It should be noted that Sony optimizes smartphones for MediaTek chipsets, so the Xperia M5 annoyed customers for a long time with various "glitches", by today's standards, the Helio X10 processor is slow, and it does not work at its maximum capacity in the M5. The case heats up with or without reason, the autonomy is poor. But the proprietary shell is comfortable, the cameras are of high quality, the display is bright and clear, and the prestige of such a smartphone in "glamorous" circles is much higher than that of any Huawei or Xiaomi. Official distributors are crazy and ask for old sony absolutely ridiculous 25 thousand rubles, but the "gray" sellers Xperia M5 Dual is estimated at 15-16 thousand - quite a fair price for such a model.

ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S

ZTE has a luxury division Nubia, and it, in turn, has the flagship Z11 series, which has a simplified version of the Z11 mini, which recently underwent an update in the house that Jack built. We should pay tribute to the Chinese - the Z11 mini S differs from the Z11 mini radically and only for the better.

A very nimble smartphone with a brutal body and red accents. You can't really pick on the specs: fast Snapdragon 625, 4 GB random access memory, 64 or 128 GB internal storage. And it's also nice that ZTE (whose "hands are sharpened" more for adjusting the sound path than camera algorithms) made a big gesture and equipped the Z11 mini S with a 22-megapixel rear camera based on the Sony IMX318 sensor. The same sensor is equipped with much more expensive ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe and Xiaomi Mi Note 2 in case you are not in the know.

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. Yes and simple smartphones are constantly improving in this regard.

What do you need for a cool selfie? Beyond straight arms and creativity, you need a good front camera. The resolution of the module (at least 5 megapixels), the aperture ratio (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) matters. Also, it would be nice to have a front flash and optical stabilization... 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: 14,990 rubles.
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 away 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. Best resolution
Country: China
Average price: 36850 rub.
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 Nokia 8 Dual SIM

The function of shooting simultaneously from two cameras - main and front. Streaming to Facebook and Youtube
Country: Finland
Average price: 18,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Stylish smartphone in a metal case and with Zeiss optics. The front camera is single with a resolution of 13 megapixels. She shoots at the level of her competitors Samsung Galaxy S8 + and OnePlus 5. The reviews speak positively about the photo capabilities of the G8. The color rendition is correct, the shutter works quickly, the background blur function is available. An important nuance: in order for the photos to be of high quality, clear and in focus, you need to calm the shake of the hands and fix the smartphone motionless at the moment the shutter is released.

The viewing angle is sufficient to take a collective selfie. The manufacturer has endowed its offspring with the function of simultaneous shooting from two cameras at once - the main one and the selfie. This can be useful for bloggers. In addition, Nokia has implemented the ability to record video in live directly to Facebook and YouTube.

7 Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB

The new smartphone comes 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 + have 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 shoots 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 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual 64GB

OIS Dual Selfie Camera
Country: Japan
Average price: 18 940 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A smartphone with high-quality optics, angular in all the traditions of Sony. Instadiv and other selfie lovers will appreciate the thoughtful hardware and software photo processing. The front camera consists of two sensors: 16 megapixel with optical stabilization and 8 megapixel wide-angle with flash and autofocus. Such a bundle of modules is quite worthy of representing the main camera in an expensive smartphone price segment.

Daylight selfies are gorgeous: colors are juicy, white balance is correct, dynamic range is wide. At poor lighting artifacts appear, but the color rendition still remains natural. The autofocus module works great, but the angle of coverage is not the greatest. Therefore, for those use cases where you need to capture as many objects in the frame, use the second - wide-angle - module. As expected, it gives distortions of proportions, but it fits into the picture that is too large.

5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 4 / 64GB

Best price. Best selling
Country: China
Average price: 14,500 rubles.
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 LG G6 64GB

Widest camera (100 degrees)
Country: South Korea
Average price: 26 480 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The LG G6 is an excellent flagship smartphone with very high performance, great cameras and a low price for a flagship. I could not climb higher in the G6 rating due to the lack of special chips for selfie lovers. Although there are enough features. The front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels has a very wide shooting angle - 100 degrees - so that the whole company will fit into the frame. The lack of a flash is compensated by the “flashing” of the screen during shooting - it turns white, the maximum brightness is set. Of course, there were a lot of software "enhancers" that automatically even out skin tone, remove small pimples, etc. There are several options to take a picture: press a button, make a gesture, or give a command with your voice.

The main camera is double: both modules are 13 megapixels, but one has a narrow angle (71 degrees), a large aperture (f / 1.8) and optical stabilization, and the second sacrifices all this for the widest angle - 125 degrees. It is also worth noting the presence of an excellent screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. Otherwise, we have a top-end device with the appropriate characteristics and capabilities.

3 ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro ZD552KL 4GB

Best resolution. Dual selfie camera. Front flash
Country: China
Average price: 16989 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The second smartphone specialized in selfies. ASUS has been producing similar models for 4 years now, and this experience is felt. The model stands out from its competitors in several parameters at once. Firstly, the presence of a dual front camera. The resolution of the modules is 24 Mp. The difference is in the viewing angle: one is standard, the second is "shirik". Secondly, there is a frontal flash, like the previous participant. Thirdly, big size individual pixel - 1.4 microns - thanks to which everyone gets more light, which directly affects the quality of the images. It is quite difficult to find fault with anything - the shots are good both during the day and in low light conditions. The last interesting feature is the presence of a portrait mode, in which the background is programmatically blurred. The quality of the separation is not perfect - loose hairs or other small items may be overlooked - but for the price, the result is impressive.

For the rest of the characteristics, we have a typical middle peasant. Processor from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 625), 4 GB of "RAM", 64 GB of built-in storage. This is enough for the fast work of the vast majority of applications and games.

2 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB

Stylus for quick and easy photo editing. Excellent shooting quality
Country: South Korea
Average price: 39,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

The silver medal is taken by the company's flagshipSamsung. The device is quite specific. The main feature is the built-in stylus. With it, you can quickly take notes, draw and edit photos taken with excellent built-in cameras. This makes it easier to create an original image for placement in social networks... The front camera is not very impressive in performance. The resolution is "only" 8 megapixels, there is no flash. But the diaphragmf / 1.7, which results in very bright, bright images with excellent detail and brightness across the entire frame. The main camera is also good. Two 12 Mp modules are used. One with aperture f / 1.7, second - f / 2.4. The latter has a 2x optical zoom for portraits and landscapes. Good image quality is ensured, among other things, by the presence of optical stabilization on both modules.

In addition to cameras, there are many more features. Powerful processor, 6.3-inchSuperAMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 (resolution 2960x1440 pixels),Bluetooth 5.0, dust and moisture protection as standardIP68, Fast and wireless charging, support Samsung Pay and more.

1 Apple iPhone X 256GB

TrueDepth camera. The most unusual smartphone
Country: USA
Average price: 68,750 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

The coveted novelty 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 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 very, very High Quality... We analyzed the existing offer and selected smartphones with the best camera 2018 year. 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 marketers and salespeople continue to mislead users for some reason. When it comes about 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 during the day, 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 fractional number, and the lower the number 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. Recently, 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 diaphragm 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 on Super technology AMOLED, 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 stereo speakers, fast charging (battery capacity 3500 mAh) and chic looks, and we get, perhaps, the 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. A smart processor, protection against water and dust according to the IP67 standard, face recognition technology and other more or less useful features make the gadget smartphone of dreams... The dream (64 GB version) costs about $ 1350.

Google Pixel 2

Google's flagship is not only different compact size, but also conservatism, and this is not a minus at all. The company did not embrace fashion trends such as dual cameras and an elongated screen. Nevertheless, the smartphone creates excellent photos, and many experts are sure that this is the best camera phone on this 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, smart Snapdragon processor 835 up to 2.45 GHz, IP67 water and dust resistant. The battery capacity is small (obviously, for the sake of compactness) - 2700 mAh, but the fast charging function should save. The smartphone is equipped with 4 GB of RAM, 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 case, 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 decision the smartphone will be much faster and more efficient in dealing with applications that use the technology artificial intelligence... 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

Launched in summer 2017, the HTC U11 won over mobile photography enthusiasts by capturing great shots in the dark and superb detail when capturing tricky 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 is now commonly called, 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 their outdated design, but they still buy, because in terms of technical characteristics, they are almost perfect. From sevens new iPhones They feature a glass body, a faster processor and more 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 MP 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. Their joint work allows you to take great pictures 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 a processor Samsung Exynos 8895: in the AnTuTu tests, the device is gaining 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 has 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 Sony sensor IMX363, 12MP resolution, f / 1.8 aperture, OIS and phase detection 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 6.2-inch screen 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 that it is really cool, but the new product, which was released just recently, promises even better quality of 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. This 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 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 version 6/64. 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 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.

Quite recently, we had no idea what a selfie was, but today it is an integral part of our life! You can even say that this is such a traditional process to capture yourself or a group of friends during a holiday or vacation, or if you are just in a beautiful place. This proves once again that, unfortunately or fortunately, it is not possible to go outside without a smartphone.

However, not every phone can cope with such a task as selfies without complaints, because for this the phone must have a high-quality front camera with various shooting modes at any time of the day. And so that you do not get lost in the abundance of gadgets on the market and can buy yourself good smartphone Our experts have tested a huge number of popular and new phones, and presented for you a rating of the best smartphones for selfies for 2018 - 2019, which surpassed their competitors in performance, convenience and design, and most importantly, an excellent front camera.

Selfie smartphones - ranking of the best

Sony XPeria XA Ultra Dual

This new smartphone model, in fact, is appearance is an enlarged copy of the Xperia XA. The device has a 6-inch screen, so you can't call it small, but at the same time, you can't call it a "shovel" either. The back of the model is equipped with dense and smooth plastic, while the front is provided with tempered glass. The perimeter is surrounded by an aluminum frame. Of course, the screen plays a significant role, however, this smartphone with a good front camera will be a real boon for those who love to take photos.

The Japanese company Sony presents this quality smartphone with a good front camera, as a model for those users who like to take selfies. In this regard, special emphasis is placed directly on the front camera - 16 megapixels, autofocus, wide-angle, with a fast lens, as well as a separate flash located in front. If the lighting is low, the noise reduction algorithm starts its work, which maximizes the detail of the picture. The main camera also has autofocus and flash, while the number of megapixels reaches 21. You can easily read anything from it, from books and magazines to web pages. The sensor is capable of simultaneously processing 10 touches. The high brightness of the screen will allow you to use the device even in sunlight. The display with an IPS matrix produces a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device runs on Android 6.0 OS. 16 GB of storage is available to users, which is easily expandable with microSD cards up to 256 GB.

As for the "filling", then popular smartphone runs on an 8-core processor, with a graphics accelerator - Mali-T860MP2 and 3 GB of RAM, which allows you to turn on everything without brakes modern applications... The battery has a capacity of 2700 mAh, so this charge is not very suitable for active games, mainly due to the large screen. You can choose a model with either one or two SIM cards.

Asus ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL

If we consider the decorative design of this phone, then this reliable smartphone has very stylish look in a matte plastic case. The gadget boasts an IPS-matrix and a 5.5-inch screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels. As for the "filling", it is as follows: 8-cores at 1.7 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, Adreno 405 graphics accelerator, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM. Operating system gadget - Android 5.0. But, the main feature of the smartphone is an ingenious front camera equipped with a wide-angle lens, which will give you the opportunity to shoot panoramic selfies. Both the front and main cameras are 13 megapixels, have dual-LED flash and autofocus.

Those who like to take photos on the phone will note the presence of many modes, including the classic "manual" and "automatic", as well as "panorama", HDR, "night", "miniature" - focusing points blur during macro photography. Moreover, the already made image can also be edited, for which the "depth of field" mode is provided. Selfiemans will be delighted at all: the smartphone is equipped with an excellent application called "portrait enhancement", where modes such as "blush", "soft skin", "skin tone", "big eyes", "thin cheeks" are available. And even before you “release the shutter”, you will notice the difference. In panorama selfie mode, you can place a group photo in front of a landmark in the frame. The smartphone is equipped with a good battery, the capacity of which is 3000 mAh, and it will take a long time to fully discharge it.

Sony Xperia X

As we all already know, Sony phones are famous for their fantastically cool cameras and the Xperia X is no exception. Full HD screen with a diagonal of 5 inches and a pixel density of 441 (PPI), will allow you to enjoy watching movies or surfing the Internet. The hardware filling of the smartphone is as follows: a 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, a graphics chip - Adreno 510, 3 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB internal memory... The model supports two SIM cards. It should be noted that it is possible to install a memory card up to 200 GB. The 2620 mAh battery can be charged very quickly with a dedicated power supply. Operating system - Android 6.0. The phone can read your fingerprint to unlock access.
As for the camera, the main one has 23 megapixels, is equipped with an intelligent hybrid autofocus, which, by the way, is quite smart. With 5x Clear Image Zoom, you can capture every detail. You can take pictures with a smartphone even in dim lighting, for which a pulsed LED flash is responsible.

Fans of taking selfies will be delighted with the fact that the front camera of the smartphone is made in a wide-angle format - 24 mm, and the resolution of this front camera is 13 megapixels, therefore, much more will fit in the frame than in classic shooting. By the way, for lovers of "selfies", today this is the best smartphone for selfies, the price of which is about 30,000 rubles, you definitely cannot call it inexpensive, but according to its characteristics, it really justifies it.

ZTE Blade S7

It should be noted right away that this phone, due to its relatively small size, is convenient to use even with one hand. Small dimensions are obtained by reducing the thickness of the side frames. The smartphone has an IPS touch screen using Gorilla Glass 3. The resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. There is both manual and automatic screen brightness adjustment. The ability to install two SIM cards, nano-SIM format. The front and main cameras have 13 megapixels. Each camera has its own LED flashes and autofocus. If you shoot a selfie, the image is sharp, bright and with natural color reproduction. A feature of the rear camera is laser focusing, which not every smartphone can boast of. Even in low light, a high-quality and detailed self-portrait is obtained.

The hardware component is as follows: an 8-core processor, 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 each, an Adreno 405 video accelerator, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of shared memory, of which 25 GB is available to the user. Based on the feedback on the forums, now these technical characteristics are enough to run all modern games and not "meet with slowdowns." The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 OS.

HTC One E9 Plus

First of all, let's touch on the design of the phone. For the manufacture of back cover matte plastic was used, and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 4 with an oleophobic coating. The 5.5-inch display itself offers the user the following resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels. Thanks to an eight-core processor, where each core has 2 GHz, a graphics chip - PowerVR G6200, 3 GB of RAM and support for memory cards up to 128 GB - this smartphone can be safely called high-performance, and is able to "digest" any modern applications without slowing down ... OS - Android 5.0. The battery with a capacity of 2840 mAh will give you the opportunity to enjoy the work of the device for many hours without recharging.

The smartphone has two cameras in this phone, the front one is 13 megapixels and the main one is 20 megapixels, with flash and autofocus. In favor of the front one, we can say that it works on Ultra Pixel technology, which lets in 300% more light, which makes it possible to take high quality pictures even at night. When shooting moving objects in the photo, they are not blurred. You can also set up a shooting scenario on a smartphone, whether it be portrait, landscape, macro photography, night, or entrust it to the phone, which will determine the setting on its own. Firmware available - Htc eye Experience, necessary in order to easily and simply edit photos, as well as add various effects to them.

BQ BQS-5050 Strike Selfie

The main feature of this budget smartphone is its democratic price and a 13-megapixel front camera with both flash and autofocus. Thus, if you love selfies, then you will definitely like this gadget. In a word, it is not for nothing that the device has the word Selfie in its name. The gold standard of any modern phone is a 5-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. Modern OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Filling mobile phone next MediaTek MT6580 4-core processor, Mali-400MP video chip, 1 GB RAM. A total of 8GB of internal memory is available, but it can be easily expanded to 64GB using memory cards. The smartphone is able to function during the day in an average load mode, which is possible thanks to a polymer battery with a capacity of 2500 mAh.

The main camera, like the front one, has a 13 megapixel matrix, and the smartphone provides many built-in applications that improve photos, so the quality of the photos taken will definitely please you. It is worth noting that this model can rightfully be called a selfie phone, since the manufacturers have tried over the front camera, equipping it with a flash and an autofocus system, thanks to which photos will be obtained best quality, with high details. If you are still thinking about what inexpensive smartphone to buy for selfies, then this new product is an excellent option that has all the most necessary functions.

Leagoo Elite 1

The chinese smartphone the design features rounded corners. The front and back of the handset are equipped with Gorilla Glass 3. As for the screen, it is 5 inches in size using OGS technology. The resolution is 1080 by 1920 pixels, while the picture is very clear with smooth fonts. The smartphone is based on an 8-core processor - MediaTek MT6753 (1.3 GHz), a graphics accelerator - Mali-T720, RAM - 3 GB, built-in memory - 32 GB, which can be expanded using an SD card. OS - Android 5.1 Lollipop.

There are two good cameras, the main 13 megapixel, the advantage of which is autofocus and five-channel optics, to shoot at night a dual-tone LED flash is provided. The front camera also has its advantages, since the smartphone model is presented, first of all, as a selfie phone - 8 megapixels, flash and autofocus, thanks to which high-quality and detailed images are obtained, the sharpness of which is uniform throughout the frame. There is an option called "pretty face", which makes the skin in the picture smoother, and the software automatically "removes" wrinkles. In short, a self-portrait turns out to be sharp, light, with rich colors and high-quality color reproduction. It is also convenient that shooting can be carried out by pressing the volume key.