Which phones have the best camera? Rating of the best smartphones with a good camera based on user reviews. Xperia Z5 – another good camera phone from Sony

If you are wondering how to disable location, then you have come to the right place. This need arises for those who use Android, iOS smartphones and computers running Windows OS.

Certainly, geolocation- Very useful feature, but in some cases we don’t really want “big brother” to watch us (this is from the work “1984” by J. Orwell).

So, let's proceed to the shutdown procedure on various devices.

Android smartphones and tablets

Initially, you can turn off geolocation using the functions menu, which opens by swiping from the top. The process looks like this step by step:

1Open the function menu. To do this, swipe from top to bottom, that is, just move with your finger.

2There will be items for the Internet, airplane mode, flashlight and, in fact, location. Just click on the item "Geolocation". It will stop glowing. This will mean that it is disabled.

Important! This item may be called "Location", so "Geolocation". It all depends on the version of the operating system.

3If you want to delete location history from the device’s memory, that is, places where you were, you need to hold down this item in the functions menu. The location settings window will open. There you can also turn this function on and off. This is done by moving the switch to the position "On"(when the switch is green) or "Off"(when he is white). Below there will be a point "Story…", which makes it possible to erase this data.

But this procedure will still not prevent Google from monitoring where you are and even what you are doing. To completely get rid of the influence of this “evil” company, Here's what else you need to do:

1Go to settings. This shortcut is located on the desktop. In some versions, it is also in the same menu of additional functions, which opens by swiping from top to bottom (in the form of a gear in the upper right corner).

2In settings, find “My location”. It is in the section "Personal data".

3There will be two inscriptions - “By GPS coordinates” and “By GPS satellites”. It is best to uncheck the boxes next to each of them. Only in this case, no one will have the opportunity to monitor you in any way.

It is worth noting that some devices do not have the ability to work with satellites. Therefore, if you complete all the steps outlined in the list above, but do not find the corresponding item in the menu, this is quite normal. You should not look for it in any other places and sections of the settings.

Now let's move on to the same procedure, but on Apple smartphones and tablets.

iOS smartphones and tablets

It is worth saying that everything is much more interesting here. The fact is that in iOS many more applications use the determination of the user's position on the map than in Android. But disabling this function is also easy here. This is done like this:

• Go to settings. In iOS, the corresponding shortcut is also on the desktop.
• In settings, open “Privacy”. This section contains all the settings related to the user’s personal data.
• Next open "Location Services".
• In the open window, next to the same inscription, there will be a switch. You need to make sure he is in position "Off", that is, had White color. If not, press the switch and location detection will turn off.
• You will be prompted to perform this action. It will contain a warning about the possible consequences of disabling the user's location. We will return to this later. So, in this request you need to click the button "Switch off".

• Close settings. The changes will take effect immediately.

As for the consequences of the actions described above, which are discussed in the shutdown request, they boil down to the fact that the function "Find iPhone" will become inaccessible. It is intended for cases when the user loses his device or it is stolen from him.

When the function is enabled, you can easily determine where the device is located and even see it on the map. Additionally, some applications will not work or certain features may not be available. In fact, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. So feel free to click "Switch off" in the request and continue working.

The procedure described above was done on an iPhone (as you can tell from the screenshots), but on an iPad it will be performed in exactly the same way.

In this case, Apple will also be able to track you, even if the location is disabled. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a number of other actions, namely, erase “frequently visited places”, remove Spotlight search, and so on. The full process of disabling geolocation is shown in the video below.

Windows computers

In Windows 10, the feature in question is enabled by default. The manufacturer’s goal is the same as in other cases – collecting information about the user. The system tracks where he was, what he did, asks for feedback, and so on.

In principle, there is nothing wrong with this, but some users decide to disable this function - either to save battery power, or because they are afraid of surveillance " big brother».

Be that as it may, this service can be disabled and this is done as follows:

1Go to the menu "Start" and open there "Settings". If your interface is English language, then the settings will be called "Settings".

2Go to the section "Confidentiality" or "Privacy". A new window will open in which you will need to go to the “Location” or “Location” section.

3There you can disable this function for specific applications or for the entire OS. To do this, there is a list of programs and a slider next to each of them, as well as another slider under the inscription "Location" or "Location". They can be placed in position "On" or "Off".

Important! It is extremely important to do all this from an account that has administrator rights. Please note that even if you work from the same account constantly, this does not mean that this is an administrator.

You can learn more about obtaining administrator rights in the video below.

As you can see, everything is done quite simply, but in different versions of Windows the shutdown process may look different. Figure 5 shows disabling geolocation on the “ten”. On Windows 8 it looks exactly the same.

But as for Windows 7, location is possible there only if the computer has the necessary sensor. Accordingly, in order to disable the service in question, it is necessary to disable this very sensor. This is done as follows:

• Open menu "Start" and enter “sensor” into the search bar. It will be easiest this way.
• The list above will show all the programs and services associated with that word. You are taking "Enable location sensor and other sensors". In principle, you could initially enter a query to search for a given service rather than typing in the word “sensor.”
• If there are no sensors in the system, the list will be empty. And if there is, next to each one on the right there will be (or not) a check mark, which indicates that this sensor is working. Actually, you only need to uncheck the box next to the geolocation sensor.

It is worth saying that not every ordinary user can determine which sensor does what by name. Therefore, you will have to look on the Internet for its functionality by the name of the sensor. Most often, the official website has all the necessary information.

To check if the location feature works in Windows 7, you need to go to the menu "Start" enter the query “sensor” and open the program "View Posting Actions". Again, you can immediately enter the name of this service into the search bar.

In the open window you need to look at the section "Location Actions". If there are 0 events there, then the position is not determined and is not sent to the corporation. Accordingly, if there is something, you can view the list of actions.

There is no such service in Ubuntu, since the manufacturer does not need data about where users are and what they are doing. So there is no way to disable it there.

"I can not!"

In this case, write to us. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.

We take pictures of ourselves and our friends a lot, try to capture all the memorable moments, catch interesting scenes in nature and photograph food... To create high-quality non-stop shots, you need appropriate equipment. In our case, a smartphone with a first-class photo component.

Of course, you can get by with budget solutions (especially since the cameras of available devices have now noticeably improved in terms of characteristics), but for the highest possible quality and fast operation, flagship smartphones are preferable. Our fresh selection of the most interesting devices with an eye to photo capabilities will help you determine which gadget is right for you.

Apple iPhone X

Apple smartphones have always been famous for their decent approach to photo and video shooting, because it’s not for nothing that the iPhone is still considered the most popular tool for mobile photography. Famous film directors Zack Snyder and Steven Soderbergh have already proven to us that the iPhone can easily replace a full-fledged camera on the set!

The most advanced iPhone on this moment is the anniversary flagship iPhone X (the model was released to mark the tenth anniversary of the line). The main photo module of the “tens” consists of two 12-megapixel sensors, but compared to the iPhone 8 Plus, the light sensitivity is increased, and there is also optical stabilization on both the main and additional “eye”. The camera has a lot of capabilities, and everyone will find something they like: the main features include excellent portrait mode, stage lighting function, video recording in 4K / 60 FPS and 1080p / 240 FPS, 2x physical zoom without loss of quality. The 7-megapixel front camera can also take photographs with background blur, and an advanced system helps it with this artificial intelligence, which appeared in the new six-core A11 Bionic chip.

iPhone X is notable for its frameless 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display (1125×2436 pixels) with a cutout at the top, Face ID technology for face unlocking, glass body, big amount memory (256 GB in the top version) and wireless charging.

Very soon (July 31), a new super-flagship of the Japanese company Sony - Xperia XZ2 Premium, a real technological monster equipped with the latest technology, will go on sale in Russia.

Like the first Xperia XZ Premium, the new product has a display with ultra-high resolution for smartphones 4K (density 760 ppi), which supports HDR10 technology. Its ratio remained standard (16:9), but the diagonal increased to 5.8″. The device is based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, supplemented with 6 GB random access memory. It uses a 3540 mAh battery with fast wireless charging, S-Force Front Surround stereo speakers, a 64 GB drive, NFC, and a unique DVS (Dynamic Vibration System) system. The latter provides vibration and response and allows you to watch movies, play games and listen to music in a new way, since the DVS acts as a kind of subwoofer.

However, the main innovation is the two-module Motion Eye Dual main camera with color and black-and-white sensors of 19 and 12 megapixels, respectively. It has a light sensitivity of ISO 12800 for video and ISO 51200 for photos, which allows you to shoot in very low light at the level of a professional camera. Also, the Motion Eye Dual unit is capable of recording 4K HDR video and super slow-motion videos at a speed of 960 frames per second (HD and Full HD), and in the near future the camera’s functionality will be expanded with a shooting mode with background blur and a monochrome shooting mode.

Huawei P20 Pro

The most striking camera phone of this season is the P20 Pro from Huawei, which received the main three-module Leica Triple Camera. The solution, to put it mildly, is unusual, but very useful: the main 40-megapixel sensor with record physical dimensions of 1/1.7″ (7.76×5.82 mm) is distinguished by optical stabilization, F1.8 aperture and stacked memory for recording super slow motion video at 960 FPS, the second (at 20 megapixels) is monochrome, with a higher aperture of F1.6 - serves to give deep shades and increased light capture in the dark, and the third (at 8 megapixels) has an equivalent focal length of about 80 mm and required for 3x optical zoom (or 5x hybrid). The camera unit also contains a color temperature sensor, phase detection autofocus, a laser rangefinder and an LED flash.

The Huawei P20 Pro is based on the manufacturer's proprietary top-end chip HiSilicon Kirin 970, which means that the device supports neural networks: artificial intelligence helps when shooting photos and videos, automatically setting the necessary parameters depending on the conditions and the scene. In total, the smartphone recognizes over 500 scenarios in 19 categories. Artificial intelligence also helps when taking selfies with the 24-megapixel front camera, removing all imperfections from the user’s face if desired.

Let's move on to the remaining parameters. The device has 6 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB drive is provided for storing content (unfortunately, not expandable). The 6.1-inch screen is made using OLED technology and has a protrusion on top that can be hidden in the OS settings. The display ratio is 18.7:9 and the resolution is 1080x2240 pixels. Other advantages include a 4000 mAh battery (supported by SuperCharge), full support for RAW format and Dolby Atmos, stereo speakers, and IP67 certification (protection from water and dust).

In the recent past, the South Korean company Samsung crossed a phone with a digital camera, resulting in the Galaxy Camera - a “point-and-shoot” with the inside of a smartphone and all the ensuing nuances. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the experiment was not so successful, and now the manufacturer is releasing camera phones that are more familiar to the eye, like the Galaxy S9+.

You can call the Galaxy S9+ a camera phone without any doubt, because the previous models of the line were strong in terms of shooting photos/videos, and now the capabilities of the main camera have gone even further. So, compared to the standard Galaxy S9, the older version has additional module(12+12 MP), required for 2x optical zoom. For the first time, the manufacturer has implemented in a smartphone a variable aperture for one of the sensors (from F1.5 to F2.4), which helps avoid overexposure and helps out in low-light conditions. Other important photographic features of the smartphone are the ability to record super slow-motion videos at 960 FPS and a powerful portrait mode.

You can’t go far with one camera: here you have an “unlimited” 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440×2960 pixels and HDR10 support, the flagship eight-core Exynos 9810 chipset with a clock frequency of 2.7 GHz, 6 GB of RAM and 64 256 GB of permanent memory with the ability to expand with a microSD card, NFC for the Samsung Pay payment service and synchronization with other gadgets, wireless charging, a fingerprint scanner (face and iris unlocking is present), audio preparation from AKG (stereo speakers, headset), as well as resistance to moisture and dust according to IP68 standard.

HTC's flagship smartphones are not as wildly popular as Samsung or Apple devices, which is a pity, because in the ranking of the well-known resource DxOMark, the top devices of the Taiwanese company traditionally show decent results. High position in DxOMark (106 points and second place in general list mobile devices) also took U12+ - HTC's new flagship with one of the best cameras on the market.

The main camera of the HTC U12+ is excellent. This is a fourth-generation dual Ultra Pixel module with a pair of 12 and 16 megapixel sensors (aperture F1.75 and F2.6, respectively), characterized by an optical stabilization system, a fast Ultra Speed ​​2 autofocus system, and the possibility of 2x physical zoom. Of course, there is 4K video recording and Bokeh mode. The front camera is also dual-module (8+8 megapixels) and supports portrait photography. It is possible to unlock using the user's face. The second important detail of the U12+ is the Edge Sense touch sides. They were present in last year’s U11+, but in the new product they were updated and supplemented with new functionality (for example, Edge Sense replaced all the mechanical keys on the case).

The hardware of the smartphone includes an eight-core Snapdragon 845 chip, 6 GB of RAM, 64 or 256 GB storage, a 3500 mAh battery and a 6-inch Super LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 (1440 × 2880 pixels) and HDR10 support. The audio part of the HTC U12+ is good, especially external source sound - BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition stereo speakers provide clear and spacious sound. You can listen to music through the included USonic active noise canceling headphones with a plug USB Type-C instead of a mini-jack (there is no 3.5 mm jack on the case).

Honor 10

Honor 10 is a youth flagship smartphone that combines an affordable price, high performance, stylish appearance (especially in the Shimmering Blue and Shimmering Green colors), as well as a high-quality dual-module camera.

The main camera in Honor 10 is represented by two sensors of 16 and 24 megapixels (aperture F1.8), the first of which is color, and the second is monochrome. We have seen a similar scheme more than once in the brand’s devices, so you probably know that both sensors can work either individually or in pairs to achieve increased detail. At the same time, hybrid 2x zoom, Portrait mode and wide aperture mode are supported. There is an AI Camera logo next to the camera. When this feature is enabled, the Kirin 970's AI algorithms come into play to help you automatic configuration Pictures.

Other nice characteristics of Honor 10 include a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with a 19:9 ratio and a fashionable “eyebrow”, 64 or 128 GB of permanent memory, an NFC sensor, USB port Type-C, 3400 mAh battery with SuperCharge support, and AK4376A music chip from Asahi Kasei. The amount of RAM, however, is not a record - only 4 GB, but this should not cause any problems.

Many smartphones with dual cameras have either an optical zoom function or a system of color and monochrome sensors, but if you are a fan of wide-angle shooting, then one of the most notable devices with this capability is the LG G7 ThinQ.

The LG G7 has a paired rear camera unit with sensors with a resolution of 16 megapixels each. The main one has an aperture of F1.6, is equipped with phase detection autofocus, a laser rangefinder and optical stabilization, and the additional one, which is used when shooting with a wide angle, has a 107° lens (its aperture is F1.9). Other camera innovations are related to the emerging AI system: like the first smartphone in the ThinQ line (LG V30S), this device is able to recognize many objects and scenarios for self-correction of settings, offering one of 19 preset options (“Human”, “Animals”, “ Food”, “Sunrise”, “City”, “Sky” and others). Additionally, we highlight the improved Portrait Mode and the new Super Bright Camera option, which will be useful when shooting in the dark - with its help, the picture becomes 4 times brighter.

Other characteristics of the smartphone are represented by a frameless 6.1-inch IPS display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a resolution of 1440 × 3120 pixels and a notch, a Snapdragon 845 chip, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage (can be expanded up to 2 TB with a microSD card ), a 3000 mAh battery with support for wireless charging, NFC, and a case protected to IP68 and MIL-STD 810G standards. In addition to the installed Hi-Fi Quad digital-to-analog converter, the device offers DTS:X 3D Surround Sound for 7.1-channel playback on headphones.

ASUS Zenfone 5Z

The entire line of fifth-generation Zenfone smartphones from ASUS is united by the slogan “We love photos,” and the company didn’t lie one bit about this: every Zenfone 5, including the original and Lite versions, received a photo component worthy of its category. And the strongest of the newcomers turned out to be Zenfone 5Z - in addition to an excellent camera, it is equipped with advanced hardware: the top-end Snapdragon 845 chip, a 256 GB drive, 8 GB of RAM in the maximum configuration.

Let's return to the main camera. Zenfone 5Z received a dual-module rear camera with a flagship Sony IMX363 sensor of 12 megapixels with an F1.8 aperture, 1.4 microns in size, an optical image stabilization system, high-speed phase detection autofocus (0.03 s), as well as an additional 8-megapixel sensor with ultra-wide-angle lens. The camera of the device can learn thanks to the support of artificial intelligence. The presence of the latter also means that you have at your service automatic identification of the type of object in the frame (a total of 16 options are available) and independent substitution of the appropriate image parameters to achieve best result. Portrait shooting, 4K video recording and RAW support are also in place.

As for the rest of the specifications, they include a frameless 6.2-inch Super IPS+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging, two speakers with NXP smart amplifiers, a gigabit LTE modem, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM card slots, a fast fingerprint scanner, a facial recognition system, a USB Type-C connector and support for DTS Headphone:X technology for virtual 7.1 surround sound when using headphones.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

The original Mi MIX could hardly be recommended as a photographic tool: its 16-megapixel main camera without optical stabilization produced images of average quality and was only suitable for unpretentious amateur photography. Things are completely different with the new Mi MIX 2S, the camera in which is two heads higher than that of Xiaomi’s first fashion “full-screen”.

The rear camera unit of the Mi MIX 2S is based on a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with a physical size of 1/2.55″, F1.8 aperture, four-axis OIS system and support for Dual Pixel AF technology. Next to it is a second additional sensor, Samsung S5K3M3 (F2.0), also 12 megapixels. This combination provides not only portrait photography, but also the possibility of double zoom. It could not do without the support of artificial intelligence: in 2018, AI functionality became one of the leading trends in smartphone manufacturing, so Xiaomi endowed the Mi MIX 2S with the ability to identify more than 200 scenes in various categories.

The design and technical part of the smartphone are very high level: the ceramic coating of the body with a gold camera rim looks expensive, and the internal space is filled with a decent level of filling (Snapdragon 845 chip, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage). From the front, the device also looks impressive due to the large 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS display, which has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and occupies the lion's share of the front side.

By the way, we recently released .

Oppo Find X

Oppo Find X is one of the most unusual and stylish devices of this summer. What's impressive here is the Panoramic Arc Screen, a side-curved 6.42-inch OLED screen with a 19.5:9 ratio and Full HD+ resolution, occupying 93.8% of the front side! The Find X has practically no frames, and only the bottom edge has a slight thickening, so there is no hint of the earpiece, sensors or front camera from the front...

The Oppo Find X body has a retractable module at the top, which hides all this, as well as a main dual-module camera unit (16+20 megapixels). It “wakes up” only when the photo application is activated. Also, the body expands when the user’s face is recognized, and this happens quite often, since there is no conventional fingerprint scanner here. Note that the manufacturer provides a five-year warranty on the mechanism. As for the camera, the main 16-megapixel sensor is equipped with phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization, and the lens has an aperture of F2.0. The second 20-megapixel sensor has a lens with an F2.2 aperture and is necessary for shooting with a shallow depth of field. Oppo Find X is a purebred flagship and its filling is appropriate: a top-end Snapdragon 845 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB drive.

When coming to the store to buy a new smartphone, one of the priority conditions that determine the choice of model is good camera. Nowadays, even the most inexpensive device has the ability to take pictures, and if judged objectively, most of them do this quite acceptable.

Surely, many of us are not particularly interested in expensive and top-end smartphones, which a priori have advanced cameras. Whatever you take, there are exclusively positive reviews and high scores in popular benchmarks. Therefore, considering the top segment is not very interesting. It’s better to look at the average price level in the range of 11,000 - 21,000 rubles (about 200-300 dollars), where you can also find decent models.

In 2018, manufacturers released many good smartphones for this money and not even one. And they all offer very good photo and video capabilities. Let's look at the most popular devices on the Russian market that received the most positive feedback specifically by cameras. The rating consists of devices from well-known Chinese manufacturers: Huawei, Meizu and Xiaomi.

Huawei smartphones

Huawei Honor 8x

• CPU: 8-core Kirin 710, clock frequency 2.2 GHz
• Screen: 6.5 inches, resolution 2340 x 1080
• 20 + 2 Mpix / 16 Mpix
• 6 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3750 mAh

Price: from 14,600 rub.

One of the most interesting smartphones on the Russian market for your money. The main camera has a BSI-CMOS matrix, which receives more light, which results in less “noisy” photos. It supports Full HD video recording at 60 fps with stereo sound, as well as high-speed shooting up to 480 fps, which is usually typical for models with a higher price tag.

The front sensor, like the main one, supports AI and Beauty Mode functions for high-quality selfies. Otherwise, the performance and quality of the screen are completely satisfactory.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• Not identified.

Huawei Honor Play

• CPU: 8-core Kirin 970, clock speed 2.4 GHz
• Screen: 6.3 inches, resolution 2340 x 1080
• Cameras (main / front): 16 + 2 Mpix / 16 Mpix
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3750 mAh

Price: from 17,200 rub.

Objectively this smartphone causes great delight, and all because of the powerful hardware
component based on the flagship chip from early 2018 with support for artificial intelligence and computer vision, including object recognition. And this whole more than interesting assembly received a completely affordable price tag.

Regarding cameras, the main sensor cannot boast fast speed shooting, like the previous model, only 120 fps. But it can offer 4K video recording at 30 fps, which is also good, especially for those who like to make high-quality videos. Both cameras support full set AI capabilities including other advanced selfie shooting functions.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• Large IPS display.
• Flagship performance.
• Good autonomy and fast charging 18W.
• OS Android 8.1 (EMUI 8.2).

Flaws:

• Not identified.

Meizu smartphones

Meizu X8

• CPU:
• Screen: 6.15 inches, resolution 2200 x 1080
• Cameras (main / front): 12 + 5 megapixels / 20 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3210 mAh

Price: from 14,500 rub.

This is the case when you really want to buy a device, because everything is balanced in it and even more: pre-flagship performance, a high-quality screen with high detail, the current amount of memory and the best smartphone cameras in its price category. These sensors can often be found on expensive models.

The main camera uses Sony IMX362, and the front camera uses Sony IMX376. Face Unlock function supported, " Beautiful face"and other AI capabilities. From the point of view of an advanced user, one cannot say that the quality of the photographs is amazing, but overall everything is very good considering the cost.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• The battery drains quickly.

Meizu 15 Plus

• CPU: 8-core Samsung Exynos 8895, clock frequency 2.3 GHz
• Screen: 5.95 inches, resolution 2560 x 1440
• Cameras (main / front): 12 + 20 MP / 20 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3500 mAh

Price: from 20,700 rub.

An interesting smartphone with a somewhat old-fashioned 16:9 screen format, but with a very high detail Super Amoled matrix. The same applies to the processor, we remember this chip from the Samsung S8. Not the most up-to-date hardware in some ways, but it does have powerful cameras.

The main camera received Sony IMX380 + Sony IMX350 sensors, and the front camera received Sony IMX350. There is optical stabilization, optical zoom, video recording up to 240 fps, 4K recording, fast laser + phase detection autofocus, but without the AI ​​functions familiar in 2019. If you want to shoot confidently, then a smartphone will give you the opportunity to take high-quality photos and videos.

Advantages:

• Acceptable price.
• High quality Super Amoled screen.
• Excellent performance.
• Good autonomy and fast charging 24W.
• Full metal body.

Flaws:

• Outdated OS Android 7.1.2 (Flyme 7).
• No AI features.

Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

• CPU: 8-core Snapdragon 636, clock speed 1.8 GHz
• Screen: 6.26 inches, resolution 2246 x 1080
• Cameras (main / front): 12 + 5 megapixels / 20 + 2 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 3 GB / 32 GB
• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Price: from 11,200 rub.

Only Xiaomi can offer decent build quality with optimal performance and good cameras for minimal money. The smartphone really deserves attention. A fully current model from the second half of 2018, which offers the entire set of necessary functions in 2019.

You need to understand that camera assessments are objective and based on price; you can always find shortcomings. But for the average user they are completely insignificant. The main camera received a dual sensor Samsung S5K2L7 + Samsung S5K5E8, and the front camera Samsung S5K3T1 + Omnivision OV02A10. Fairly standard features including AI, but with very decent results.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• No.

Xiaomi Mi8 SE

• CPU: 8-core Snapdragon 710, clock speed 2.2 GHz
• Screen: 5.88 inches, resolution 2244 x 1080
• Cameras (main / front): 12 + 5 megapixels / 20 + 5 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3120 mAh

Price: from 15,900 rub.

It’s also a very affordable smartphone with a high-quality Samsung Amoled screen, pre-flagship performance and premium design. Sony IMX363 + Samsung S5K5E8 was used as the main camera, which turned out to be a pretty successful combination. There is good autofocus, 4K video recording and AI capabilities. But the emphasis is on the selfie camera, which has a decent Samsung S5K3T1 sensor. The quality of photographs and videos, including selfies, is nothing short of delightful.

The model is a lightweight version of the famous flagship at a very interesting price. Also important is the ability to update to, out of the box the smartphone runs with Android 8.1.

Advantages:

• Low price.
• High-quality Amoled screen.
• High performance.
• Nice design made of glass and metal.
• Upgradeable to Android 9.0.

Flaws:

• Weak battery.

Removed from selection

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

• Camera module: double
• Permission: 12 MP
• Diaphragm: f/1.8 + f/2.8
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 69,990 rub. (128 GB)

For the first time in its history, Apple has equipped its smartphone with a dual camera. The two lenses here have different focal lengths. This allows the user to apply 2x optical zoom. Along the way, an optical stabilizer is used here, making the shutter speed a little longer - this is very useful when shooting in low light conditions. Each lens consists of six optical elements, which is quite a bit. The matrix size of 1/2.6 inches can be called standard - it is difficult to fit a larger sensor into a thin smartphone. The device takes pictures very well, but it is still inferior to the flagship products of its South Korean competitor.

Advantages

• Optical image stabilization is used;
• Two lenses;
• Powerful LED flash;
• 2x optical zoom available;
• 4K video recording available;
• Stable operation of the operating system;
• Nice appearance;
• There is water protection.

Flaws

Apple iPhone 7

• Camera module: single
• Permission: 12 MP
• Diaphragm: f/1.8
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 60,239 rub. (128 GB)

The seventh iPhone remains one of the cutest smartphones. It is also slightly smaller than many of its competitors, making it easy to use with one hand. As for the main camera, it has a 12-megapixel resolution. This is a figure similar to the South Korean flagships. And it’s better not to compare the device with devices from Sony. However, with a fairly low resolution, the camera creates excellent shots. Everything is fine here with video recording - maximum 4K shooting at a frequency of 30 frames/s is available to the user.

Advantages

• Wide aperture;
• Minimum number of optical elements;
• There is optical image stabilization;
• 4K video recording available;
• Availability of water protection;
• Stable operating system;
• Live Photos support;
• Nice design.

Flaws

• No 3.5mm audio jack;
• Very high cost;
• Still not the highest camera resolution;
• iOS imposes certain restrictions;
• No memory card slot.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

• Camera module: single, Sony IMX260 or Samsung S5K2L1
• Permission: 12 MP (pixel size - 1.4 microns)
• Diaphragm: f/1.7
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 54,990 rub. (32 GB)

If you are looking for a smartphone with the best camera, then the main contender for this title will be Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. This handsome guy with the curved edges of the display takes pictures almost perfectly. Of course, it is still far from the performance of SLR cameras, but the matrix built into it is much smaller. It should be noted that in different countries you can find slightly different smartphones - some have their own sensor built in, while others are equipped with a product from Sony. However, in terms of characteristics, both matrices are almost identical. If you're afraid of curved screen edges, you can take a look at the regular Galaxy S7 - it costs less and has exactly the same camera.

Advantages

Flaws

• The camera resolution could be higher;
• Very high cost;
• Sometimes false positives may occur at the edges of the screen.

HTC 10

• Camera module: single, Sony IMX377
• Permission: 12 MP (pixel size - 1.55 microns)
• Diaphragm: f/1.8
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 31,000 rub. (32 GB)

For a long time, HTC used a camera based on UltraPixel technology in its flagships. It consisted of using large pixels, which led to excellent light sensitivity. The disadvantage of this solution was the low final image resolution - usually it was only 4 megapixels. Fortunately, a second version of this technology has now been developed, where the matrix resolution has increased to 12 megapixels. At the same time, the dots on the sensor can still be called large, as a result of which the HTC 10 takes very good pictures in the dark. The size of the sensor installed here is 1/2.3 inches - a similar matrix is ​​found in GoPro Hero action cameras and various compact cameras. It is also impossible not to note the presence of laser autofocus here, which copes with its task perfectly.

Advantages

• Big size pixels;
• Double flash (LEDs of different tones);
• Sufficiently high aperture ratio;
• There is an optical image stabilizer;
• Splash protection;
• Can shoot 4K video;
• The smartphone sounds great.

Flaws

• The resolution may still seem small;
• High price.

Sony Xperia X Performance

• Camera module: single, Sony IMX300
• Permission: 23 MP (pixel size - 1.12 microns)
• Diaphragm: f/2
• Optical stabilizer: No

Price: from 39,990 rub.

Nowadays, many smartphone manufacturers prefer to order camera modules from Sony. Oddly enough, the Japanese have learned better than others how to produce high-quality matrices that fit under the body of even very thin smartphones. Typically, the resolution of such sensors does not exceed 16 megapixels. But in the case of its own Xperia X Performance, the manufacturer decided to sacrifice pixel size and, accordingly, light sensitivity. Instead, the Japanese increased the resolution to 23 megapixels! If you think about it, even many professional SLR cameras cannot boast of this parameter! The size of the matrix installed here is 1/2.3 inches. One can only regret that a smartphone from Sony is unreasonably expensive.

Advantages

• Very high camera resolution;
• The case is waterproof;
• Latest version of the operating system;
• A high resolution 5-inch display;
• Not very large smartphone size.

Flaws

• Not the best light sensitivity;
• No optical stabilizer;
• Very high cost;
• Short battery life.

LG G5 SE

• Camera module: dual, Sony IMX234
• Permission: 16 MP (pixel size - 1.12 microns) + 8 MP
• Diaphragm: f/1.8
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 29,990 rub.

The G5 SE smartphone turned out to be unique. Not only does it have a dual rear camera, but it also has a somewhat modular structure. The fact is that the South Koreans have additionally released a couple of replacement modules. One of them allows you to increase the battery capacity, and the other adds hardware camera control keys. Unfortunately, this idea was not crowned with success - the smartphone is not really in demand, not to mention all the replaceable modules. Returning to the camera, the Sony IMX234 matrix (size - 1/2.6 inches) is complemented by an auxiliary 8-megapixel sensor. It comes into play when you need to shoot at a wider angle. That is why this model is best at panoramas and landscapes.

Advantages

• Latest version of the operating system;
• Removable battery with the possibility of replacing it with a more capacious one;
• High resolution camera;
• Availability of a second lens with a wide viewing angle;
• Optimal price tag for a flagship;
• Very high resolution 5.3-inch screen;
• There is an optical stabilizer;
• There is laser autofocus;
• Always-on screen feature.

Flaws

• Not the longest battery life;
• Fairly high cost;
• Low photosensitivity.

OnePlus 3T

• Camera module: single, Sony IMX298
• Permission: 16 MP (pixel size - 1.12 microns)
• Diaphragm: f/2.0
• Optical stabilizer: There is

Price: from 31,590 rub. (64 GB)

The fourth smartphone under the OnePlus brand turned out to be very good. It has a lot of memory at its disposal, and therefore you quickly forget about the lack of a slot for a microSD card. There is also a large number of wireless modules. Well, as for the camera, it was created by Sony. This is not to say that she is ideal. For example, in the evening it is quite difficult to shoot with it, since there is an acute lack of aperture. But during the day this camera performs at its best! One can only regret that smartphones with a good camera are expensive - the product from OnePlus is no exception.

Advantages

Flaws

• No memory card slot;
• The price is by no means low;
• Slippery body.

Google Pixel

• Camera module: single, Sony IMX378
• Permission: 12.3 MP (pixel size - 1.55 microns)
• Diaphragm: f/2.0
• Optical stabilizer: No

Price: from 48,800 rub. (32 GB)

Google has discontinued the Nexus line, giving birth to a series of Pixel smartphones. Its main difference is that it will include full-fledged flagships, which will have a corresponding price tag. The first Google Pixel is very expensive. But if you buy it, you are unlikely to regret anything. There is an AMOLED display with a very high pixel density, and the seventh version of Android is used as the operating system. But the most important advantage of the device is the camera, the matrix of which is 1/2.3 inches in size - this is the largest mobile sensor! If we compare cameras, large pixels will win thanks to their excellent light sensitivity. The only complaint we can make is the lack of an optical stabilizer - this is the only reason why the camera cannot be called ideal.

With an excellent camera, it has everything you need. The matrix installed here has a fairly high resolution. The lens is covered with sapphire glass, so you need to handle the smartphone with care, otherwise you risk breaking the optics. An interesting innovation that brought the device into our rating is the IR filter. The Chinese also tried to work on the software part of their product. They have implemented a good noise reduction system, 3D Noise Reduction. It has a device and a function for tone correction of pictures. Autofocus time in most cases does not exceed 0.2 s.

Advantages

• There is an IR filter;
• The camera resolution cannot be called low;
• There is an optical stabilizer;
• Wide functionality of the Camera program;
• Two SIM card slots;
• High resolution IPS display;
• Large memory capacity;
• There is an AKM4376 audio processor;
• There is a fingerprint scanner.

Flaws

• High price;
• Only one speaker.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

• Camera module: single
• Permission: 16 MP
• Diaphragm: f/1.9
• Optical stabilizer: No

Price: from 27,990 rub.

The rating of smartphone cameras could not do without a representative of the mid-budget segment. The new Samsung Galaxy A5 is not very different from the 2016 device. The camera resolution has, of course, increased. But the shooting quality remained approximately the same. However, it was already excellent, so this fact cannot be listed as a disadvantage. The device also made it to the top because of its ability to shoot under waterfalls and rain, since it has water protection. In a word, if you decide to buy such a smartphone, you definitely won’t regret it - in many respects it is in no way inferior to much more expensive flagships.

Advantages

• Waterproof housing;
• High resolution camera;
• AMOLED screen with high pixel density;
• Long battery life;
• Two SIM card slots;
• Big number wireless modules;
• There is an “always on display” function;
• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• The camera has a fairly high aperture ratio;
• 16 megapixel front camera.

Flaws

• Slippery body;
• There is no optical stabilizer.

Conclusion

You need to understand that if you really want the best camera in a smartphone, then prepare at least 30,000 rubles (about $500). There will be the most powerful sensors of the latest generation and all the capabilities for taking, let’s not hesitate to say, professional photos and videos within the framework of mobile devices.

But we took a slightly different path and showed good models with fairly advanced cameras, but for less money. By and large, most users will be completely satisfied with the quality of pictures of all of the above smartphones.

Two types of flash at once (xenon and pulse), Carl Zeiss optics, a separate processor for working with the camera, excellent detail when shooting in good weather and a triple zoom without loss of image quality - even today such bells and whistles command respect, but in 2012 they looked simple cosmically. And 512 MB of RAM for Symbian was about the same amount as 64 GB of RAM in modern computers.

But, damn it, it was still the same dreary Symbian smartphone, only “tuned”, like a classic Zhiguli with an aerodynamic body kit. Outdated display resolution (630x360 pixels on 4 inches, but capacitive and AMOLED), single-core processor that processed web pages without much enthusiasm, lack of full-featured applications for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Poor quality of pictures and videos when shooting at night, again.

And in general, it was already too late to drink Borjomi in the year when the radically cooler Samsung Galaxy S3, Nexus 4 and iPhone 5 were born - modern smartphones with HD display resolution, modern operating systems (Android 4.4 KitKat is still in price, and the iPhone has reached the current iOS 10), without any legacy of the “difficult past”. Therefore, Nokia 808 Pureview remained an interesting experiment and trial model, from which Nokia then built the cool Nokia 920 and completely switched to Windows.

Acer Liquid S2 - 4K video comes to smartphones

Didn't expect to see a manufacturer of laptops and monitors in the top camera phones? But the fact remains - long before Acer plunged headlong into the production of budget mobile phones, the Taiwanese made a splash with the announcement of their flagship Liquid S2, which was the first in the world to demonstrate video recording in 4K resolution, then not yet at 30, but only at 24 frames per second, and only 5 minutes at a time.