The smartphone has long ceased to be just a device for communication. Modern devices of this type can replace a good camera or even a camera. That is why they are often called camera phones. The best camera phones 2017-2018, included in our review, demonstrate excellent image quality and at the same time have a relatively low cost.
10. Google Pixel
Google pixel opens the ranking of the best camera phones in 2017-2018. This is also one of the most expensive representatives of devices in this category. It has a peculiar appearance, but at the same time differs in unsurpassed quality of pictures. A feature of this smartphone is the lack of an optical stabilizer, without which the quality of the photo does not suffer at all. It is successfully replaced by the built-in program settings. Video shot on Google Pixel also stands out for its excellent quality. Among the shortcomings, users distinguish a modest design and an unreasonably high price, which starts at 30,000 rubles.
9. Motorola Moto Z
Motorola Moto Z is the flagship in the line of smartphones manufactured under the Motorola brand. The first thing this device can boast of is a stylish modern design, presented in a thin case. Among the strengths of the model, a powerful rear camera should also be highlighted, which gives pictures and videos of impeccable quality with high resolution. It includes 13 megapixels, has optical stabilization and laser autofocus. A 5 megapixel selfie camera is equipped with a flash, which not all front cameras can boast. The cost of the device today is an average of 25,000 rubles.
8. Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova one of the ten best camera phones in 2017-2018. A stylish modern device equipped with a high-class filling has a main 12-megapixel camera with autofocus optics and an LED flash, and a front camera equipped with 8 megapixels. In order to conveniently control the camera, a special application is provided that allows you to quickly and easily switch modes. Shooting can occur both in automatic and manual mode. High-quality, detailed images are able to produce not only the main, but also the front camera. The cost of such a device today is only 13,000 rubles. This is a great camera phone for little money.
7. LG V20
LG V20 - a popular phablet of 2017, which can rightfully carry the title of one of the best camera phones to date. The device is equipped with a metal case, a dual camera and operates on the basis of the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. The device has wide functionality, which in many respects has earned its popularity. But a separate conversation deserves its dual camera, the main of which boasts 16 megapixels, optical stabilization and a viewing angle of 75 degrees, and the second - 8 megapixels and an angle of 135 degrees. The device has built-in additional functions that are able to suppress shaking during shooting. Also in the camera phone there is a function responsible for face recognition and automatic selfie shooting. On average, the price of this gadget is 24,000 rubles.
6. ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL - One of the best camera phones for 2018, located in the middle price category. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels, additionally equipped with a dual focusing system and optical image stabilization. Thanks to this, the device produces images of impeccable quality, both in good and poor lighting. The maximum video resolution is 4k. The selfie camera also gives pictures of good quality and has a resolution of 8 megapixels. The average cost of a device in stores is 16,000 rubles.
5. OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 3T - An excellent camera phone, which is located in the middle price category. The device is equipped with a 16-megapixel main camera with phase autofocus, optical stabilization and LED flash. Recording video with a maximum resolution of 4k demonstrates high quality. Even with not very good lighting, the device will please with good-quality pictures. The front camera with 16 megapixels also gives good photos, but it already goes without autofocus. In its price segment, perhaps this is the best camera phone. The cost of the device for 2018 is an average of 25,000 rubles.
4. Huawei Honor 8
Huawei Honor 8 located on the fourth line among the best available camera phones. The device has a very attractive and stylish design. As for cameras, the main one with a vacuum of 12 megapixels has two lenses that increase the detail of pictures. The second 8 megapixel camera has a lens with a fixed body, so it gives a selfie photo of decent quality. Hybrid autofocus and LED flash enable enhanced image quality. For convenient camera control, the device has a special program. The cost of the device is 20,000 rubles.
3. Huawei P9 Dual Sim
Huawei P9 Dual Sim opens the top three best camera phones at the beginning of 2018. It is equipped with two camera modules, each of which has 12 megapixels. Two cameras provide the most accurate focus, they also have built-in laser autofocus. The quality of the pictures that this device produces is at a high level and can quite compete with more expensive devices. The cost of the device averages 21,000 rubles.
2. ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S located on the second line among the leaders in the price category up to 35 000 rubles. This camera phone is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels, which gives pictures of excellent quality even in poor lighting conditions. The front camera has 8 megapixels and allows you to take selfie pictures of good quality. Among the other advantages of the gadget, one can distinguish a stylish and at the same time concise design. The cost of the gadget for 2018 is 19,000 rubles.
1. Xiaomi Mi5S
Xiaomi Mi5S completes the ranking of the best camera phones in 2017-2018, located in the middle price category. The main camera has 12 megapixels with a system of four lenses, optical stabilization and phase detection autofocus. Due to this, she gives excellent photos even at night and guarantees high speed when shooting. The front camera cannot boast of anything special and has a fairly low resolution for modern devices of this type, which is 4 megapixels. But this disadvantage is more than covered by the main camera, which gives out not only beautiful pictures, but also high-quality video. The cost of the gadget is an average of 18,000 rubles.