Engineering thought has reached the ceiling - further improvement of cameras is objectively impossible without a radical change in the design of the smartphone itself. All flagship models are equipped with almost ideal, from a technical point of view, modules, and to identify the winner, you will have to take an alternative route.
While smartphone users race to fill their file storages and social media accounts with photos of cats, landscapes, and their loved ones, engineers are scratching their heads over how to improve already excellent cameras. Moreover, the competition for the latter is even tougher, because the fight is not for likes, but for millions of dollars of potential profit for the company.
A few years ago, looking at the performance of cameras on flagship devices from Apple, Samsung and other A-brands, it seemed that the evolution of these modules was about to stop. High-quality, “silent” photos even in low light conditions, ultra-fast autofocus, optical stabilization when shooting video - what more? However, there is no limit to perfection; the emergence of new features and improvements depends solely on user demand.
By mid-spring, all the leading vendors had already pleased the public with announcements and releases of fresh flagship smartphone models, which means we can draw intermediate results. In this material we will look at the 10 best cameras in mobile devices as of 2020.
All smartphones presented below shoot great photo and video, however, narrowly focused specialists can still set priorities, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model. This rating was compiled according to data from DxOMark experts and other authoritative resources.
Which smartphone has the best camera - Top 12 in 2020
12th place iPhone 11
Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone XR, which had only one lens (a standard wide-angle 12-megapixel module), received an additional ultra-wide-angle camera, which not only added the ability to “reverse” wide-angle zoom, but also significantly expanded the functional scope of the camera as a whole. Among other things, iPhone 11 has: auto-correction, improved Smart-HDR, etc.
11th place Honor P20 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro
Huawei's sub-brand pleases customers with more affordable price tags and very good cameras, the experience in building which is clearly borrowed from its older brother. The Honor P20 Pro does not have the same zoom capabilities as the Huawei P30 Pro or the latest Samsung smartphones, but it still demonstrates excellent shooting quality, rated by DxOMark experts at 111 points. The hardware characteristics of the camera phone are as follows:
- The main lens is Sony IMX586 with a 1/2″ matrix size, 48 megapixel resolution, f/1.4 aperture, optical image stabilization and a focal length of 28 mm;
- 8-megapixel telephoto camera, matrix size 1/4.4″, aperture f/2.4, focal length 80 mm;
- 16 MP wide-angle lens with 1/3.06″ size and f/2.2 aperture;
- Macro lens with 2 MP matrix.
Like its DxOMark rated neighbor Honor P20 Pro, OnePlus' flagship smartphone has a Sony IMX586 main lens and a 48 MP 1/2″ sensor, but with a slightly less strong f/1.6 aperture and a focal length of 26 mm. Two additional modules are also practically indistinguishable: an 8 MP telephoto lens, f/2.4 and a 16 MP wide lens, f/2.2, however, the telephoto lens, unlike its competitor, has own system optical stabilization. The result is a smartphone that is capable of taking photographs and shooting video at a very high level of quality by the standards of 2020, for which it deservedly receives a high place in the ranking of camera phones.
10th place Honor V30 Pro
Another top-end camera phone, developed by Huawei specialists. One of the most noticeable disadvantages of the Honor V30 Pro, in comparison with the same Mate 30 Pro, is the lack of a portrait ToF camera; in addition, the smartphone shoots video of noticeably lower quality, but at the same time wins in direct comparison with many competitors on the market. The list of characteristics is as follows:
- Main: 40 MP, matrix size 1/1.7 inches, focal length 27 mm, aperture F/1.6, optical image stabilization;
- Ultra-wide-angle: 12 MP, pixel size 1.4 μm, focal length 16 mm, aperture F/2.2;
- Telephoto lens: 8 MP, 1/4-inch matrix size, 80 mm focal length, F/2.4 aperture, optical image stabilization.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the dual front camera of the Honor V30 Pro, consisting of a wide-angle (32 MP, F/2.0 aperture) and ultra-wide-angle (8 MP, F/2.2 aperture) lenses. Another advantage of the camera phone is the combination of phase detection and laser autofocus on each of the three main cameras.
9th place Samsung Galaxy S20
The new flagship was positioned, in particular, as the best camera phone in the world, and therefore should stand out not only from its competitors, but also from its peers in the line. At the same time, even the difference between the models was deliberately emphasized - the most budget smartphone did not receive a module Depth sensor, the cost of which is not so high, but in practice many Galaxy S20 users will feel its absence. This camera is designed to improve the now very popular portrait shots with background blur. Otherwise, the technical characteristics of the Galaxy S20 cameras are identical to the S20+ model.
- Ultra-wide-angle: 12 MP, dot size 1.4 microns, aperture F/2.2;
- Wide-angle: 12 MP, size 1.8 microns, aperture F/1.8, optical image stabilization;
- Telephoto lens: 64 MP, 0.8 micron, F/2.0 aperture, optical image stabilization;
8th place Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
At the very beginning of 2019, they set a high standard for the quality of photo and video shooting for other manufacturers - both gadgets received a triple camera with an additional ultra-wide lens.
- 16 MP (Ultra-wide angle / F2.2), FF;
- Dual Pixel 12 MP OIS (Wide Angle / F1.5 / F2.4), AF;
- 12 MP OIS (Telephoto / F2.4), AF.
In addition, the Galaxy S10+ model received a dual front camera:
- Dual Pixel 10 MP AF (F1.9);
- 8 MP AF (variable depth of field / F2.2).
DxOMark experts rated the efforts of Samsung engineers at 109 points, and this is a repetition of the high result of the Huawei Mate P20 Pro. Experts consider the main advantage of Korean cameras to be excellent detail and clarity of images even in low light conditions. In addition, the software functionality has been significantly improved, including: expanded capabilities of the “Live Focus” mode, added new Animoji, real-time shooting tips for beginners and specific options for professionals in the Pro section.
In turn, presented in August 2019, the Galaxy Note 10 received a main camera that traditionally does not have any fundamental differences from the Galaxy S10, which was older by six months. However, some minor nuances and software improvements allowed the Galaxy Note 10 to take a high place in the DxOMark camera phone rating, beating the Galaxy S10 due to the quality of video shooting (experts noted a wide dynamic range and autofocus accuracy when observing an object).
7th place Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
Perhaps the most anticipated camera phone of 2019, which is rated by DxOMark experts as equal in shooting capabilities to the rating leader Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but at the same time costs significantly less than its competitor.
In the description, the 5-module camera Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition looks very impressive:
- Main lens: 108 MP, 25 mm focal length, f/1.69 aperture, optical image stabilization;
- Small telephoto lens: 12.19 MP, 50 mm focal length, f/2.0 aperture;
- Large telephoto lens: 7.99 MP, 94 mm focal length, f/2 aperture, optical image stabilization;
- Ultra-wide-angle lens: 20.11 MP, 16 mm focal length, f/2.2 aperture;
- Macro lens: 2 MP, f/2.4 aperture
Add here two dual LED flashes and you get a camera phone that has no equal on the market in terms of the listed characteristics. However, in fact, the impressive technical description gives a result comparable to more modest, but more carefully designed and high-quality systems, for example, in the same Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
6th place Huawei P30 Pro
Chinese flagship shown at the presentation on March 28, 2019 Huawei P30 Pro expectedly raised a new quality bar for premium-segment camera phones. Successfully continuing the tradition of its predecessors (Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro).
To create photos and videos use:
- Base lens with 40 MP resolution and f1.6 aperture;
- Wide-angle lens with 20 MP resolution and f/2.2 aperture;
- Telephoto lens with 8 MP resolution and f/3.4 aperture;
- ToF camera;
- Front camera with a resolution of 32 MP and f/2.0 aperture.
However, this is that rare case when the advantages of a device are not very noticeable “on paper”, but leave no chance for competitors in practice. The main feature Huawei P30 Pro- this is the ability to shoot in any lighting conditions and even complete darkness:
Such miracles are possible thanks to an innovative spectral sensor with an unusual RYB (red, yellow, blue) structure instead of RGB (red, green, blue), which captures 40% more light.
Another trump card of the camera phone is the possibility of 5x optical, 10x hybrid and 50x digital zoom. The gadget uses a periscopic lens with 5 lenses as a “spyglass”, providing a 125 mm focal length.
5th place Samsung Galaxy S20+
The middle brother of the updated Samsung Galaxy line is significantly inferior to the flagship, but at the same time looks quite decent compared to most competitors. Installed here:
- Ultra-wide-angle camera: 12 MP, pixel size 1.4 microns, aperture F/2.2;
- Wide-angle: 12 MP, size 1.8 microns, aperture F1.8, optical image stabilization;
- Telephoto lens: 64 MP, size 0.8 microns, aperture F/2.0, optical image stabilization;
- DepthVision for portrait photography;
- Hybrid optical zoom 3x, digital zoom 30x;
- Front: 10 MP, size 1.22 microns, aperture F/2.2.
As can be seen from a dry comparison of numbers, the lag behind the flagship is noticeable to the naked eye, however whole line There are advantages over last year's models.
In particular, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is also equipped with a “space zoom”, albeit not as sharp as the Ultra models - it is possible to enlarge the image 4 times through optical zoom and up to 30 times through digital zoom.
The Nonacell mode was not implemented for the S20+ model, but the device received a number of other flagship functions. For example, the Single Take mode, in which all cameras are shot for 10 seconds, and the result is short videos and several of the best shots selected by artificial intelligence.
4th place Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
Xiaomi's new flagship, dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the company's presence on the market, was equipped with cameras based on the most advanced example of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, only slightly inferior to the Korean manufacturer in detail. The technical characteristics of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro cameras are as follows:
- Wide-angle: 108 MP, F/1.7 aperture, laser autofocus, optical image stabilization;
- Telephoto lens: 8 MP, F/2.0 aperture, 1.0 μm pixel size, PDAF, laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, 10x hybrid optical zoom;
- Portrait: 12 MP, aperture F/2.0, size 1.4 microns, 2x optical zoom;
- Ultra-wide-angle: 20 MP, F/2.2 aperture.
Experts note that the main achievement of Xiaomi specialists was the improvement of algorithms for processing data from smartphone cameras, which made it possible not only to make the process of shooting and saving the result instantaneous (not least thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip), but also to implement a whole list of new functions for users, which will certainly be widely used in practice. For example, during the presentation it was shown how, in a couple of clicks, you can add an effect to a photo that creates the illusion of a photo from behind glass, along which “live” drops of water flow. In addition, a lot of work has been done to introduce new video shooting modes, among which support for recording videos in 8K quality stands out.
3rd place iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
In the DxOMark rating, the cameras outperformed South Korean smartphones Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, while the overall rating of iPhones was significantly reduced for video shooting capabilities - only 117 points, 124 for photos and 102 for video. However, company experts noted that Apple managed to introduce the technologies necessary to directly compete with the best camera phones on the market within a year.
Following trends, Apple has equipped its flagship smartphones with a triple camera with the following characteristics:
- 12 MP main wide-angle lens with ƒ/1.8 aperture;
- 12 MP telephoto lens with ƒ/2.0 aperture;
- Ultrawide 12 MP lens with ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120-degree viewing angle.
In addition, in 2019 smartphones, Apple has implemented , which improves the quality of photos and videos taken in conditions of extremely low ambient lighting, which is important for all lovers of mobile photography without exception.
2nd place Huawei Mate 30 Pro
If we look at the technical characteristics of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro cameras, there are not so many differences with its predecessor P30 Pro and they relate primarily to the ultra-wide-angle camera:
- Main: 40 MP, 1/1.7-inch matrix size, 27 mm equivalent focal length, F/1.6 aperture, PDAF autofocus, optical image stabilization;
- Ultra-wide-angle: 40MP, matrix size 1/1.54 inches, 18 mm focal length, F/1.8 aperture, PDAF;
- Telephoto lens: 8 MP 1/4-inch matrix size, 80 mm focal length, F/2.4 aperture, PDAF, optical image stabilization;
- ToF 3D portrait camera.
So, for shooting photos and videos, roughly speaking, two separate modules of 40 MP resolution each are responsible, and the first has optical stabilization, while the second noticeably reduces the quality of videos when using digital camera motion correction.
In fact, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro camera can offer a higher level of detail in the corners of the photo when shooting during the day and slightly less noticeable noise in low-light conditions; other differences are almost impossible to notice with the naked eye.
As for video, the main feature here is the slow motion mode with a frequency of 7680 frames per second. In the video below you can compare this SlowMo with a frequency of 960 fps.
1st place Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Of course, the best camera phone on the market at the time of its release, which fully met and even exceeded the expectations of fans of Samsung products. From a technical point of view, the device is equipped with the following main modules:
- Ultra-wide-angle camera: 12 MP resolution, 1.4 µm pixel size, F/2.2 aperture;
- Wide-angle: 108 MP, pixel size 0.8 μm and 2.4 μm in Nonacell dot merging mode, F/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization;
- Telephoto lens: 48 MP, size 0.8 μm (1.6 μm in Nonacell mode), aperture F/3.5, optical image stabilization;
- Depth Sensor: Portrait camera;
- Hybrid optical zoom 10x, digital zoom 100x;
- Front camera: 40 MP, pixel size 0.7 μm (1.4 μm in Nonacell mode), aperture F/2.2.
As can be seen from the description, the front camera of the flagship has been significantly improved compared to both previous models in the line and the younger versions of the Galaxy S20 / S20+ with last year’s 10-megapixel lens installed.
However, the main innovations concerned, of course, the main camera, which has the latest 108-megapixel module of Samsung's own production, which takes pictures with the highest level of detail and can combine pixels using Nonacell technology to obtain the optimal image in terms of quality and energy consumption. In practice, this means that the user can, for example, enlarge the resulting image several times, cut out the scene from the background and get a picture that is almost as detailed as the original image.
Another interesting new feature is support for shooting video in 8K resolution. Actually, such functionality is not in great demand on the market, because monitors with such a high resolution are still very rare, but owners of new Samsung 8K TVs may well be interested in purchasing a flagship smartphone.
In addition, we cannot fail to mention the 4x optical, 10x hybrid and 100x digital zoom, which allows, with the proper skill, to shoot objects at a very long distance in quite acceptable quality.
Camera test: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Max Pro
Last updated date: 07/30/2019
With such a wide variety of smartphones, choosing a gadget is becoming more and more difficult. For many buyers, availability is an important criterion. We present to your attention the DxOMark smartphone camera rating for 2018 - 2019:
11th place - Apple iPhone X (101 points)
iPhone X, Apple's top-end smartphone, currently ranks 10th. The gadget is top in everything, including the most expensive device. According to the test results, the camera scores 101 points. The camera has the following characteristics:
- Sensor model: Sony Exmor RS
- Sensor type: CMOS
- aperture: f/1.8
- flash: double, led
- sensor size: 1/3"
- optical stabilization
The Apple iPhone X lives up to its flagship positioning; its camera is excellent in every way: the image is sharp, the WB is accurate, the noise is minimal, and the color rendition is excellent. Portrait mode produces sharp images even indoors, and background blur is soft and natural. As a result, the gadget confidently tops the 2019 DxOMark smartphone camera rating.
10th place - Huawei P20 (102 points)
If the Huawei P20 series of smartphones did not have the older Pro modification, the regular P20 modification would just as confidently take the leading position and is another smartphone with a good camera. It is quite logical that the gadget is inferior to its older brother and scores 102 points. The camera has the following characteristics:
- dual camera;
- the main camera shoots with a resolution of 12 MP, the RGB sensor has 1/2.3 inches, the lens has an aperture of f/1.8 and an equivalent focal length of 27 mm;
- the secondary camera has a 1/2.78-inch monochrome sensor shooting with a resolution of 20 MP, the lens has an f/1.6 aperture and an equivalent focal length of 27 mm;
- phase focusing;
- 5.8 "display, resolution 2240 x 1080;
- The default focal length is 55mm.
While it doesn't have the impressive camera of the P20 Pro, Huawei's take on the P20 has taken a simpler route, taking the proven dual-camera setup from the P10 and tweaking it to the point where it beats the competition at launch by a good margin. The P20 boasts a camera without any major shortcomings. It is capable of producing images with good detail and low noise in all lighting conditions and has a fast and reliable autofocus system. Photos with the bokeh effect look natural, and the zoom is the best available among gadgets without a special telephoto lens. Also good is the video mode, in which the P20 is capable of shooting smooth (due to good stabilization) and clear (thanks to reliable autofocus) videos. The gadget is truly an excellent camera phone, which can be safely recommended not just to fans of mobile photography, but even to photographers. We can confidently say that Huawei P20 is the smartphone with the best camera. Examples of photographs can be found at.
9th place - Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (104 points)
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus was officially launched at the end of February 2018 and had the best camera of any smartphone at the time of its release. According to the testing results, the gadget scores 104 points. The main characteristics of the camera are as follows:
- Sensor model: Sony IMX345 Exmor RS
- Sensor type: CMOS
- aperture: wide-angle lens f/1.5, telephoto lens f/2.4
- flash: double, led
- maximum resolution: 4032 x 3024 (12 MP)
- sensor size: 1/2.55″ for wide and 1/3.6 for telephoto
- optical stabilization
- 4K video recording at 60 frames per second
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera doesn't have any major flaws. Both photo and video recording show good results in all shooting conditions, regardless of lighting level. I’m also pleased with the excellent bokeh effect function. Any buyer looking for a quality camera should pay attention to this model.
8th place - Xiaomi Mi8 (105 points)
Unveiled on May 31, Xiaomi Mi 8 is the top device from the Chinese manufacturer and is another smartphone with a good camera. The new product has top-end specifications and, of course, is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, just like the Mi MIX 2S, released earlier this year. The gadget's camera has the following main characteristics:
- Dual camera;
- Based camera:
- Sensor model: Sony IMX363 Exmor RS;
- Sensor type: CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor);
- ISO (light sensitivity): 100 - 3200;
- Lens aperture: f/1.8;
- Flash type: dual LED;
- Video resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels (8 MP);
- Video - frame rate/frames per second: 30 fps;
- Sensor size: 1/2.55 inch;
- Pixel size: 1.4 µm;
- Stabilization: yes, optical, 4-axis;
- FPS at 1080p: 240;
- FPS at 720p: 240;
- Additional camera(telephoto):
- Sensor model: Samsung S5K3M3 (ISOCELL);
- Image resolution: 4032 x 3024 pixels (12 MP);
- Pixel size: 1.0 µm;
- Lens aperture: f/2.4;
Xiaomi may not be the best flagship smartphone, but the Mi 8 offers a high-quality camera that is not much inferior to its more famous and expensive competitors. It provides very fast and accurate autofocus, excellent exposure and detail in different lighting conditions. There is a good dynamic range and a high-quality telephoto camera with 2x image zoom, as well as a bokeh effect. The video didn't disappoint either. As a result, buyers will receive one of the best price/quality ratios and the title of a budget smartphone with a good camera, occupying one of the leading positions in the 2019 DxOMark smartphone camera rating. Examples of photographs can be found at.
7th place - HTC U12+ (106 points)
The new U12+ model is an excellent example of evolution relative to the previous generation U11+, when a successful smartphone has become better while maintaining its familiar features. One of these improvements affected the gadget’s camera, which has the following main characteristics:
- Dual camera;
- The main camera shoots with a resolution of 12 MP, has a 1/2.55-inch sensor, 1.4 micron pixel size, f/1.75 lens aperture, optical stabilization;
- The secondary camera is 16 MP, pixel size is 1.0 microns, the telephoto lens has an aperture of f/2.6 (2x optical zoom);
- Laser autofocus;
- Dual LED flash;
- 4K video is recorded at 60 fps.
Despite the minor evolution compared to the previous generation, the new HTC U12+ has taken a significant step forward in the camera department, bringing to market its first smartphone with a dual camera. Thanks to excellent exposure in most shooting conditions, good dynamic range, a good compromise between texture quality and noise, as well as outstanding autofocus, optical zoom, realistic bokeh simulation and high-quality video shooting, the HTC U12+ confidently occupies a leading position in the DxOMark smartphone camera ratings for 2019.
6th place - Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (107 points)
The Galaxy Note series has seriously damaged Samsung's reputation after numerous phablet explosions. Fortunately, the new generation Galaxy Note 9 does not have this problem. Moreover, this smartphone was able to take a leading position in our ranking. The main camera has the following characteristics:
- Number of cameras: 2;
- Wide-angle camera (main)
- Sensor: Sony IMX345 Exmor RS;
- Lens aperture: f/1.5 - 2.4 (variable);
- Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels;
- Optical image stabilization: yes;
- Sensor size: 1/2.55″;
- Pixel size: 1.4 µm;
- Viewing angle: 77°;
- Telephoto camera (optional)
- Maximum photo resolution: 4032 x 3024 pixels (12 MP);
- Lens aperture: f/2.4;
- Sensor size: 1/3.4″;
- Viewing angle: 45°.
At the moment, the gadget's camera is one of the best among Samsung smartphones, capable of producing high-quality images in any light level. Compared to the S9+, autofocus with tracking function has improved significantly, the image is better stabilized, and the bokeh effect looks more realistic. The photos themselves have become less noisy and more detailed. And thanks to the most capacious 4000 mAh battery in our rating, the device receives the title of a smartphone with a good camera and battery. Examples of photographs can be found at.
5th place - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (108 points)
Presented on October 25, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is technically no different from Mi8 and Mi Mix 2S. However, due to improved shooting algorithms, the new product was able to surpass similar devices from Mi and top the rating of smartphones with a good camera in 2019. The camera has the following characteristics:
- Sensor: Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Lens aperture: f/1.8
- Video resolution: 8 MP (3840x2160 or 4 K)
- Frame rate: 60 fps
- Pixel size: 1.4 µm
- Optical stabilization: yes
- Camera with telephoto lens
- Sensor model: Samsung S5K3M3
- Image resolution: 12 MP (4032x3024 pixels)
- Pixel size: 1 µm
- Lens aperture: f/2.4
According to the results of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review, the camera of the new product is one of the best among devices available on the market: it has excellent color reproduction, wide dynamic range, clear textures and predictable flash operation. The quality of video recording is inferior to its main competitors, however, it remains at a fairly high level. Compared to Xiaomi Mi 8, stabilization has been improved, which becomes most noticeable in low light. Examples of photographs can be found at.
4th place - Apple iPhone XS Max (110 points)
The new Apple iPhone XS Max is the largest iPhone ever in the entire series, which is equipped with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen. Otherwise, the changes are not so noticeable, which also applies to the camera of the new product, which has the following characteristics:
- Wide Angle Camera
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Aperture: f/1.8
- Image resolution: 12 MP (4032x3024 pixels)
- Video resolution: 8 MP (3840x2160)
- Video frame rate: 60 fps at 4K, 240 fps at FHD
- Pixel size: 1.4 µm
- Optical stabilization: yes
- Camera with telephoto lens
- Image resolution: 12 MP (4032x3024 pixels)
- Pixel size: 1 µm
- Aperture: f/2.4
- Optical stabilization: yes
The iPhone XS Max has one of the best mobile cameras. In many ways, it has been improved compared to the iPhone X cameras. With sufficient lighting levels, photos come out great with high level details, wide dynamic range. Stabilization and autofocus work extremely effectively and very quickly. The camera consistently produces high-quality images. When lighting decreases, noticeable noise appears, which is more noticeable than on other flagship smartphones. The zoom capability is excellent, but lags behind rival devices, especially the Huawei P20 Pro. Despite the described shortcomings, Apple smartphones will be excellent camera phones, leading the 2019 DxOMark smartphone camera rating. Examples of photographs can be found.
3rd place - Xiaomi Mi 9 (112 points)
As a loyal Xiaomi fan, I was very happy that with the Mi 9, this Chinese manufacturer was able to beat many more expensive smartphones and take one of the leading positions among smartphones with the best camera, which has the following characteristics:
- Main camera: has a fast f/1.75 lens and is capable of shooting with a maximum resolution of 48 MP (8000 x 6000), has a sensor size of 1/2 inch, pixel size - 1.6 microns;
- additional camera No. 1: has a slightly darker long-focus lens with f/2.2 aperture and is capable of shooting with a resolution of 12 MP, sensor size is 1/3.4 inches, pixel size is 1 micron;
- additional camera No. 2: equipped with a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and capable of shooting with a maximum resolution of 16 MP, the sensor has a size of 1/3 inch and a pixel size of 1 micron;
- additional characteristics: the device is equipped with optical stabilization, laser and contrast autofocus, and has the ability to shoot in RAW.
Mi 9 allowed Xiaomi to take photo quality to a new level. The smartphone camera has no obvious weaknesses and is capable of creating masterpiece photographs. It is especially worth noting the work of optical stabilization, which is one of the best. We recommend reading more about the photo capabilities of the new product in.
2nd place - Huawei P20 Pro (114 points)
Huawei P20 Pro was introduced in April 2018. This model was the first smartphone equipped with 3 lenses at once, which already hints at excellent photo capabilities. Our expectations were confirmed - the device scored 114 points for taking photos. The camera has the following characteristics:
- Number of camera lenses: 3;
- Additional camera (monochrome): the lens has an aperture of f/1.6 (equivalent to 27 mm), maximum resolution of 20 MP, sensor size 1/2.78″;
- Additional camera (telephoto lens): has a relatively “dark” f/2.4 lens (equivalent to 80 mm), capable of shooting with a resolution of up to 8 MP, sensor size 1/4.4″;
- The base focal length is 55 mm;
- Focusing: the main camera has phase focusing;
When they hit the market, new smartphones are equipped with improved cameras, which consumers are already accustomed to. With the release of the P20 Pro, Huawei did the seemingly impossible, they jumped several generations of their smartphone and created a revolutionary product. I believe this shocked skeptics who were prejudiced against smartphones from China. The triple camera is the biggest innovation in mobile photography in recent years. The Huawei P20 Pro camera is a leader in everything. Built-in algorithms flawlessly determine the most suitable camera in given shooting conditions, which allows the captured photographs to confidently surpass competitors and receive the title of smartphone with the best camera of 2018, sharing it with another representative of the Chinese giant.
2nd place - Huawei Mate 20 Pro(114 points)
Huawei Mate 20 Pro was introduced at the end of 2018 and created a lot of buzz. According to many fans of the brand, the camera of this smartphone was two heads superior to its competitors. According to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro review, the gadget's camera scored 114 points and could not beat the P20 Pro. The main characteristics of the camera are as follows:
- Number of camera lenses: 3;
- Main camera: has a fast f/1.8 lens (equivalent to 27 mm), maximum resolution of 40 MP, color sensor size 1/1.73″
- Additional camera (telephoto lens): has a relatively “dark” f/2.4 lens (equivalent to 80 mm), capable of shooting with a resolution of up to 8 MP, sensor size 1/4″;
- Focusing: laser;
- Maximum video resolution: 3840x2160 or 4K;
- Slow motion: yes, 960 frames per second, resolution 1280x720p.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro has become a true flagship in every respect, which fully applies to its camera. At the same time, the camera of the new product could not surpass its P20 Pro and honorably shares with it the 1st place in the rating of smartphone cameras. A special feature of the Mate 20 Pro camera is the presence of an ultra wide-angle lens, which competitors do not have, thanks to which, even in limited space, you can fit everything you need into the frame.
The captured photos have nice color rendition, correct exposure and excellent dynamic range. By reducing the amount of light, images have a good balance of retained detail and noise. Thanks to the additional telephoto lens, you can achieve 3x optical zoom while maintaining high-detail images. And thanks to the 4200 mAh battery and the use of the top and most productive HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, Huawei Mate 20 Pro receives the title of the most powerful smartphone with the best camera and battery of 2019.
1 place - Huawei P30 Pro(119 points)
The Huawei P30 Pro, released in 2019, became another breakthrough model, offering the possibility of 10x optical zoom, which in itself makes this model attractive. Read more in the review. The main characteristics of the camera are as follows:
- Number of camera lenses: 3;
- Main camera: has a fast f/1.6 lens, maximum resolution of 40 MP, color sensor size 1/1.7″
- Additional camera (wide-angle): the lens has f/2.2 aperture, maximum resolution 20 MP, sensor size 1/2.7″;
- Additional camera (telephoto lens): has a relatively “dark” f/3.4 lens (equivalent to 125 mm);
- Optical stabilization: yes;
- Focusing: laser;
- Maximum video resolution: 3840x2160 or 4K;
- Slow motion: yes, 960 frames per second, resolution 1280x720p.
Overall, the Huawei P30 Pro is good in everything. The Bokeh mode is the best on the smartphone market, the level of image detail and noise levels are excellent in any lighting. Of course, Huawei programmers should work on improving color reproduction. Taking into account the ultra-wide-angle camera, the P30 Pro is the most versatile photographic flagship to date, allowing you to solve the widest range of tasks facing a mobile photographer.
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10. Apple iPhone 8
The average price is 51,600 rubles.
Among the giants from Samsung, Xiaomi and Huawei, the 4.7-inch Cupertino G8 looks small. But it fits into your pocket without any problems and lies comfortably in your hand. Inside it is the top-end “Apple” chip A11 Bionic, from 64 to 256 GB of memory for user data and a battery with a capacity of 1821 mAh.
Unlike the Plus version, the iPhone 8 has one 12 MP main camera. It has an f/ 1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom, optical image stabilization and support for Live Photos. But all this was also in the iPhone 7. Key Difference from the previous model is that the iPhone 8 can now shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, and also does slow-mo recording at 240 frames per second in 1080p (Full HD) mode, not just 720p.
Pros:
- Convenient size.
- There is NFC.
- The camera takes excellent quality photos even in low light.
- The case is waterproof.
- Very loud stereo speakers.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
- Glass is prone to scratches, so don't carry your phone without a case.
The average cost is 56,990 rubles.
Everything about this phone is great: a frameless 6.3-inch AMOLED display, a huge amount of RAM of 6 GB, and from 64 to 256 GB of internal storage, one of the best processors at the moment, Snapdragon 835 (or Exynos 8898M - depends on the region).
However, what makes the Galaxy Note 8 stand out from the competition is the dual 12-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization and optical Zoom 2x. It takes detailed, colorful photos, has bokeh (background blur) effects, and has an easy-to-use yet fully featured app. The Galaxy Note 8 has no shortage of photo modes: Auto, Pro, Panorama and Food, and the missing modes can be downloaded from the Galaxy app store. There's also a new Full View camera option that matches the size of Snapchat and Instagram Stories.
Pros:
- Futuristic frameless design.
- One of the best screens in terms of brightness and color reproduction on the mobile market.
- It is possible to add memory.
- There is NFC.
- There is fast and wireless charging.
- There is a stylus.
Minuses:
- Combined slot for nanoSIM and microSD.
Compared to the tenth place in the 2018 smartphone camera rating according to DxOMark, the “plus” model became 54 grams heavier, acquired a 5.5-inch screen and a dual 12/12 MP camera with a wide-angle and telephoto lens. The camera's autofocus is very fast, and you can shoot in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.
The overall camera performance is an evolution from previous iPhone lenses. And sharpness in mixed conditions is impressive - you can see a lot of detail in both brighter and darker areas of the photo.
In general, the iPhone 8 Plus tends to overexpose every photo, making the image brighter than the subject or scene in real life.
Pros:
- Large screen with excellent color reproduction.
- Dual main camera that takes bright and very clear photos in any lighting condition.
- There is NFC.
- Very fast A11 Bionic processor.
- There is wireless and fast charging.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
- The battery lasts for a day of use with an average load.
- Heavy and slippery body.
7. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S
The estimated price in Russia is 32,000 rubles.
At the end of March 2018, the presentation of a new 5.99-inch frameless smartphone from Xiaomi took place. The new Chinese phone with a good camera will receive the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6/64 GB, 6/128 GB or 8/256 GB of memory, as well as a 3400 mAh battery.
Mi MIX 2S has a rear dual 12-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX363 sensor, a 4-axis optical stabilization system, phase detection autofocus and 2x optical zoom.
In addition, the camera uses artificial intelligence capabilities to automatically adjust to shooting conditions and blur the background in portrait photos.
Pros:
- There is fast charging.
- There is a slot for a memory card.
- The top model will be “enclosed” in an elegant ceramic case. Regular versions will have a glass back cover.
- Possibility of user identification by face.
- This is the most inexpensive smartphone with a good camera in our top 10.
- There is NFC.
Minuses:
- Most likely, like Mi Mix 2 - one of the, its “big brother” will be very slippery. And all its beauty will be hidden in the case.
6.Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Offered for 44,890 rubles.
Few Chinese smartphones can match the design and performance of this luxurious glass and metal gadget with a six-inch OLED screen and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The fast HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory allow the Mate 10 Pro to run heavy applications and games at maximum settings. And the 4000 mAh battery will last a day and a half under full load.
There are two camera modules on the back of the Mate 10 Pro: a 12-megapixel color sensor with optical image stabilization, and a 20-megapixel black and white sensor. Both cameras have an f/1.6 aperture. This solves the problem of poor image quality in low light.
The phone also supports the new AI zoom (intelligent digital zoom) feature, and can evaluate an object in the video finder field to adjust the optimal parameters shooting.
Pros:
- Huge screen with rich colors and automatic adjustment brightness
- Clear and loud sound from stereo speakers.
- There is NFC.
- Instant fingerprint sensor.
- There is fast charging.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
- No 3.5 connector.
The average cost in the maximum configuration is 70,400 rubles.
The frameless 5.8-inch smartphone was the most anticipated new product of 2017 from Apple. Losing the Home button and changing the design were dangerous but also necessary steps after years of similarity in most iPhone models. The result is a powerful and elegant device with a fast six-core A11 Bionic processor, 256 or 64 GB of internal storage and the ability to identify by face.
The pride of the iPhone X is its dual 12/12 MP rear camera. It has an f/1.8 aperture and can take pictures with natural color reproduction and minimal noise.
iPhone X uses a wide-angle lens and digital zoom to improve low-light photography. Therefore, an image taken in the dark will not appear dull or blurry.
"Standard" iPhone photos automatically have a good level of blur.
The 7MP TrueDepth front camera takes very bright and clear selfies. Not only can it blur the background, but you can also use the Portrait options to change the lighting of the scene or cut yourself out of the image altogether and place your image against a black background.
Pros:
- Top performance.
- Great cameras.
- User-friendly interface.
- Juicy and bright screen.
- There is NFC.
- Convenient Face ID option.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
- The body is slippery and heavy.
Can be purchased for 45,380 rubles.
Google Pixel 2 is a clear example that two rear cameras are not always better than one. This small 5-inch phone also features an extremely convenient way to call Google Assistant. Just squeeze the sides of the phone. It's much easier than accidentally pressing another button (Bixby) on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.
The latest games will run smoothly on the Pixel 2 thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB to 128GB of storage for user data.
The 12.2 MP rear camera with F/1.8 aperture is the best part of the Pixel 2. The color reproduction is true to life and the photos look vibrant. Even photos taken in low light using the Pixel 2 look like we turned on the lights.
Both the 8MP front and rear cameras have a background portrait blur mode. This phone also has optical image stabilization and very fast laser autofocus.
Pros:
- Fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
- Has an NFC chip.
- Has moisture protection class IP67.
- It holds a charge for a long time, despite the seemingly modest battery capacity of 2700 mAh.
- Excellent stereo speakers.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
You can buy it for 54,000 rubles.
This is one of the largest Android phones, thanks to its 6.2-inch edge-to-edge screen. It's similar in many ways to last year's S8 Plus, but the updated model changes the location of the fingerprint sensor (it's now centered on the back) and adds stereo speakers.
The powerful Exynos 9810 chipset, the impressive size of RAM (6 GB) and from 64 to 256 GB of internal memory will allow you to use the smartphone for several years, when other flagships are already outdated.
The Galaxy S9 Plus (as well as the S9) has an excellent dual 12/12 megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture that automatically opens in bright light and expands to f/1.5 in the dark. This is the world's first mobile phone with such a wide aperture. Thanks to this, a photo taken in poor lighting will be extremely detailed and bright.
The main camera of the device can capture super slow-motion video at 960 frames per second. And the 8-megapixel front camera can be used to transform your face into an animated one using AR Emoji.
Pros:
- There is a slot for memory expansion.
- You can make contactless payments.
- Battery 3500 mAh.
- Fantastically beautiful appearance.
- The widest aperture of the main camera in the ranking of smartphones with the best camera of 2018.
- There is both wireless and fast charging.
- There is face unlocking.
Minuses:
- Fingerprints are clearly visible on the rear glass.
- AR Emoji is an over-hyped feature with few features.
The estimated cost is 46 thousand rubles.
Updates for the P20 compared to last year's Huawei P10 include a glass back, new body colors, a powerful eight-core Kirin 970 processor and an increased screen size - 5.8 inches versus 5.1 on the Huawei P10. In addition, the P20 model has acquired 128 GB of flash memory and has 4 GB of RAM. This should be more than enough for most tasks, although it's less than the 6GB inside the P20 Pro.
Huawei P20 has a dual main camera (12 MP f/1.8 color module and 20 MP f/1.6 monochrome module). Thanks to the wide aperture, the camera can capture more light, and even in low light, photos come out very clear and with minimal digital noise. The camera has built-in memory, thanks to which you can shoot super slow motion at 960 frames per second and in HD resolution. Until now, only smartphones with good cameras from Sony and Samsung could boast of this.
On the front, Huawei P20 has a 24-megapixel selfie camera that shows facial details in such detail that even the smallest blemishes are visible.
Pros:
- Premium design.
- Flagship processor.
- Great cameras.
- Capacious battery of 3400 mAh.
- There is fast charging.
- There is NFC.
Minuses:
- A memory card cannot be inserted.
- No headphone jack.
- Thick bottom frame.
Approximate price - 64,100 rubles.
The best camera phone of 2018, the Huawei P20 Pro, comes with a top-end design and a significant upgrade in internals. Compared to the Huawei P20, the new photo flagship boasts an increased OLED screen size of 6.1 inches with an 18:9 aspect ratio, a more capacious 4000 mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM (the regular model has 4 GB) and IP67 water resistance.
However, the most important difference is the unique triple camera, created in collaboration with the German company Leica. This is the best camera in a smartphone in 2018 at the moment.
The question arises: why does a smartphone need three cameras at once? Previously, Huawei equipped its gadgets with cameras with color and black-and-white sensors, which worked in tandem to produce photos with improved depth and sharpness. And thanks to the addition of a telephoto lens, you can shoot objects that you can’t get close to. It allows you to zoom in on an image without losing its quality.
The Huawei P20 Pro has a fantastic 40MP color lens and is paired with a 20MP monochrome sensor.
Above the RGB lens is an 8-megapixel sensor. It has 3x optical zoom and 5x software zoom.
Examples of photos on Huawei P20 Pro
In bright light
Portrait
Portrait with bokeh effect
In low light conditions
The camera also features software enhancements, including six-axis AIS image stabilization, which allows you to take great photos in low-light conditions and without the need for a tripod. And the intelligent assistant Master AI will tell you how best to compose the frame when shooting landscapes and group portraits.
On the front of the phone, there is a 24-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, thanks to which your face will be visible in every detail in selfies.
Pros:
- The glass back panel shimmers beautifully, and, thanks to the rounded edges, the gadget fits comfortably in the hand.
- Powerful camera.
- Top-end Huawei Kirin 970 processor with NPU module for neural network computing.
- There is NFC.
- There is Huawei Super Charge fast charging technology.
- Very fast touch fingerprint sensor integrated into the Home button below the screen.
Minuses:
- No headphone jack.
- Thick bottom frame.
- No memory card support. You will have to be content with the built-in memory of 128 GB.
The P20 Pro places such a heavy emphasis on camera improvements that other elements of the phone seem comparatively neglected in terms of updates. However, this is the most beautiful and powerful phone from Huawei. It, as well as P20, will appear in Russian stores in April.
The list, which includes the best camera phones of 2018, consists of models from well-known manufacturers today - Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, LG and Huawei.
The Pixel series from the Google brand, which recently appeared on the market and features high-quality cameras, also looks good in this series.
The characteristics of most of these phones are decent enough that they can attract the attention of not only photography and selfie lovers, but also ordinary users who choose with a “reserve” for several years in advance.
Technical specifications
| Model | Screen | RAM/ROM, GB | Cameras, Mpix. | Battery, mAh | Price, thousand rubles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone X | 5.8"/2436x1125 | 3/64 | (12+12)/7 | 2716 | 80 |
| Google Pixel 2 | 6.0"/2880x1440 | 4/64 | 12/8 | 3520 | 38 |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | 6.3"/2960x1440 | 6/64 | (12+12)/8 | 3300 | 43 |
| Samsung Galaxy S8+ | 6.2"/2960x1440 | 4/64 | 12/8 | 3500 | 50 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | 5.5"/1920x1080 | 3/64 | (12+12)/7 | 2675 | 57 |
| Huawei Mate 10 Pro | 6.0"/2160x1080 | 6/128 | (20+12)/8 | 4000 | 45 |
| LG V30 | 6.0"/2880x1440 | 4/128 | (13+16)/5 | 3300 | 40 |
| Sony Xperia Z5 | 5.2"/1920x1080 | 3/32 | 23/5 | 2900 | 34 |
| HTC U11 | 5.5"/2560x1440 | 4/64 | 12/16 | 3000 | 29 |
| Huawei Honor 9 | 5.15"/1920x1080 | 4/64 | (20+12)/8 | 3200 | 23 |
Apple iPhone X – good camera, powerful CPU, high price
Despite a slight disappointment on the part of fans of the Apple brand (caused by the manufacturer's shortcomings), the iPhone X turned out to be a relatively good, although perhaps too expensive, mobile gadget.
It is worth buying it for those who have been using devices for a long time, and for those who like to take high-quality selfies and panoramic shots.
It will also be suitable for connoisseurs of flagship models - it is unlikely that at least one other smartphone at the end of 2017 will be able to compare in performance with the iPhone X, which received an A11 processor.
- HDR mode, almost as good as Google Pixel 2;
- high quality shooting, especially in portrait mode;
- good color rendition, practically independent of lighting;
- powerful flash.
Maxim M.: I don’t consider myself an Apple fan, but I decided to buy an iPhone X - albeit expensive, but I wanted to become the owner of a truly high-quality product with good shooting parameters. The cameras really didn’t let us down – the photos turned out great. Although, of course, not everyone can afford such a phone.
Google Pixel 2 – Best Cameras and HDR+ Mode
Google is already releasing the second generation of Pixel series mobile devices, distinguished by good cameras and branded .
Important innovations of the smartphone include video recording, a minimal amount of noise in the photo, and good CPU, RAM and storage parameters.
As a bonus, each buyer of the model can use unlimited cloud storage on Google servers.
- The best HDR+ mode currently available on the market, providing excellent color rendition and exposure;
- good stabilization;
- Fast-responding autofocus, well suited for shooting moving objects and videos.
- no manual shooting.
- Lovers of good photos are also not impressed by the portrait mode, the quality of which is slightly worse compared to new smartphones with dual cameras.
Nikolay S.: The speed of the smartphone is simply amazing, I think it will last for several more years for applications, the Internet, and games. The cameras make a good impression - although not in all shooting modes. I didn’t notice any particular disadvantages - except that the phone does not have a regular headphone jack.
Galaxy Note 8 is the first Samsung with a dual camera
- the presence of a good video and photo shooting mode;
- high quality of pictures taken by the main camera;
- clear image when working in any mode - thanks to the wide-angle camera, the smartphone provides high quality ordinary photos and landscapes.
- A significant drawback is the not entirely natural colors of the screen. when trying to shoot
- In artificial or low light, the quality of images drops more noticeably than with most other camera phones.
Mikhail K.: I didn’t like the screen too much - although some users praise it. On the other hand, the smartphone actually has the best processor for Android, a cool front camera and a decent battery. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase – it wasn’t in vain.
Xperia Z5 – another good camera phone from Sony
– a smartphone with one of the best main cameras in terms of characteristics.
Thanks to the quality of shooting, it could be at a higher level, but the hardware of the model lags a little behind - 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage can hardly be called flagship indicators.
On the other hand, to increase the amount of internal storage, you can use it, thanks to which the phone will easily surpass most cameras in a number of functions, especially inexpensive point-and-shoot cameras with a resolution of 16–20 megapixels.
- stylish design and high-quality assembly;
- high hardware performance;
- good photo quality;
- protection of the housing from dust and water.
- The battery drains quickly, especially when shooting video at maximum resolution - the phone’s autonomy is limited in this case lasts less than an hour.
- The operation of the smartphone in normal mode is also not impressive - with normal level brightness, the battery runs out after 4–5 hours of active use.
Nikita N.: A camera phone could be called ideal, but you shouldn’t shoot video with it. Despite supporting 4K format, it heats up and shrinks quite quickly. But it has many more advantages than disadvantages - the Z5 can really replace any inexpensive camera.
Photos have long become an integral part of the life of every active social media user. Many companies, being in the spirit of the times, offer mobile gadgets with cameras that allow you to take good pictures. Do you want to buy the best camera phone of 2018? We will help you with your choice, because we have a rating of the 10 most advanced devices.
10. Apple iPhone X
pros
- Dual camera module, it's time to become a photographer
- Large amount of ROM, all games will work
- Large display
- Modern and powerful processor
Minuses
- The face recognition system has not been finalized
- Fragile housing materials
Apple phones have always served as a kind of model worth emulating. Including camera capabilities. In the iPhone X model, there was room for an updated rear module. Now it is double, which significantly affects the quality of the frames. Both lenses here have stabilization, and the manufacturer has increased the aperture slightly (compared to the previous model), so that all frames are quite detailed (even the text from the photo is easy to read).
Of course, there would not be a set of various modes with already selected settings. You can take a portrait, a panorama, or just take a photo of your friends.
The device has the ability to record video in 4K resolution, but the user must be prepared for the new compression format. Simply put, you can only evaluate the quality of a video on the device itself - when transferred to a PC or Android, the quality is automatically reduced.
9. Google Pixel 2
pros
- Best camera according to DXOmark
- Large ROM capacity - 64 GB or 128 GB
- The device is guaranteed to receive OS updates for at least another three years.
- Modern processor, not inferior to premium flagships
Minuses
- No microSD slot
- Not represented in Russia
8. Samsung Galaxy Note 8
pros
- Dual sensor camera allows you to quickly focus on the subject
- Large memory capacity, expandable
- Latest OS version
- Modern Exynos 8895 Octa processor
Minuses
- Combined slot for memory card and nano-SIM
Another phone with the best camera of 2018 in our ranking is a representative of the Taiwanese brand. Galaxy Note 8 also takes pride of place in the DXOMark rating and this is not surprising: a fairly high resolution of the front camera, a dual module for the main one and a bunch of useful modes and “improvers”.
In addition to its technical capabilities, Note 8 also received a convenient interface with a list of modes and the presence of a Pro mode for saving user settings.But still, great photos are not the only thing the Galaxy Note 8 can boast of. The smartphone has amazing performance, new features associated with the stylus, and it just looks great.
7.Huawei Mate 10 Pro
pros
- A well-thought-out camera with an excellent lens and multiple zoom
- Large ROM capacity, increasing the multitasking of the smartphone
- Modern and high-frequency processor
Minuses
- Battery capacity is not large enough
- Somewhat unnatural color rendition when shooting video
The Chinese flagship Mate 10 Pro is equal in quality to its more premium competitors and offers excellent features - both camera and performance. The main sensor was developed jointly with Leica, so there is no need to worry about its quality. 12+20 megapixels are capable of creating stunning, detailed frames. Moreover, there is stabilization, autofocus, and flash - in general, all modern features. The front module with a resolution of 8 megapixels allows you to take good selfies that you won’t be ashamed to show to your friends via your Instagram page. Other characteristics are no less remarkable. One has only to say that the HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor is so advanced that it uses artificial intelligence in the operation of the gadget! So the device can definitely cope with any everyday tasks.
6.LG V30
pros
- Additional modes when shooting photos and videos
- Possibility of connecting an external memory card
- Powerful processor for working with heavy programs and modern games
- A separate audio chip that music lovers will appreciate
Minuses
- Impressive price
- Small battery capacity for a powerful gadget
In addition, an interface update has appeared - the Cine Effect program. Now you can apply effects on top of the resulting image or adjust color shades.
Another striking innovation in the design of the device is a separate music chip for high-quality sound reproduction. So the smartphone will appeal not only to photo lovers, but also to music lovers.
5. Sony Xperia Z5
pros
- An excellent camera for high-quality photos at any time of the day
- Wide display viewing angles
- New design that makes the model stand out from its competitors
- Availability of a fingerprint scanner
Minuses
- Gets hot when used for a long time
- Small battery capacity
In our top camera phones of 2018, there was a place for a new product from Sony. The Z5 smartphone showcases amazing shooting capabilities. How much does a sensor cost? The main sensor is 23 megapixels, and the front one is 5 megapixels. There is not just fast, but very fast autofocus. Therefore, photographs are distinguished by sharpness and color saturation. But the real admiration comes from the list of modes and manual settings. In addition to the usual user settings, there is an augmented reality mode, filters, panorama and numerous effects. Fans of photos and other multimedia will certainly enjoy the good supply of internal memory - the available 32 GB can be supplemented with a microSD card, so that there is definitely a place for everything that is important and needed. A reliable graphics processor coupled with a modern eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 will allow you to view photos, videos or listen to music at any time.
4. HTC U11
pros
- Edge Sense control technology
- Camera that scores 90 out of 100 on DXOMark
- Very high resolution screen with excellent color reproduction
- One of the most powerful processors among competing models in this segment
Minuses
- Common slot for microSD and SIM card
- Large dimensions and weight
HTC made a breakthrough in the mobile device market by introducing a device that can be controlled by squeezing the body. At the same time, the manufacturer has maintained excellent performance, a high-quality screen, and good battery life. But the model got fourth place in our top, of course, not for Edge Sence, but for its camera. The 16-megapixel sensor features two new technologies that allow you to combine frames to get the perfect image without noise or artifacts. In addition, HDR performance is significantly improved and accelerated.
There is a Pro mode, so if the user understands the settings, he can independently come up with his own shooting mode and save it for the future.
3. Samsung Galaxy S9+
pros
- Large 6.2 inch screen
- Ultra-quality Dolby Atmos sound system
- 6 GB RAM
- New AR Emoji
- Bixby assistant for easy control
Minuses
- Modifications with 128 and 256 GB of ROM are not supplied to Russia
- High price
2.Huawei P20 Pro
