What's the best selfie phone? Selfie smartphones with a good front camera Smartphones with a good selfie camera

Think of your parents' family photo albums. It captures the most important points life: the first call, wedding, the first steps of the child. All these photographs are very valuable because of their uniqueness - almost certainly the only copy of a single photograph from this or that event is now in your hands. This is because before it was technically impossible and expensive to shoot everything. Now the situation has changed dramatically - there are cameras in any smartphone - anyone can shoot, as much as they like.

Particularly popular in the last five years have been the so-called selfie (selfies) - pictures of oneself or a company of relatives and friends. For this, as a rule, is used front-camera smartphone. Your phone is always close at hand, and composition control is easier with the large viewfinder screen. The development of selfies could not be overlooked by smartphone manufacturers. Specialized models began to appear. And simple smartphones are constantly being improved in this regard.

What do you need for a cool selfie? Beyond straight arms and creativity, you need a good front camera. What matters is the resolution of the module (at least 5 megapixels), the aperture (the higher it is, the better the result will be with a lack of lighting), the viewing angle (it is necessary that all friends get into the frame). Also, the presence of a front flash and optical stabilization would not hurt. Of course, do not forget about the software - the overall speed of work, image quality, and the presence of additional software chips depend on it. We have collected the most interesting representatives of smartphones for selfies in the traditional rating.

Top 10 best smartphones for selfies

10 Xiaomi Mi8 Lite 4 / 64GB

Cool beautifier
Country: China
Average price: 14992 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A simplified version of one of the most popular flagships from Xiaomi. The front camera boasts a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 module, which creates high-quality selfies with good detail. Blurring the background works correctly, even separately protruding hairs (under good lighting conditions) most often stay in focus. The built-in enhancer will easily take you from a dozen years, and at the same time you will look almost natural in the photo.

According to some reports, the lens aperture is F / 2.2, according to others - F / 2.0. For the front camera, the second option is preferable. Under artificial lighting, slight noises and blurring appear. The front-end is also able to recognize the owner's face, and it does it without failures, as the reviews say. This is one of the best low-cost selfiphones with balanced hardware.

9 Honor View 20 6 / 128GB

Sub-screen front camera
Country: China
Average price: 22,500 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5

An innovator from China has moved the front-facing camera under the screen, allowing himself to get away from the annoying "bangs". Thanks to this solution, the screen occupies the maximum area of ​​the front panel. There is only one front module - its resolution is 25 megapixels.

The Chinese obligatorily put a face enhancer in the camera application, which removes minor imperfections and corrects skin imperfections. As a bonus, Huawei offers users a face unlock feature. True, in the reviews, smartphone owners write that face recognition does not always work the first time. The selfie camera has AI and HDR modes, and can work with both functions at the same time. The model is separated from the background correctly, the camera is rarely mistaken. Bokeh works: photos look natural and almost professional.

8 Samsung Galaxy A50s 6 / 128GB

The best ratio of price and quality
Country: South Korea
Average price: 18290 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

A smartphone originally from South Korea, which was created especially for those who care about the quality of selfies and photos taken with the main camera. As a bonus to the photographic capabilities, they put NFC, a large 4 Ah battery, a high-quality AMOLED matrix with rich black color and correct color reproduction, a productive processor and a lot of permanent memory.

The front camera shoots at 32 megapixels and f / 2.0 aperture. That's enough to create awesome selfies worthy of being posted on social media. There is also a face unlock. The main camera is three-module and is characterized by a resolution of the main module of 48 megapixels. The other two got 5 and 8 megapixels. Among them there is a wide-angle sensor and a depth sensor. In reviews, this smartphone is called one of the most inexpensive smartphones with good cameras, decent performance, long battery life and the presence of an NFC contactless payment module.

7 Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB

The smartphone is originally from South Korea, which manufacturers have stuffed with innovative chips and five cameras. Three of them make up the main camera, the other two play the role of the front camera. Thanks to Dual Pixel Selfie and RGB Depth technologies, selfies captured by the S10 + received the highest score in the independent DxOMark rating.

"Frontalka" has automatic image stabilization and knows how to 4K. The modules are endowed with a resolution of 10 and 8 megapixels. The camera supports bokeh effects, takes photos and videos in UHD quality. There are no detailed reviews on probably the best selfie phone of 2019 yet. The smartphone costs a lot, but the price is fought back by its banal photographic abilities. He will be able to replace professional equipment for bloggers and will save money on this.

6 Xiaomi Mi Note 10 6 / 128GB

Best main camera and great front camera
Country: China
Average price: 30890 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Expensive, but worth the money smartphone. The device is ideal for Instagram bloggers who broadcast to Stories and regularly upload their photos. There are five main cameras, and the main one boasts a resolution of 108 megapixels. There is also laser focusing, optical stabilization, macro mode and x2 optical zoom. The front camera has received a module with a resolution of 32 megapixels and produces high-quality detailed images.

Separately, Xiaomi pleases with the built-in face enhancer, which allows you to virtually get rid of wrinkles, uneven face tone and other aesthetic defects. You can also apply a filter there and even replace the background for a selfie with an artificial one. The reviews praise both the selfie camera and the main one, and only criticize the excessive desire artificial intelligence enlarge your eyes and whiten your face.

5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 4 / 64GB

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 14518 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A budget phone from China with cool selfie camera capabilities. It has at its disposal two modules at once for 20 and 2 megapixels. The background module is needed for the background blur effect. The lens boasts an F / 2.0 aperture. The main feature of the camera is the Super Pixel 4 in 1 technology. Its essence is the gluing of four sensor pixels into one large one. This eliminates noise when shooting in low light.

The selfie phone correctly separates the subject from the background, maintaining focus even on small details (such as curls of hair). As always, the Chinese have included a software "decorator" for portraits in the kit, only now it works too diligently. In the maximum mode, it removes wrinkles, enlarges the eyes, whitens the skin so much that you do not always recognize yourself in a selfie. Fortunately, the function is switchable and adjustable. This is the best budget smartphone with a good front camera.

4 HUAWEI P30 lite

High quality selfie
Country: China
Average price: 14,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

A smartphone that is essentially a simplified modification of the flagship. Here the productivity was cut, but the high photographic ability was preserved. So, the front camera pleases with a resolution of 32 megapixels and an editor built into the application, which allows you to "conjure" over the frame settings in real time - even before you pressed the shutter.

Reviews say selfies are great. This opinion is shared by those who launch the front camera only to look at themselves in the mirror, as well as those who regularly post selfies on Instagram and other social networks. The main camera even has optical stabilization, and this is one of the most pleasant and unexpected bonuses in a mid-budget selfie phone. The P30 Lite is a balanced smartphone with an emphasis on cameras that has gained a lot of popularity.

3 ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL 6 / 128GB

Turntable with main cameras
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 39,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

This is a smartphone with which you take a selfie on a dual-module powerful camera resolution of 48 megapixels. All this is possible thanks to a retractable platform with main cameras. When the platform is positioned above the screen, you get the opportunity to shoot high-quality selfies, while using the power of the main camera modules. Aperture f / 1.8 and f / 2.4, one of the lenses is wide-angle - 125 degrees. The optics are from Sony, and reviews rave about the quality of the photos.

There is enough performance not only for processing photos and videos, but also for any tasks increased complexity... Here is the top-end Snapdragon 855 processor, which only recently gave way to the top of the rankings for the next generation of chipsets. The battery is powerful - 5000 mAh, there is a quick charge Quick Charge 4.0 and a module for contactless payment NFC. The mini-jack for the headphones is in place, and the display pleases with thin frames and the absence of a cutout or bangs for the front.

2 Samsung Galaxy A80

The main cameras work as a front camera
Country: South Korea
Average price: 39,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Cool progressive smartphone from Samsung, which can be called a real selfie phone. It's all about the turntable with the main cameras, which also perform the function of the front camera. In the position when the platform is above the screen, the modules work as front ones, and you take high-quality selfies with a three-module camera.

Its possibilities are gorgeous. The main module got a sensor with a resolution of 48 megapixels, the additional one - 8 megapixels. The third peephole is a 3D ToF module with an f / 1.2 aperture. Thanks to the latest sensor, your selfies will turn out not to be flat, but as if they are alive with a good study of light and shade. Other specs of the smartphone are okay too - big battery, powerful Snapdragon 730 processor, 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. This is one of best phones for those who care about the quality of selfies.

1 Apple iPhone X 256GB

TrueDepth camera. The most unusual smartphone
Country: USA
Average price: 58,779 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

The coveted model from the Cupertinians becomes the leader of the rating. iPhone X left few people indifferent. Still, this is the company's most revolutionary smartphone. Glass body, frameless display - all this causes a lot of delight. But we are more interested in the front camera. She is extremely unusual here. The creators named herTrueDepth. In addition to creating excellent quality images, it is responsible for scanning the user's face. In turn, a large number of other chips are based on this. First, the camera is used to operate Face ID - technology that replaced Touch ID. This allows you to unlock your smartphone with your face. In this case, you can be wearing glasses, wrapped in a scarf - the system will still recognize the owner. Secondly,Animoji. There are not enough emotions of standard "emoticons" - just make a face and transfer your facial expressions to one of the virtual characters. For sure in the near future use casesThe TrueDepth cameras will be even bigger. For example, there is already a game where you control the movement of the ball with your ... eyebrows.

Of course, the phone is not without flaws, but overall the build quality, materials and performance are not satisfactory.

The front camera of the LG flagship cannot be called cool in terms of "technical" features - there is no flash on the front panel (instead, the 5.7-inch display is simply filled with white light at maximum brightness), the front-facing camera has an average aperture (f / 2.2 aperture), and 5 megapixels for selfies isn't that much.

The LG G6 isn't the best of the best, but it's cheap enough to forgive all the flaws

But the viewing angle is as much as 100 degrees! That is, at the same distance of an outstretched hand, not only the owner of the smartphone will fit into the frame, but also tipsy friends on the right and left shoulders, and there will still be some space left to capture the interior. Truly beautiful photos will be only in daylight, but the ability to "shove the unproductive" into a self-portrait will always come in handy.

In terms of body quality, the LG G6 is not very impressive, because the glass on the back looks too much like plastic. And the smartphone does not have a "power reserve", as a flagship should be, and LG's add-on over Android is not very fast. But the sound in the headphones is excellent, the water protection is in place, the rear cameras are good (there are no analogues at all), and most importantly, the smartphone is getting cheaper at a record pace, and now it is the most affordable frameless camera of 2017.

Google Pixel - Selfie Camera That Smoothes Out Any Roughs

Don't you like “sectarians” who spend huge sums on the iPhone not for the sake of characteristics, but because the phone is prestigious? Google doesn't like them either, and builds its own sect in the name of the victory of good. One in which workers will be ready to pay 50 thousand rubles or more for branded Google smartphones. It is not very clear why a mobile phone from specialists who created a dead social network Google+, three times dead (Google Talk, Hangouts, Allo) messengers and a little "rooted" Motorola, should become prestigious. But Google is trying, and for the sake of this great goal, it even stopped releasing Nexus smartphones to start selling the more expensive Pixels.

Well, God bless him, with marketing - we are now interested in only one (in two sizes) smartphone model. And the interest is not in vain - we are talking, after all, about a rare breed of smartphones with a powerful processor, "empty" fast Android (you still install applications to your liking?) And the smartest "automation" in smartphone cameras.

I'm not kidding: Pixel is the case when for beautiful photos on a smartphone you just need to keep HDR + on and, know yourself, press the capture key, and the mobile phone will do it by itself. And also - Android updates in the forefront (Samsung flagships and other "luxury" is pulled up much later), a perfectly tuned AMOLED display, and exclusivity, because "Pixels" are not officially sold in Russia.

Pixel is good with polished shooting algorithms

The front camera in the Googlephone is not that extremely "sighted" (only f / 2.4), but with a pixel size of 1.4 microns, the light sensitivity is still excellent, and everything else is easy to fix with the help of software!

The high price can scare you away from buying a Google Pixel (a smartphone is rarely found cheaper than 40 thousand rubles - very expensive, as for last year's model), an inconceivable amount of marriage and autonomy "on a thin", in which a Pixel packed with applications works amazingly fast, but not for long. For the rest - before you is a universal model with a cool filling and a "blank slate" in order to make Android habitable in the most convenient way for you.

Selfie example on Google Pixel

HTC is like a Resident Evil movie / Linkin Park band / Call of Duty game, only a smartphone maker. That is, he used to perform very well and won many fans, and then he embarked on dubious work - and goodbye, reputation.

There are no eternally popular manufacturers, and some brands managed to "dive into the grave" (Nokia), and then resurrect, while HTC was alive. And, if for state employees with a four-year (!) Snapdragon 400 processor in 2016, the creators want to wish all the bad things, then the flagship HTC 10 is a cool and, alas, an underrated smartphone.

HTC 10 is much better than we used to think of it

The bulky, but brutal metal body still looks nicer today than the slippery, glossy remnants of the flagship in 2017. Display, sound, speed - everything is at a decent level, and the rear camera is better than any "Chinese" and iPhone 7, and is almost equal in quality to the Galaxy S8.

And in the frontal HTC camera 10 is what no flagship of 2016 has - optical stabilization! Once this was in the Galaxy S6 edge +, and then Samsung tried to repeat this feat in the Galaxy S8, but "did not master" the task.

And the point is not only that your physiognomy will not move abruptly in the frame, even if you are chatting in Skype on the run. The selfie camera in HTC 10 is cool in everything: large pixels (1.34 µm), f / 1.8 aperture, autofocus - look for such cool selfie backgrounds! All that is missing is the front flash for complete happiness. And all this costs 25 thousand rubles, which are asked for a new phone in small stores.

This is how optical stabilization works.

The flaws in the flagship HTC are traditional - near-zero maintainability, no moisture protection (which is why the smartphone has lost many buyers in comparison with the Galaxy S7 edge), heating in operation and autonomy, which very quickly "degrades" after several months of use. An old-fashioned smartphone "with a soul" leaves no one indifferent - either love it or hate it. Lovers of high-quality selfies love!

Sony Xperia XA Ultra - flash, many megapixels, autofocus

Taking a photo on a "cutting board" is awkward. For this reason, almost any tablet is equipped with a terrible camera quality, and in laptops - inhuman 1-megapixel "webcams" going into the stardust of abomination.

Smartphones with a good front camera and big screen few. There are almost no non-bulky smartphones with a large screen and a good selfie camera. One of the few exceptions is the Xperia XA Ultra.

The front camera is hefty for a reason - it shoots appropriately

The Japanese were the first daredevils to launch a 6.4-inch flagship smartphone in the years when 7-inches were already a feature of tablets. And then the guys from the Land of the Rising Sun, as they say, were blown away and transferred large-sized models to the "middle class" of devices. That is, they are no longer budget "buckets", but far from premium.

This is why the XA Ultra is so controversial. The display is a feast for the eyes! Without frames on the sides, bright, clear, but at the same time the tyap-blooper is calibrated, and the colors are oversaturated, just to look “expensive-rich”. The body is very convenient (there is even a separate key for controlling the camera, as on cameras - "soap dishes"), with three honest slots (2x SIM + 1x microSD), but a battery castrated to 2700 mAh at 6 inches is oh ...

But, Japanese gods, what a cool front camera! A whopping 16 megapixels, with autofocus, OIS, flash, and better image quality than the rear camera of your iPhone SE or Xiaomi Redmi 4.

By itself, the front camera cannot compete in detail with that of the HTC 10 or Samsung Galaxy S8 (aperture is not the same), but with the use of Sony flash "gives quality" even in the harshest shooting conditions.

The electronics market today is filled with gadgets with the most incredible features. But the majority of users choose mobile phones that have the most demanded properties:

• high-quality camera;
• good battery;
• clear sound;
• contrast screen;
• high performance.

Buying a smartphone with the best camera in 2017 requires a careful study of the available assortment in order to select a reliable device.

Rating of smartphones with the best camera 2017

For review, the best models of mobile phones are presented, equipped with a good camera and a powerful battery.

The beginning of the rating and the tenth line goes to the brand known for its races behind the leading developments of American and South Korean companies. Huawei and its sub-brand Honor have developed a real camera phone.
Unpretentious in appearance, equipped with a budget platform, the 6X impresses with the quality of its images - clear, rich, realistic. They are created using a dual lens of 12 and 2 megapixels. The 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 module is equipped with phase detection autofocus with a duration of 0.3 seconds.
The settings interface is quite simple, but diverse, there are many modes, brightness, white balance, contrast adjustment.

Specifications:

1. Android 7.0;
2. 12 MP camera, autofocus;
3. RAM: 3 or 4GB;
4. battery 3340 mAh;
5. weight 162 g;
6. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• good display;
• sufficient performance;
• good nutritional optimization;
• reasonable price / functionality ratio.

Disadvantages:

• screen cover;
• slippery;
• no notifications are visible when the screen is locked.

The ninth place is taken by the model in the classic Sony design. For the price, the smartphone belongs to the flagships, and the quality of the gadget confirms this. It combines high-speed performance, a capacious battery and gorgeous cameras.

The main camera at 21.5 megapixels takes excellent photos - juicy, with good calibration and accurate detail. Hybrid auto focus allows you to catch shots in motion. The selfie camera has a beauty mode and also self-corrects the image.
Useful option phone - the ability to shoot 4K video. There is also a slow motion video.

Specifications:

1. Android 5.0;
2. screen 5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. camera 21.50 MP, autofocus;
4. RAM: 3GB;
5. battery 2600 mAh;
6. weight 142 g;
7. dimensions: 72x145x7.6 mm.

Advantages:

• large and bright screen;
• excellent front camera;
• very comfortable;
• moisture protection.

Disadvantages:

• the processor was not the fastest;
• glitches with software;
• heats up.

The eighth in the list of smartphones with the best camera of 2017 is the Chinese favorite of Xiaomi users. The stylish device, outwardly reminiscent of the well-known Galaxy, continues the line of camera phones.

The rear lens has 16 megapixels, optical stabilization, phase detection autofocus. The pictures are natural, with natural color reproduction. Noise cancellation works great. The aperture is stable at 2.0.
The front camera is designed for bright, colorful selfies with wide viewing angles. The output photos have clear outlines with no visible pixels. But night mode leaves much to be desired.

Specifications:

1. Android 6.0;
2. screen 5.15 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. 16 MP camera, autofocus, F / 2;
4. RAM: 3GB;
5. battery 3000 mAh;
6. weight 129 g;
7. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• very powerful;
• the camera is super;
• the battery holds a day, charges in 1.5 hours;
• screen, materials, build quality.

Disadvantages:

• the back panel is scratched.

Another Chinese representative is on the seventh position of the top. In terms of technical characteristics, the mobile phone is not inferior to many flagships from leading brands. Cameras deserve special attention.
The main 12 megapixel camera with a built-in Sony IMX386 module creates realistic photos with a deep effect and correct frame detail. The lack of laser and stabilization is disappointing, but the speed of the shutter covers small drawbacks.
The frontal one shows great results. The picture is balanced, bright, contrasting. There is a flash.

Specifications:

1. Android 6.0;
2. screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. 12 MP camera, autofocus F / 2;
4. RAM: 3 or 4 GB;
5. battery 3060 mAh;
6. weight 155 g;
7. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• very stylish design;
• the battery lasts a day and a half;
• a screen with very good color rendering and a very high-quality touchscreen;
• good sound.

Disadvantages:

• sometimes does not read the fingerprint the first time;
• there is no slot for an SD card.

The Chinese again gets to the top six. Le Eco Cool 1 is the result of the combined efforts of two brands. And the result is quite decent, especially the quality of photography.

A unique feature of the device is a dual camera with dual LED flash. Two cameras are equipped to enhance image clarity. The effect of professional photographic equipment is applied: one lens renders color shades, on the other - black and white.
The settings include HDR, ISO, contrast adjustment, sharpness, exposure.
Photographing even in cloudy weather makes images detailed and accurate across the entire width.

Specifications:

1. Android 6.0;
2. screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. 13 MP camera, autofocus F / 2;
4. RAM: 3 or 4 GB;
5. 4060 mAh battery;
6. weight 173 g;
7. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• design and assembly;
• great dual camera;
• powerful processor;
• holds a charge for a long time;
• shell eui 5.8.

Disadvantages:

• no memory card slot;
• lacks brightness in the sun.

The central position of the rating is occupied by a native of Taiwan, whom hardly anyone expected to see here. Past copies were not impressed with their characteristics in the photo. But HTC 10 surprised the audience by releasing a quality smartphone with a good camera.

The camera is equipped with Ultra Pixel 2 technology, which is focused on macro photography. The frames are unusually voluminous, sharp, saturated.
To improve images, laser focus, optical stabilization, and dynamic range are used. There is no noise, the viewing angles are perfectly visible.

Specifications:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.2 ″ screen, 2560 × 1440 resolution;
3. RAM: 4 GB;
4. battery 3000 mAh;
5. weight 161 g;
6. WxHxT 71.90 x 145.90 x 9 mm.

Advantages:

• very cool sound;
• fast charging;
• QuadHD screen;
• overall performance;
• data reception / transmission speed.

Disadvantages:

• slippery;
• no moisture protection.

The phone, which has become an example of technological progress in mobile photography, fell slightly short of the top three. The device was created by a Chinese brand in cooperation with the famous German photo laboratory Leica. The device is designed with the introduction of state-of-the-art lenses.

One creates a color picture with a resolution of 12MP, the second - monochrome at 20. This provides photographs with naturalness, detail, depth and volume. The sensors mounted in a circle reproduce several types of focus:

• deep;
• laser;
• phase;
• contrasting.

The dual-LED flash transforms the frame for wide and clear viewing angles.

Specifications:

1. Android 7.0;
2. 5.1 ″ screen, 1920 × 1080 resolution;
3. camera 20 MP, autofocus F / 2.2;
4. RAM: 4 GB;
5. battery 3200 mAh;
6. weight 145 g;
7. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• awesome design, very neat, great build;
• very fast fingerprint scanner;
• the camera shoots great, even in low light;
• stereo sound;
• the shell works very quickly, there are many options for various settings.

Disadvantages:

• weak vibration without the possibility of setting;
• selfie mode is enabled by default with face enhancement.

Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 EDGE

A South Korean company that makes some of the best smartphones with a good camera has released a gadget that hit the third place in the top. This is not surprising - the shots taken with the Samsung Galaxy have always been of excellent quality.


By default, all settings and filters are located on the main screen. You can independently adjust the screen by setting your own modes. Unique features of the Galaxy S7 also include:

• focus selection - the ability to change it after saving the photo;
• virtual shooting - capturing an object from all sides for a three-dimensional image.

Specifications:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.5 ″ screen, 2560 × 1440 resolution;
3. camera 12 MP, autofocus F / 1.7;
4. RAM: 4 GB;
5. battery 3600 mAh;
6. weight 157 g;
7. support for two SIM-cards.

Advantages:

• dust and moisture protection;
• very cool camera;
• practically does not heat up;
• design view for 5+;
• metal case.

Disadvantages:

• slippery;
• the cost of the phone itself.

IPhone 7/7 Plus

The silver medalist of the rating is the object of sighing of most of the planet - a product from Apple, iPhone 7. IPhone Cameras have always been considered the highest quality and most accurate, but the latest version of the gadget has left its predecessors far behind.

The picture, created in natural light, looks natural, contrasting. White balance adjusted comfortably, easy calibration helps reproduce rich footage.
Particularly noteworthy is the level of night photography. There is no graininess in the finished images, the details are perfectly visible even at the edges.

Specifications:

1. iOS 10;
2. screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. camera 12 MP, autofocus F / 1.8;
4. RAM: 3 GB;
5. battery 2900 mAh;
6. weight 188 g;
7. dimensions: 77.9 × 158.2 × 7.3 mm.

Advantages:

• great screen;
• speed of work;
• great screen;
• protection against water;
• great dual camera.

Disadvantages:

• price;
• battery for one day.

If you ask an experienced smartphone user which one is better in terms of photo and video shooting, you can hear in 90% - Google Pixel. It is this model that becomes the best smartphone of 2017 with a good camera.

The developers have implemented the latest innovations in the field of photography. Daylighting contributes to high-quality images with accurate detail and wider coverage. But this is difficult to surprise experienced amateur photographers.
Google made an emphasis on night photography. Cloudy weather, poor lighting, or nighttime don't get in the way of the Google Pixel. Each frame is full of life, realism, depth. There is no noise, the picture is not blurry at all.

The once ambitious smartphone makers said they would soon squeeze compact cameras out of the market. It happened before our eyes. Today everyone knows that a camera, even in an inexpensive smartphone, shoots no worse than a soap dish. Next stage - catch up on the quality of a DSLR... While this does not sound entirely realistic, but new smartphones prove that this goal will also be achieved sooner or later. There are a lot of decent models on the market that allow you to create photos of very, very high quality. We analyzed the existing offer and selected smartphones with the best camera of 2018 for our readers. Looking ahead, we note that all these camera phones are very, very expensive, but the cameras in them are really luxurious.

When it comes to evaluating a camera, the question arises, how to understand that it is cool in one smartphone, and worse in another. First of all, you need to look at the technical specifications:

• number of megapixels... Forget the more is better rule. This is no longer the case, but for some reason marketers and sellers continue to mislead users. When it comes to a tiny (compared to a DSLR) camera in a smartphone, a large number of megapixels can even cause harm. 12-13 megapixels with the head is enough to create wonderful pictures... It is good that many companies realized this and focused their attention on improving other parameters;
• diaphragm... The camera needs light to get a good shot. It enters the matrix and forms the image. Light passes through the aperture, and the wider the aperture blades are open, the more likely you are to get a clear, beautiful picture even in less than ideal conditions. In the specifications, the aperture is denoted as f / 2.0 or F2.0. The lower the number, the better. For example, a camera with f / 2.2 and f / 1.9 will shoot equally well in the daytime, but in the evening with a module with f / 1.9 it will take better pictures. Today, the standard even for inexpensive smartphones is f / 2.0, and flagships are equipped with modules onf/1.8 and evenf/1.6. By the way, a wide aperture, even in the absence of a second module, will allow you to create macro shots with a bokeh effect;
  
• matrix diagonal... The bigger it is, the better. That's all you need to know ordinary user... It is not necessary to go into details. The diagonal of the matrix is ​​denoted by a fractional number, and the lower the exponent under the fraction, the better. For example, a 1/3 "camera is fine for the budget class, 1 / 2.9" and 1 / 2.8 "for the midrange, and 1 / 2.5" for flagships, but exceptions are common. V recent times manufacturers prefer not to indicate this characteristic at all;
• pixel size... A lot of stupid pixels can not lead to an improvement in the quality of the photo, but, on the contrary, can cause blurriness and the appearance of noise. Therefore, it is better to let the matrix have fewer larger pixels than a lot of small ones. The manufacturers usually indicate the pixel size. For budget and medium-sized smartphones, this indicator should be 1.22 microns or more, in flagships - at least 1.25 microns, or better - 1.4 and even 1.5 microns;
• autofocus type... Autofocus can be contrasting (the most primitive, used in very cheap smartphones), phase(works quickly during the day, problems are possible at night) and laser... The latter is the most up-to-date and accurate, always works quickly;
  
• optical stabilization- a guarantee of high-quality pictures of dynamic scenes. The opportunity is invaluable when shooting video and will come in handy for all those who often have their hands shaking;
• number of lenses... Many people think that the more the better. No. It is better when the lenses are of high quality, but this can only be judged by test shots;
• camera sensor manufacturer... The modules from Sony as well as from Samsung(the company makes sensors for itself better than those that it sells to the outside). Slightly worse, but acceptably remove sensors from OmniVision... The most popular are Sony sensors, which are labeled as IMX and a three-digit number in the characteristics of the camera, for example, IMX The first number indicates the generation, the second indicates the class of the photosensor (the more the better), the third indicates the version;
  
• additional main camera executed in several versions. Option # 1 is a black and white sensor that captures light better and allows you to create better images in low light conditions. Option # 2 - a camera with a wide angle of view to squeeze as much of the landscape into the frame as possible. Option number 3 - the second camera is used for zooming.

It also happens that a camera with seemingly ideal parameters makes, to put it mildly, not very good pictures. This means that the manufacturer did not pay enough attention to automation, optics and software algorithms... It is advisable to personally evaluate examples of photos in different shooting conditions before buying. It often happens that with a rather mediocre set of characteristics, the smartphone takes excellent pictures - this means that the developer was not too lazy to finish the software shell. But when a manufacturer takes a good sensor, but kills it with lenses or problems in the software, it is very offensive.

From theory to practice. We have found the best camera phones, selected the best among them and prepared a rating for you. The analysis used sample images, as well as the opinion of an authoritative resourceDxOMark, which tests cameras according to its own algorithm and gives them marks in points. Go!

Smartphones with the best camera 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Just a few weeks ago new flagship from Samsung was presented atMWC 2018. The model received a very cool camera and has already been named a smartphone with the best camera in the world... Both the Galaxy S9 Plus and the slightly more compact Galaxy S9 received main module with variable diaphragm... Nobody has done this before. Yes, we tried, but Samsung was the first to bring the idea to life. What gives us aperture with variable value fromf/2.4 to a / 1.5? This feature brings the smartphone camera close to the DSLR and allows it to adapt to any shooting conditions. When it's light, the aperture blades close to keep the frame out and convey depth, which is especially important when shooting landscapes. When it's dark, the petals open as far as possible to let in light. Tests show that at night, the device shoots, indeed, much better than all other smartphones, even better than the main competitor - iPhone X. The matrix resolution is 12 megapixels, there is optical stabilization and phase autofocus.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, unlike Galaxy S9, received additional main camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2.4. The second module is required for 2-card optical zoom... The pixel size of the main camera is 1.4 microns, in the additional one - 1 micron. The smartphone can shoot video in slow motion, got a portrait mode and superbly copes with all shooting scenarios. The front camera with 8 megapixels also knows how to blur the background and takes excellent pictures (f / 1.7 aperture, 80-degree field of view).

We can talk about the Galaxy S9 + for a long time, since this one of the most advanced smartphones available today. He received an 8-core Exynos 9810 processor with a frequency of 2.7 GHz: very powerful, but such resource-intensive applications, where this "stone" would show itself 100%, have not yet been invented. The screen received a diagonal of 6.2 inches, made using Super AMOLED technology, resolution 2960 * 1440. RAM in stock 6 GB, the main - 64/128/256 GB, there is a slot for memory cards up to 400 GB. The model received IP68 protection against moisture and dust, is equipped with a face and retina scanner, and is able to make AR Emoji - an analogue of Animoji in the iPhone. Add here stereo speakers, fast charging (battery capacity 3500 mAh) and a chic appearance, and we get, perhaps, best smartphone for today. The 6/64 version costs about $ 1200.

Apple iPhone X

Apple smartphones always have good cameras. Anniversary and revolutionary iPhone model X only confirmed this rule. Before (and after) the Galaxy S9 +, the camera in the iPhone X will serve as an example for comparison. Apple traditionally pays attention to software optimization, but the hardware is all right. Rear camera - dual, both modules received 12 megapixels. One is an f / 1.8 wide-angle lens, and the other is an f / 2.4 telephoto lens. Both modules have optical stabilization... There is a portrait mode, 2x optical zoom. The camera performs well in all shooting scenarios, but falls short of the Galaxy S9 + at night. The front module received a resolution of 7 megapixels, an aperture of f / 2.2, and as a flash it can use the backlight of the screen.

The main feature of the new iPhone is the "bangs" on top. The attitude towards it is ambiguous, so we will not comment on this feature. Let's just note that, following Apple, many Chinese companies have stamped iPhone X clones at very different prices. The AMOLED screen received a diagonal of 5.8 inches and a resolution of 2436 * 1125, the highest contrast and brightness. Smart processor, IP67 water and dust protection, face recognition technology and others more or less useful features make a gadget smartphone of dreams... The dream (64 GB version) costs about $ 1350.

Google Pixel 2

The flagship from Google differs not only in compact size, but also in conservatism, and this is not a minus at all. The company did not embrace fashion trends such as dual cameras and elongated screens. Nevertheless, the smartphone creates excellent photos, and many experts are sure that this is the best camera phone at the moment. The main module received a resolution of 12.3 megapixels (aperture f / 1.8, pixel size 1.4 microns, matrix diagonal 1 / 2.6 "), phase and laser autofocus, optical and electronic stabilization. Everything is perfect on paper, and in fact it is not worse. The camera is good for any scene, the pictures are really gorgeous - amateur photographers should appreciate.

The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, f / 2.4 aperture, a pixel size of 1.4 microns and a matrix diagonal of 1 / 3.2 ”. The characteristics, frankly, are not so hot, but the front camera shoots very well. In addition, background blur is also implemented here. In general, the pictures are excellent in any conditions. Videos can be shot in 4K at 30fps, in FullHD at up to 120fps, and in HD at 240fps.

As for the main parameters, the smartphone received a 5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 * 1080, safety glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5, nimble Snapdragon 835 processor with a frequency of up to 2.45 GHz, water and dust protection IP67. The battery capacity is small (obviously, for the sake of compactness) - 2700 mAh, but the function should save fast charging... The smartphone is equipped with 4 GB random access memory, main memory - 64 or 128 GB. The pluses also include the presence of stereo speakers, an active noise cancellation system and a bunch of chips from the manufacturer. There is no 3.5mm jack. The device costs about $ 800: a lot, but better than the competition.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Another confident contender for the title of the smartphone with the best camera. The device received a glass body, a giant screen, a smart processor, an enviable autonomy and a dual camera, which becomes the object of our interest. The main camera duo from Leica is positioned vertically. The color module received a resolution of 12 megapixels, an additional monochrome module - 20 megapixels. Aperture for both camerasf/1,6 , contrast, phase and laser autofocus, optical stabilization, there is a 2x hybrid zoom. The smartphone is great at taking photos in low light conditions, not to mention simpler shooting scenarios such as landscape, portrait and macro. The background is blurred perfectly, the pictures are clear and reproduce colors correctly. The front module received an 8 megapixel sensor with f / 2.0 aperture and fixed focus. He copes with his tasks at the level.

Huawei has installed an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor with a frequency of up to 2.36 GHz in its flagship and neural computing module... Thanks to this solution, the smartphone will be much faster and more efficient to cope with applications that use artificial intelligence technology. 6 inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2160 * 1080, protective glass, 4000 mAh battery with fast charging function, waterproof IP67 -here everything is so perfect that it's already boring... The only disadvantages are the easily soiled case (glass) and the price. There are versions with 4 and 6 GB RAM, the main memory can be 64/128/256. The “simplest” 4/64 GB phone costs $ 630, which compares favorably with its more expensive fellow camera phones.

HTC U11 and HTC U11 Plus

HTC U11 was released in the summer of 2017 and won the fans mobile photography because it was great at shooting in the dark and gave excellent detail when shooting difficult subjects such as threads and hair. The questions were only about the design, so in the fall the company released the HTC U11 Plus. The camera module remains the same, but they worked on the appearance: whether it got better is a big question, everything is subjective here.

The main camera in both models received a resolution of 12 megapixels and diaphragmf/1.7 , pixel size - 1.4 microns, there is optical image stabilization. All this means that day and night you will be able to get a photo of excellent quality, with a spectacularly blurred background. Post-processing lovers will love the fact that the smartphone can shoot in the formatRAW... Naturally, there is a manual mode - the user himself can adjust all the shooting parameters. The front 16 megapixel module with f / 2.0 aperture and no autofocus allows you to create very decent selfies. In general, the device deserves to be in the ranking of smartphones with the best camera.

Htc U11 received a body made of glass and metal, a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 * 1440, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protective glass and a 3000 mAh battery. Responsible for performance is the 8-core Snapdragon 835 with a frequency of up to 2.45 GHz, there are versions with 4 and 6 GB of RAM, and 64/128 GB of the main one. The fingerprint scanner is sub-screen, among the chips is a body compression sensor and a physical activity tracking sensor. The price for version 4/64 is about $ 660.

Htc U11 Plus received, as it is now customary to call, a full-screen 6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The changes also affected the battery: new version its capacity is 3930 mAh. Version 4/64 costs $ 790.

Apple iPhone 8 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Yes, the eighth iPhones are criticized for the outdated design, but they still buy, because in the plan technical characteristics they are almost perfect. The new iPhones differ from the sevens with a glass body, a faster processor and an increased amount of memory. The rest has not changed, and the cameras began to shoot even better. In the Plus version, the main camera is double, in the younger one it remains single.

iPhone 8 Plus received two main camera modules 12 megapixels each. One of them is wide-angle with f / 1.8 aperture, the other is telephoto lens with f / 2.8 aperture. There is double optical zoom, portrait mode, stage lighting mode, and the wide-angle lens has received optical stabilization. iPhone 8 equipped with only one 12MP f / 1.8 lens, there is no optical zoom here. The cameras work quickly, produce decent quality images, and they are not afraid of the darkness. The 7 megapixel f / 2.2 front camera produces decent results.

The eighth iPhones look solid. The younger version received a 4.7-inch screen (resolution 1334 * 750), the older one 5.5 inches (1920 * 1080). Both versions are powered by a 6-core A11 Bionic processor, equipped with 3 GB of RAM, the main one can be 64 or 256 GB. Powerful and beautiful apples are traditionally expensive - fashion gadgets after all. iPhone 8 - from $ 790, iPhone 8 Plus - from $ 1060.

Note also that the year before last iPhone 7 andiPhone 7 Plus also filmed at the level, namely, the iPhone 7 Plus set the fashion for dual main cameras.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Last year, the company's line of phablets was replenished with a model Galaxy Note 8. This year, obviously, an updated version will be released, but for now the G8 can confidently fight for the title of the best camera phone. However, the camera is not the only advantage of the gadget, but it is very, very significant. Both main cameras received 12 megapixel resolution and optical stabilization. It was the first smartphone in which both main modules are equipped with optical stabilization. One of the cameras is wide-angle with an aperture of f / 1.7, the other is a tele-camera with an aperture of f / 2.4. They work together to create great shots in any conditions and effectively blur the background. Thanks to the function dynamic focus you can change the focusing subject after shooting. The photos are spectacular. The good news is that video in 4K resolution is really high quality. The front camera with its 8 megapixels and f / 1.7 performs quite well.

The giant 6.3-inch display impresses with its high-quality picture. The device comes to our market with the Samsung Exynos 8895 processor: in the AnTuTu tests the device gains more than 170 thousand points. This is power! RAM in the size of 6 GB and built-in 64/128/256 GB is enough for the eyes. It should be noted separately sound quality and multifunctional unsinkable stylus. By the way, the smartphone itself has received protection from moisture and dust according to the IP68 standard. The battery capacity, however, is only 3300 mAh. Someone may not like the soiled glass case, as well as the price, but it's time to get used to the fact that the flagships cost about a thousand "green" ones and are a fashion item. This model, for example, is perfect for business people who need to work a lot with documents and spreadsheets. For the version with 64 GB, they are asking now from $ 900 to $ 1050.

ASUS Zenfone 5Z and ASUS Zenfone 5

The recent MWC exhibition, held in Barcelona, ​​introduced us to a lot of interesting new products. ASUS introduced a whole series of new smartphones. If Zenfone 5 Lite just got an elongated screen, then 5 and 5Z are very strongly resembleiPhone Xwith his "bangs", but they are much cheaper. The Zenfone 5Z and Zenfone 5 are slightly different in terms of hardware, but the cameras are the same. Rear module - double... The main camera received a Sony IMX363 sensor, 12 megapixel resolution, f / 1.8 aperture, optical stabilization and phase autofocus. The auxiliary module with 8 megapixels received a viewing angle of 120 degrees. The idea is that the camera should do a good job with different scenes and make an effective blur. The front module is more modest: 8 megapixels and the same viewing angle of 120 degrees.

Zenfone 5 received a screen with a diagonal of 6.2 inches with an aspect ratio of 19: 9 and a resolution of 2264 * 1080. On board is a smart Snapdragon 636 processor and 4 or 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of main memory, it can be expanded. The developers say that the smartphone uses software with the makings of artificial intelligence, and its forces will be directed to more economical energy consumption, improving the quality of shooting.

Zenfone 5 Z outwardly exactly the same, but inside it hides a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 845. There are 4, or 6, or 8 GB of RAM !! The latest version is generally impressive. Main memory stock - 64/128/256 GB. Prices will start at $ 590 (Zenfone 5 will obviously be cheaper), with sales starting in June.

LG V30 +

Recently everyone praised the camera inLg V30 ... We do not argue, it is really cool, but the novelty, which came out just recently, promises more best quality shooting. As befits a flagship, it uses dual main camera... One of them has a resolution of 16 megapixels, diaphragmf/1.6 , the second - 13 megapixels, f / 1.9 and a viewing angle of 120 degrees. As a result, excellent photo quality in any shooting conditions, the ability to create photos with maximum scene capture, and the presence of optical stabilization will allow you to achieve excellent results even when shooting in difficult conditions... Cameras received glass lenses CrystalClear, which minimize the scattering of light when transferring it to the matrix. The front camera with its 5 megapixel and f / 2.2 shoots acceptable.

The filling of the smartphone is top-end. It is a powerful modern 8-core Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory (expandable up to 2 TB). The screen is made using OLED FullVision technology, has a diagonal of 6 inches and a resolution of 2880 * 1440 pixels. There is protection against water and dust IP 68 and the function of fast charging, the battery capacity is minimum sufficient - 3300 mAh. The device looks futuristic, it costs about $ 900.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

The new flagship from a well-known Chinese company received the same pair of cameras as in the more expensive Xiaomi Mi 6... Both main cameras have a resolution of 12 megapixels, one of them has an aperture of f / 1.8, and the other - f / 2.6. the first one is wide-angle, the second camera has a telephoto lens, so you can zoom in on the picture without losing quality and create bokeh. In most shooting scenarios, the camera behaves perfectly, practically not inferior to more expensive counterparts. The front module with a resolution of 16 megapixels will delight lovers of taking selfies.

A smart Snapdragon 660 processor is located in a beautiful glass case. The manufacturer decided to save money on the screen. Well, how to save money. Not to say that the display is bad, but these days they are also installed in devices of a lower price segment. The screen is made using IPS technology, has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920 * 1080. The fingerprint scanner is conveniently located under the display. The 3500 mAh battery can be charged quickly and provides acceptable autonomy. The smartphone is sold in 6/64 and 6/128 GB versions. If you need a smartphone with a good camera up to 20,000 rubles (350 $), then take a look at the 6/64 version. A device with twice as much memory will cost 1.5 times more.

Vivo X20 Plus

Rounding out our top camera phones is the flagship from Vivo. Now everyone is actively discussing that the company's updated smartphone Vivo X20 Plus UD will be the first in the world in which the fingerprint scanner will be built into the screen and will be located at the bottom of the display. While everyone is just waiting for the new product to appear on sale, it is known that the cameras in the new smartphone will be the same as in the Vivo X20 Plus.

The model is equipped with dual main camera: the first module with a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of f / 1.8, the second has a modest resolution of 5 megapixels. An additional module is required to blur the background. The front module also has a resolution of 12 megapixels and f / 2.0. The authoritative resource DxOMark rated the device's camera at 90 points out of 100, which is a good result.

The device received a Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.43 inches and a resolution of 2160 * 1080, an 8-core Snapdragon 660 processor, a sufficiently capacious 3905 mAh battery and an acceptable 4/64 GB of memory. The device costs about $ 540. There are cheaper alternative - Vivo X20... This smartphone is equipped with the same cameras, but it has a slightly smaller screen (6.01 inches, the same resolution) and a less capacious battery (3245 mAh), but the processor is the same, and the price is about $ 460.

Friends, it remains to add that we need to keep our finger on the pulse and closely monitor the release of new products, because cameras are being improved literally before our eyes.

Selfie Photos in recent years have become so popular that even a special class of mobile phones has emerged with improved capabilities for creating such images. We have collected 8 best modern smartphones that will appeal to those who like to photograph themselves.

Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro

In technical terms, the Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro smartphone is a fairly advanced device with a noteworthy filling. It has a 5.3-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, an eight-core Snapdragon 615 processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, 2 gigabytes of RAM and 64 constant.

But the most interesting thing about the Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro smartphone is its two equivalent cameras with a resolution of 13 megapixels each. This makes this unit the perfect selfie phone.

At the same time, the front camera in the Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro has autofocus, a flash based on the glow of the screen, wide-angle optics and the ability to take pictures with gesture control.

Sony Xperia C3

In the summer of 2014, the Japanese company Sony became one of the first major global electronics manufacturers to release a smartphone designed for taking self-portraits of selfies.

Front-facing smartphone camera Sony Xperia The C3 has a 5 megapixel sensor. These are quite modest dimensions, but they are compensated by the presence of an LED flash in the device, which is triggered when taking selfies.

The Sony Xperia C3 also features an intelligent imaging system. The user of this phone can take a selfie by tapping twice on the body. Also, the camera can automatically trigger, focusing on a smile or on preset parameters of the picture, including the composition ideal for a single or group self-portrait.

Doogee Valencia DG800

Doogee Valencia DG800 is another promising phone from the Chinese company Doogee, which has been gaining popularity in recent months. This device has a rather modest technical stuffing, but at the same time it has many significant advantages over other modern smartphones.

Doogee Valencia DG800 is a phone for those who like to take pictures, including themselves. It has two cameras built in - the main one with 13 megapixels and the front one with 8 megapixels. At the same time, their operation, as well as some other functions of the device, can be controlled using a special touch panel on back cover smartphone.

This panel greatly simplifies the process of creating both regular photos and selfies, making it more convenient.

Micromax Canvas Selfie A255

Now Micromax is known primarily in its homeland, India, where it manufactures and sells very cheap phones for the local population. Recently, however, more and more products from this company go abroad. One of these "international" devices was Micromax smartphone Canvas Selfie A255.

Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 is one of the few phones in which both cameras are equally good. This device is built with two equivalent sensors with a resolution of 13 megapixels each, which allows its owners to take excellent pictures, including self-portraits.

The difference between the two Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 cameras is only that the main one has a backlight from two LEDs, and the front one from one.

The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 smartphone also has a dedicated software to work with selfies. It allows you to instantly improve these photos, smoothing the wrinkles of the person depicted on them, removing bags under the eyes and making the smile snow-white.

Microsoft Lumia 730

The selfie phenomenon was not spared by the Microsoft corporation, which appropriated the Lumia brand of mobile electronics, taken from Nokia. She released the Microsoft Lumia 730 phone, designed, among other things, to create the perfect photographic self-portraits.

The front-facing camera in the Microsoft Lumia 730 has a small enough sensor that allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 5 megapixels. However, the relatively small size is compensated for by a fast lens with a wide angle, as well as the presence of a special application for enhancing selfies.

This program allows you to edit the image in the picture with a few taps, add a variety of effects to it.

HTC Desire EYE

HTC Desire EYE is a unique case in the smartphone market, when the front camera in the device has better characteristics than the main one. This is due to the focus of this phone on self-pictures.

Both cameras in HTC Desire EYE have a matrix with a resolution of 13 megapixels, but the front one has much better optics, which is noticeable when creating the same images for each camera in turn.

So with HTC Desire EYE you can take beautiful selfies in a quality that users can't afford. Instagram service with other, simpler smartphones.

Oppo N3

The Chinese company Oppo is famous all over the world for its experiments with cameras in mobile phones. For example, in the spring of 2014, she released the Oppo Find 7 smartphone, which allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 50 megapixels, and in the fall - the unique Oppo N3 device with a camera that can rotate.

The Oppo N3 has only one camera, but it can be used as the main and front camera at the same time. The fact is that the block with it is located on a hinge that rotates by 206 degrees.

At the same time, the camera itself has a matrix with a resolution of 16 megapixels, a dual LED flash and the ability to record videos in 4K.

Doov Nike V1

Nike V1 smartphone from the virtually unknown Chinese manufacturer Doov also has a single built-in camera that can rotate and perform two roles at once. However, unlike a similar device in the Oppo N3, this device looks quite extraordinary and even unreliable.

After all, the flip-camera in the Doov Nike V1 is implemented as an external mechanism that rotates through 190 degrees. But the creators of this device claim that the structure can withstand 100 daily turns over four years.

The Doov Nike V1 camera itself is based on a Sony sensor with a resolution of 13 megapixels. It has a sapphire crystal lens and a dual LED flash.

Bonus
Selfie drone Zano

In late 2014, crowdfunding site Kickstarter hosted a successful fundraising campaign to begin commercial production of a small unmanned aerial vehicle designed specifically for taking selfies.

A drone called Zano can fit in the palm of an adult. It has a 5 megapixel photosensor, a built-in 64-LED panel to illuminate the subject at night, and can be controlled using a smartphone.

The Zano drone can move away from a person by 30 meters and fly for a maximum of fifteen minutes.

Selfies have become a whole industry lately. And different companies around the world produce not only specialized smartphones for these purposes, but also many related products. You can read about them in the review.