17 best camera phones

Buying a smartphone in the mid-2000s, you first of all wanted to get a stable connection. In those days, such devices were most often used for calls. Now the situation has changed radically. On the phone, we talk less and less. The rest of the time we communicate via instant messengers, we sit on social networks, and also regularly take pictures and shoot videos. It is not surprising that many of us want to get our hands on the device, conventionally called a camera phone. When it is available, you can easily surprise your friends with high-quality pictures. And this is not to mention the fact that some video-bloggers started their way from mobile shooting. In short, let's get acquainted with those smartphones whose camera causes only positive impressions.

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Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive camera phones up to 15 000 rubles.	1	Honor 7X 64GB	13 300 ₽
	2	Meizu M6s 32GB	9 290 ₽
	3	ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL 32GB	11 570 ₽
The best camera phones up to 20 000 rubles.	1	Honor 9 4 / 64GB	17 651 ₽
	2	Huawei P20 Lite	17 490 ₽
	3	ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB	15 875 ₽
	4	Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB	15 480 ₽
The best camera phones in the middle price segment (cost up to 30,000 rubles)	1	Vivo X20	22 489 ₽
	2	Honor 9 6 / 128GB	24 190 ₽
	3	Huawei Mate 9 Dual sim 64GB	26 899 ₽
	4	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 64GB	18 250 ₽
	5	Meizu Pro 6 64GB	19 990 ₽
The best premium camera phones	1	Huawei P20 Pro	46 195 ₽
	2	Apple iPhone X 256GB	77 889 ₽
	3	LG G7 ThinQ 128GB	48 240 ₽
	4	Samsung Galaxy S8 + 128GB	41 991 ₽
	5	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6 / 64GB	29 080 ₽

The best inexpensive camera phones up to 15 000 rubles.

Honor 7X 64GB

Rating: 4.9

One of the few devices in our rating that offers 64 GB of permanent memory. And is it important. If you intend to regularly use the camera, then you need to stock up on storage space for numerous photos. And it will be better if it turns out to be built-in memory - no need to spend money on the purchase of a microSD card.

The Chinese have released this smartphone in four colors. The operating system here is Android 7.0, which is unlikely to become obsolete in the coming years. The picture will be displayed on the IPS-display. It is not distorted at all, no matter what angle you look at it. Screen size is 5.93 inches, which makes the device large enough. The buyer will be pleased with the display resolution - it is 2160x1080 pixels. The unusual aspect ratio allows you to see more interface elements, as well as use two applications simultaneously.

But, of course, much more often the camera phone Huawei Honor 7X is bought on from behind the screen, and for the sake of a great camera. She is here a double. Under the first lens hides a 16-megapixel matrix. The second lens is actually an auxiliary one - the sensor under it has only 2 megapixel resolution. However, it is thanks to him that the system recognizes the objects being shot, highlighting them, blurring the background. Of course, it is not always possible to do this correctly, but nothing else was expected from such an inexpensive device. By the way, nothing bad can be said about the front camera - its resolution is 8 megapixels.

Meizu M6s 32GB

Rating: 4.8

Another Chinese smartphone, but at a much lower price. The cost of this model rarely exceeds 11 thousand rubles.In this case, the device also exists in four colors. Yes, and in size it looks like its competitor - the diagonal of the IPS display installed here is 5.7 inches. However, it is easy to understand what exactly the manufacturer saved. First of all, this is the same screen - its resolution is only 1440x720 pixels. Also, the Chinese company did not introduce here a particularly capacious battery. Fortunately, he received support for fast charging, so the buyer is unlikely to face serious problems.

Otherwise, it is difficult to find fault with this camera phone. There is a fingerprint sensor. The navigation chip is supplemented with a digital compass, showing the direction of gaze. The six-core Samsung Exynos 7872 is used as a processor. And the majority of customers should arrange the memory size (32 GB ROM and 3 GB RAM). Not forgotten here and support networks LTE-A.

Well, why did we place this device in our rating, calling it a camera phone? The fact is that the camera used here has a 16-megapixel resolution. Yes, it is not double, and the diaphragm is revealed only to the value of f / 2. But the quality of the photographs can not but rejoice. Some claims may arise only to the video. But it's silly to expect an ideal device from an inexpensive device. By the way, a good front-end is also built in here - its resolution is 8 megapixels.

ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL 32GB

Rating: 4.7

Another smartphone sold for about 11-12 thousand rubles. From the above devices, it is distinguished by its compact size. On the front panel of this model is only a 5.2-inch LCD display. However, its resolution is quite high - it is 1920x1080 pixels. Pixel density reaches 424 ppi. This is an excellent parameter that allows you to see detailed images, including those obtained using the built-in camera.

The rear module consists of only one lens and the same number of matrices. However, the 16-megapixel resolution does not allow to call the camera bad. Even with the diaphragm, which is disclosed only to the value of f / 2. And it's not just about the resolution. The processor installed here is enough for shooting 4K video! And when photographing, the optical stabilizer shows itself perfectly, thanks to which images are blurred extremely rarely. In short, to find fault with the rear camera is impossible. Yes, and "frontalka" should please the buyer, because it has an 8-megapixel resolution.

Otherwise, this is a typical mid-budget smartphone from ASUS. There is support for LTE-A, and the Wi-Fi module is able to work in 802.11ac networks. At the top you can see the infrared transmitter, through which channels are switched on the nearest TV. Eight-core processor from Qualcomm easily cope with the launch of any applications and games. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and fingerprint sensor, which will make the device useless for a thief. Perhaps, some claims can be made only to the battery, the capacity of which reaches only 2650 mAh. But on the other hand, a USB Type-C connector is used here, to which the wire is connected the first time.

The best camera phones up to 20 000 rubles.

Honor 9 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.6

This unit is very compact, especially by modern standards. Its LCD display has a diagonal of 5.15 inches, and the width of the side frames is quite strongly reduced. As a result, the device is convenient to operate with one hand, which can not be said about more cumbersome competitors. The screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, which is quite an adequate parameter. The aspect ratio of 16: 9 to someone may seem insufficient. But absolutely all the applications here will look perfect - they will not need any stretching. Not the lowest cost allowed the manufacturer not to save on the protective glass - many buyers are not even afraid to carry the device in the same pocket with the keys.

The camera is operating under the operating system Android 7.0. It is provided by a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, consisting of eight cores. Also under the body of the gadget hiding 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. There is also a slot for a microSD card, but it is combined with a slot for a second SIM card. Endowed with a smartphone and a large number of wireless modules - among them there are Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, LTE-A Cat.6 and even NFC. That is, the device and at high speed can go online, and can replace a bank card with it.

Everything is in order with the device and the camera. Here a double module is used, under which matrices with a resolution of 12 and 20 Mp are hidden. Honor 9 perfectly photographs portraits, in most cases, correctly blurring the background. I am glad that the creators introduced a laser autofocus, thanks to which the focusing becomes very accurate, though not the fastest. But the diaphragm is disappointing - it has the value f / 2.2, which indicates a rather low luminosity.

This device can shoot 4K video, but only at a frequency of 30 frames / s. However, only flagships, whose price tag is in heaven, are capable of more. Well, Honor 9 is available to many Russians. Buyers will appreciate not only the camera, but also a nice appearance. Should like and weight not exceeding 155 g - many camera phones noticeably heavier.

Huawei P20 Lite

Rating: 4.6

This smartphone copies the design of the well-known iPhone X. Here, too, the width of the frame is minimized, and the front camera is also located in the cutout of the display. But the screen installed here is not made by AMOLED technology. In this regard, you will see the cutout absolutely always, the presence of the backlit layer will do its job. The display diagonal is 5.84 inches. It’s a lot, but it’s not very big. And the resolution did not disappoint, so it is impossible to notice pixelation.

The smartphone was released quite recently, in connection with which it has at its disposal the Android 8.0 operating system. Eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 is used as a processor. Its power is enough to launch absolutely any game, it is unlikely that at least one of them will require a reduction in the graphics level. More in the product included 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. MicroSD slot traditionally combined with a slot for a second SIM-card. Such a device could not do without a lightning-fast fingerprint scanner. Nothing bad can be said about the wireless modules - LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC and Bluetooth 4.2 are waiting for the buyer. There is nothing to complain about.

In this ranking, we are talking about camera phones, and the Huawei P20 Lite can be called such a word. Its rear camera is dual. The matrices used have a resolution of 16 and 2 Mp.As it is easy to guess, the second sensor plays a supporting role - thanks to it, the system tries to blur the background or improve the detail of the image. Alas, the f / 2.2 aperture does not allow the camera to become perfect. In some aspects, the front camera looks more interesting - although it has only one lens, but its resolution has been reduced to the same 16 megapixel. In short, the device is perfect for taking selfies!

ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.5

Another smartphone from ASUS in our rating. It can not be called compact. Yes, the thickness of the product is only 7.8 mm. But the width and height are quite large, because on the front panel there is a 6-inch screen, and even with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The display resolution is 2160x1080 pixels, which can be called a completely adequate parameter for such a diagonal, although some buyers will definitely want more. The screen was created by IPS technology, so the viewing angles are maximum. The width of the side frames was very small, so you can use your smartphone without any problems.

First of all you should be interested in the camera, since you are reading this selection. Well ... From the ideal, it is infinitely far. But nothing else from a smartphone for 18 thousand rubles. not expected. And we do not mean that the camera is bad. Its resolution is 16 megapixel, the pictures are very detailed. But in the dark, problems begin - the f / 2.2 aperture and the absence of an optical stabilizer immediately make themselves felt. As for the video, the user will be available 4K-resolution at a frequency of 30 frames / s. Well, the front camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels - this is a record. In short, most of the device will appeal to lovers of selfie-shooting. By the way, both cameras here are double. But is it really? Some buyers in their reviews claim that they have the impression that there is no matrix under the second lens.

To send multi-megapixel images to a social network you need fast internet. Fortunately, the product supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE-A networks of the fourth category. Also here is an NFC chip, thanks to which the smartphone is used as a bank card. The device also includes an eight-core Snapdragon 630 processor, 4 GB of operational and 64 GB of permanent memory, a 3300 mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner and a bonus in the form of FM radio.

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB

Rating: 4.5

We could not get into our rating and a few smartphones from the South Korean company Samsung. Oddly enough, its first representative is the apparatus, formally belonging to the budget class. Although most Russians will say that 17 thousand rubles. in no case can not be called a low price.

Camera Galaxy J8 (2018) works using the Android 8.0 operating system. Like most other South Korean devices, the device has an AMOLED-display. This is its main advantage over competitors with a similar price tag. Organic LEDs allow you to observe perfect black colors. And if you use any dark topic, you can significantly reduce energy consumption, achieving a very decent battery life. However, the perfect screen can not be called. With a 6-inch diagonal, it has a resolution of 720x1480 pixels.Sadly, 274 pixels per inch - you don’t expect such density from the device with a fairly high price tag. But such is the J-line - the smartphones included in it rarely get a quality display.

Surprisingly, the camera is the main advantage of the device. Samsung is almost the first time involved a dual module. Under the lenses are matrices with a resolution of 16 and 5 megapixels. What is missing is optical stabilization, which would make the picture even better! But instead, the diaphragm opened up to f / 1.7 helps in this matter. Perhaps you can hope for good pictures even in the evening or at night. The only pity is that the video this device shoots only with a resolution of 1080p and a frequency of 30 frames / s. But in terms of clarity, it is almost as good as the result obtained with the help of an action camera or camera.

It is difficult to find fault with the front-end installed here. It is 16 megapixel - this alone says a lot. It is unlikely that some other disappointment will cause the other characteristics of the device. As a processor, an eight-core Snapdragon 450 is involved here - a good mid-budget solution. Also in the gadget includes 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM. Among the zoo of wireless modules are ANT + (needed to connect auxiliary sensors), Bluetooth 4.2, LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11n. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and fingerprint scanner. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh - for a device with AMOLED-screen this is enough.

The best camera phones in the middle price segment (cost up to 30,000 rubles)

Vivo X20

Rating: 4.9

This is a smartphone with very thin side frames. In this case, the diagonal of the display installed here reaches 6.01 inches. On this screen it is convenient to work with several applications at the same time, and watching the video causes only positive emotions. Although the display resolution is not record - it is 2160x1080 pixels. But much more important is the fact that the screen was created using AMOLED technology. Organic LEDs give out perfect black colors and also have a positive effect on battery life.

At a cost of 24 thousand rubles. the device had to get an excellent camera. The choice of the creators fell on a dual module consisting of matrices with a resolution of 24 and 5 Mp. As a result, the camera copes well with blurring the background. Only in rare cases, the system randomly blurs the subtle edges of the subject. Nothing bad can be said about the diaphragm used - it is revealed to the value of f / 1.8. However, in the evening there are still problems - they are connected with the absence of an optical stabilizer.

The camera phone is based on the Snapdragon 660 processor. The power of this eight-core chipset is enough to process almost any image, no matter what resolution it may have. In this regard, the manufacturer decided to give his creation a 24-megapixel front-facing. Absolute record! Even SLR cameras have surpassed this parameter relatively recently.

It is difficult to find fault with the rest of the specifications of the smartphone. Buyer waiting for 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Battery capacity reaches 3245 mAh, which is an acceptable parameter for AMOLED screen. Of course, support for fast charging is not forgotten, as is the fingerprint scanner here. But among the wireless modules listed as Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE. You can only complain about the lack of NFC. This is typical of a product from China, where wireless payment is realized by reading a QR code.

Honor 9 6 / 128GB

Rating: 4.8

This smartphone has already been mentioned in this rating. But that was an option for those who want to save. This version is intended for those who have 26-28 thousand rubles. It differs from the younger brother by the increased memory capacity. 6 GB of RAM - such a volume is enough for content in the background of a very large number of programs, their spontaneous closure is not exactly foreseen. Well, 128 GB of permanent memory for some users seem astronomical volume. This is enough to save not only a variety of musical compositions, but also for downloading several films that have Full HD resolution.

The camera phone remained all the same compact, on its front panel is a display with a diagonal of 5.15 inches. Above the screen you can see the front camera lens. It has an 8-megapixel resolution, which will be enough for many people. As for the rear camera, it is double. The 20-megapixel sensor is complemented by a 12-megapixel sensor. Such a camera is rarely mistaken when it has the task of blurring the background. It is a pity that the rest of the characteristics of this module pumped up. Aperture f / 2.2 will not give high luminosity. And the lack of optical image stabilization is very strange for such an expensive smartphone.

Fortunately, the other parameters of the device do not cause any serious complaints. The device is able to please high-speed wireless modules. A top-eight-core solution created by a subsidiary company is involved as a processor. The fingerprint scanner has not been forgotten either - nowadays not a single mid-sized smartphone that counts on consistently high sales can do without it.

Huawei Mate 9 Dual sim 64GB

Rating: 4.8

Huawei can create cute smartphones with a good camera. Also, its devices are often equipped with high-quality display. In particular, the Mate 9 got a screen with a diagonal of 5.9 inches. Of course, it won't be enough for advanced users of Full HD resolution, but for all the others, this option should suit. How will make them happy and manufacturing technology, which provided maximum viewing angles.

Huawei is known for the production of telecommunications equipment. It would be strange if it were not for the cheapest Mate 9 that would not have received the most current wireless modules. LTE-A Cat.12 is used for Internet access on the street. Wi-Fi 802.11ac support also provides high data transfer speeds - the owner of such a smartphone should definitely get a modern router. Should delight and NFC-chip, allowing you to replace your smartphone with a bank card. Perhaps the "old man" here looks only Bluetooth 4.2, used mainly to connect a wireless headset.

The camera is definitely the main advantage of this unit. Under the two lenses are hidden matrix with a resolution of 20 and 12 megapixels. They try to make the image very sharp, and if necessary they will blur the background. Included in the camera and optical stabilization, allowing the system to make the shutter speed longer. This is important, because the aperture of the lenses used here leaves much to be desired, as indicated by the f / 2.2 aperture.It is impossible not to note the possibility of 4K video filming - after this, the smartphone owner will definitely want to buy a 4K TV. As for the front camera, the Chinese manufacturer decided to save on it. About this says at least its 8-megapixel resolution.

The smartphone turned out very powerful. He is able to launch any games, not to mention applications. The HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor does not allow the system to slow down. Also under the case are 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Autonomous operation provides a 4000 mAh battery with the support of technology Huawei SuperCharge. There is also a fingerprint scanner - it is located on the rear panel. In a word, only the cost can upset a potential buyer - out of sales for this device in Russian online stores they ask for at least 27 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 64GB

Rating: 4.7

One of the few smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer, whose side edges of the display are beveled. We can say that it was a kind of experiment by Xiaomi. Thanks to this solution, the 5.7-inch screen does not make the device huge. It is also important that the display is made by OLED-technology. This means that the user will be able to enjoy the perfect black colors, because there is no separate layer with backlighting. The screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, which with such a diagonal can be called an acceptable parameter.

On the back of this smartphone is a 22 megapixel camera lens. The module copes with photography without any labor, in the daytime the result seems to be ideal. However, it is more difficult to use the camera in the dark - with such a resolution, numerous noises cannot fail to manifest themselves. As for the video, the maximum user will be available 4K-resolution (at 30 frames / s). Well, the front-end here has the most common built-in, the resolution of which is 8 megapixels.

The remaining characteristics of the camera phone also did not disappoint. There are modern wireless modules, including LTE Cat.12, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and even NFC. As a processor, Snapdragon 821 is used, which was once considered top-end. More customers are waiting for 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Do not forget the Chinese manufacturer and the fingerprint sensor. The work of all this good provides a battery with a capacity of 4070 mAh, which has the support of fast charging. The network adapter is connected via a USB Type-C connector.

Meizu Pro 6 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Our Meizu device, dubbed the Pro 6, could not but fall into our rating. It is a relatively small device, which has a 5.2-inch display. This is the rare case when a Chinese company equips its creation with an AMOLED screen. Organic LEDs allow you to enjoy rich colors. The black color in the dark is completely invisible, because there is no layer with backlight in this display. The screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, more with such a diagonal is not needed.

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

The remaining characteristics of the smartphone cause more positive impressions. For example, the MediaTek Helio X25 processor with ten processing cores built in here easily handles the launch of any applications and games. It is thanks to the chipset that the 4K-resolution video is implemented here. Also under the case of the device hiding 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. If this does not seem enough, then you can use a separate slot for a microSD card. Also in the gadget includes wireless modules LTE-A, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Someone can please and an infrared transmitter that allows you to control TVs and audio equipment. Perhaps only the battery is slightly disappointing. Its capacity is only 2560 mAh. But this parameter is enough for many users - do not forget that the AMOLED screen, under certain operating conditions, consumes the minimum amount of electricity.

The best premium camera phones

Huawei P20 Pro

Rating: 4.9

One of the most expensive smartphones in our ranking. For this device in the Russian retail at the start of sales are asking for more than 50 thousand rubles. For the money, the buyer will receive a massive device, made in the style of the iPhone X. This means that at the top of the display there is a cutout in which the speaker and front camera are located. The diagonal of the screen installed here is 6.1 inches. For the production of the display used AMOLED-technology. This is a wonderful solution that allows you to hide the “hump” at least in the dark, using the display of a black bar. The screen resolution is 2240x1080 pixels, which resulted in a pixel density of 408 PPI.

Such an expensive smartphone could not get some kind of simple camera. This is a top-end dual module. Under the lens matrices are hidden with a resolution, scary to say, 20 and 40 megapixels. Aperture is here disclosed to the value of f / 1.8. This design allows you to hope for great pictures. Of course, 4K video is also available here. There is no point in telling about the camera in all details - you'd better search the Internet for examples of images that can capture the imagination. Chic is used here and "frontalka" - its resolution is 24 megapixels.

Camera Phone Huawei P20 Pro allows you to arrange a photo shoot, even in the pool, as the case of the device has a waterproof. Everything is in order with the smartphone and with wireless modules - the Chinese manufacturer has not forgotten even about NFC. The gadget works with an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor, which has enough power to solve absolutely any tasks. Can not but rejoice and the amount of memory - the buyer waiting for 128 GB of ROM and 6 GB of RAM. Against this background, the absence of a microSD card slot does not disappoint at all. The large size of the smartphone allowed to endow it with a battery, the capacity of which reaches 4000 mAh - with the energy efficient AMOLED display, a full charge is enough for one and a half to two days of battery life.

Apple iPhone X 256GB

Rating: 4.9

Our rating is not complete without the "apple" smartphone, which has already been mentioned above in passing. It must be admitted that the iPhone X does an excellent job with both photo and video. In the end, it uses a dual camera. Under each lens hides a 12-megapixel matrix. And what is most interesting, each of them is complemented by optical stabilization! Together with the f / 1.8 aperture, this allows you to get a high-quality image even in the dark. But even more surprising video capabilities of this camera. The fact is that 4K resolution with a frequency of 60 frames / s is available to the user - not every action camera is capable of this yet!

For the rest, the camera phone will surely please you with flagship features. Here there is a full water protection, allowing you to use your smartphone anywhere in the pool. Nothing bad can be said about the front camera, although its 7-megapixel resolution may seem too low. High-speed wireless modules allow you to download heavy web pages in seconds, not to mention watching online video right on the street. Slightly surprised some buyers can only lack of fingerprint scanner. Instead, it uses facial recognition, which works well even in complete darkness.

There are several versions of the iPhone X that differ in memory size. 4K video weighs a lot, and there is no slot for a microSD card here, so we recommend that you get generous with the 256-gigabyte version. But he will have to pay almost 80 thousand rubles for it. Is it worth it? Is not it better to buy a half cheaper flagship based on Android? You will have to answer these questions yourself.

LG G7 ThinQ 128GB

Rating: 4.8

Another smartphone in our ranking, having a cutout at the top of the display. Inside this cutout is not only the earpiece, but also the front camera. However, it is pointless to talk about it for a long time. “Front-end” uses a typical by modern standards 8-megapixel module. Selfies will turn out pretty good, but no more.

Much more interesting is the rear camera. It is double - 16-megapixel matrixes are under the lenses. It is safe to say that this is one of the most high-aperture cameras, because the diaphragm is disclosed here to f / 1.6. Partly precisely because of this, you can take pictures with the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone even in the evening - the terrifying level of digital noise is not exactly waiting for you.

Returning to the display, it has a 6.1-inch diagonal. And it feels impossible to call a small smartphone. LG traditionally focuses for itself on a very high resolution - here this parameter is 3120x1440 pixels. Pixel density reaches 563 ppi. Even a magnifying glass does not help in seeing the individual pixels!

The remaining specifications of the camera phone are not less impressive. 128 GB of permanent memory is supplemented with a slot for microSD, which is useful for regular 4K-video shooting. The Snapdragon 845 processor will quietly launch any applications and games, you really won't have to reduce the level of graphics. Everything is in order here and with a set of wireless modules - the manufacturer has not even forgotten about NFC, which is practically not used in China. There is on the body and a fingerprint scanner.Only the battery can disappoint the buyer. Its capacity is only 3000 mAh. Very little, considering that the display was created using IPS technology, which cannot be called energy efficient.

Samsung Galaxy S8 + 128GB

Rating: 4.7

Of course, the South Korean flagship should have been included in our rating. Samsung Galaxy S8 + appeared on store shelves in the spring of 2018. In its production was used almost frameless design. The corners of the AMOLED display are nicely rounded. At the same time, there is no annoying cut-out here, nothing distracts from what is happening on the screen.

The camera is waterproof, making it available in the pool or on the beach. Also, it should be noted the high brightness of the screen - on the same rest, problems with cropping will not arise. The display resolution is 2960x1440 pixels, so pictures and videos look perfect on it. By the way, the camera itself at first glance is not surprising. It consists of a single lens, under which lies a 12-megapixel matrix. But a wide open aperture (f / 1.7) and large pixel sizes do their work - bright and bright images are obtained even at night. Also, this camera allows you to shoot 4K video, albeit with a frequency of only 30 frames / s.

A good front-end is also built in. Its resolution is 8 Mp. Optics is used here wide-angle, so a large number of people are placed in the frame - the buyer will not need a monopod. Nothing bad can be said about the wireless modules - among them are LTE-A Cat.16, Bluetooth 5.0, ANT + (will help in connecting medical and sports sensors), Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the increasingly popular NFC. Of course, it uses a top-end processor, as it is a sin to complain about the amount of internal memory (both operational and permanent). The device is also able to please with enhanced security - the fingerprint sensor is supplemented with an iris scanner. This smartphone is generally difficult to find fault - in fact, it is an ideal. But a very large ideal. For some people, its dimensions will seem oversized.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Another smartphone from Xiaomi in our ranking. He is one of the freshest - the official announcement of the device was held in late March 2018. The device differs from other analogues by an almost complete lack of frames. Over 80% of its faceplate is covered with a display! In this case, the Chinese manufacturer decided to abandon the cutout in the upper part of the screen - the front camera is located in the lower area. A large module in such conditions would not fit, so the user is waiting for only 5-megapixel resolution. As for the resolution of the LCD, it is 2160x1080 pixels. Acceptable option for 6-inch diagonal. It is a pity that the screen was created by IPS technology, you should not wait for high energy efficiency.

The main camera of this device is double. Under it are 12-megapixel sensors.The aperture of the wide-angle lens is opened to a value of f / 1.8, which gives hope for excellent pictures even under low light conditions. Also under it lies an optical stabilizer that allows you to make the shutter speed longer. The second lens is distinguished by its dual optical zoom. I am glad that using this camera you can shoot 4K video (but only with a frequency of 30 frames / s).

The remaining characteristics of the smartphone are typical for the flagship. There are LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC modules. The operating system uses Android 8.0. The work of the “green robot” is provided by the top eight-core Snapdragon 845 chipset. Only the amount of memory can confuse the customer. 64 GB - is it a lot or a little? Against the background of the lack of a slot for a microSD card, we are inclined to the second option.

Conclusion

Perhaps on this our list of the best camera phones can be completed. But do not forget that it can hardly be called complete. It so happened that it is on the improvement of the camera that smartphone manufacturers are now working most actively. New devices, which can be conventionally called camera phones, are released almost every month. However, this does not mean that the models considered in this rating are capable of becoming obsolete. Be sure, their purchase will definitely not disappoint you!

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.