

The 12-megapixel single sensor won't surprise anyone now. However, Samsung has done a good job on it, giving it a bunch of additional features. The module received light-sensitive optics with an f / 1.7 aperture. This aperture is especially useful when shooting at night - it allows you to get a photo with less noise. Also used Dual technology Pixel, which was previously only used in DSLR cameras.

In the afternoon, let's not be afraid of this word, we get excellent photos on last year's Samsung Galaxy S7. It is not a problem to get a rich and detailed picture in good light conditions on a smartphone. The Galaxy S7 also copes well with macro photography. Obvious advantages smartphone cameras are visible at dusk. Of course, the perfect photo of distant objects cannot be obtained - after all, this mobile device- but when shooting close objects, for example, a company around a campfire, the camera copes quite well.

The Galaxy S7 comes out and record good videos, which in to a large extent promotes optical stabilization. Even the front camera will delight you. Although it only has a resolution of 5 megapixels, it has an aperture like the main sensor - f / 1.7. Selfies are very, very cool in good lighting.

And the rest of the specifications of the smartphone are still on the level. Used last year's flagship processor (either proprietary or from Qualcomm, depending on the market). The Galaxy S7 boasts a luscious QHD screen as well as wireless charging and protection from dust and water according to the IP68 standard.

• Main camera: one 12MP sensor
• Diaphragm: f / 2.2
• Frontal: 5 MP, f / 2.2
• Maximum video quality: 4K, 60 frames per second
• Additionally: autofocus, software stabilization, Retina Flash
• Overview: No
• Price: from 27,000 rubles in stores in Russia
• Where can I buy: AliExpress (refurbished) AliExpress (original)

Apple iPhone 6S was introduced in 2015, but it still sells well. In terms of shooting, it is noticeably inferior to competitors in this price segment, and the rest of the characteristics do not look impressive already. The main camera is represented by one sensor with an f / 2.2 aperture. Thanks to good software optimization, the company managed to squeeze the most out of this module.

The performance of the two-year-old Apple smartphone is doing well, despite the fact that it does not have a record amount of RAM and the most recent processor. All games, all programs are still flying. In addition, the iPhone 6S has received a system update to. It will probably be updated next year as well.

Can't stomach Android, but don't have enough money for a more recent Apple flagship? iPhone 6S is what you need! Otherwise, the models that we examined above look more interesting.

Many are convinced that cameras a priori shoot better than anyone modern smartphone... So we checked which shots readers would prefer - taken with a DSLR or one of the top smartphones. To avoid bias, voting took place "blindly": no one knew where and what apparatus was hiding.

The test involved 7 flagships of 2017 and one professional camera. We have prepared 5 scenes for them: day, night, macro, portrait and text shooting.

Scene 1. Day photo

1. Honor 8 Pro
2. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
3. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
4. Lg g6
5. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
6. HTC U11
7. Xiaomi Mi 6
8. Canon 5D Mark II

It seems that in the first plot, readers were in a hurry to find out the result. How else to explain the gap between the overexposed Honor 8 Pro and competitors and last place Canon 5D Mark II? Perhaps the SLR was let down by its special, soft drawing and calm tones. We love with our eyes, so juicy and detailed photos usually win.

For example, many people liked the rich shot of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The hit of ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom in the top four was another surprise for us: the picture is clearly inferior to all competitors in detail and color reproduction.

Editorial opinion:

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
2. HTC U11
3. Honor 8 Pro
4. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
5. Lg g6
6. Xiaomi Mi 6
7. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom

The closest to a DSLR were shots from the Galaxy S8 Plus and HTC U11. The first is slightly colder, the second is calmer. See, almost twins:

They are followed by the Honor 8 Pro. His shot looks natural, but if you zoom in, a slight overshoot is noticeable, and the exposure is slightly overestimated. The Huawei P10 had the same deviation in our last test, and there readers also chose a photo of it.

If it is easy to decide on the first three, then it is more difficult further. We all have problems, and they are all different.

Colors on Sony picture not natural, but the detail is impressive. No joke: the resolution is 19 MP, when rivals have 12 MP. Although the left turret is blurred - disorder. The LG G6 has slightly "gone" into greenish tones, and artifacts are noticeable in the corners - signs of harsh processing.

The frame from Xiaomi Mi 6 seems to have faded after a long exposure to the sun. The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom closes the rating: its photo generally "falls apart" in detail and goes into cold shades.

Plot 2. Portrait

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
2. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
3. Honor 8 Pro
4. Lg g6
5. Canon 5D Mark II
6. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
7. HTC U11
8. Xiaomi Mi 6

Here are the devices hiding under the numbers:

The SLR gives out a strong blur of the background - bokeh. Regardless, readers did not like the soft pattern, blown out background, and dull, natural colors. As a result, the camera was in the middle of the rating.

The leaders were Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, and the last places were taken by Xiaomi Mi 6 and HTC U11. To our surprise, even Sony Xperia XZ Premium passed them, although his portrait can hardly be called such: his face has turned into a solid mask, details have disappeared, hair is blurred.

Editorial opinion:

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
2. HTC U11
3. Honor 8 Pro
4. Lg g6
5. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
6. Xiaomi Mi 6
7. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The best high detail indicators are the girl's freckles and hair. Only three smartphones were able to reliably convey these little things: Galaxy S8 Plus, HTC U11 and Honor 8 Pro. Samsung's flagship is unrivaled in color and detail, while the HTC U11 is slightly less fortunate in terms of lighting. The picture was not so bright, but correct in color and with a wide dynamic range. For comparison, here is a snapshot on HTC U11 (left) and ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, which took 2nd place:

We couldn't divide the 3rd and 4th places between LG G6 and Honor 8 Pro. Preferred the second. LG has an excellent study of details, every hair is visible, but the impression is again spoiled by artifacts and an overexposed corner of the frame. The Honor 8 Pro missed focus a bit, but otherwise performed well.

The penultimate places are shared by ZenFone 3 Zoom and Mi 6. The flagship Xiaomi coped better with the exposure, but the model's face seemed to be painted with a brush - such rough strokes. ASUS just overexposed the entire frame. And Sony let down the automation: the intelligent auto mode determined the shooting of a portrait, but instead of improving the quality, it ruined everything.

Plot 3. Text

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
2. Honor 8 Pro
3. Xiaomi Mi 6
4. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
5. Canon 5D Mark II
6. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
7. Lg g6
8. HTC U11

Here are the devices hiding under the numbers:

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus continues to captivate readers: first place. The Canon 5D Mark II lost again, and not just Samsung. The lower left corner turned out to be indistinct, blurry.

Most of the voters liked the frame from the Honor 8 Pro and the yellow Xiaomi Mi 6. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom bypassed Sony and HTC, although it was enough to look at the fragment at the bottom of the book: the smudged text of all.

Editorial opinion:

1. Honor 8 Pro
2. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
3. Lg g6
4. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
5. HTC U11
6. Xiaomi Mi 6
7. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom

We liked the snapshot of the Honor 8 Pro the most. Excellent detailing across the entire frame, there is no oversharp, and even the texture of the paper is visible - almost like a camera. We put ASUS ZenFone 3 in last place, the entire left edge of the frame is blurred. The HTC U11 set the exposure correctly, there is no blur throughout the entire frame, but the text comes out with a purple tint.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus captivates with a bright shot, although even it has blurry areas. The frame of Xiaomi Mi 6 turned out to be completely yellow, it stands out unfavorably against the background of the others not only in color, but also in weak detail. Sony, on the other hand, has gone greenish. In this test, white balance is not so important, so we raise it higher in the rating for the picture quality.

Plot 4. Macro

1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
2. HTC U11
3. Honor 8 Pro
4. Lg g6
5. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
6. Xiaomi Mi 6
7. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
8. Canon 5D Mark II

Here are the devices hiding under the numbers:

Before the vote, we wrote: the closer you can bring your smartphone to the object, the better. This is the essence of macro photography (from the Greek "macro" - large). However, the readers have chosen the most distant shot, and besides, it has strong "ripples". It was the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

Canon 5D Mark II was hiding in the eighth photo - it is given out by a powerful bokeh: the background is smeared into a "mess", and the glare from the lights is just gigantic. But in the end, the fewest readers voted for the camera, and it took the last place.

The second and third places were taken by the Honor 8 Pro and HTC U11. Readers liked the good detail and sharpness around the edges of the figures.

Editorial opinion

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
2. Xiaomi Mi 6
3. Lg g6
4. HTC U11
5. Honor 8 Pro
6. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
7. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom

We give the first place to Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. This should be a macro: the closest possible subject, gorgeous bokeh and shallow depth of field - the depth of field. All attention is only to the object.

We photographed on the S8 Plus literally a centimeter from the figure, no one could focus so close. Compare to the reader's winner of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium:

The rest of the phones had to be taken away from the figurine. The closest ones were LG G6 and Xiaomi Mi 6. Honor 8 Pro turned out to be a little further, but the frame turned out to be somehow greenish-brown. HTC U11 shoots from afar, but in terms of color rendition, exposure and detail it is close to ideal. Rounding out the rating are Sony Xperia XZ Premium and ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom.

Scene 5. Night photo

1. Lg g6
2. Canon 5D Mark II
3. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
4. Honor 8 Pro
5. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
6. HTC U11
7. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
8. Xiaomi Mi 6

Here are the devices hiding under the numbers:

The LG G6 secured a fantastic lead over the competition. More than half of the voters appreciated the sharp, bright enough and detailed picture. Of course, it was not without help in the form dynamic backlight building. But also on general view, and in the fragment from the bottom of the photo, the LG G6 looks the best.

In terms of quality, it is second only to the first frame, this is Canon 5D Mark II. But for inexplicable reasons, only 20% voted for the camera. The rest of the smartphones received equally few votes, only the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus stands out.

Editorial opinion:

1. Lg g6
2. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
3. HTC U11
4. Honor 8 Pro
5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
6. Xiaomi Mi 6
7. ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom

First place is the unconditional victory of the LG G6. The smartphone is really good at shooting in the dark, which has been proven in the last "blind" test. Next comes the Galaxy S8 Plus with more noise. Third place goes to HTC U11. A very noisy frame, the processing of which resembles those from the Google Pixel.

One of the key aspects in buying a new smartphone for many is the camera, because a bad picture won't get many likes. Especially for these geeks, we have selected the best smartphones with a good camera in 2016.

— you will be interested!

Smartphones with good camera 2016

To make it easier for you to choose a camera phone, we have divided the list into 2 categories - an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and a top-end smartphone with a good camera. In the first category, the emphasis on the hardware of the gadget will be insignificant. The second category will be distinguished by a powerful filling, excellent design and, as a rule, a good battery.

Inexpensive smartphone with a good camera

Moto G 3rd gen

The device from Motorola - the third generation Moto G - has a 13 megapixel camera with a light sensor. A 28mm lens with an f / 2.0 aperture and 4x zoom is also the solution in this device. In many respects, the device surpasses most cameraphones up to 10,000 rubles, for details on the technical characteristics of the camera, see below.

3rd Generation Moto G Camera Specifications

• 13 megapixels;
• f / 2.0 aperture;
• dual LED flash with CCT function;
• autofocus;
• quick shooting function;
• 4x digital zoom;
• slow-motion, burst, HDR, panoramic and iHDR modes;
• manual focus and exposure adjustment;
• active viewfinder (recognizes QR codes and barcodes).

Samsung Galaxy S5

A smartphone that is completely out of date may turn out to be interesting for those who "hunt" for good photos... The device is able to shoot 4K video and Ultra HD. For fans of underwater photography, the option of diving to 1 meter depth using a waterproof case will be useful. The 31mm f / 2.2 lens and digital image stabilization make the smartphone truly competitive even with today's devices. Inexpensive smartphone up to 15,000 rubles with a good camera... Unforgettable that 2 years ago he was the flagship!

Samsung Galaxy S5 camera specifications

• resolution of 16 megapixels;
• Sony IMX240 sensor
• f / 2.2 aperture;
• digital image stabilization;
• autofocus;
• shooting 4K and UHD video;
• lens 31 mm.

Huawei p8

The previous generation of Huawei is still worth our attention due to its characteristics. The 13-megapixel camera with an f / 2.0 aperture takes pictures as good as its counterparts, but the final quality without proper manual adjustment can be slightly limp. smartphone with a good camera up to 15,000 rubles.

Huawei P8 camera specifications

• main camera: 13 megapixels;
• f / 2.0 aperture;
• LED flash;
• front camera 8 megapixels, f / 2.0.

Chinese smartphone with a good camera

Xiaomi Mi5

Chinese camera phone with powerful hardware and great design. In price with such characteristics it has no equal. The smartphone has a Sony IMX298 camera module with an f / 2.0 aperture. The gadget does good pictures that do not match the performance of top-end smartphones, but all this can be forgiven when you see the price. New Xiaomi Mi5 can be bought for 16,000 rubles (the minimum configuration).

Specifications Xiaomi cameras Mi5

• main camera: 16 megapixels;
• f / 2.0 aperture;
• optical 4-axis stabilization;
• lens with 8 lenses;
• sapphire crystal;
• maximum exposure 32 sec .;
• dual-tone LED flash;
• front camera 4 megapixels, f / 2.0.

Moto X Play

The device is clearly superior to the Xperia Z5 Compact in external aspects, but still slightly inferior to the rival in the camera. So, the main lens is represented by 21 megapixels with an aperture of f / 2.0, and the owners of the device will take selfies with a camera with a resolution of only 5 megapixels.

It should be noted right away that at first, users will find the method of photography proposed by Motorola very unusual. In order to take a picture, you need to "tap" on the screen when the "Camera" application is open. Smartphone refer to price category up to 20,000 rubles.

Moto X Play Camera Specifications

• resolution: 21 megapixels;
• aperture: f / 2.0;
• autofocus: PDAF;
• flash: dual LED;
• sensor: Sony IMX300;
• video stabilization: Instant ON;
• modes: HDR, slow-motion, continuous shooting, night shooting and panoramic shooting.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung products have always been different high level photo quality; in this matter, devices are almost always superior to "apple" solutions. In the Galaxy S6 generation, the South Korean giant decided to use Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization technology. Samsung has also improved the aperture over the previous generation; now this value reaches f / 1.9.

Also noteworthy are several new camera features. This, for example, new option auto dynamic high range. It allows you to automatically adjust the light in different conditions shooting.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Camera Specifications

• resolution of 16 megapixels;
• shooting UHD 4K;
• Sony IMX240 sensor;
• f / 1.9 aperture;
• intelligent optical image stabilization;
• automatic HDR mode;
• autofocus.

Moto X Style (Pure Edition)

The rating of smartphones with a good camera continues the flagship from the cult Motorola. Although this phone was released last year, nevertheless, it still remains relevant, both in terms of design and hardware characteristics. The Moto X Style camera has a 21 megapixel sensor with a wide range opportunities.

Today a smartphone with a good camera from Motorola can be bought at a fairly low price. The flagship with a cool IPS display and powerful hardware will cost you almost 30,000 rubles.

Camera Specifications Moto X Style (Pure Edition)

• matrix of the main camera 21 megapixels;
• aperture: f / 2.0;
• phase detection autofocus;
• 4x digital zoom;
• continuous shooting;
• 4K video;
• slow motion mode;
• 5 megapixel f / 2.0 front camera with built-in flash for cool selfies.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Probably the best camera on the market. The rear lens with an aperture of f / 2.3 has a resolution of 23 megapixels and the ability to shoot 4K video in UHD format. The hybrid autofocus of the device is very fast - only 0.03 seconds. Front-camera much worse, of course - only 5 megapixels. The creators missed, perhaps, only in one. It's still inconvenient to view such photos on a 4.6-inch screen.

Specifications Sony cameras Xperia Z5 Compact

• lens diameter 24 mm;
• resolution: 23 megapixels;
• autofocus: 0.03 s;
• aperture: f / 2.3;
• digital stabilization: SteadyShot;
• flash: single LED;
• sensor: Sony IMX300.

The novelty from HTC 10 undoubtedly dominates over its predecessors in terms of shooting quality. The main camera resolution is 12 megapixels, with an aperture of f / 1.8 and optical stabilization Images. In fact, the lens parameters are similar to the Apple device without an additional telephoto lens. But this is probably a matter of time ...

HTC 10 camera specifications

• 12 megapixel BSI matrix "HTC UltraPixel 2" with a pixel size of 1.55 microns;
• autofocus lens with optical stabilization (OIS) and laser focus illumination, f / 1.8 aperture and a focal length of 26 mm;
• two-color LED flash;
• Manual Pro modes and 12-bit RAW, Auto HDR, Panorama, Zoe Camera and Burst modes;
• Hyperlapse;
• 720p, 4K and slow-motion video;
• the ability to save individual frames as photographs while shooting a video.

Huawei P9

Powerful smartphone with a good camera 2016 One of the standout features of the smartphone is the authentic camera solution: 2 lenses with f / 2.2 apertures, RGB color and monochrome. The number of integrated chips in the camera reaches unimaginable numbers, but they are not as obvious as in other devices. You will have to try hard to find them. The price for the brand is not overpriced, it is worth taking.

Specifications Huawei P9

• main camera: two lenses of 12 megapixels, f / 2.2;
• monochrome and RGB lenses;
• hybrid autofocus;
• LED flash;
• video recording 1080p, 60fps;
• front camera 8 megapixels, f / 2.4;
• video recording 1080p, 30fps.

iPhone 7

From year to year, one of the main innovations in each generation of iPhone is the camera upgrade, and current version the device is no exception. The main camera resolution is 12 megapixels, but the bells and whistles in the spirit of 4K shooting, f / 1.8 aperture and OIS makes it one of the key players in the "camera phone" market. Apple gadget can also be categorized smartphones with a good front camera.

IPhone 7 Camera Specifications

• 12 megapixel resolution;
• f / 1.8 aperture;
• 5x digital zoom;
• optical image stabilization;
• six-element lens;
• flash True tone Quad-LED;
• panoramic photography;
• BSI sensor;
• hybrid IR cut filter;
• exposure control;
• noise suppression;
• serial shooting.

iPhone 7 Plus

This is exactly the case when two "native" smartphones need to be separated due to the huge difference between their main cameras. If in the case of the iPhone 7 everything is clear, then here buyers are waiting for two cameras at once (one with a telephoto lens) to achieve better image quality.

IPhone 7 Plus Camera Specifications

• 12 megapixel dual camera: wide-angle and telephoto;
• wide-angle lens: f / 1.8 aperture;
• telephoto: f / 2.8 aperture;
• 2x optical zoom; 10x digital zoom;
• optical image stabilization;
• lens with six lenses;
• Flash True Tone Quad-LED;
• panoramic photography;
• lens protection with sapphire glass;
• BSI sensor;
• hybrid IR cut filter;
• autofocus with Focus Pixels technology
• advanced tone mapping system
• exposure control;
• noise suppression;
• automatic inclusion of HDR when taking photos;
• automatic image stabilization;
• continuous shooting.

These ones smart smartphones can become for you great helper in a photo hunt! It remains only to choose the right one and go ahead - for cool pictures and an overwhelming number of likes! The rating of the best smartphones with a camera in 2016 can be completed at this point, what to choose and buy is up to you.

Modern devices are capable of replacing a stationary computer for humans. But at the same time, they are constantly being improved and the more models come out, the more interesting it becomes to observe different innovations. Today mobile photography has reached a serious level. It is not yet possible to work professionally with a phone camera, but this time is approaching every year. Therefore, the rating of the best smartphones with a good camera in 2018 includes those models that are more suitable for people who like to take pictures anytime, anywhere.

Huawei P20 Pro

Recently released modern large-screen smartphone from Huawei. For the first time, the main set of cameras includes not two, but as many as three lenses - the main one, at 40 megapixels, monochrome 20-megapixel for processing information about lighting and telephoto at 8. All these are modules from Leica, famous for its quality, which, as they say many experts are on a par with Zeiss. The camera is additionally equipped with the NPU module - artificial intelligence, which allows you to automatically apply suitable filters, perform color correction according to the fixed subject of the picture and highlight objects by blurring the background. WITH last function does an excellent job, but if a person's hair is not styled, shumodav can lubricate them.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Kirin 970 - 8 cores, 2.3 GHz each;
• RAM: 6 GB;
• Permanent memory: 128 GB, without the possibility of installing microSD.
• Screen: 6.1 inches, AMOLED, with FullHD + resolution 2240x1080;
• Battery: non-removable, 4000 mAh;
• Camera: main - triple, 40 Mp main + 20 monochrome + 8 telephoto, front - 24 Mp.
• OS version: Android 8.1. + EMUI.

Pros:

1. The world's first triple camera.
2. Unusual body colors.
3. Powerful filling.
4. The ability to disable the "monobrow" in the settings.

Minuses:

1. Very high price.
2. No memory expansion slot.
3. No 3.5 audio jack.

Apple iPhone X

The jubilee, tenth iPhone has become a kind of trendsetter. This popular smartphone became the first model with a "monobrow", which is now striving to deliver almost all eminent brands. In addition, it received the first OLED screen in the entire lineup, which became brighter, clearer and richer. Its parameters are also impressive. The heart is Apple's latest development, the six-core A11 Bionic. The cameras are similar to the eighth iPhone with the plus prefix - two 12 megapixels each, with TrueDepth technology, which allows you to effectively and accurately blur the background in portrait shots and even cut it out completely. Other features include interesting AR elements in the camera, when real-time processed ones appear on the screen. three-dimensional objects... This is where the technology is applied when creating an Animoji - a person's face is scanned and turned into an animated smiley. You can buy it at a price of 70,000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Apple A11 Bionic, 6 cores @ 2.4 GHz;
• RAM: 3 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 GB, no expansion due to microSD.
• Screen: 5.8 inches, OLED, 2436x1125;
• Battery: non-removable, 2716 mAh, support for proprietary fast charging;
• Camera: main - dual, 12 + 12 Mp, front - 7 Mp.
• OS version: iOS 11.

Pros:

1. Bright colorful screen.
2. High quality iron.
3. Great cameras.
4. Waterproof.
5. Support for wireless charging.
6. Good bundled headphones.

Minuses:

1. Cutout at the top of the screen.
2. High price.
3. No fast charging included.
4. Unusual navigation.

Google Pixel 2 XL

Despite the fact that this powerful smartphone received only a slightly modified first generation camera module, Google greatly modified her neural networks and provided him with a lot of additional information. As a result, pictures taken with it are much better and clearer, even in low light. White balance is determined in automatic mode much more accurately, and double system autofocus is capable of reacting quickly and does not miss even when hovering instantly. With background blur, which is done without the participation of a second telephoto lens, everything is not always good. Since it is superimposed in post-processing and is more software than hardware, different parts of the image may be blurred unevenly. But even so, this is practically the most best smartphone on stock Android for today.

Main characteristics:

• RAM: 4 GB;
• Screen: 6 inches P-OLED 2880x1440, 538 dpi;
• Battery: non-removable, 3520 mAh;
• OS version: Android 8.1. Upgrade to next version after launching it.

Pros:

1. The presence of moisture protection.
2. Stock Android.
3. High performance.
4. Good camera software algorithms.
5. Big battery.

Minuses:

1. The display is often blue.
2. High price with unsightly design.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

This manufacturer's first reliable smartphone with moisture protection, equipped with a dual camera module. Each of them has a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels, built on the principle of "wide angle + telephoto". Both have optical stabilization, which allows, firstly, not to think about the calmness of the hands, and secondly, to quickly aim at an interesting scene. The dual camera is capable of taking portrait photos with varying degrees of background blur. Moreover, such functionality is achieved even at the post-processing stage, since there is a function called "Dynamic focus". Cropping works efficiently, without the use of too aggressive noise reduction, making this the best smartphone with a good camera from the relative novelties. The price of the device is 60 thousand rubles today.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 8895, 8 cores, 4 at 2.3 GHz + 4 at 1.7 GHz;
• RAM: 6 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 GB, there is a hybrid slot for the second SIM card.
• Screen: 6.3 inches, Super AMOLED, 2960х1440, rounded edges;
• Battery: non-removable, 3300 mAh, with support for Quick Charge;
• Camera: main - 12 + 12 Mp, front - 8 Mp.
• OS version: Android 8.0 Oreo.

Pros:

1. Excellent dual main camera.
2. Moisture protection at an acceptable level.
3. S Pen.
4. Functionality Samsung Dex.

Minuses:

1. Inconvenient fingerprint scanner.
2. Not too affordable price.

Google Pixel 2

Exactly the same camera as its XL sibling, but thanks to the fact that Google was able to make fewer mistakes with the younger model, it is higher in the rankings. This smartphone takes good and clear photos, the adaptive improvement software works better and better with each update, which relies on the collection of information by self-learning neural networks. With ideal lighting, the photos of this device can be easily confused with those made on a "DSLR". If the weather is overcast or the shooting is carried out in a poorly lit room, there may be problems with the white balance. This is easily corrected by manual settings in Google's proprietary editor, but the very need to make changes is not at all happy. Moreover, in such a top smartphone in all its characteristics.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 8 cores at 2.35 GHz;
• RAM: 4 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 GB, no expansion due to MicroSD.
• Screen: 5 inches, AMOLED, 1920x1080, 441 dpi;
• Battery: non-removable, 2700 mAh;
• Camera: main - 12 Mp, front - 8 Mp.
• OS version: Android 8.1. Upgrade to Android P.

Pros:

1. Protection against moisture and dust.
2. Stock Android.
3. Responsiveness of the system and work in any application.
4. High quality camera.

Minuses:

1. The body-to-screen ratio is too high.
2. Controversial design.

Oneplus 6

Compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 5T, the new, albeit expensive, but good smartphone from this company is not far behind in terms of the camera. These are still Sony sensors, one 16-megapixel, the other 20 megapixels. The first added an optical stabilizer that makes photos look good even if you twitch your hand during shooting. In addition, its size is also slightly larger to let in as much light as possible and take good pictures even in low light conditions. The camera's 2x zoom, however, is a bit of a trick. In fact, this is just a crop, not switching to a higher resolution sensor. You can choose any aspect ratio, there is an option to shoot in an unusual 19: 9 to put a photo on the wallpaper of the main screen. will cost users 35 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 cores;
• RAM: 6 GB;
• Permanent memory: 128 GB, microSD slot is not provided.
• Screen: 5.8 inches, 2280x1080 (19: 9), AMOLED, 402 ppi;
• Battery: non-removable, 3300 mAh, with support for Dash Charge;
• Camera: main - double, 16 + 20 Mp, front - 16 Mp.
• OS version: Android 8.1 with proprietary shell Oxygen OS.

Pros:

1. Great camera.
2. Clear fingerprint sensor.
3. Powerful processor.
4. There is a headphone jack.
5. Low price.

Minuses:

1. "Monobrow".
2. No wireless charging.
3. No moisture protection.

HTC U11

The single camera of this smartphone has a large pixel size, while still providing good detail in night shots and indoor shots with artificial lighting. There is optical stabilization and a wide aperture that can absorb a lot of light. The module is 12-megapixel, with good automatic presets, which qualitatively determine all the parameters of the future photo. The method of launching the camera application is worth mentioning separately. Since HTC has been testing and implementing Edge Sense technology in its more expensive models for a long time, it is possible to simply squeeze the right strength activate photo shooting. It is recommended to use this mode for other purposes as well, because there are four different degrees of pressure. In night mode, the sensor is slightly noisy, which negatively affects the quality of certain areas of the finished image. This is especially true when cropping. Overall, this is the best smartphone with a good camera on a tight budget for 2018.

Main characteristics:

• RAM: 4 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 GB, microSD slot along with a second SIM card.
• Screen: 5.8 inches, 2560x1440, Super LCD, 534 dpi;
• Camera: main - 12 Mp, front - 16 Mp.
• OS version: Android 7.1 with HTC Sense shell.

Pros:

1. Dust and moisture resistant.
2. Nice shell to use.
3. Hull compression detectors.
4. 4 stereo speakers.
5. Supports fast charging.

Minuses:

1. Wired headphones only work with a native adapter.
2. Marked glass case.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Duos

The main feature of this smartphone with two SIM cards is the variable aperture opening. It is she who is the main reason for such high-quality photos, made on both the junior and the senior, "plus" model. Thanks to such an interesting feature, the device perfectly shoots both during the day and at night. At the same time, it can instantly rebuild without any problems and focus on objects at different distances from the lens in a few tenths of a second. The pixel is large, the aperture is too. That is why, even in the conditions of close events or meetings with friends, you may not get a full-fledged camera. For the first time, a smartphone is able to replace it, if not completely, then partially. The price is approximately 60 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 8910, 8 cores;
• RAM: 4 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64/128/256 GB, there is a microSD slot.
• Battery: non-removable, 3000 mAh, with support for Quick Charge;
• Camera: main - 12 Mp, front - 8 Mp.
• OS version: Android 7.0, with upgrade to Oreo.

Pros:

1. High quality advanced camera.
2. Excellent moisture protection.
3. Augmented reality emoji support.

Minuses:

1. The models on the proprietary processor are worse in performance than on Qualcomm.
2. High price.

HTC U11 Plus

Compared to the younger model, the screen has increased and the selfie camera has been improved. Everything else remains the same. The smartphone takes good pictures during the day, coping well with the glare from an overabundance of sunlight, but at the same time it shows results close to average at night. Active noise cancellation does not always adequately assess the need for proofreading and can easily kill detail where it is needed. The camera can shoot in RAW mode. Unlike some other phone models, this is not a pixel-by-pixel accurate picture, but a so-called digital negative that needs to be developed in a special program. Thanks to the presence of such a function, photos taken in this format are much clearer, but at the same time the file itself weighs 6 times more. The video shoots perfectly, with good sound... The smartphone has four independent speakers, one of which can write directionally.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 8 cores at 2.45 GHz;
• RAM: 4 or 6 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 or 128 GB, slot for microSD up to 2 TB.
• Screen: 6 inches, 2880x1440, Super LCD 6, 537 dots per inch;
• Battery: non-removable, 3930 mAh, with support for Quick Charge0;
• Camera: main - 12 MP HTC UltraPixel 3, front - 8 MP.
• OS version: Android 8.0 with HTC Sense shell.

Pros:

1. Dust and moisture resistant.
2. Large battery.
3. 4 stereo speakers and directional microphone for sound recording.
4. Support the latest format fast charging.

Minuses:

1. Wired headphones have a proprietary adapter.
2. Microphone noise cancellation does not always work well.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

The smartphone has a dual camera and dual LED flash. Thanks to this, the pictures are very detailed and clear both in the daytime and at night, moreover, in any weather. The variable aperture adjusts the lens diameter for impressive results. The detail in shots at the widest aperture is really amazing. Distant objects appear additional details, which makes the photo even more realistic. At night, this will not work, because there is a switch to a different focal length. But even despite this, shooting in conditions of lack of light can be absolutely comfortable. The algorithms for blurring the background in portraits have undergone significant changes, and, moreover, for the better. Hair is no longer trimmed, and small details are also not affected by the auto-corrector. At the same time, the background can be easily cropped, as in the same iPhone X. All together, and makes this model the winner in the ranking of smartphones with the best cameras in 2018. This device costs about 65 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 8910, 10 nm, 8 cores - 4x2.8 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz;
• RAM: 6 GB;
• Permanent memory: 64 GB, there is a microSD slot along with a second SIM card.
• Screen: 5.8 inches, 2960x1440, rounded edges;
• Battery: non-removable, 3500 mAh, with support for Quick Charge;
• Camera: main - 12 + 12 Mp, variable aperture, front - 8 Mp.
• OS version: Android 8.0.

Pros:

1. Great camera for night and day photos.
2. New software functions.
3. The presence of stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
4. Strongly increased autonomy.
5. The ability to set the screen resolution.

Minuses:

1. Fragile glass back panel.
2. Price for older models.

Smartphones with a very good camera and special photographic functions are called camera phones. The level of photo and video recording of camera phones is growing every year and is gradually approaching the level of professional digital photo and video cameras. There are also cases of direct cooperation of manufacturers of professional photo and video equipment with manufacturers of smartphones cameras. For example, leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has partnered with the famous a German company for the production of Leica cameras and an equally well-known American manufacturer of GoPro video cameras.

This ranking will feature the best camera phones at the end of 2017. The ranking took into account comparative tests of smartphone cameras from such resources as dxomark.com, hi-tech.mail.ru. Both professional reviews and blind camera comparisons (when ordinary people compare photos taken different models phones, not knowing which photo was taken by this or that device). In this case, the priority is given to professional assessments, since only they can assess the correspondence of the photograph to the original, and the outside viewer is often inclined to give priority to bright colors and high contrast, which may not always correspond to reality.

OnePlus 5 64GB is the world's most powerful smartphone

The average price in Russia is 30,590 rubles. Buy OnePlus 5 128Gb on Aliexpress you can for 29.5 thousand rubles

This model presented Chinese manufacturer June 20, 2017 replaced the highly successful OnePlus 3T. The replacement turned out to be very successful: suffice it to say that the new OnePlus 5 received excellent reviews in the Yandex-Market - 82% of fives and 84% of purchase recommendations.

Specifications: Android 7.1 OS, Optic AMOLED screen 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080, support for two SIM cards and 4G LTE, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. 64 GB of permanent memory and 6 GB of RAM. There is also a more expensive variant with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. AnTuTu resource analyzing performance data various devices, in November 2017 recognized OnePlus 5 as the most powerful Android smartphone in the world.

OnePlus 5 received a 3300 mAh battery. Experts of the resource fonearena.com tested the autonomy of this model and the numbers turned out to be as follows: autonomous talk time - 25 hours 7 minutes (HTC U11, Huawei P10, Xiaomi Mi 6 also work around 25 hours), when surfing the web in 3G networks - 6 hours 19 minutes (which is slightly more than the LG G6 and slightly less than the Samsung Galaxy S8), while working on Wi-Fi - 8 hours 26 minutes (this is noticeably better than the Korean flagships and at the level of the Huawei P10 ), video playback time - 14 hours 16 minutes (this is at the level of Galaxy S8 and better than Xiaomi Mi 6, HTC U11, LG G6, Huawei P10), standby time - 52 days (like Galaxy S8). Thanks to Dash Charger technology (5V / 4A), it takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to fully charge OnePlus 5, which is faster than other flagships. For comparison, the runner-up Galaxy S8 has 1 hour 22 minutes, while the third-place LG G6 has 1 hour 24 minutes.

The OnePlus 3T only had one main camera. In the new model, the manufacturer followed the new trend and introduced a dual main camera module. The first Sony IMX 398 16MP sensor. The second Sony IMX 350 sensor is 20 megapixels. In camera functionality, the OnePlus 5 follows the iPhone 7. The first camera captures more light and detail, the second has a higher resolution. Why is this needed? To get closer to the picture without loss of quality. The maximum optical zoom of the 16-megapixel camera brings objects up to 1.6 times. Having reached a crop of 1.6, the module switches to a 20 megapixel camera and uses digital zoom. There is digital image stabilization (EIS) when recording 4K video. Front camera 16 megapixels. Dxomark gave the camera of the 5th OnePlus 87 points, as did the Huawei P10.

The OnePlus 3T was very durable. The new OnePlus is no exception. The well-known YouTube blogger Zach Nilsson scratched the metal case with keys, but traces from them are then easily removed with a finger. If you try to bend the phone, the OnePlus 5 lends itself a little to bending, and the screen separates from the case, but then returns to its place without any problems.

Oneplus 5 ranked third in .

9th place.

HTC 10 32Gb

Average price in Russia - 28,000 rubles. Buy HTC 10 on Aliexpress you can for 14.8 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free).

The flagship from the second largest Taiwanese manufacturer was released in May 2016 and today has scored 69% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market.The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 77%.

Specifications: Android 6.0 OS, 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with 2560x1440 resolution, 32 GB of permanent memory (23 GB of which are available to the user) and 4 GB of RAM. Support for external memory card. Supports only one SIM card. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh. Talk time - 27 hours, standby time - 456 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The main advantage of this model is its cameras. Main - 12 megapixels, frontal - 5 megapixels. Optical image stabilization was introduced for the first time in both the main and front cameras. The camera shoots well in low light conditions. The manufacturer's website says: "You can expect perfect lighting for great photos... Or trust the HTC 10's main camera to capture up to 136% more light in every shot. No magic - just the new generation UltraPixel technology, complemented by optical stabilization and a fast ƒ / 1.8 "lens. The front camera of the HTC 10 is just as impressive as the main one. A wide-angle lens will allow you to capture not only your own portrait, but also a group of friends. The HTC 10. For the first time, shooting video in 4K format is supplemented with Hi-Res 24-bit stereo sound. The audio track recorded in this format contains 256 times more detail and is reproduced in twice the frequency range HTC 10's camera starts up in 0.6 seconds - almost instantly.

Various reviews and comparison tests show that the HTC 10 has one of the best cameras in the world today. In July 2016, Phonearena conducted a comparative test of flagship cameras, in which HTC 10 took first place, beating the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Sony Xperia X Performance. The HTC 10's camera scored 88 on Dxomark.

Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB

Average price in Russia - 40 440 rubles. Buy Samsung Galaxy S8 on AliExpress you can for 41.8 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and went on sale in the world at the end of April 2017 and today has received 49% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market.The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 76%.

Fans of the South Korean brand had to wait for the new flagship for a whole year (last year's summer flagship Galaxy Note 7 does not count, tk. Samsung was forced to withdraw the model from sales shortly after its launch due to battery problems) after the launch of the Galaxy S7 in March 2016. Eventually Galaxy output The S8 caused an incredible excitement: in the first two days, the number of pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (a larger version of the model) amounted to 550,000 units (for comparison: Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were ordered by 100 thousand people in the first 2 days).

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S8: 5.8-inch screen with QHD + resolution (3840x2160), operating system Android 7.0 with proprietary Samsung shell Experience 8.1, 64GB storage and 4GB RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 265 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. The battery life is 20 hours of talk time, 67 hours of music listening. Let's dwell on these specs a bit and compare them to last year's Galaxy S7 Edge. The diagonal of the screen has increased by 0.3 inches, the resolution has also noticeably increased, while the phone itself, paradoxically, has become even a little smaller and lighter. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the screen now occupies more than 80% of the front panel area: physical buttons have disappeared (they have become touch-sensitive), the Samsung inscription, there are practically no side frames, the free space and took up the screen. The amount of permanent memory has doubled. However, there is a small step back: the battery capacity has decreased, in this regard, the battery life has become shorter, while it is about the same as, for example, the seventh iPhone. The processor is a proprietary Samsung Exynos 8895.

In terms of cameras, Samsung decided to ignore the trend of dual main camera in the flagship model, which was followed by Apple, Huawei, LG and in the old-fashioned way has a single main camera improved over the already excellent S7 camera. The S8 has a new 12MP Sony IMX333 sensor with DualPixel technology. The front camera (8MP) is equipped with a bright lens for perfect selfies even at night, and also supports Intelligent AF with Face Detection. By the way, face recognition has become one of the interesting features S8: you don't need to use a fingerprint scanner to unlock your smartphone, just show your face to your smartphone. There is also a third method: scanning the iris of the eye (however, this method will be inconvenient because wearers of glasses or contact lenses).

Dxomark scored 88 points for the Galaxy S8. Galaxy S8 took part in two blind tests conducted among readers of the hi-tech.mail.ru portal in 2017. In the April test, the Korean flagship took the second place after Huawei P10. The editorial staff of the portal also gave the Galaxy S8 silver after the Google Pixel in a professional assessment, commenting on the camera's capabilities as follows: “The Galaxy S8 Plus camera is universal. It does not produce amazing sharpness, huge dynamic range or detailed shots in the dark. excellent result. We can safely recommend it to mobile photographers. " In the June blind test, the Galaxy S8 finished second again, this time behind the Honor 8 Pro. The editors gave the Galaxy S8 the first place, while the Google Pixel did not take part in the test.

HTC U11 64Gb

The average price is 35,500 rubles. You can buy HTC U11 64Gb on Aliexpress for 30.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The flagship from the Taiwanese manufacturer went on sale in June 2017 and today received 72% of fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 85%.

Already at the start of sales, it is obvious that, unexpectedly for everyone, HTC released the brightest flagship of the first half of 2017, which surpassed the competitors in camera quality and performance. The excellent camera quality in HTC U11 was quite expected, given that last year's flagship HTC 10 was in the rank of the best camera of 2016 for almost the entire year, only losing it in October. google place Pixel. After the release of HTC U11, it topped the rating of the photographic resource Dxomark and was ousted only in the fall with the releases of new iPhones, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel 2. Dxomark gave the HTC flagship camera 90 points for photography and 89 points for video. The average score was 90.

The main module has a 12-megapixel UltraPixel 3 sensor with a pixel size of 1.4 microns, optics with an f / 1.7 aperture and optical stabilization. The UltraSpeed ​​Autofocus system is responsible for focusing, in which every pixel is involved.

The review on the hi-tech.mail.ru portal says about the camera of this model:

"The U11 locks onto its target instantly, without missing, even in low light.

I was impressed by the work of the software. You do 10 frames in a row - and all 10 will be the same. That is, the settings for exposure, shutter speed, ISO do not get lost at the slightest movement of the phone, and the built-in algorithms do not recognize this as a change in composition. This is often found in Chinese smartphones, and even in some flagships, such as the Google Pixel or LG G6. There, the two photos can differ in brightness or graininess - as the automation wishes.

When shooting against the sun or bright skies, HDR Boost "stretches" details even in the darkest areas. Dynamic range as wide as the Google Pixel shots. There is some logic in this: the companies collaborated on the development of the Pixel. Perhaps HTC has lent the capacity of its factories, and in return Google has shared secret HDR + algorithms. "

The front camera has an incredible 16 megapixel resolution, f2.0 aperture, video is recorded in 1080p.

In a blind test of comparison between cameras of flagship smartphones and Canon 5D Mark II DSLRs, conducted among readers of hi-tech.mail.ru, HTC U11 took the penultimate place, gaining 1 point less than a DSLR. The editors of the portal explained it this way: "HTC U11 fell into the same trap as the camera: excellent detail, correct exposure, but looks too simple against the background of bright competitors." In this case, not the final sample was used in the test, but the test one, which could affect the quality of the shooting.

Other specifications: Android 7.1 OS, 5.5-inch Super LCD screen with 2560x1440 resolution, 64GB of permanent memory and 4GB of RAM. Supports external memory card up to 2 TB. Support for two SIM cards. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh. Talk time - 24.5 hours, standby time - 336 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner on the front. HTC U11 has pressure-sensitive edges, which means that by simply squeezing the smartphone in your hand, you can take a photo with the camera, launch applications, and turn on the flashlight.

HTC U11 is IP67 protected and can be immersed in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes and sprinkled with sand.

Also worth noting is the beautiful glossy body.

HTC U11 currently ranks third in performance among Android smartphones in the AnTuTu study, behind only OnePlus 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 64Gb

Average price in Russia - 19,980 rubles. Buy Mi Note 3 64Gb on AliExpress it is possible for 19.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The phone, presented in September 2017, has scored 79% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews and received 93% of purchase recommendations.

Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of built-in and as much as 6 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards. Battery capacity 3500 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

The main thing to pay attention to in this model is the cameras. Mi Note 3 has 3 cameras: dual main and front. The main cameras provide a 12-megapixel image. One of them is wide-angle with a focal length of 27 mm, an aperture of f / 1.8 and optical stabilization. The second has a focal length of 52 mm, an aperture of f / 2.6 and it has no optical stabilization. The second main camera is used for dual optical zoom. The camera is accompanied by a dual-tone flash that allows for more natural color reproduction when shooting indoors. The front camera has a 16-megapixel sensor from Samsung. Specialists of the photo resource Dxomark exposed the Mi Note 3 to a very good marks- 94 points for photography, which corresponds to the seventh place. For comparison, the iPhone 8 scored 93 points for taking photos. The video shooting did not impress the Dxomark editors so much, for which Mi Note 3 received 82 points. The average score was 90. For a smartphone costing less than 20 thousand rubles, the result is simply amazing. Therefore Mi Note 3 - the best choice for those who want a smartphone with a very good camera, but are ready to allocate no more than 20 thousand rubles for the purchase.

5th place.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus 64GB

The average price in Russia is 54,490 rubles. The model went on sale in September 2017 and today has scored 77% of the top fives in reviews and 86% of recommendations for buying in the Yandex-Market.

Unlike the standard 8th iPhone, the plus version received a dual camera, although it is simpler than the 10th iPhone. Main camera: two lenses with 12 megapixel matrices and optical stabilization, wide-angle lens - ƒ / 1.8, telephoto lens - ƒ / 2.8. Front camera 7 MP, ƒ / 2.2.

Dxomark scored 96 points for the iPhone 8 Plus (3 points more than the standard iPhone 8) for still photography and 89 points for videos (1 point less than the iPhone 8). Average score 94.

Other characteristics of the iPhone 8 Plus: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, iOS 11 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for one SIM card. External card the smartphone does not support memory. Battery capacity 2675 mAh. Battery life in the talk mode is 21 hours, in the mode of listening to music 60 hours. 6-core Apple A11 Bionic processor. Fingerprint scanner on the front. Case material - glass.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB is the best smartphone for zoom

Average price in Russia - 54,950 rubles.

The autumn flagship of Samsung went on sale on September 15, 2017 and today has scored 70% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of purchase recommendations - 84%.

Samsung has made it a rule to release two flagships a year: in the spring of the flagship of the Galaxy S family, and closer to the fall of the more advanced flagship of the Galaxy Note family with a stylus. However, last year, the Galaxy Note 7 was discontinued shortly after launch due to battery issues, so new flagship The Galaxy Note 8 is actually the first in its class in two years.

Samsung in its new flagship follows the trend of recent times for large screens, while being one step ahead of the competition. While Apple in the 10th iPhone came to the need to increase the diagonal to 5.8 inches (as in the spring Galaxy S8), the Galaxy Note 8 received a fantastic 6.3 inches (the resolution is also impressive: 2960x1440). It has become slightly larger in body dimensions than the Galaxy S8: 7.5 cm wide versus 6.8 cm, 16.2 cm high versus 14.9 cm tall, but due to the competent use of the screen area (it is frameless, as in the Galaxy S8) dimensions and the weight of the glass-metal body is comparable to the classic 5.5-inch models of competitors. For example, the 5.5-inch Apple iPhone 8 Plus is 0.3 cm wider and 7 grams heavier than the Galaxy Note 8, although the latter is 0.4 cm longer. claims the Galaxy Note 8 has "the most innovative and high-performance screen the site has ever tested."

If the front of the Galaxy Note 8 differs from the Galaxy S8 only in the size of the case, then when you look at back panel these models are definitely not to be confused. Samsung in the new flagship followed another trend: for the first time it used a dual main camera (the Galaxy S8 still had one main camera). The first camera is wide-angle, with a focal length of 26 mm and an aperture of f / 1.7. The second is a narrow 52mm tele-camera. This corresponds roughly to the angle of view of the human eye, so it is also suitable for portraits without distorting perspective. Both modules with a resolution of 12 megapixels. Both modules have optical stabilization (the same technique was later repeated by the iPhone X). Now you can shoot smooth videos and sharp photos not only in normal mode, but also with 2x optical zoom. Dxomark named the Galaxy Note 8 the best smartphone for zoom (enlarging the image when shooting). For example, according to this indicator, he received 66 points against 58 for the iPhone X. For the second camera, Samsung has added a "dynamic focus" function. When enabled, you can adjust the amount of background blur before and after the shutter is released. In this case, the smartphone saves photos from both cameras. The front camera of the Galaxy Note 8 in terms of aperture as the main one is f / 1.7, the resolution is 8 megapixels.

Dxomark gave Samsung's flagship camera 100 points for photography and 84 points for video. The average score was 94. The Galaxy Note 8 was second only to three models in terms of the average score: Google Pixel 2 (while Samsung has 1 point higher for photography), iPhone X (Samsung has only 1 point lower for photography) and has not yet reaching Russia Huawei Mate 10 Pro (Samsung has the same score for photography).

Now about the stylus that comes with the kit and distinguishes the Galaxy Note 8 from other flagships. What is it for? Draw, write down reminders, take notes on photos. You don't even need to unlock the screen to write and edit notes. In addition, by pressing with the stylus, you can translate words in a foreign language text. Of course, most people will rarely need a stylus, but for creative people it will be a real find.

Galaxy Note 8 has 64 GB of internal memory, as well as support for an external memory card up to 256 GB (iPhone X does not support memory cards), but you have to choose what to insert into the tray: a second SIM card or a memory card. 8-core Samsung processor The Exynos 9 8895, coupled with 6GB of RAM, make the Note 8 the world's second most powerful Android smartphone (on the first OnePlus 5).

After the battery failure of the Galaxy Note 7 in the new flagship, Samsung decided not to experiment with this component and supplied the phone with a standard 3300 mAh battery, which allows the Note 8 to work 22 hours of talk time and 74 hours of listening to music. There is a fast charging function. Half an hour at the outlet, and the battery will last for 3-4 hours. It will take 1 hour 41 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%.

There are three types of unlocking: the usual fingerprint scanner, face scan and iris scan. In this case, the fingerprint scanner located on the back panel will be more convenient for men, because women will not be too comfortable to reach it because of the size of the case.

3rd place.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro 6 / 128GB

The average price in Russia is 44,700 rubles. You can buy Huawei Mate 10 on AliExpress for 42 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). To date, the model has scored 71% of the fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 79%.

Huawei has three flagship lines, the oldest of which is the Mate family. At the same time, the cost of Mate models does not at all fit into Chinese standards. affordable price, although it should be borne in mind that Huawei is the representative of the top three smartphone manufacturers in the world along with Samsung and Apple, and if you compare the price of the Mate 10 Pro with the flagships of these manufacturers, it is noticeably lower. For example, Apple iPhone X 64GB costs 68 thousand rubles, that is, one and a half times more expensive, and Samsung Galaxy S9 + 128GB costs 54 thousand rubles, that is, 20% more expensive.

Like the aforementioned Samsung and Apple flagships, the Mate 10 Pro, which went on sale in October 2017, follows the trend almost bezelless smartphones, due to which the body is approximately the same as that of a 5.5-inch smartphone OLED-screen 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080.

Huawei has partnered with renowned German camera company Leica in recent years, making their cameras one of the best in the world. This model has a dual main camera, one of the sensors of which has a resolution of 12 megapixels and is responsible for colors, and the other with a resolution of 20 megapixels is monochrome and provides high-definition images. The camera aperture is fantastic f / 1.6 (the less this figure, the better; for comparison: the Galaxy Note 8 has f / 1.7, and the 10th iPhone has f / 2.4 at all). In practice, this means that low-light shots will be even sharper, and black and white shots will be very expressive. Also in the matter of image clarity, optical image stabilization should help. In addition, the camera has a 4-in-1 composite autofocus, which greatly reduces the time it takes to focus. The front camera has an 8 megapixel sensor with an aperture of f / 2.0. Photo resource Dxomark gave the Huawei flagship camera an average score of 97, 100 points for photography, 91 points for video.

Other characteristics: Android 8.0 OS, 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor, 128 GB of internal and 6 GB of RAM, no memory card slot, support for two SIM cards. The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, which is one of the best indicators among the flagships. There is a fast charging function. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back.

At the presentation of this model, it was said the following: "The Huawei Mate 10 series introduces the first neural processor with support for artificial intelligence ushering in the era of smart smartphones. "

Apple iPhone X 64GB - the best smartphone for photography

Average price in Russia -68,000 rubles. The tenth iPhone (X in this case represents the Roman numeral 10) went on sale on November 3, 2017 and has now scored 58% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 64%.

This year, the iPhone celebrates its 10th anniversary: ​​the first iPhone went on sale on June 29, 2007. Apple, which in recent years offered customers the same eggs, only in profile, decided to finally launch something fundamentally new on the market, and it succeeded, however, a significant part of the innovations was simply repeated for Android manufacturers, and the rest turned out to be ambiguous. Firstly, the iPhone X received a frameless screen, and even with an OLED matrix. However, this is a novelty only for iPhones, since the bezel-less display first appeared back in the spring on the Samsung Galaxy S8, as well as the Galaxy Note 8, which went on sale in September. As for the OLED display, it is not original, but produced by Samsung, and, apparently, Samsung left the best displays for its models, and Apple sold worse because after the release of the iPhone X, users began to complain about screen flickering when the brightness was lowered. In the design of the front panel, the spirit of Samsung hovered over Apple, tk. if you arrange everything in the best possible way, you get an exact copy of Samsung's flagships. Apparently, for this reason, a strange blotting into the screen appeared on the top of the front panel, which users called "codpiece", "beard" or "monobrow", and it is not convenient to view content in all applications. the monobrow sometimes crawls over him. But now it is very easy to distinguish the iPhone X from all other smartphones.

Samsung has introduced three types of unlocking in its new flagships: a familiar fingerprint scanner, a face scan and an iris scan. Apple took a more radical approach, removed the fingerprint scanner and left only the face scanner, which creates a three-dimensional model of the face and then learns to recognize its owner in new images. But this feature has two drawbacks. First, the system does not understand the fact of growing up in children and one day it will stop recognizing them. Therefore, Apple does not recommend using the tenth iPhone for children under 13. Secondly, face recognition will not be able to distinguish between twins, so the tenth iPhone is also not recommended for those who have twin siblings. And also to those who have children similar to them. YouTube has video where 10 year old boy unlocked his mom's iPhone just by looking at it.

Bezel-less display leaves no space physical buttons... Samsung has simply made the buttons touch sensitive. Apple, instead of following a successful example, chose an uncomfortable option: gesture control. As a result, it became impossible to use the phone with one hand in many situations.

When you look at the back panel, you can also immediately distinguish the 10th iPhone from all the others, tk. the camera block is located not horizontally, but vertically. At the same time, the block protrudes so much that the phone cannot lie flat on the table. The problem is solved only by purchasing a cover. Now about the cameras themselves: they are almost the same as in the iPhone 8 Plus: a dual primary at 12 megapixels and a front one at 7 megapixels. At the same time, the aperture was improved from f / 2.8 to f / 2.4, double stabilization was introduced and a portrait mode was added when shooting selfies. Resource Dxomark gave the iPhone 8 Plus camera 94 points, the same was received by the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and the iPhone X received 97 points, while still not becoming the leader in shooting quality, because it was outstripped by the Google Pixel 2 due to better video shooting: in video tests Pixel 2 scored 96 points, and the iPhone 89, but the iPhone won the photo tests, gaining 101 points against 99 forPixel 2. If we take only photography, then the tenth iPhone can be called the best in this component at the moment, although the advantage is insignificant over Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2 and it does not show up in all aspects of photography.

Other characteristics: a 5.8-inch screen (actually smaller, because the black notch eats up part of the screen space) with a resolution of 2436x1125 pixels, the operating system iOS 11, 64 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, support for one SIM card. The smartphone does not support an external memory card, however, Google provides unlimited storage for photos and videos taken on Pixel for free (until 2021). Battery capacity 2716 mAh. 6-core Apple A11 Bionic processor. Case material - glass. As with other recent iPhones, there is no standard headphone jack, no support for memory cards and a second SIM card.

Google Pixel 2 64GB - the best smartphone for video shooting

Average price in Russia - 43,280 rubles. The model from the corporation of good was presented in October 2017and today has scored 80% of the top five in reviews and 95% of recommendations for buying in the Yandex-Market.

Last year's Pixel was at one time best camera phone, now the Pixel 2 has taken over, leading the Dxomark Best Mobile Camera Rankings with an average score of 98. The victory was achieved due to excellent video shooting, where competitors could not even get close to Pixel 2 with 96 points (the smartphone got an excellent, but not a record 99 points for taking photos).Portal hi-tech.mail.ru comparing the Pixel 2 camera with cameras Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, marked the clear superiority of the smartphone from Google in portrait photography, however, in general, gave a slight preference for Galaxy Note 8. It is worth noting that both the Dxomark test and the hi-tech.mail.ru test were carried out before the activation of the Pixel Visual Core chip, which should take place in the Android 8.1 OS version and will be responsible for the function HDR + (which propelled the first generation Pixel into the lead in mobile photography). The innovation will allow you to process images five times faster and consume ten times less power than if the option functioned through a standard image processor in the Snapdragon 835. According to Google representatives, over time, Pixel Visual Core will provide users with much more options.

The main camera (it is one) Pixel 2 has a resolution of 12 megapixels, f / 1.8 aperture and optical stabilization. The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. In comparing the Pixel 2 front cameras with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 front cameras, hi-tech.mail.ru experts noted: “The Note 8 and Mate 10 Pro did the best with determining the white balance, and the Pixel 2 failed the shades in frightening yellowness. But at the same time, the flagship Google worked much better on the details and did not allow overexposure, unlike smartphones Samsung and Huawei. "

Other characteristics of Pixel 2: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, new Android 8.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for one SIM card. The smartphone does not support an external memory card, however, Google provides unlimited storage for photos and videos taken on Pixel for free (until 2021). Battery capacity 2700 mAh. The battery life is the same as the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Body material - aluminum.