Choosing a phone with a good camera? TOP smartphones with the best camera of 2022

Camera phones have changed a lot over the past decade. Nowadays, most smartphones have two, three or even four cameras. Many amateur photographers reach for their pocket first before pulling out a mirrorless camera. In this rating, we have collected phones with a good camera from early 2022.

Here are selected smartphones with good cameras in different price segments. When choosing a new gadget, the quality of the camera is very important - with the help of it you can capture many memories. Perhaps no one wants to save important moments of their life in low quality with blurry images.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 12/256GB

Unlike some other manufacturers, Samsung, in the case of the Galaxy S21 Ultra, did not abandon the main module with a resolution of as much as 108 MP, although in normal shooting mode, of course, the resolution is many times lower.

In total, the main module has 4 sensors: main (108 MP), wide (12 MP), two telephoto sensors (both have a resolution of 10 MP). There is support for optical and electronic stabilization, 4K 60 fps video shooting for any module, laser autofocus (instant focusing is noted), 100x Space Zoom, etc. In general, the camera is an order of magnitude better than its predecessor, although the Galaxy S20 Ultra is also very good. There is also a very cool front camera, one of the best in the world, including thanks to support for 4K 60 fps video recording.

Otherwise, it’s one of the best smartphones on the planet with wireless charging, water protection, perhaps the best display, etc.

• Screen diagonal: 6.8 inches

• Screen resolution: 3200×1440

• Weight: 228 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 2100

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 12 GB

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 108/12/10/10 MP

• Front camera: 40 MP

• Memory card support: no

Rating of the best camera phones 2022. Top 20 smartphone cameras according to Dxomark tests

19th place.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip 256GB - a smartphone with a retractable camera

The average price in Russia is 81,800 rubles.

The new Asus flagship went on sale in Russia on June 9, 2021.

Technical characteristics: 6.67-inch AMOLED display (made by Samsung) with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels on almost the entire surface of the front panel without any cutouts on the screen, since the camera is hidden inside the retractable mechanism.

Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, a separate slot for a memory card up to 2 TB. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 745.8 thousand points. NFC. 5G support.

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh. Fast charging support. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: up to 19 hours in video viewing mode, up to 10 hours in Internet browsing mode on 5G networks, up to 12 days in standby mode on 5G networks. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 98 hours.

In-screen fingerprint scanner.

Two front stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound technology.

Zenfone 8 Flip repeats the technical solution of last year's flagship Zenfone 7 Pro. The three cameras are housed in a unique rotating module driven by a high-precision stepper motor. This solution allows you to use one set of high-quality cameras for both regular photo and video shooting and selfies. Asus is the only manufacturer to release a flagship with a pop-up camera in 2022,

Main camera with Sony IMX686 64 megapixel matrix with f/1.8 aperture. The second camera is an ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX363 12 MP (f/2.2) sensor, with this camera you can take macro photos from a distance of only 4 cm to the subject to capture it in the smallest detail. The third camera is an 8 MP telephoto lens with 12x total and 3x optical zoom. 3-axis electronic image stabilization. The Zenfone 8 Flip camera scores 125 for photography, 50 for zoom, and 108 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 118 (for comparison: the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 has 116 points, and the Apple iPhone 11 has 119 points).

Zenfone 8 Flip takes first place in the ranking of the best frameless smartphones without a cutout on the screen and first place in the ranking of the best smartphones under 60,000 rubles.

18th place.

Apple iPhone 11 128GB is the best-selling iPhone in the Russian Federation in 2021

The average price in Russia is 75,000 rubles. The sales start date is September 20, 2022. This model received 80% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.

iPhone 11 128Gb is the most popular iPhone in Russia in 2021 (see Best-selling smartphones in Russia).

The first thing you should pay attention to in this successor to the iPhone Xr is the appearance of a dual camera. Despite the fact that the camera module turned out to be quite awkward in appearance (on the Internet it has already been compared to the surprised Pokemon Pikachu or to the hero of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”), it really improved the shooting capabilities. The first camera with f/1.8 aperture is 12 megapixel wide-angle, and the second with f/2.4 aperture and also 12 megapixel is ultra-wide-angle, about which the manufacturer states the following: “With it, the image area is four times larger. Therefore, landscapes, interesting buildings, groups of people, spacious interiors and moving objects can now be captured even better.” The second camera is also used when creating portrait mode. Another innovation in terms of photography is night mode. This function already exists in camera phones on Android, but for iPhones this is an innovation that has noticeably improved the quality of shooting with a minimum of lighting, as indicated by users of the 11th iPhone.

Dxomark gave the iPhone 11 camera a score of 112 points for photography and 101 points for video according to the 3rd testing protocol. According to the 4th protocol, 129 points for photos, 36 points for zoom and 109 for video. Overall score: 119.

Front camera 12 MP. In terms of video, we can note the emergence of the so-called slowfie, that is, a selfie shot in the slow-mo format (slow motion 120 frames per second). The selfie camera received a DxOMark score of 92 for photos and 90 for video.

In fact, the camera ends with useful innovations compared to the iPhone Xr. The protection against water has improved, but it is unlikely that anyone would think to check this, because... The manufacturer warns on its website: “Damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.” There is support for a second SIM card, but the second SIM is not a full-fledged one, but just an eSIM. Otherwise, everything is the same as a year ago - the same unibrow, the same IPS screen, even the diagonal of the display is absolutely the same.

iPhone 11 specifications: 6.1-inch screen with unibrow. Screen type - IPS. Resolution 1792x828. iOS 13 OS. 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A13 Bionic processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 521.2 thousand points.

Battery capacity 3110 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: 65 hours in music listening mode, 17 hours in video mode.

17th place.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G 256GB

The average price is 88,400 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is August 21, 2022. Samsung's flagship today received 85% of fives in Yandex Market and 94% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: Super AMOLED Plus display (with a hole for the front camera) 6.7 inches with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels, Android 10.0 OS, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards. There is NFC. Battery capacity 4300 mAh. Battery life on the Internet is up to 16 hours, in video mode up to 19 hours, in talk mode up to 24 hours, in audio mode up to 75 hours. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 12 hours 1 minute.

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 595 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. Stylus included.

3 main cameras: 64 MP telephoto lens (f/2.0, 3x hybrid optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, optical image stabilization), 12 MP wide-angle camera (f/1.8), 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2). Optical stabilization. Front camera 10 MP (f/2.2). The Galaxy Note 20's camera scores 123 for photography, 74 for zoom, and 105 for video on Dxomark. Total score: 120.

Galaxy Note 20 is among the top five smartphones for 2022 in terms of price-quality ratio.

16th place.

Asus Zenfone 8 256GB - the best compact Android smartphone

The average price in Russia is 80,000 rubles.

The compact flagship of Asus went on sale in Russia on June 9, 2021.

Specifications: 5.9-inch AMOLED display (made by Samsung) with a resolution of 2400x1080.

Android 11 OS, dual SIM support, no memory card slot. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 809.6 thousand points (2nd place among smartphones that are on sale in Russia). NFC. 5G support.

The battery capacity is 4000 mAh. Fast charging support. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 88 hours.

In-screen fingerprint scanner.

Two front stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound technology.

Two cameras. Main camera with Sony IMX686 64 megapixel matrix with f/1.8 aperture. The second camera is an ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX363 12 MP (f/2.2) sensor, with this camera you can take macro photos from a distance of only 4 cm to the subject to capture it in the smallest detail. 4-axis electronic image stabilization. Front camera Sony IMX663 12 MP. The Zenfone 8 camera scores 126 for photography, 54 for zoom, and 108 for video on Dxomark. Total score: 120.

Zenfone 8 takes 2nd place in the ranking of the best smartphones with a screen up to 6 inches.

see Best Asus smartphones

15th place.

Xiaomi Mi 11 256/8GB

The average price in Russia is 80,000 rubles.

Official sales in Russia of the new Xiaomi flagship started on May 14, 2022. As of today, the new product has received 91% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches (a larger diagonal, namely 6.9 inches, only the 2018 model Xiaomi Mi Max 3 had in the Xiaomi catalog) with a resolution of 3200 × 1440 pixels, Android 11 operating system. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 4600 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 89 hours. NFC. 5G support. 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 793.4 thousand points.

Three cameras: Samsung ISOCELL HMX sensor (S5KHMX) 108 megapixel (f/1.8) with optical stabilization; wide-angle unit 13 MP (f/2.4); module with a 5-megapixel sensor for macro photography (f/2.4). Front camera 20 MP (f/2.2). The Mi 11 camera received a Dxomark score of 127 for photography, 59 for zoom and 107 for video. Total score: 120.

14th place.

Google Pixel 5

The average price in Russia is 93,000 rubles.

The new flagship from Google went on sale in Russia in November 2022 and received 82% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 93% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen (with a hole for the front camera) 6 inches with a resolution of 2340×1080, Android 11 operating system (pure Android, as in all Google smartphones), 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards , without memory card slot. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 13 hours 37 minutes. Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 330.5 thousand points. NFC. Fingerprint scanner on the back panel.

The main camera is double. The main sensor is 12 MP (f/1.7) combined with a wide-angle sensor 16 MP (f/2.2). Optical stabilization. Front camera 8 MP (f/2.0). The Pixel 5 camera scores 129 on Dxomark for stills, 49 for zoom, and 107 for video. The average score is 120. The selfie camera received 95 points for photos and 94 for video.

13th place.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 128GB

The average price in Russia is 130,700 rubles.

The latest flagship Samsung model went on sale on February 5, 2022 and received 66% of fives in Yandex Market and 78% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.8 inches with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. 2 SIM cards. NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 9 hours 37 minutes. Processor: Exynos 2100 with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 678 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. There is also a face unlock feature. For the first time in the Galaxy S family, support for the S Pen stylus (sold separately).

4 main cameras. The first lens is 108 MP (f/1.8) with a viewing angle of 83 degrees. According to the words, extract “several separate images from one frame.” Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 100x Space Zoom with Samsung's world-first dual telephoto lens system - one 3x optical and one 10x optical, both with dual photodiode. The first telephoto lens for triple zoom is 10 megapixels (f/2.4), the second (for tenfold zoom) is also 10 megapixels (f/4.9). The fourth lens is 12 MP (ultra-wide viewing angle 120°, f/2.2). The Galaxy S21 Ultra camera scores 128 for stills, 76 for zoom, and 98 for video from Dxomark. Overall score - 121. Front camera 40 MP (f/2.2). The selfie camera received a score of 105 for photos and 93 for video from Dxomark. Average score: 100 (4th place in the ranking of the best selfie cameras).

Unlike the S21 and S21+, which weren't exactly innovative compared to their similar models from last year, the S21 Ultra is a major upgrade over the S20 Ultra. There is a different camera system (instead of one telephoto lens there are now two), support for the S Pen stylus has appeared, the display diagonal has decreased slightly (the S20 Ultra stylus had a diagonal of 6.9 inches), and a new processor has appeared (the same as the S21 and S21+). At the same time, support for the memory card disappeared.

Galaxy S21 Ultra ranks 5th in the ranking of the best flagship smartphones of 2022.

12th place.

Apple iPhone 12 128GB

The average price in Russia is 88,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is October 23, 2022. The new product received 78% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 6.1-inch OLED screen with the unibrow familiar from previous models. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 14. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 65 hours, playing videos up to 17 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 11 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.

As in the 11th iPhone, there are 2 main cameras of 12 megapixels, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization.

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

The first thing you should pay attention to in the camera system is the excellent aperture ratio of the wide-angle camera - ƒ/1.6 (for the 11th iPhone this figure was ƒ/1.8, and, as you know, the lower this figure, the better the camera shoots in low light conditions). lighting). The manufacturer's website says that the new wide-angle camera is capable of capturing 27% more light. Night mode analyzes the surrounding environment and automatically turns on when there is insufficient light. You can now shoot in night mode with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. The selfie camera also has a night mode. The iPhone 12 camera received a Dxomark score of 132 for photography, 41 for zoom, and 112 for video. Overall score: 122. The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 93 for video (overall score: 98).

Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 (the average price of the 128 GB version in the Russian Federation is now 60 thousand rubles, that is, 22 thousand rubles less). The display has been improved (OLED instead of IPS, resolution 2532x1170 instead of 1792x828), new processor, support for 5G (however, 5G in Russia is not yet relevant, since its deployment in cities with a population of over a million is just beginning and will only be completed by 2022). 2024). Shooting in the dark has been improved. Autonomy remained at the same level, the unibrow has not gone away. In addition, headphones and a power adapter will now disappear from the package; you will have to buy them separately or use the headphones and adapter from your previous smartphone. The kit will only include a USB-C/Lightning cable. The manufacturer explains this with concern for the environment: “Due to this, we have reduced the size of the packaging, and more goods are placed in containers, which in turn reduces the overall volume of cargo transportation.”

11th place.

OnePlus 9 Pro 256/8GB

The average price in Russia is 76,000 rubles.

The new OnePlus flagship went on sale in Russia in May 2021.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.7 inches, resolution 3216 × 1440. Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 807.4 thousand points (4th place among models that are on sale in Russia).

Battery capacity - 4500 mAh. There is support for wireless charging. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is NFC. There is 5G support.

The quad-camera unit of OnePlus 9 Pro was created in collaboration with the famous Swedish brand Hasselblad with a 180-year history. Main sensor Sony IMX789 48 MP with optical stabilization, wide-angle 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 module (f/2.2), telephoto lens 8 MP (f/2.4) with optical stabilization, as well as a monochrome sensor 2 MP. Front camera 16 MP (Sony IMX471, f/2.4 aperture).

The OnePlus 9 Pro camera scores 129 for photography, 68 for zoom, and 108 for video on Dxomark. Total score: 124.

see Best OnePlus smartphones

10th place.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB

The average price in Russia is 123,000 rubles.

The sales start date is September 20, 2022. This model received 64% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 6.5-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution 2688x1242. OS iOS 13. 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A13 Bionic processor. SIM + eSIM support.

The first and second cameras are the same as in the iPhone 11, but a third has been added - a telephoto camera with f/2.0 aperture. It allows you to zoom in when you can't get closer, such as when you're photographing wild animals or sports. And also take professional-quality portraits. Optical stabilization. The front camera is the same as in the iPhone 11: 12 megapixels and f/2.2 aperture. Dxomark gave the iPhone 11 Pro Max camera a score of 132 for photos, 59 for zoom, and 109 for video. Total score: 124.

Battery capacity 3969 mAh. Battery life in video viewing mode is up to 20 hours. The manufacturer’s website says the following: “The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery breaks all records - it lasts up to 5 hours longer than the iPhone Xs Max battery. A fast charging adapter is included in the package.”

The iPhone 11 Pro Max differs from the iPhone 11 Pro with a larger screen (6.5 inches versus 5.8) and a more powerful battery. When compared with the iPhone Xs Max, there are differences in the quality of photos (3 cameras versus two) and again in the battery, as mentioned above, the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts up to 5 hours longer.

9th place.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 256GB

The average price in Russia is 156,000 rubles.

The successor to the Galaxy Fold 2 went on sale in Russia on September 10, 2021.

Two screens: the first is a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 2268×832, which can be used for reading and viewing messages, and for full work there is a folding Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a diagonal of 7.6 inches with a resolution of 2208×1768, which turns into a smartphone into the tablet.

Technical characteristics of the model: Android 11 operating system, 256 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, no memory card slot. Battery capacity 4400 mAh. There is NFC. Octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 705 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner on the side. The device weighs 271 grams (for comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra weighs 229 grams).

Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first foldable phone to support the S Pen. Users can use the S Pen to draw or take handwritten notes on the screen.

The main camera is triple. The first module is 12 megapixel (f/1.8) wide-angle with an 83-degree field of view with optical stabilization. The second module is 12 megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture, ultra-wide-angle with a view of 123 degrees. The third 12-megapixel module is a telephoto camera, which is needed for 2x zoom (there is dual optical stabilization). There is also a 10 megapixel (f/2.2) external display camera, which can be used as a front camera without opening the smartphone, and a 4 megapixel (f/1.8) sub-screen camera, which can also be used as a front camera, but in the open position of the screen (for example, when video communication). The Galaxy Z Fold 3's camera score was 134 for stills, 66 for zoom, and 103 for video from Dxomark. The average score is 124.

This model takes first place in the ranking of smartphones with the largest screen.

see Best Samsung smartphones for 2022

8th place.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro 128GB

The average price in Russia is 136,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is October 23, 2022. Apple's new flagship received 100% "A" reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 14. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 65 hours, playing videos up to 17 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 11 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.

3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with aperture ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.6, telephoto (ƒ/2.0). There is optical stabilization.

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

As for the wide-angle camera, we can repeat what has already been said about the standard iPhone 12: the aperture has improved to ƒ/1.6, thanks to which the camera is able to capture 27% more light. Night mode analyzes the surrounding environment and automatically turns on when there is insufficient light. You can now shoot in night mode with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. The selfie camera also has a night mode.

The iPhone 12 Pro camera received a Dxomark score of 135 for photography, 66 for zoom, and 112 for video. The overall score is 128. The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 93 for video.

Video recording capabilities have also improved. On the site .

Like the standard version of the iPhone 12, the Pro version comes without headphones or a charging adapter. They will have to be purchased separately.

What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 12? As we remember, the price difference between them is now 20 thousand rubles. The minimum amount of memory for the iPhone 12 is 64 GB (there is a 128GB version of the iPhone 12, it costs 85 thousand), and the Pro version has 128. The Pro version has three cameras instead of two in the standard version. All other characteristics (processor, screen, battery) are identical. Therefore, if you compare the iPhone 12 128GB and the iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, then in fact the difference is only in the quality of photos and videos.

If we compare the iPhone 12 Pro with the iPhone 11 Pro, the new version has a better processor, cameras, water resistance, a larger screen, more memory in a minimal configuration.

7th place.

Apple iPhone 13 128GB

The average price in Russia is 120,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 19 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 15 hours.

Rated IP68 according to IEC 60529 (submersible in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). However, damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty, so it is unlikely that anyone would think of testing an iPhone at a depth of 6 meters.

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

As in the 12th and 11th iPhones, there are two 12-megapixel main cameras, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization system. The iPhone 13 camera scores 138 for photography, 55 for zoom, and 117 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 130. The Apple iPhone 13 mini has exactly the same results.

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2). The selfie camera scores 102 for photos and 95 for video on Dxomark. The average score is 99.

Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12. New processor and new OS, improved battery life (for example, the iPhone 12 had 17 hours of battery life while watching videos, and the iPhone 13 had 19 hours), which still does not reach the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max. This seems to be where the important differences end, because The cameras have the same characteristics as the iPhone 12, the same unibrow and everything else. Judging by the fact that the iPhone 12 was much more different from the iPhone 11, Apple clearly has a crisis of new ideas.

6th place.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB

The average price in Russia is 162,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is November 13, 2022.

Technical characteristics: 6.7-inch OLED screen (the largest screen among iPhones) with a unibrow. Resolution - 2778x1284. OS - iOS 14. 256 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 80 hours, playing videos up to 20 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 12 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.

Three main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with aperture ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.6 (optical stabilization), telephoto (ƒ/2.2). Front camera 12 MP (ƒ/2.2).

The cameras are almost the same as in the iPhone 12 Pro, only the Max version for some reason has worse aperture (ƒ/2.2 versus ƒ/2.0 for the iPhone 12 Pro), while the zoom characteristics have been improved: if the model had a 2x optical zoom and a 10x digital, then the iPhone 12 Pro Max has an optical zoom of x2.5, and a digital zoom of x12.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max camera received a Dxomark score of 138 for photography, 88 for zoom, and 106 for video. The overall score is 130. The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 93 for video.

Other differences between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro: a much larger screen (6.7 inches versus 6.1), a more powerful battery, a slightly larger screen resolution (2778x1284 versus 2532x1170).

5th place.

Google Pixel 6 128GB

The average price in Russia is 83,000 rubles.

The camera phone from Google went on sale in Russia in November 2021.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen (with a hole for the front camera) 6.4 inches with a resolution of 2400×1080, Android 12 operating system (pure Android, as in all Google smartphones), 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, support for standard SIM -cards + eSIM, without memory card slot. Battery capacity 4614 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 86 hours. Google Tensor processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 735.3 thousand points. NFC. In-screen fingerprint scanner.

The main camera is double. The main sensor is 50 MP (f/1.85) with optical stabilization and a wide-angle sensor is 12 MP (f/2.2). The Pixel 6 camera received a Dxomark score of 144 for stills, 54 for zoom, and 115 for video. Average score: 132. Front camera: 8 MP (f/2.0). The selfie camera scores 104 for photos and 87 for video on Dxomark. Average score: 97.

How is the Pixel 6 different from the more expensive Pixel 6 Pro? The Pro version has a larger screen and higher resolution, more RAM, and also has a telephoto lens. At the same time, both versions have the same processor, the battery life is slightly higher in the Pixel 6, in terms of photo quality from the main camera, the Pixel 6 even outperformed its older brother by 1 point, the video score is the same, the difference in favor of the Pro version is only in the zoom, but this understandable, because The standard version of the Pixel 6 lacks a telephoto lens. So if you are not into zooming and 8 GB of RAM is enough for you, then you don’t have to overpay for the Pro version.

Pixel 6 takes 4th place in the ranking of the best smartphones for 2022 in terms of price-quality ratio.

4th place.

Google Pixel 6 Pro 128GB

The average price in Russia is 123,000 rubles.

The new flagship from Google will go on sale in Russia in November 2022.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen (with a hole for the front camera) 6.7 inches with a resolution of 3120×1440, Android 12 operating system (pure Android, as in all Google smartphones), 128 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, support for standard SIM -cards + eSIM, without memory card slot. Battery capacity 5003 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 84 hours. Google Tensor processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 735.3 thousand points. NFC. In-screen fingerprint scanner.

The main camera is triple. The main sensor is 50 MP (f/1.85) with optical stabilization, a wide-angle sensor is 12 MP (f/2.2) and a telephoto lens is 48 MP (f/3.5) with optical stabilization and four times optical zoom. The Pixel 6 Pro's camera scores 143 for photography, 71 for zoom, and 115 for video on Dxomark. Average score: 135. Front camera: 11 megapixels (f/2.2). The selfie camera received a score of 107 for photos and 95 for video. Average score: 102.

3rd place.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB

The average price in Russia is 140,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.1 inches diagonal with a unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 22 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 20 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with ƒ/1.5 aperture with optical stabilization, telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. The iPhone 13 Pro camera scores 144 for photography, 76 for zoom, and 119 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 137. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has exactly the same results.

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2). The selfie camera scores 102 for photos and 95 for video on Dxomark. The average score is 99.

If we compare the iPhone 13 Pro with the iPhone 13 Pro, the new version has a better processor, battery life and cameras.

What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 13? The Pro version has three cameras instead of the standard version's two and a more powerful battery.

see Best iPhone models

2nd place.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The average price in Russia is 160,000 rubles.

The Xiaomi flagship went on sale in Europe on May 20, 2022.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches with a resolution of 3200x1440 pixels, Android 11 operating system. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 95 hours. NFC. 5G support. 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 808.8 thousand points.

Three cameras: Samsung ISOCELL 50 MP sensor (f/1.95) with optical stabilization; wide-angle unit 48 MP (f/2.2); 48 MP telephoto lens with optical stabilization (5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid and 120x digital). Front camera 20 MP (f/2.2). The Mi 11 Ultra camera received 148 points for photo quality, 100 points for zoom quality and 117 points for video shooting on Dxomark. The overall score is 143. The selfie camera scores 95 for photos and 92 for video on Dxomark. Average score: 94.

see Best Xiaomi Smartphones for 2022

1 place.

Huawei P50 Pro

The average price in Russia is 135,000 rubles.

The new Huawei flagship was presented in China in July 2022, but only reached Europe at the beginning of 2022. In Russia, Huawei P50 Pro went on sale on February 18.

Technical characteristics of Huawei P50 Pro: OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, 6.6-inch diagonal, resolution 2700×1228 pixels, EMUI 12 OS based on Android, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, two SIM cards. Battery capacity 4360 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 76 hours. Fast charging. NFC. 8-core Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 697.6 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. IP68 water and dust resistance level. Two speakers with surround sound.

This model does not have Google services, including the Google Play application store. However, Huawei has its own app store, AppGallery, through which you can install most of the apps. You can also download applications through the 4PDA portal or through the resources APKPure, APKMirror and APKCombo. You can install popular applications in one click using the Installer tool.

The main camera has four modules: 50 MP color lens (f/1.8, optical image stabilization) + 40 MP monochrome lens (f/1.6) + 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens (f/2.2) + 64 MP telephoto lens (f/3.5, optical stabilization Images). 200x maximum zoom. Front camera 13 MP (f/2.4).

The Huawei P50 Pro camera received 149 points for photo quality, 107 points for zoom and 116 points for video from Dxomark. The average score is 144. The selfie camera received 112 points for photos and 96 for videos. The average score is 106.

see Best Huawei Smartphones

Apple iPhone 13 Pro 256Gb

Many experts and even users agreed that the iPhone 13 should have been called differently - 12s, because there are very few changes compared to the previous generation model.

Externally, the 12 Pro and 13 Pro are difficult to distinguish; this is helped by the colors, as well as the larger main camera module. The dimensions have remained virtually unchanged, but the device has become thicker and noticeably heavier. Apparently due to a more powerful battery.

In this case, we are interested in the camera. What with her? She's been pretty well pumped up. For example, the aperture has been increased in the main and ultra-wide-angle modules, which means that the quality of night shots has increased significantly. The new “Super Macro” mode is really super, there are new shooting modes like “Cinema Effect”. As experts say, the camera has indeed become significantly better, but this can be noticed primarily in night photography. Daytime is approximately at the level of 12 Pro.

• Screen diagonal: 6.1 inches

• Screen resolution: 2532×1170

• Weight: 203 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Apple A15 Bionic

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 3150 mAh (approximate data)

• Rear camera: triple 12/12/12 MP

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

Premium class

Apple iPhone 12 – slim and powerful

The new iPhone 12, based on reviews, is one of the most powerful smartphones of 2022 in our top. It combines cutting-edge hardware with the design of the classic iPhone 4 and 5 models. The durable aluminum body has flat sides that make the phone fit comfortably in your hand. The entire front panel is occupied by a 6.1-inch screen with Super Retina XDR image processing technology. The display is protected by a ceramic coating called Ceramic Shield.

The high performance of the iPhone 12 is ensured by the new generation A14 Bionic processor. Compared to previous models, the smartphone works 40% faster. At the same time, battery power consumption has been significantly reduced. The phone is equipped with two 12 megapixel cameras with image processing technology and night mode. The iPhone 12 is capable of recording video in HDR 4K mode in the Dolby Vision standard.

Advantages:

• autonomy;
• appearance;
• assembly;
• ergonomics.

Flaws:

• no charging adapter;
• flickering screen.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – unique design

The flagship phone Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is equipped with a 108 MP camera with artificial intelligence, which will suggest the best conditions for photography. In addition, 3 modules are installed for macro, night and wide-angle photography. The design of the camera module smoothly blends into the thin edges of the smartphone, highlighting the matte surface. The 6.8-inch Infinity-O display with a small rear camera port provides maximum usable real estate for watching video content and playing games.

The camera's built-in portrait mode and automatic photo enhancement smooth out facial textures for studio-quality photos. The artificial intelligence of the lens reads the emotions and tone of the face, choosing the direction of lighting and depth of field. The updated Bright Night sensor is responsible for shooting at night.

Advantages:

• clear screen;
• a design that competitors will reckon with;
• leica optics;
• autonomy.

Flaws:

• difficult to find accessories on sale;
• The power supply is not included.

OnePlus 9 Pro 8/256GB

The “proshka” of the flagship OnePlus has reached the Russian market. Moreover, if at the start of sales the price was at the level of expensive iPhones, then after some time it dropped.

Straight to the camera. It uses 4 modules: main, ultra-wide-angle, telephoto and for monochrome shooting. The quality of shooting on the main module is very high, experts say that it is even better than that of the iPhone 12 Pro. The telephoto did not disappoint, and the wide-angle one is one of the best on the market. Not everyone liked the quality of macro photography, but even so, the OnePlus 9 Pro is very good. In general, an excellent camera phone.

It also has a magnificent screen, an almost stock version of Android, “fast” memory, and super-fast charging. Questions arise only with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is not all great in terms of energy efficiency.

• Screen diagonal: 6.7 inches

• Screen resolution: 3216×1440

• Weight: 197 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 48/50/8/2 MP

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: no

OPPO Find X2 Pro

The number of points for the main camera is 126.

OPPO is known to many for its music devices, including those with a separate DAC, but the Find X2 Pro model was able to impress experts with the quality of its shooting.

The main module received 3 sensors: a 48 MP main sensor (a new Sony IMX689 sensor with support for dual-pixel focusing technology and optical stabilization), a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX586, and a 13 MP telephoto.

Supports 5x optical, 10x hybrid and 60x digital zoom.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.7 inches / 3168×1440

• Device weight: —

• Processor: ualcomm Snapdragon 865

• RAM / internal memory: 12 GB / 512 GB

• Battery capacity: 4260 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 48/48/13 MP

• Memory card slot: no

realme GT Master Edition 6/128GB

A mid-level smartphone with cool features and a very decent camera.

The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, the amount of RAM in this version is 6 GB. The battery may not be the most powerful (4300 mAh), but it supports super-fast charging thanks to a 65 W adapter. There is a magnificent 6.43-inch AMOLED display with high resolution and support for 120 Hz.

The camera has three modules, with the third one for macro resolution of 2 MP, so it is not of interest. The same cannot be said about the 64 MP main module with phase-detection PDAF autofocus: it takes excellent pictures during the day, and it’s good at night, too. An optical stabilizer, which is the norm for this segment of smartphones. The wide-angle module does not stand out in any way, but the front camera is very good.

• Screen diagonal: 6.43 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 180 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 4300 mAh

• Rear camera: three 64/8/2 MP modules

• Front camera: 32 MP

• Memory card support: no

Apple iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

The iPhone 12 Pro hasn't changed that much compared to its predecessor when it comes to appearance. So, from the back it can be mistaken for its predecessor, but on the side there are edges in the style of the iPhone 5. The screen at first glance seems identical, but in fact it has grown - now its diagonal reaches 6.1 inches.

As before, the main camera has 3 modules: wide, ultra-wide and telephoto. The modules have changed somewhat, but still the main emphasis is on photo post-processing algorithms. And this has borne fruit - at night the smartphone takes pictures much better than its predecessor, including due to the fact that the ultra-wide-angle camera also received support for night mode. As for the daytime photos, they are excellent.

Fun fact: the charger is not included in the box and must be purchased separately.

• Screen diagonal: 6.1 inches

• Screen resolution: 2532×1170

• Weight: 187 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Apple A14 Bionic

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 2815 mAh

• Rear camera: triple 12/12/12 MP

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

The best phones with a good camera

To help you find the phone with the best camera, we've tested and rated a variety of devices. Here are our TOP phones with a good camera.

Huawei P40 Pro Plus

Huawei P40 Pro Plus is a smartphone with the best camera from Huawei. We get the highest possible zoom, a handy 18mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a main lens (23mm, f/1.9) with an excellent 50MP sensor.

In dark conditions, the P40 Pro Plus outperforms both the Google Pixel 5 and Apple devices. The images here are brighter and clearer. But this does not apply to shots with movement or strong light sources.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G 8/128GB

As usual, Samsung has several smartphones in its flagship lineup. The model received a completely new design, but the camera...

You may be surprised, but the camera module here is exactly the same as on the previous generation model, but if there were 4 sensors, then here there are 3 - the TOF sensor is no longer there. However, you shouldn’t think that the pictures will be taken at the level of the S20+. You haven’t forgotten that photo processing algorithms play a huge role, have you? And in this regard, the S21+ has taken a step forward - the image quality is flagship. There is optical stabilization. The ultra-wide-angle module and telephoto are also good.

One of the unusual things to note is the abandonment of glass on the back of the case - now it is plastic, albeit of high quality. It’s also matte, so there are far fewer fingerprints from now on.

• Screen diagonal: 6.7 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 202 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 2100

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 4800 mAh

• Rear camera: triple 64/12/12 MP

• Front camera: 10 MP

• Memory card support: no

How to choose the best camera phone for you

There are many factors to consider when deciding to purchase a smartphone. A good way to start is to ask yourself what kind of photographs you take yourself. Not all multi-lens cameras are created equal—some have ultra-wide lenses for stunning landscapes, others have telephoto lenses for zoomed-in portraits with shallow depth of field, and others have both. The latest flagships from Samsung and Huawei even have periscope-style lenses that can reach 10x lossless magnification, rivaling DSLRs in power.

Something else to consider: megapixels don't matter as much as aperture. Cameras with wider apertures (lower ƒ stops correspond to wider lenses) let in more light, which greatly helps produce better photos in the dark. The high-resolution sensors used in the latest devices are good, but it's a common misconception that the number of pixels directly translates into better photos.

Do you need a portrait mode that lets you create bokeh backgrounds? This is where the photograph's subject is in sharp focus while artistic blur covers the rest of the scene. While it was originally exclusive to multi-camera phones, the single-lens Pixel 4a and iPhone SE are capable of capturing portraits with bokeh effects. Some devices even allow you to adjust the blur strength before and after shooting.

The characteristics of the front camera are also important. In a world where we're taking more selfies than ever, you shouldn't overlook your phone's front camera. Some front cameras, like those on the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5, can actually perform the same portrait mode effects as the rear cameras. Some phones, such as the older Galaxy S10 Plus, have two front cameras, with a second lens allowing you to show more background detail.

Finally, don't forget about video. Your cameras take more than just photos. Consider the resolution at which the camera shoots video, as well as the frame rate. However, a word to the wise: be careful, as increasing the resolution will cause the clips to take up much more space on your smartphone's internal memory.

ASUS Zenfone 8 ZS590KS 16/256GB

ASUS Zenfone 8 ZS590KS is a very interesting smartphone, a rare example of a compact flagship smartphone. Moreover, this is not just a flagship, but one of the most powerful smartphones in the world!

It uses a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen, while the body width is only 68.5 mm! The heart of the device is the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, but the amount of RAM in this version can impress anyone - 16 GB! That is, more than in many computers or laptops. It should also be noted that “fast” LPDDR5 memory is used here. It is not surprising that the operating speed is excellent in all modes, and the power reserve will last for at least 5 years. There is stereo sound and protection from water.

The main camera consists of two modules: main and ultra-wide-angle. The main module is Sony IMX686. This is not a top-end option, but in all cases the Zenfone 8 takes excellent pictures.

• Screen diagonal: 5.9 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 169 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 16 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Rear camera: two 64/12 MP modules

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

What to look for when choosing the best camera phone in 2021-2022?

When choosing a device for shooting, you need to pay attention to the resolution, matrix, aperture, number of cameras and the quality of the front camera.

Permission

The first thing buyers pay attention to when choosing a camera phone is the number of megapixels.
However, this characteristic is not always responsible for high quality shooting. It is important to consider not only the number of pixels, but also their size. The larger they are, the better the device captures light and the fewer inaccuracies appear in the picture. Pixel size is measured in micrometers (µm).

Matrix

The matrix or sensor is the main characteristic of the camera; the quality of the pictures depends on it. Particular attention should be paid to the size of the sensor.

A large matrix consists of many pixels (sometimes larger than in other devices). This allows the camera to capture more light and reduce noise. Measured in fractional inches.

Diaphragm

This characteristic determines how much light enters the camera, and therefore how high-quality the image will be. This is especially important in poor lighting conditions.

A camera's aperture is designated by the letter F, and the lower the number, the wider it is open.

Number of cameras

Typically, smartphones are equipped with multiple cameras, which have their own unique characteristics.
Most often, additional cameras perform a supporting role. They can be used to create macro photographs, portraits and landscapes. The number of additional cameras does not significantly affect the performance of the device if it is equipped with a good main one. However, if the user needs to take certain types of photographs, then you should pay attention to the types offered.

Shooting video

For some users, the video function is more important than taking photos. Therefore, to obtain high-quality video material, high computing power is required, which only flagship models can offer.

First of all, you should pay attention to the resolution and frame rate. For example, 4K quality at 30fps is fine for most situations.

Front-camera

When choosing a smartphone with a good selfie camera, you should look on the Internet for real photos taken with this device. In this case, you should pay attention not only to daytime, but also to night shots. Most often, in good lighting conditions, the camera will take good photos, but only a high-quality front camera can handle night photography.

To take perfect selfie shots, you should choose a device with autofocus. This will ensure that they turn out clear.

Apple iPhone 12 128GB

The iPhone 12 replaced the iPhone 11, however, as far as is clear from open sources, both smartphones will be sold in parallel for some time. This is most likely due to the fact that iPhone 11 accounts for the lion's share of Apple's sales worldwide.

The main feature of the iPhone 12 is the AMOELD screen, and not the IPS screen, as it was before. The screen diagonal has not changed, while the body has “lost weight” by more than 30 g!

The camera is still dual and there are minimal changes in it, except perhaps support for the ultra-wide night mode. Yes, it takes better pictures than the camera on the iPhone 11, but the differences are still not as noticeable as we would like.

• Screen diagonal: 6.1 inches

• Screen resolution: 2532×1170

• Weight: 164 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Apple A14 Bionic

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 2815 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 12/12 MP

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

Leaders of past years

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+

Smartphone HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus. Photo: market.yandex.ru

The leader in our list of smartphones with the best cameras is an advanced model from HUAWEI. When creating this phone, the developers did not make any compromises. The result is chic optics from LEICA, stylish design, powerful hardware and a fairly large battery.

In fact, there are seven optical sensors here: the main one, a telephoto lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, a lens with optical zoom, a front one, and two depth-of-field sensors. The pictures are detailed and sharp even in night shooting conditions due to the 1/1.28-inch matrix, which is huge for mobile devices. The main cameras have optical stabilization and the ability to record video in high-quality 4K format.

The only disadvantage of this model is the lack of services from Google. However, the manufacturer has its own application store with everything necessary for daily use of software.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Excellent camera and optics, good technical stuffing

No Google services

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4/128GB. Photo: market.yandex.ru

An affordable model from Xiaomi closes the top three smartphones with the best camera.

Let's say right away that the phone is budget. For less than 20 thousand rubles you will get a camera with four optical modules, a plastic body and not the most powerful hardware. The dimensions of the matrix are not the most impressive - 1/2.25 inches, this is an affordable board. But here the battery is as much as 5020 mAh - battery life will please you even with a huge 6.5-inch screen. The manufacturer included a fast charging unit and a simple silicone case with the phone – everything we like.

First of all, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 camera is appreciated for its quality of shooting in night mode. For that kind of money it will be difficult to find an alternative to a phone from a Chinese manufacturer.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Affordable price, large battery

Weak technical stuffing, no NFC

Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a smartphone. Photo: market.yandex.ru

A compact Android camera phone for a reasonable price. Despite the “childish” dimensions compared to flagships, the plastic case of the device hides excellent filling for the money. Even though there is not the newest processor and only one high-aperture (f/1.7) main camera module of 12 megapixels, the devil is in the details. To be more specific, in the excellent optimization of the hardware and camera of the Pixel 4a. This is the same example when the number of megapixels and optical modules does not greatly affect the quality of the photos in the end.

The smartphone comes with fast charging, which is rare in budget models.

One downside of the Pixel 4a might be its price, but for that money you get a small device (and that’s a rarity these days!) and guaranteed support for new software updates.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Compact size, long support from Google

Slightly overpriced in Russia

HONOR 30

Smartphone HONOR 30 8/128GB. Photo: market.yandex.ru

A more affordable brand, unlike HUAWEI, offers a high-quality phone that is not inferior to flagship models in many respects. The HONOR 30 has four lenses, the main one with a matrix size of 1/1.7 inches. The body of the device is made of glass and metal - everything is like its expensive “brothers” from HUAWEI.

The device’s camera can operate in two modes: for professionals and inexperienced photography enthusiasts. Automatic mode will allow you to take high-quality pictures without lengthy setup; artificial intelligence will set everything up for you. The main camera module of the HONOR 30 has optical stabilization.

The disadvantages of the phone are classic for the entire range from this manufacturer: the lack of services from Google. The manufacturer offers an alternative application store that contains all the necessary software.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Price, has optical stabilization

No Google software

ASUS Zenfone 7

Smartphone ASUS Zenfone 7 ZS670KS 8/128GB. Photo: market.yandex.ru

The next flagship phone from ASUS used an unusual rotating camera system. To take a selfie, just pull the camera module towards you and switch it to “front” mode. In this unusual way, the developers killed two birds with one stone - they got rid of the annoying peephole of the front camera on the phone screen and significantly improved the quality of selfies, because the “main” camera is responsible for them.

To ensure that frames from the main and telephoto lenses do not blur, optical stabilization is built into them. This also provides an added benefit when shooting at night.

The unusual solution with a PTZ camera is successfully complemented by the ASUS Zenfone 7 software, which performs post-processing of the resulting images.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

An unusual solution with a PTZ camera, good hardware, good camera software

Big size

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Smartphone Apple iPhone 12 Pro. Photo: market.yandex.ru

The most advanced smartphone model from Apple today. As is usually the case with this manufacturer, engineers from Cupertino did not chase numbers in the characteristics (megapixels and matrix sizes), but optimized the entire optical system specifically for their device. All four camera modules here have only 12 “children’s” megapixels. To measure the depth of the frame, the iPhone 12 Pro Max uses its own LiDAR system. The phone takes beautiful portraits thanks to smart processing algorithms. The background blur in the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera is one of the best on the market.

This model can also take raw software-processed images in Apple ProRAW format - through a PC you can process them at a completely professional level.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Good camera software, it is possible to shoot in professional mode

High price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite 6

Smartphone Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite 6/128GB. Photo: market.yandex.ru

An affordable version of a more advanced model from Xiaomi. Externally, the differences with Mi Note 10 are minimal; the phones can only be distinguished by the frames of the case and the camera unit. In the lite version, by the way, it hardly sticks out from the body due to the lack of a telephoto lens.

The smartphone has a 64-megapixel camera module, along with an ultra-wide-angle lens, a macro lens and a depth sensor. The diagonal of the matrix of the main module is impressive for the money - 1/1.72 inches.

High-quality case materials, technical characteristics and greater battery life of the Mi Note 10 Lite can be considered advantages.

Some may find this phone too heavy (208g) due to the large battery.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Price, good camera matrix

No telephoto lens, dimensions

Vivo X50 Pro

Vivo X50 Pro 8/256GB smartphone. Photo: market.yandex.ru

An interesting flagship phone model from a manufacturer that is not the most famous in Russia. For 65 thousand rubles you will get a stylish camera phone that is pleasant to hold in your hands due to the high-quality case materials (glass and metal).

The vivo X50 Pro's main camera lens has a hinged optical image stabilization system built into it - electromagnets move the lens if the phone starts to shake. Now you can get clear shots in the dark even without using a tripod. This option is also useful for video lovers. By the way, the main module has a 48 MP sensor with a diagonal of 1/2 inches.

The phone's features also include a high-quality AMOLED display, curved edges and a built-in amplifier for high-quality sound in headphones.

The main disadvantage of the vivo X50 Pro is that the technical part is weak for the money.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Excellent optical stabilization, stylish appearance

Overpriced, weak technical part

Sony Xperia 5 II

Smartphone Sony Xperia 5 II 128GB. Photo: market.yandex.ru

The best smartphone for those who know how to use professional cameras. To the stylish and discreet design of the case, the Japanese manufacturer added a small (by today's standards) screen and professional optics from Zeiss.

There are only three lenses in the main camera module. Don’t be confused by their “modest” 12-megapixel sensors - the optics are tuned to produce high-quality and sharp images, both on the main, tele- and wide-angle lenses. The first two, by the way, have optical stabilization.

The Sony Xperia 5 II camera has two PRO modes, with which you can take photos and videos with non-standard exposure settings.

The technical characteristics are also okay here, a powerful processor and support for 5G and 8 gigabytes of RAM.

Main characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Excellent camera and the ability to fine-tune it, good technical features

Overcharge

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 6/64GB (NFC)

Xiaomi periodically releases smartphones that are easily confused with each other. For example, Redmi Note 10S is easy to confuse with Redmi Note 10 because they look the same with a few exceptions. But their fillings are very different.

So, it uses a powerful 8-core MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, has an NFC module, an excellent high-resolution AMOLED screen, cool design, stereo speakers, and even splash protection (IP53).

The camera has 4 modules, but the main one can be noted - OmniVision OV64B with a resolution of 64 MP. You shouldn't expect miracles from it, but in its price class it is truly an excellent smartphone. There is a night mode, which is quite good for this class of devices.

• Screen diagonal: 6.43 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 179 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: MediaTek Helio G95

• Memory capacity: 64 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 64/8/2/2 MP

• Front camera: 13 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 8/128GB (NFC)

Although the Redmi Note 10 Pro looks very much like the Redmi Note 10 or 10S, in fact these are completely different smartphones.

So, there is a much larger screen here, which also has support for 120 Hz. The case has IP53 splash protection, and the chipset is Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G.

But the most interesting thing is the quad camera, or rather its main module with a resolution of 108 MP, which allows you to take gorgeous pictures (taking into account the class of the device).

• Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 193 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 5020 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 108/8/5/2 MP

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Middle price segment

HONOR 30S – back panel with holographic effect

HONOR 30S is a simplified version of the flagship mobile phone Honor 30 Pro+, the distinctive feature of which is a screen with rounded edges. In terms of other characteristics, the updated camera phone corresponds in almost every way to the Pro version, but costs significantly less. The holographic effect back panel is made of durable 3D glass and shimmers beautifully in different colors. The phone is available in three variants: purple, silver and midnight black.

In discussions, users praise the 6.5-inch limitless screen with a 96% NTSC color gamut and HDR10 function, which conveys the picture plausibly, protecting the eyes from fatigue by activating the blue light filter. The high-performance Kirin 820 chipset with a built-in patented neural processor guarantees the maximum level of comfort in games and applications. To connect to the Internet, a 5G module is provided with eight bandwidths from both SIM cards. A capacitive 4000 mAh battery provides Honor 30S with energy for all necessary tasks for 24 hours.

Advantages:

• simple and intuitive interface;
• very good factory film;
• stable connection even in dense buildings;
• control functions using gestures;
• powerful Kirin 820 processor.

Flaws:

• no built-in Google services;
• It's hard to find accessories for sale.

Realme 8 Pro – 108 MP ULTRA QUAD camera

The thin and light Realme 8 Pro smartphone is the result of an update to the flagship series of smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. The phone is equipped with an AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a resolution of 1080x2400. The front front panel is covered with flat protective glass, which can withstand a fall from a small height. The display also has a decent maximum brightness (up to 575 cd/m²) and has good anti-glare properties, so the phone can be used outdoors even in bright sunlight.

The quality of photos in Realme 8 Pro is ensured by a retractable module of four high-resolution cameras. The set includes a main and wide-angle lens, a depth-of-field sensor, and a sensor for macro photography. The module control interface allows you to activate autofocus, HDR, night and portrait photography. A special mode is provided for slow-motion recording of the starry sky, but it is best used outside urban conditions. The performance of the smartphone is provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset with support for 4G networks. Realme 8 Pro can easily run any applications and demanding games without any lags.

Advantages:

• cool screen with SuperAMOLED matrix;
• autonomy at its best;
• quad camera module;
• stable firmware operation;
• light weight 176 grams.

Flaws:

• no stereo speakers;
• inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner on the side panel.

Nokia X10 – 48 MP 4-sensor camera

Nokia X10 takes into account all the wishes of users - the manufacturer paid attention to both technology and design. For productive work and viewing video content, a Full HD+ display with a diagonal of 6.67 inches is provided. The best graduated filters and editing settings will add color to your images and photos, which can be used for powerful presentations. The 48 MP main camera with ZEISS optics captures high-resolution images using laser focusing.

Fast data transfer and download speed are ensured thanks to the 5G module - the Internet works almost 20 times faster. The Android 11 system will receive updates for 3 years, gradually improving data security. The OS also provides new options for customizing personalization. For example, in Nokia X10 you can view messages from different messengers in one tab. Due to constant updates, the phone will not lose its relevance for 3-5 years.

Advantages:

• large display with FullHD+ resolution;
• main 4-sensor camera 48 MP;
• stylish and reliable body;
• two days of operation on one battery charge;
• powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor;
• 5G module.

Flaws:

• relatively large weight 220 grams.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro – camera phone with NFC module

The flagship Redmi Note 10 Pro is a multifunctional smartphone with a built-in NFC module for making contactless payments. The compact body weighing 193 grams houses a fairly large screen with a diagonal of 6.67 inches. The back panel is made of frosted mirror glass, which does not leave fingerprints. The manufacturer provided 3 color solutions: the phone is available in pearlescent blue, gray and bronze.

Performance is ensured by the reliable and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor, which ensures stable performance in demanding applications and games. The 108 MP main camera takes good photographs even in low light, and is also capable of recording video in 4K resolution. Operation throughout the day is guaranteed by a capacious 5020 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging function. Overall, the Redmi Note 10 Pro on our list is perfect for those who want high performance and a stylish design at a relatively low cost.

Advantages:

• AMOLED display with high resolution 2400×1080;
• support 120 Hz;
• 33 W charging and case included;
• high-performance Snapdragon 732G processor;
• separate slot for a flash drive and two SIM cards;
• stereo speakers.

Flaws:

• reduced Always on Display function;
• The optical zoom sensor does not work well;
• lack of google services.

Google Pixel 4a – compact, sleek body

The main distinguishing advantage of the new Google Pixel 4a is its small size. The compact phone has an excellent camera and the latest version of Android 11, which will be updated for 3 years. The 5.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2340x1080 almost completely covers the front panel of the smartphone - it’s convenient to watch videos and communicate on social networks. The surface of the case is covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 3, which protects against shocks and falls from low heights. Thanks to the oleophobic coating, the picture does not fade outdoors even in bright sunlight.

The photo quality of the Google Pixel 4a is excellent, despite the fact that only one 12 megapixel camera is used. The phone does not have additional television and wide-angle modules. Photos are obtained with natural, non-flashy colors. You can apply additional filters through the built-in editor. Portrait mode is controlled by software, which should be used carefully - it often misses the definition of objects. In terms of performance, Google Pixel 4a is not inferior to its price competitors: it has a powerful Snapdragon 730 and 6 GB of RAM.

Advantages:

• high autonomy due to a 3140 mAh battery;
• compact body;
• 3.5mm headphone jack;
• oleophobic coating;
• stereo speakers.

Flaws:

• there is no moisture protection;
• many smartphone functions do not work in Russia;
• no notification LED.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 128GB

Samsung has long promised to release the S21 FE, but apparently we will see a next-generation model - time will tell. In the meantime, we can consider the Galaxy S20 FE - a kind of light version of the flagship.

The rear camera received three modules: main, ultra-wide-angle, and telescopic. Very good set. The main sensor has a resolution of 12 MP and optical stabilization. The quality of photographs is very high when there is sufficient light and excellent for night shots. Video recording is also good - even for this price segment.

In addition to the camera, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition can attract buyers with its excellent AMOLED matrix, powerful platform, excellent sound, long operating time, and IP68 water protection.

• Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 190 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: three modules 12/12/8 MP

• Front camera: 32 MP

• Memory card support: yes

TOP 5 most anticipated smartphones of 2022

Progress in the mobile industry does not stand still, and in the very coming months new generations of smartphones will appear to the public, capable of leaving behind today's favorites of mobile photography.

If we talk about the expected new products for 2022, it is worth highlighting the following:

1. Huawei 60 Pro
   - as always, sets trends in mobile photography, and there is no doubt that the new generation will be one of the most advanced photo solutions;
2. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
   - the new generation may receive a 200 MP main camera sensor. The main intrigue is whether the smartphone will become a new photo flagship, or is it just a race for numbers in the characteristics;
3. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
   - while the thirteenth generation is breaking sales records, including Russia, the expected characteristics of the next generation are already appearing. The flagship model of the line is expected to have significant differences, including new camera capabilities;
4. Xiaomi Mi 12
   - renderings have already appeared on the Internet, and one of their main features is the selfie camera hidden under the screen. It is possible that this particular smartphone will be able to provide photo quality suitable not only for video calls;
5. OnePlus 10 Pro
   - the presentation of the smartphone is expected in the first half of 2022, but some specifications are already appearing. So, this smartphone can get a periscope camera with five times optical zoom.

As you can see, there are no surprises in the list of expected camera phones, but it is likely that new products will appear next year that will have significant differences from those available today. Among the most anticipated characteristics are 200 megapixel cameras, high-quality in-display selfie cameras, and new possibilities for using optical zoom without losing photo quality.

OnePlus 9 12/256GB

Along with the firmware, “simply” OnePlus 9 was also presented. Although outwardly these two devices almost copy each other, OnePlus 9 is simpler, and therefore costs less.

As for the camera, there are 3 modules instead of 4: the modules themselves are the same, except for the telephoto camera, which is simply not present in this version. The front camera, apparently, has not changed. From this we can conclude that OnePlus 9 is an excellent camera phone.

It has a smaller display than the Pro version, and it itself is simpler. The platform is the same - based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip. The battery capacity is the same - 4500 mAh, both come with a 65 W adapter (supports ultra-fast charging). Wireless fast charging, as far as we know, is only available on firmware.

Unfortunately, there is no protection against water.

• Screen diagonal: 6.55 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 192 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 12 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: three modules 48/50/2 MP

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: no

Samsung Galaxy A52 4/128GB

Although the Samsung Galaxy A52 has become significantly more expensive with the change of generations, this can also be explained by the fact that it has become much more interesting in technical terms.

For example, IP67 water protection has appeared here, stereo speakers have been added, and the processor is a very powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. But first of all we need a camera.

The main feature is optical stabilization for the main module with a resolution of 64 MP. It is also the most interesting because it allows you to get very decent results for its class. “Shirik”, like the macromodule, has nothing special to brag about. However, it is a very good camera.

• Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 187 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 64/12/5/5 MP

• Front camera: 32 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

This company will appear in this ranking more than once. This model is frightening due to its price and strange “angular” body design. In fact, this is a feature of the Galaxy Note line, which is found in many Samsung phablets. The resolution of one of the four rear cameras is 108 MP, and its aperture is f/1.80. On a simple device, such a resolution would lead to some graininess, but Samsung corrected this problem in advance at the software level.

Advantages:

• camera resolution;
• limitless screen;
• large display.

Flaws:

• weak battery.

Price: 75,500 rubles.

realme 8 Pro 6/128GB

In terms of photography, realme 8 Pro is surprisingly good - in its price segment it is one of the best offers. Why?

In total, the main camera uses 4 sensors, there is an “ultra-wide” sensor, but the main one is of greatest interest - ISOCELL HM2 from Samsung with a resolution of 108 MP. The same one, for example, is used in Redmi Note 10 Pro. Daytime footage is great, night mode is generally good. The front camera is single and takes good pictures.

realme 8 Pro also boasts a cool design, an excellent AMOLED screen, a powerful platform based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chip and 8 GB of RAM.

• Screen diagonal: 6.4 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 176 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: four modules 108/8/2/2 MP

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Apple iPhone 12 mini 128GB

What if you want an extremely compact flagship, but with a cool camera and a powerful platform? Apple has released such a device, its name is iPhone 12 mini.

This is indeed a mini: it uses a 5.4-inch AMOLED screen, the body width is only 131.5 mm, and the weight is 135 g!

What's on camera? The camera here is exactly the same as in the case of the iPhone 12, so it can be called very good. In general, the iPhone 12 mini copies the older model in many ways, including appearance, memory capacity, processor, etc.

• Screen diagonal: 5.4 inches

• Screen resolution: 2340×1080

• Weight: 135 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Apple A14 Bionic

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 2227 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 12/12 MP

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

Google Pixel 5 8/128GB

Google traditionally has everything in order with its camera. Moreover, unlike its competitors, Google does not seek to add a large number of photomodules to its smartphones - there are only two of them.

This in no way prevents you from taking excellent pictures with the device. For the most part, high image quality is the result of special algorithms that are constantly being improved.

Among the features of the Pixel 5, we can highlight the metal body, which received wireless charging (it is believed that there is a plastic insert in the charging area on the back of the lid), and the display has frames of the same thickness on all sides.

• Screen diagonal: 6 inches

• Screen resolution: 2340×1080

• Weight: 151 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 16/12.2 MP

• Front camera: 8 MP

• Memory card support: no

HONOR 30 Pro+

The number of points for the main camera is 126.

The fact that the HONOR 30 Pro+ scores as much as 126 points is not surprising, because, firstly, this brand belongs to HUAWEI, and secondly, judging by the characteristics, the main camera module is very similar to that in the HUAWEI P40.

On the back there is a triple module: a main resolution of 50 MP, a wide-angle resolution of 16 MP with laser focusing, and a periscope resolution of 8 MP with optical stabilization and 5x zoom.

Experts note that there is still a difference between the HONOR 30 Pro+ and HUAWEI P40 in terms of photography, but it is probably achieved primarily by different photo processing algorithms.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.57 inches / 2340×1080

• Device weight: 190 g

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G

• RAM / internal memory: 8 GB / 256 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 50/16/8 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 128GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a fashion device, it’s worth mentioning right away. The manufacturer relied on a flexible screen, but the camera here is also decent.

The Z Flip3 is a flip smartphone with a screen diagonal of up to 6.7 inches when opened. When closed, the device turns out to be very compact; on the back there is a small additional display.

The main camera uses two modules: the main one (which has autofocus and an optical stabilizer) and the “ultra-wide” one. The main module takes pictures very well, but is still inferior, for example, to the same Galaxy S21. “Ultra-wide” is good, but it’s also not a flagship level. The front camera is single and takes decent pictures, but something else is interesting: the user can take a selfie with the main camera when the smartphone is, as they say, “closed”. However, users point out that in this case the photo turns out square - optimal for Instagram.

• Screen diagonal: 6.7 inches

• Screen resolution: 2640×1080

• Weight: 183 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 3300 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 12/12 MP

• Front camera: 10 MP

• Memory card support: no

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

• Main camera: 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP
• Front camera: 20 MP

This model has one of the best cameras in its class and even tops the DxOMark rating. Mi 11 Ultra received a triple module with a main sensor from Samsung with a resolution of 50 megapixels and 10x hybrid zoom, a 48 megapixel wide lens and a 48 megapixel telephoto module with 5x optical zoom. The gadget can record video in 8K, supports laser autofocus and generally shoots with a zoom of up to x120.

Also in the camera block there is a 1.1-inch additional AMOLED display, which duplicates the main screen - you can display notifications, previews when taking selfies, or your own screensaver.

The model runs on the top Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, supports fast charging up to 67 W, HDR10+ extended dynamic range and a frame refresh rate of 120 Hz. The screen, by the way, is quite large and bright - an AMOLED matrix with a diagonal of 6.81 inches. The smartphone is also protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard.

Apple iPhone 11 64GB

iPhone 11 is still among the best camera phones. Yes, there are only two modules in the main camera (there is no telephoto), but this in no way prevents it from taking excellent photographs.

In all other characteristics, the iPhone 11 is also not bad. For example, the Apple A13 Bionic chipset provides a large performance reserve, there is fast and wireless charging, stereo sound, and IP68 water protection.

The screen in this model is IPS with a diagonal of 6.1 inches. The new iPhone 12 uses an AMOLED matrix of the same diagonal.

• Screen diagonal: 6.1 inches

• Screen resolution: 1792×828

• Weight: 194 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2 (nano SIM + eSIM)

• Processor: Apple A13 Bionic

• Memory capacity: 64 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 3110 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 12/12 MP

• Front camera: 12 MP

• Memory card support: no

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro

• Main camera: 50 MP + 20 MP + 12 MP
• Front camera: 13 MP

The Chinese flagship, released in 2022, can still compete with 2022 models for the title of best camera phone. Thus, the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro received three cameras from Leica, located in a ring on the back: a 50 MP main sensor with an F/1.90 aperture, a 20 MP ultra-wide-angle module and a 12 MP telephoto lens. Also available is TOF for measuring frame depth. The front camera is also essentially double: 13 MP camera + TOF sensor.

As befits a flagship, the smartphone runs on a powerful Huawei Kirin 9000 processor. Other features include Bluetooth 5.2 support, an IR sensor, Huawei SuperCharge fast charging, IP68 protection and a high-quality OLED display with a diagonal of 6.76 inches and 90 Hz refresh rate. However, the model does not work with Google services, and you will have to use the App Gallery store to download applications.

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