Smartphones with quality cameras and sound. The best budget smartphones with a good camera
In December, it is customary to draw up various ratings and recall the most significant events of the last twelve months. We have not forgotten about this tradition and decided to collect 28 of the best smartphones that appeared on the market this year in one big material.
Apple iPhone 7: the new market leader
Every new development from Apple causes a huge stir and collects millions of orders. So it happened with the iPhone 7.
The device received a new color option - "black onyx", as well as protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard, but lost the usual audio jack. The 4.7-inch Retina HD display delivers superb picture and color details, the Apple A10 Fusion quad-core chipset breaks all possible performance records, and iOS 10.1 delivers a smooth, responsive experience.
The smartphone is sold in five color variations and has modifications with 32, 128 and 256 GB of internal memory. Do not forget about the 12-megapixel main and 7-megapixel front cameras, new stereo speakers and a good battery life - about 14 hours of talk time and 40 hours of music playback.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus: larger size, display and dual camera
An advanced version of the fresh Apple flagship turned out to be 20 mm higher, 11 mm wider and 50 grams heavier than the usual "seven". The smartphone is equipped with a screen with a larger diagonal (5.5 versus 4.7 inches), and has a higher resolution (1080x1920 versus 750x1334 pixels).
The Apple A10 chipset is also responsible for the performance of the iPhone 7 Plus, but the device works a little faster than the base model due to the difference in the amount of RAM (3 versus 2 GB).
In the version with the Plus attachment, in addition to the main rear camera, a second one is installed, which makes it possible to double the focal length of the frame due to optical zoom, and not digital. As a result, it is possible to photograph distant objects without loss of quality. Another difference between the devices is the battery capacity. Under the body of the enlarged version of the flagship, there is a 2,900 mAh battery, which is almost 1,000 mAh more than the regular iPhone 7.
ASUS ZenFone 3: big changes for the better
ASUS ZenFone 3 - the device of the third generation of the ZenFone line turned out to be balanced in terms of features and characteristics, attractive in appearance and quite competitive in terms of cost.
For the manufacture of the case, ASUS specialists chose metal and glass. The device has an interesting, but at the same time carefully thought out arrangement of all functional elements, the thickness of the case is 7.69 mm. One cannot but praise the solid build, 5.5-inch S-IPS screen, time autonomous work and good performance. The pride of the device is a 16-megapixel camera based on a Sony IMX298 sensor with a powerful focusing system.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Max: a budget version in a metal outfit
ZenFone 3 Max is positioned by the Taiwanese manufacturer as an inexpensive, but versatile and, importantly, hardy device: it has a 4,100 mAh battery. The model boasts a nice design, metal body, smooth and smooth operation of ZenUI 3.0 proprietary firmware, which is based on the sixth version of Android OS.
The smartphone, depending on the modification (there are two of them), has the capacity of a quad-core (MediaTek MT6737T) or eight-core (Snapdragon 430) processor, is equipped with 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of permanent memory.
LG K10 LTE: a solid budget phone for selfie lovers
When working on the K10 LTE, LG has focused on camera capabilities. First of all, this concerns the 5-megapixel front camera: you can start a three-second countdown before taking a picture with one hand gesture and use the display as an artificial flash. And to focus and take a picture on the 13-megapixel main camera, just one touch on the display.
The device is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 2,300 mAh, an eight-core MT6735 processor, 16 GB of internal memory and 1.5 GB of RAM. The front panel is a 5.3-inch screen. The OS is Android 6.0.
LG X power: tough and compact
The key feature of this smartphone is clear from the name: thanks to the 4,100 mAh battery, the device can withstand two days of operation away from the outlet. Even when the battery icon turns red and the battery asks to eat, the device can last for another 2-3 hours. In addition, LG X power supports fast charging: the battery spends about half the time to restore its 100% than the battery of a modern average smartphone.
LG specialists need to be commended for a great feat: they managed to fit such a battery in a case only 7.9 mm thick. In general, the design turned out to be very interesting. A nice bonus is auto-selfie: the front camera is able to recognize the face in the frame itself and immediately take a picture.
LG X cam: two rear cameras for 18 thousand rubles
2016 was a productive year for the South Korean brand: the third smartphone of the company - LG X cam - got into our chart not by chance and not for the company with the two above. Against the background of competitors, it clearly stands out with a dual camera: one with a wide-angle lens (viewing angle is 120 degrees), and the second, 13-megapixel, provides especially high image quality. In this case, the panoramic shooting mode and the “Framed photo” effect (both lenses are used) are really useful.
The smartphone is sold in two color options ("titanium" and "gold"), has a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, offers the owner the power of an eight-core MediaTek processor and 2 GB of RAM. 16 GB is available for data storage, there is a slot for a memory card. And LG X cam weighs only 120 grams.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 S: hardy, metallic, inexpensive
Xiaomi Redmi 3 S is presented in two versions: with 2/16 GB (cheaper) and with 3/32 GB (more expensive). The device belongs to the budget price category, and therefore it is especially pleasant to see in it a fingerprint scanner, an infrared port for control household appliances and support for OTG technology.
The body of the smartphone is made of aluminum, with the exception of only two plastic inserts on the back. The front panel of the Redmi 3 S is occupied by a 5-inch IPS display, and the Snapdragon 430 chipset is responsible for the phone's performance, the architecture of which provides for two clusters of four Cortex-A53 cores. Perhaps the strongest point of this model is its autonomy, it is provided by a 4,100 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: a sleek phablet with impressive capabilities
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is one of the most sensational smartphones on the Russian market this year. First of all, because of the ratio of price, features and characteristics.
The front panel of the device, the body of which is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, is almost entirely occupied by a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. At the back is a 16-megapixel camera equipped with phase detection autofocus (fires in 0.1 seconds) and dual LED flash. Below is a fingerprint sensor, which can be easily found at the first attempt and allows you to reliably protect any information important to you.
The device has no performance issues: it has a Snapdragon 650 six-core chipset and 3GB of RAM. 32 GB available for data storage and a slot for microSD cards... What about the OS? The proprietary MIUI 7 shell based on Android 5.1 Lollipop is used.
Xiaomi Mi5: a competitive mid-range representative
An equally curious exhibit from the same brand - Xiaomi Mi5 - is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz, has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory.
The device looks very impressive: a harmonious combination of metal and tempered glass, neatly rounded edges, the thinnest bezels at the edges of the display, the thickness of the case is 7.25 mm and only 129 grams of weight. The latter is especially valuable when you take into account the 5.15-inch Full HD screen and 3,000 mAh battery. In addition, Mi5 supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.
Meizu Pro 6: a serious competitor of the market leaders
The new flagship Meizu Pro 6 from the emerging Chinese manufacturer is able to compete with the leading models of the market leaders. And its main advantage is its modest price (28 thousand rubles for the version with 32 GB and 36 thousand rubles for the version with 64 GB).
Pay for what? For undoubtedly a flagship, very solid design with barely noticeable frames on the sides of the display. For the all-metal body. For a 5.2-inch screen based on Samsung's Super AMOLED matrix. For the carefully crafted sound. Behind a 21MP camera with 10-diode ring flash. For a powerful and energy-efficient 10-core Helio X25 processor, the structure of which provides for three clusters. And that's not the whole list of items for.
The only thing you can find fault with is the lack of a memory card slot.
Meizu U20: a curious device in a glass vest
The Meizu U20 phablet announced in August this year is clad in 2.5D glass on both sides. The glass panels are connected by a metal frame. A 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels is installed, made on the basis of an S-IPS matrix. The front panel has a fingerprint scanner that responds to touch in 0.2 seconds. It is built right into the central touch-mechanical key - this is a proprietary Meizu chip.
Note the eight-core processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz, up to 3 GB of RAM (depending on the modification) and 16 or 32 GB of permanent memory. The Meizu U20 is powered by the Flyme 5.0 launcher, under which Android 5.1 Lollipop is hidden. Long battery life will be provided by a 3,260 mAh battery.
Meizu M3 Note: tough and well balanced
In each new product from Meizu in 2016, there is a competent balance between all the components. Key feature model Meizu M3 Note is a battery with a capacity of 4 100 mAh, which is able to provide a smartphone about two days of life on a single charge. But other components did not disappoint either.
The M3 Note's Helio P10 chipset automatically adjusts clock frequency cores and a graphics accelerator, seeking either to reduce power consumption to the maximum, or, conversely, to use all the power to complete a complex task. The processor is assisted by 3 GB of RAM, there is 32 GB for data storage and a slot for a microSD card.
We also note a 13-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus and two-tone flash, a 5.5-inch Full HD display and an mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor.
Sony Xperia XZ Dual: an impressive camera phone
The fact that Sony struggled to distance itself from competitors in the development of this model is noticeable even before the phone was turned on. The metal casing of the phone is protected from moisture and can be painted in one of three stunning shades, and thanks to the well-thought-out design, the device looks strict, elegant and laconic.
Against the background of other fancy flagships, the Sony Xperia XZ stands out with a 23-megapixel camera: three sensors help it work at once, there is a laser autofocus, it is impossible not to note the impeccable color reproduction and the work of the stabilization system. And there are also a lot of modes, filters for post-processing frames and a 13-megapixel front camera for self-portraits and video calls in addition.
Sony Xperia XA Dual: frameless, stylish and ergonomic
The Sony Xperia XA Dual belongs to the middle price category, and the main thing in it is the absence of frames on the sides of the display and more than a fair price for the existing filling. The 5-inch display pleases with deep blacks, viewing angles and contrast. The youngest member of the Xperia X line weighs only 138.8 grams, it lies securely in the hand, and you will have to try to drop it.
One full charge of the 2,300 mAh battery will provide about two days of intense work. We also pay attention to the hardware: Helio P10 processor with a frequency of up to 2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, Mali-T860 MP2 graphics. Such equipment is more often found in more expensive devices.
Moto Z: modular smartphone with flagship equipment
A distinctive feature of Moto Z is a unique modular design that allows you to connect a stereo speaker to the back of the device through a special contact area, a decorative cover, external battery, microphone, camera and even a projector.
The smartphone has a very thin body (5.19 mm), 13-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front cameras, a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and good hardware, led by a Snapdragon 820 processor.
Moto Z Play: younger, but also interesting
This model was announced in September. As with the basic version, various modules can be docked with the Moto Z Play. But how do the devices differ?
The younger version received a more capacious battery (3,510 versus 2,600 mAh), a side effect - the case thickness increased to 7 mm and the weight increased from 136 to 165 grams. The main camera here is steeper than in a simple Moto Z (16 megapixels), but the screen and hardware are slightly weaker: the 5.5-inch display has a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, and the Snapdragon 625 chipset is responsible for computing processes. The device has 3 GB of RAM and 32GB memory for data storage, plus a slot for a memory card. Both devices use Android 6.0 as an OS.
Huawei Honor 8: spectacular design and dual camera
I tried to keep up with competitors and Huawei. Honor 8, although it was identified in the middle price category, but many of the chips for it migrated from the flagship Huawei P9. Rugged and reliable metal frame, 3000 mAh battery, high-performance bundle of eight-core Kirin 950 processor and 4 GB of RAM. But the main thing is a dual camera (12-megapixel Sony-made sensor for both) with laser and contrast autofocus and dual LED flash.
Huawei Honor 5C: inexpensive and versatile
The device received good equipment, which allowed it to successfully compete in the market with no less interesting models. The model is equipped with a powerful, but energy-efficient Kirin 650 chipset, which includes two clusters of four cores. The battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh provides a solid operating time, as a bonus - the proprietary energy-saving technology.
It should be said about the metal case, which encloses the Honor 5C, about the 5.2-inch S-IPS-display, the relatively small dimensions and weight (156 grams) of the device. We also note an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a stereo speaker that provides surround sound.
Huawei nova: ample shooting opportunities
Huawei nova is a pleasure to hold in the palm of your hand. It is a compact, sophisticated device with smooth shapes and curves in a magnesium-aluminum alloy body.
The main focus is on cameras. The main one, 12-megapixel, is capable of quickly and correctly focusing on the selected object (two systems work at once: phase and contrast), record video in 4K format, and the front-facing camera will be appreciated by all self-lovers for useful technologies for "beautifying" the resulting self-portraits and a convenient function shooting by touch.
Alcatel Idol 4S: a youth smartphone with a unique key
The release of this unusual device - Alcatel IDOL 4S - was announced at the beginning of the year. Alcatel decided to conquer the youth segment with a cool design, clear and high-quality sound, as well as a surprise in the form of a special Boom key, which is located strictly in the center of the right side.
One of several functions can be tied to the button: a snapshot even when the display is off, continuous shooting (10 photos), animation displaying notifying about the current weather situation, a significant and instant increase in volume, starting an online broadcast and even accelerating in a racing simulator. This is what true versatility means.
Alcatel PIXI 4 (5): for undemanding users
The budget Alcatel PIXI 4 (5) 5010D is suitable for solving the simplest tasks: web surfing, watching videos, reading, communicating, working with undemanding software. Such devices, in our opinion, always have a place to be.
Before buying, you should consider the real capabilities of smartphones that will really come in handy. First of all, decide what you need from the phone and make a list of characteristics, prioritizing them.
For example, the quality of the camera and the availability of a selfie camera may come first. On the second - the ability to listen to music or play games, on the third - a powerful battery, etc. In order for the mobile to meet all your requirements, and even have a democratic price, you need to consider not only the flagships of the industry, but also minor brands that are slightly inferior to them in terms of capabilities.
Phone lines by brand level
Before considering specific models, it is worth understanding what is happening in the market. All manufacturers' proposals can be divided into 4 categories, on which the quality and cost of the model directly depends.
- A-brands. The most hyped smartphones with the mass additional functions... Fierce competition leads manufacturers to hire development staff to search for the most advanced technologies. If today we hear models that are unlocked by a fingerprint, then tomorrow they will "learn" to react to the retina. The disadvantage of flagships is that half of the functions may not be useful. In addition, you will have to overpay significantly for the brand. We are talking about Apple, Samsung, LG, HTC, etc .;
- B-brands. The second group includes "strong middle peasants". Smartphones that have performances comparable to those of the major brands but differ significantly in price. It is quite possible to choose a budget camera phone from this category. Decent Brands: Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu, Lenovo;
- C-brands. Lesser known brands from various global manufacturers at attractive prices. You can buy, but you need to carefully choose the right model. These include: Oppo, Doogee, Zopo, Cubot, etc;
- The fourth category includes all other smartphones without a brand name. They can be produced clandestinely, which means they often break. It is not recommended to select a gadget from this category.
Features of super cameras
In terms of shooting quality, cameras built into modern smartphones are superior to “soap dishes” and are trying to catch up with SLRs. And megapixels are far from the most important parameter. It is necessary to pay attention to the aperture index, which determines the quality of shooting in low light conditions.
Attention! If the camera works perfectly during the day, then at dusk it can "make noise", that is, give out dark photos. When choosing, it is better to compare not daytime, but evening photos. This way you can get a real idea of \u200b\u200bthe camera's capabilities.
Another significant parameter is the speed at which shooting starts. The faster the camera responds to the press of a button, the more likely it is to capture an interesting moment. The optimal indicator is 2-3 seconds.
A high-quality camera is also useful for filming. Required parameter - support for recording in FHD format.
The criteria listed apply to both the main camera and the selfie camera.
Which operating system to choose
Ideal operating system (OS) must have a user-friendly interface, instant work without crashes and freezes, and the ability to use online applications.
Council. When choosing a budget smartphone model with a good camera, you need to pay attention to the processor, built-in and RAM, and battery power.
There are 3 platforms:
- ... Based on research results, 70% of respondents use Android smartphones. Support is positioned as simple and reliable, available thanks to a large number inexpensive models;
- IOS. The brainchild of Apple has stable performance and high quality, but belongs to the premium segment. You will have to overpay for reliable functionality;
- Windows. Microsoft's platform is unpopular, and the number of models running on this platform is limited. Therefore, despite the democratic prices of smartphones, experts do not recommend this choice, because it will significantly limit the capabilities of the gadget.
Big screen and its benefits
It is more convenient to study the details of photos, watch videos and movies on a large screen, so recently there has been a tendency to increase the display diagonal. The optimal performance for a camera phone is considered to be a screen from 4.7 to 5 inches.
Rating of the best budget camera phones
A smartphone with a good camera at an affordable price is not a fairy tale. Choosing from B-brands, you can find very decent models costing from $ 120 to $ 150.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is the best budget camera phone of 2016
1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a budget Chinese gadget. Its main camera (13 megapixels) is in no way inferior to the flagship models. It copes well with artificial lighting and twilight. Shoots video at maximum resolution and with stereo sound. Front-camera (5 Mp) is characterized by high-quality, juicy photos.
The eight-core processor runs on Android, has 16 GB of main memory and 2 GB of RAM.
2. Meizu M2 is presented in two versions, note and mini. Oddly enough, the best cameras are scaled down. Camera resolutions - 13 megapixels. They cope with shooting indoors and outdoors, when photographing in the twilight, you need to use manual settings and the pictures will be perfect. The front camera (5 megapixels) is distinguished by clear details of images.
The smartphone runs Android, is equipped with a processor with 4 cores, 16 Mg of main memory and 2 - operational.
3. The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is a masterpiece with an excellent camera. The manufacturers have equipped it with laser autofocus and intelligent removal system. It automatically removes moving objects between the focus point and the lens. Both cameras perform flawlessly in any light.
4-core processor provides power to the device. 16 GB internal memory and 2 GB RAM allow you to download the required number of applications.
The only drawback is the battery capacity, which lasts only for a day.
4. THL 5000 T. An economical camera phone with good cameras (13 Mp and 5 Mp) and a capacious battery. Equipped with a powerful 8-core processor, main memory - 8 GB and RAM - 1 GB.
5. Huawei Honor 4C has 2 cameras 13 and 5 megapixels. They are able to accurately reproduce colors and details at any time of the day. They shoot high-quality video and allow you to use not only automatic, but also manual settings. According to the rest of the data the camera phone is quite competitive. It has a processor with 8 cores and 2 GB of RAM.
In addition to these models, included in the top five, you can pay attention to the following gadgets: Acer Liquid E3, Meizu MX 5, Doogee X5, Prestigio MultiPhone 3531 and ZTE Nubia 79.
The growth of technical characteristics and quality of "smart technology" allows you to buy a budget camera phone that is practically not inferior to the flagship models.
The best camera phones of 2016 - video
More recently, only expensive flagship models smartphones were equipped with a decent camera with which you can take high-quality pictures and videos. Today the situation is changing in favor of those who want to buy smartphone with a good camerabut not spend the family's monthly budget or more on it. There are phones on the market that cost $ 150 or so, but they will be a good replacement for a digital camera and will be able to adequately capture all the important and interesting moments... We will dwell on such models.
In the category of budget smartphones, Chinese brands have clearly been in the lead for a couple of years, since for little money they provide devices that are difficult to find fault with. The recently released Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 pleases with a price 155 dollars and a set of characteristics. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels and allows you to create images that are not inferior in quality to many flagships, even the iPhone 6 Plus. The camera also behaves well in artificial lighting conditions, and in HDR the pictures are quite good.
The 5 megapixel front camera allows you to create more than decent pictures, it can shoot videos in Full HD. The main camera records video at the same maximum resolution at 30 frames / second with stereo sound. It is possible to shoot videos in time-lapse mode. The camera menu is intuitive, you can make settings manually.
Otherwise, this is a productive gadget with 8-core processor, 2 GB random access memory and 16 GB main. There is a screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and Full HD resolution, support for 3G, NFC, and in some versions and LTE. The battery boasts capacity of 3060 mAh, which is very good, is used newest version Android with a proprietary shell.
Meizu M2 came out in two versions at once: note andmini... There are some differences in the characteristics, but mini version more interesting in terms of value for money, and, what is most surprising, its cameras turned out even better than in the large version. The smartphone is equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera, whose lens is covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. Successful photos are obtained in any shooting scenario: outdoors, indoors, in motion, in the dark. When there is not enough light, it is better to use manual settings to create a high-quality picture. The detail of the photo is very high, the automatic mode works quite accurately. The 5 megapixel front camera does an excellent job of creating selfies: they come out in detail, nevertheless, there is still a little noise, but the front cameras, even those smartphones that are many times more expensive, cannot do without it.
In terms of filling, the M2 mini is a strong middling: a processor with 4 cores and a frequency of 1.5 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of main memory, a 5-inch IPS-screen with a density of 296 pixels / inch. To this it is worth adding supportLTE, work under control Android 5.1 and a low weight of 131 g. By the sum of its characteristics, this is an excellent smartphone that will cope with all the tasks assigned to it. When ordering directly from a Chinese manufacturer, the price is affordable - about 120 dollars.
The highlight of this smartphone is its a camera that is equipped with laser autofocus, and this is exactly what makes it stand out from the Zenfone line and differs from other budget models. The manufacturer used a 13 megapixel camera, which provides the user not only with the opportunity to create the highest quality pictures, but also choose required settings among many, even fully supported manual mode, which is not so common. Among interesting available modes
you can highlight super resolution, low lighting, animation, portrait enhancement, intelligent deletion... The latter function is extremely convenient when shooting in crowded places: the camera will remove all moving objects between the lens and the subject of focus. The automatic mode selects all the settings correctly, focusing occurs in a split second, and a successful shot can be obtained in almost any light.
The 5 megapixel front camera creates photos typical of such parameters, which are distinguished by good clarity. Among the disadvantages of the camera, only the creation of darkish panoramas is noted, but this is not such a significant drawback.
As for the other parameters of the smartphone, they are as follows: 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of main memory, support for memory cards. The screen has a diagonal of 5 inches, HD resolution. The disadvantage is not the most capacious 2400 mAh battery, which is enough for a standard day of work. Price - from 150 to 170 dollars.
A Chinese budget smartphone that boasts not only a capacious battery, but also a decent enough camera. The main one is equipped with a 13 megapixel sensor, the pictures are of high detail, correct color reproduction, excellent shots are obtained in macro mode. The camera also copes well with capturing text, but at night it will be more difficult to get decent shots. The 5 megapixel front camera behaves as expected and produces pictures of acceptable quality.
In addition to a good camera, a smartphone with a price of 120 dollars boasts other advantages: 8-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 5-inch screen with HD-resolution, the most powerful battery 5000 mAh... The amount of RAM is 1 GB, the main one is 8 GB, which, in principle, is not bad, there is support for memory cards.
This smartphone at a cost about 150 dollars allows you to take pictures comparable to much more expensive cameras. Installed two cameras: 13 and 5 megapixels. The main one allows you to get bright photos with natural color reproduction, copes well with macro, landscapes, night shooting, records video in Full HD quality. The front camera creates pretty good self-portraits and video in HD resolution.
The rest of the smartphone is also decent. Thanks to 8-core processor and 2 GB of RAM it is nimble and productive, and the 5-inch screen is the golden mean, in which the display is large enough, but at the same time comfortable. Autonomy is average: the battery capacity is 2550 mAh.
A budget smartphone that has one interesting feature - its the front camera also has a flash... This is ideal for those who like to take selfies, but want to get an inexpensive phone, because it price about 130 dollars... The unusual solution of the manufacturer allows you to create excellent self-portraits, despite the fact that the resolution of the front camera is not the highest - 2 megapixels.
The main camera is equipped with a 13 megapixel module, allows you to shoot Full HD video, take excellent pictures in any weather and indoors. Among other things, the camera supports many different shooting modesso you can create the perfect shot.
The smartphone has a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, a stock of RAM - 1 GB, the main one - 4 GB, there is a slot for memory cards. The diagonal of the screen is 4.7 inches, there is an oleophobic coating, the resolution is 1280 * 720 pixels. The battery is weak and non-removable, the capacity is 2000 mAh, but given the characteristics of the processor and screen, the autonomy of the gadget will be at an average level - 1-2 days.
A new smartphone from a growing Chinese manufacturer. Equipped with a 13 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus. Focusing and capturing images takes a few moments, so you can quickly capture an important event. The 5 megapixel front camera creates images with high detail and a minimum of noise, which will appeal to selfie lovers and will come in handy for those who often communicate on Skype.
In terms of other parameters, this is a completely average modern gadget, sufficient for performing standard tasks: a 4-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 5.3-inch screen with HD resolution, a 2500 mAh battery, a slot for memory cards and two SIM-cards. Price about 120 dollars.
It should be noted that Sony optimizes smartphones for MediaTek chipsets, so the Xperia M5 has been annoying customers for a long time with various "glitches", by today's standards the Helio X10 processor is slow, and it does not work at its maximum capacity in the M5. The case heats up with or without reason, the autonomy is poor. But the proprietary shell is comfortable, the cameras are of high quality, the display is bright and clear, and the prestige of such a smartphone in "glamorous" circles is much higher than that of any Huawei or Xiaomi. Official distributors are crazy and ask for the old Sony for a completely ridiculous 25 thousand rubles, but the "gray" sellers Xperia M5 Dual is estimated at 15-16 thousand - quite a fair price for such a model.
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S
ZTE has a luxury division Nubia, and it, in turn, has the flagship Z11 series, which has a simplified version of the Z11 mini, which recently underwent an update in the house that Jack built. We must pay tribute to the Chinese - Z11 mini S differs from Z11 mini radically and only for the better.
A very nimble smartphone with a brutal body and red accents. You can't really get into the specs: a fast Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. And it's also nice that ZTE (whose "hands are sharpened" more for adjusting the sound path than camera algorithms) made a big gesture and equipped the Z11 mini S with a 22-megapixel rear camera based on the Sony IMX318 sensor. The much more expensive ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe and Xiaomi Mi Note 2 are equipped with the same sensor, if you are not aware.
2016 is already coming to an end, which means that most of the flagship presentations of various IT companies have already died down. Apple introduced iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Samsung - long-suffering Galaxy Note 7, LG unveiled the V20, Meizu unveiled the Pro 6.
And if new flagships, capable of exciting the minds of the public and specialized publications, no longer appear, then we can single out leaders in different categories among all the new products of 2016. For example, in cameras. The imaging modules have made significant strides forward in color reproduction, image quality and smoothness over the past two years. Therefore, you can try to answer the question: "What is the best smartphone camera in 2016?"
TOP 10 best camera phones 2016
In the following sections, ten smartphones of this and last year, which can rightfully be called flagship camera phones, will be considered, their main features and advantages over competitors will be highlighted. The opinion may not coincide with the generally accepted, because people evaluate the quality of photos and videos. And how many people, so many opinions. So, we present to your attention the top 10 smartphones with the best camera in 2016.
Tenth place
Sony Xperia Z5. Despite the fact that the line of flagship Z smartphones from Sony has already ceased to exist, last year's flagship Z5 still shows good results in photos and videos, giving out picture quality that is not much inferior to what the flagships of 2016 can offer. This can be confirmed by the high marks of the profile edition DXOMark. The numbers speak for themselves: the autofocus time is 0.03 seconds, and that's on a 23MP sensor! We can say that the Xperia Z5 is the smartphone with the best camera, however, in 2015.
Ninth place
Meizu MX5. The MX line, which was once considered the flagship, lost this title to the Pro-series, and, accordingly, the technical equipment became somewhat worse. Nevertheless, the Meizu MX6 with its Sony IMX386 camera module with excellent software optimization is still able to produce excellent photo and video quality in all conditions.
Eighth place
LG G5. A great camera has always been a hallmark of LG flagships. So it happened with the G5, with the only exception that the smartphone was presented a long time ago, and its technical equipment has become outdated. But this does not mean at all that the quality of shooting has deteriorated. Not at all. In fact, now LG G5 takes pictures and shoots videos comparable in quality to those of budget DSLRs. At the same time, we emphasize that many amateur photographers note that the G5 has the best camera on a smartphone. Well, that's their opinion.
Seventh place
6S / 6S Plus. Even despite the fact that the Cupertin company has updated its line of flagship smartphones, the devices of the previous generation, thanks to excellent optimization and correctly selected software, are removed at the level of some of the flagships of 2016. Both the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are clear proofs of this. Branded iSight cameras always remain relevant for a long time, even after the release of a new generation of devices.
Sixth place
Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The flagship of the South Korean company's phablet line was released a little later than the super-successful Galaxy S6, which means it received more modern equipment. Thanks to the 16 megapixel main camera, the device is capable of recording video in 4K format. It is also worth considering that the camera software allows the user to customize it according to their requests and requirements. For many, to this day, the Galaxy Note 5 is the smartphone with the best camera.
Fifth place
Huawei Nexus 6P. The latest generation of Nexus smartphones from Google, which have been replaced by devices from the Pixel line, have greatly delighted users with their characteristics, design and quality in general. Especially the Huawei Nexus 6P. The Chinese have equipped the smartphone with a camera with high light sensitivity and a high-quality 12.3 megapixel matrix. But megapixels are not everything. Optimization and software of the camera module are crucial. And with all that, the Nexus 6P is flawless. Many netizens even now have a question: "Which smartphone has the best camera?" They unambiguously answer: "The Nexus 6P".
Fourth place
Samsung Newest generation smartphones from the South Korean company shows the quality of the level of shooting comparable to semi-professional cameras. Why only the fourth place, because many say that this is a smartphone with the best camera? The answer to this question will be given a little later. Suffice it to say that buying just for a great camera would be more than worthwhile. This device combines the qualities of not only an excellent working device, but also a first-class "DSLR".
Among other things, selfie lovers say that the S7 / S7 edge is the smartphone with the best.It's hard to disagree with this, especially when you consider that the front-facing module of the flagship from Samsung takes pictures and shoots videos of such quality that the main cameras of some do not reach. smartphones.
Third place
Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Despite all the setbacks of the seventh Note, the smartphone is one of the best in the segment in terms of its characteristics. You can be convinced of this by looking only at a couple of photos or videos taken with the help of this device. Their quality, detail and stabilization (for video) will speak for themselves. Although, in reality, the camera module installed in the Note 7 is not much different from the one that the S7 and S7 edge are equipped with.
Second place
Apple iPhone 7. Predictable? Still would! Almost every specialized publication considers it its duty to highlight the revolutionary iPhone camera 7. And the most interesting thing is that this is quite fair. Tests have shown that the camera of the new iPhone 7 is indeed an order of magnitude higher than all its predecessors: both the iPhone 6S, and even more so the iPhone SE. But is the quality of pictures and videos on the new generation iPhone so significantly different from Samsung's flagships?
"First Place": Apple iPhone 7 Plus
For a whole year, there were rumors that the Cupertino-based company would introduce a new flagship with a camera that had not yet been found in smartphones. The rumors turned out to be true. The best camera on a smartphone is arguably the new iPhone. Plus-version of the seventh model makes surprisingly realistic shots, the quality level of which is not much lower than on professional "DSLRs".
The most interesting thing is that the last four positions cannot be called stable. For example, the Galaxy Note 7 could well have taken the first place. This smartphone deserves it in the same way as the Galaxy S7. The eternal struggle between Samsung and Apple in the smartphone segment has made itself felt here as well.
This doesn't mean that seventh generation iPhones are bad. No. They are in no way inferior to the seventh generation of flagships from Samsung, as well as the Galaxy line, in turn, is no worse than the new iPhones. This means that there is no fundamental difference between the flagships of the Cupertinians and the Ezhno Koreans. They can all claim first place. And which of them to choose is a matter of pure taste, because specifications in all four devices at the highest level.
It turns out that the unambiguous answer to the question: "Which smartphone has the best camera (2016)?" no.
OnePlus 3
But this is who is a much more suitable candidate for the fourth position: the third model of the flagship killers - OnePlus 3. Good "hardware and A-class camera modules from famous manufacturers allow the Chinese" monster "to create masterpieces that are not just not ashamed to show to friends or acquaintances, but it is quite acceptable to print, frame and hang on the wall.
Huawei P9
What to say about the 2016 flagship from the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturer? Specialists of the Celestial Empire, together with the engineers of the famous German company Leica, were able to develop such a dual camera, which - with the proper skills and knowledge in the field of photo and video - can take level footage new iPhones and Galaxy Note 7. So the third position of the top smartphones with the best cameras can rightly go to Huawei P9. We can say that the P9 is the Chinese smartphone with the best camera.
Medium budget camphor
The above smartphones, although they have excellent specifications and excellent cameras, are nevertheless not affordable for some users. And everyone wants to take good pictures and record high-quality videos. Just for such people, there is a middle segment of smartphones.
Surprising as it may seem, the most inexpensive smartphone with a good camera is also the brainchild of Samsung. The line of devices Galaxy A (2016), while relatively cheap (compared to flagships), is equipped with excellent camera modules that shoot in a resolution sufficient for everyday use. An illustrative example proving this fact is galaxy smartphone A3 (2016).
By the way, Samsung isn't the only one that makes excellent mid-range camera phones. price segment... Meizu and Xiaomi also succeeded in this (these companies, in general, succeeded in the entire smartphone market). Meizu M3 Note and MX4 Pro, as well as Xiaomi Mi4c and Mi4i are able to compete with the smartphones of the South Korean manufacturer.
Low budget camera phone
However, for some, paying 15-18 thousand rubles for a smartphone that will shoot well is also an impermissible waste of money. And for such people there is a budget segment of devices. Their maximum price is 11 thousand rubles.
And the most cheap smartphone with a good camera, according to many netizens, is ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL. Now it is available for purchase for about ten thousand rubles. And for this money, the user gets a device with a 13-megapixel main camera, which has a 2.0 aperture, equipped with laser autofocus.
Although an excellent alternative to a smartphone from ASUS can be a Chinese competitor Meizu M3S. Thanks to an excellent 13-megapixel main camera with phase-detection AF and 2.2 aperture, the device produces good picture and video quality for a low-budget smartphone, which is enough for posting on Instagram or other everyday purposes.
Chinese camera phone
It should be noted that smartphones are divided not only by price, but also by country of origin. This is due to the fact that each country has its own characteristics of smartphone construction. America focuses on strict corporate design and high performance devices through optimization software, in China - for high technical equipment.
For example, the best camera on Chinese smartphones is installed in Meizu Pro 6 - the current flagship of the company. Immediately after the release of the device, many specialized publications around the globe unanimously claimed that this is a smartphone with the best camera. Excellent imaging modules are traditionally installed in Meizu devices. What can we say about the flagship line. In terms of image quality, the Pro 6 is ahead of its closest competitor, the Xiaomi Mi5.
Although Xiaomi Mi5 can also claim this title. And all thanks to a 16MP camera with excellent OIS, comparable to the iPhone 6S. It allows users to capture every moment of life in highly detailed shots and widescreen videos with excellent picture quality.
Moreover, Xiaomi Mi5 can be bought at a relatively low price for a flagship - about 25,000 rubles, while Meizu Pro 6 costs from 20,000 rubles at all. Such prices are very rare for flagship smartphones. Especially when you consider that both companies make quality devices.
Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, by the way, flagship smartphones also equipped with high-level camera modules. An example is Honor 7. For about the same 20-25 thousand, the user gets an excellent device with a 20 megapixel main camera, which produces stunning photo and video quality comparable to devices of 2015, such as the Sony Xperia Z5, for example, or last year's flagship killer OnePlus 2.
In fact, a huge number of smartphone models of all price categories with excellent cameras are being created and produced in China. True, with "formally" excellent. For example, it is no secret to anyone that all UMi or Oppo flagships are equipped with the latest hardware available on the market. Very often, for example, you can see smartphones from Chinese manufacturers of the B-class with 6 gigabytes of memory and other "features". In fact, they perform worse than the iPhone 6, which has only 1 gigabyte of RAM. The same problem with cameras. Paradoxically, the modules are supplied by Sony, and as a result, the image quality is average. So Xiaomi and Meizu are one of the few companies, so to speak, "rays of light", engaged in the release of a quality product, and not mediocrity. Lenovo and Huawei also fall into the same category. But this is not surprising. This is a business. It is a very profitable business through which huge financial flows pass. And in order to direct these flows into your "pocket", you need to be different from your competitors. And first of all - the quality of the products or services produced.
Outcome
Thus, it turns out that in the outgoing 2016, companies have launched a huge number of smartphones with amazing cameras on the market, which are able to create real masterpieces in just one click on the screen thanks to modern photo and video processing technologies. Naturally, the leading market players - Samsung, Apple and Huawei - succeeded in this. But even smaller companies did not lag behind and proved that they can also create real camera phones in the truest sense of the word. Who knows, maybe the day is not far off when a small device in your pocket can completely replace cameras and cameras for people. And not only them, but also a personal computer, and many other devices, without which it is impossible to imagine now modern life person.
