Budget Chinese phone dual camera September. The Best Dual Camera Smartphones

RAM and processor power are, of course, important parameters, but many would like to have a good camera in their mobile device that allows you to take clear and interesting pictures. In this regard, Chinese smartphones are now good - many firms from the Celestial Empire equip their phones not only with “heavy iron”, but also with “clean glass”.

Chinese smartphones with the best cameras

In August 2016, there are a number of new models on the market that are worthy of attention not only for people who want to see six-digit numbers in synthetic tests, but also who simply want to regularly or from time to time take pictures that they can show off, for example, on social networks.

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Xiaomi Mi5 - 8 lenses, 16 MP

Price from 16 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Mi5 is a powerful Chinese smartphone with a pretty good camera. The design of the camera has 8 lenses, under which is hidden a sensitive matrix Sony IMX298, which has 16 million photosensitive sensors. The same goes for the front camera. Light sensors work on the same principle. However, the resolution is 4 times less - only 4 MP. Not much, but the photos are quite high quality.

The IMX298 is a relatively new sensor that not only has a fairly high resolution, but also captures light well. Thanks to this, the pictures are clear even in low light (for example, at night on a city face).

Also, especially for those who like to take pictures, Xiaomi Mi5 provides functions for processing faces in a photo - there are only 36 of them - you can choose those whose results you like the most. A smartphone can also apply appropriate effects in realtime mode, for example, when communicating in a video chat.

Huawei P9/P9 Plus - camera from the legendary camera manufacturer

Price - 27 - 34 thousand rubles.

Anyone who loves photography already owns or would like to own a camera from Leica Camera AG. And now you can get a powerful universal mobile device, which has a built-in "glass" of the legendary brand. The main camera is 12 MP. Perhaps some will be confused by such a resolution in mid-2016, but Huawei has prepared a surprise.

But it should be noted that there is only one Leica camera here - the front one, but it has a rather high resolution - 8 million pixels. The pictures are excellent - a real gift for those who love selfies or want to start shooting vlogs, but do not yet have professional equipment.

This smartphone has two modules, as well as a separate high-performance processor, which is responsible for processing photos and videos even at the stage of their shooting. Thanks to this, the resulting image is freed from almost all noise, and the colors correspond to reality as much as possible.

Bluboo Maya - an ordinary camera with unusual solutions

Price - 4.7 thousand rubles.

It should be said right away that in Blueboo Maya the resolution of the main camera is 13 million dots, and the front one is 8 megapixels. Everything is quite standard, but there are some solutions that are not typical for many other phones. It would seem that 8 megapixels of the front camera is more than enough to create good selfies. But no, the smartphone manufacturer wants smartphone owners to use the main one for this task. And the reason is this: the rear camera has a very sensitive sensor, and two flashes are located next to the lens. Thanks to this, in low light, the face in the pictures is very high quality.

To make it easier to take a photo of yourself with the rear camera, Bluboo Maya has built in a V-gesture shutter release feature. Quite convenient and interesting, but still something unusual. However, the pictures are really good.

Meizu Pro 6 - a smartphone with a high-definition camera

Price from 21.8 thousand rubles.

The main camera of the Meizu Pro 6 is a modified version of the “glass” that is installed in the Meizu Pro 5. However, they worked on it quite well. The camera has got a wide-angle lens, and some algorithms have been added to the smartphone itself that improve the picture quality. In view of the increased processor power, the time required for focusing has also been reduced - now it works 3-4 times faster. And, of course, the phone can shoot video in 4K.

Front - only 5 MP. In principle, nothing special - just a peephole that allows you to take photos of acceptable quality.

LeEco Le 2 Pro - two good cameras

Price from 9 thousand rubles.

LeEco Le 2 Pro, like Meizu Pro 6, is equipped with a 21 MP camera. However, it takes pictures a little worse - a little weaker color reproduction and there is no such fast autofocus. But, in general, it works quite tolerably, and with a sufficiently strong increase, the pictures do not lose their clarity.

The front has a resolution of 8 megapixels. Quite a good option for selfies, as well as creating videos for YouTube and other video hosting sites.

OPPO R9/R9 Plus is a great front camera

Price 27 thousand rubles.

And, here, OPPO decided to make a selfie phone. But an interesting fact is that the rear camera is significantly inferior in quality to the front one, the resolution of which here is as much as 16 megapixels.

The only problem is that the front camera does not have a flash, which is expected. Therefore, with its help, good pictures can only be obtained in fairly good lighting, although its sensor is sensitive, so it takes good (albeit lower quality than on a sunny day) photos even at dusk.

Meizu MX6 - a smartphone for those who do not like to climb into the settings

Price - 14 thousand rubles.

The Meizu MX6 has an IMX386 sensor from Sony. The resolution here is rather mediocre - about 12 megapixels, however, this is not the main thing. The main thing to say is good optimization - everything works very quickly: autofocus works almost instantly, and pictures are taken immediately after pressing the shutter button. Another interesting point is the polished software part. The phone itself perfectly understands what white balance to apply, how best to build an exposure, etc., so that the picture turns out to be of high quality and interesting.

Therefore, the Meizu MX6 is an almost ideal smartphone for those who want to take high-quality photos, but do not want or do not know how to set up the camera. The front camera is standard for many phones - only 5 megapixels.

Huawei Honor V8 - dual camera and dual flash

Price from 20 thousand rubles.

Huawei continues to experiment with cameras in its phones. And, here, in Huawei Honor V8 they put a dual main one at 12 megapixels, which, moreover, also has a double flash. It takes good pictures, and in the dark it takes great pictures. For this, in fact, you need two cameras and two flashes.

The only thing that is not happy is that the phone does not have enough power to shoot video in 4K.
The resolution of the front camera is 8 MP.

One of the most recent trends in smartphones is the installation of a dual main camera. The operation algorithms of this module are different, but usually the main matrix is ​​​​used for shooting, and the second one helps to improve the photo in various ways. But the way to implement this functionality is different, depending on the manufacturer.

Today in our review the following models with a dual camera:

This selection is dedicated to smartphones at the end of 2016 - beginning of 2017, which are equipped with two cameras. Not all devices that have a dual module are included in it, but only those that are most interesting in their price niches or differ in some unusual approach to implementing the functions of the photographic subsystem.

LeEco Cool 1

Among the cheap two-chamber novelties, LeEco Cool1 should definitely be noted. LeEco Cool1 has a dual camera. It includes two 13.0 MP sensors: one monochrome and one color. According to the manufacturer, due to this structure, it is possible to obtain much better photographs.

In addition, the camera application provides a special additional SLR mode (as SLR cameras are often called). On photographs taken with it, you can change the level of background blur after the fact, or move the focus point. The resolution of the front module is 8.0 megapixels.

Doogee Shoot 2

However, there are also more affordable dual-camera phones. For example, Doogee Shoot 2 costs about 6,500 rubles if you order it from your homeland. The second-generation model has become somewhat more affordable thanks to a smaller screen and a different processor. At the same time, the device received a larger battery, a 360-degree fingerprint sensor, Android 7.0 and a dual camera with a 2x optical zoom option, which, according to rumors, was created almost in partnership with Huawei.

In terms of hardware stuffing, the device is a smartphone with a dual main camera Doogee Shoot 1 is not far from budget smartphones. 16 GB of memory and a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The display corresponds to a higher class: 1280x720, 5 inches, IPS. Battery capacity - 3360 mAh.

Leagoo M8 Pro

According to Samsung, 92% of users take photos with their smartphone. At the same time, 36% choose a device based on the quality of the camera. It is for this group of people that Leagoo has released a reissue of the M8. The new M8 Pro features a 13-megapixel monochrome and color dual camera that captures photos with bokeh and enhanced detail.

Photos are stored on the built-in storage of 16 GB, and the smartphone has support for memory cards. You can view videos and photos on a 5.7-inch IPS display, and a 3,500 mAh battery will allow you to do this for a long time.

All Call Bro

AllCall Bro is made in an all-metal case from high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum. Most of the front side of the device is occupied by a 5-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, which is made by the Japanese company Sharp and covered with 2.5D glass. It features wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees and vibrant colors. This allows you to watch photos and movies with friends, which once again confirms the name of the device.

The main feature of AllCall Bro is the dual main camera. An 8-megapixel Sony sensor is responsible for shooting itself, while a second 2-megapixel sensor is used to collect depth of field data. This makes it possible to activate a special shooting mode so that the background is blurred, and all attention is focused on the main subject. On the front side is a 2-megapixel front camera for video calls and selfies.

Bluboo D1

A few weeks ago, Bluboo introduced its new smartphone Bluboo D1. The main feature of the novelty is the dual main camera. It is represented by a combination of a 2-megapixel secondary and eight megapixel main sensors. This allows you to change the focus point in the finished picture, as well as get a photo with a bokeh effect.

Xiaomi Mi6

April was marked by the long-awaited and high-profile premiere of the new flagship Xiaomi Mi6. It was noticeably modified, all the "stuffing" is placed in a high-quality glass case with a stainless steel frame. 3D glass is installed on the back and front, which is curved at all edges.

The second innovation is a dual front camera module with a resolution of 12 and 12 megapixels. There is optical four-axis stabilization, as well as the possibility of optical 2x zoom without loss of quality. In the Xiaomi Mi6 smartphone, you can take good pictures with bokeh effect.

ZTE Nubia Z17 mini

As in the past year, ZTE introduced a mini version of the future flagship of the Nubia line much earlier than the flagship itself. ZTE Nubia Z17 mini is equipped with two 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensors with full optical stabilization. One of the cameras of the device is monochrome, and the second shoots in color.

The user can manually adjust the aperture in the range from f / 1.0 to f / 16.0 in order to change the level of background blur. The front camera shoots with a resolution of 16 megapixels, captures a picture with an aperture of f / 2.0, and also has a fairly wide viewing angle of 80 °. On the front is a 5.2-inch Full HD display with a 1500:1 contrast ratio, underneath is a 2950mAh battery that charges very quickly via USB Type-C.

AGM X1

We are already accustomed to the fact that secure smartphones look very unsightly and mediocre in terms of performance. The AGM X1 is a very welcome exception: a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen, 4GB RAM, a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor, expandable internal memory, and a large 5400mAh battery with support for super-fast Quick Charge 3.0 charging.

The case is made of an unusual material for smartphones - a high-quality titanium alloy. It is protected according to the IP68 standard against dust and moisture. The fingerprint scanner unlocks your smartphone in just 0.2 seconds, even when your hands are covered in water. Another feature of the smartphone is the dual main camera with a resolution of 13 megapixel modules. The camera app launches in less than half a second and can take photos with bokeh effect. Thanks to a very impressive battery AGM X1 normally works without recharging up to three days.

Honor V9

An interesting gadget Honor V9 was released under the Honor brand. Thanks to its dual camera and laser focusing mechanism, the device is able to create three-dimensional images that can always be printed on a 3D printer. Both smartphone cameras have the same resolution - 12 megapixels, but one of the sensors is color, the second is monochrome. The resolution of the front camera is 8 megapixels.

Honor V9 is equipped with a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, a powerful eight-core Kirin 960 processor, as well as 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 internal memory. Despite the rather thin body with a thickness of 6.97 mm, the engineers managed to equip the device with a capacious 4000 mAh battery. The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with EMUI 5.0 shell.

Smartphones with a dual camera are gaining more and more popularity, which gives better photos and videos. Opportunities for creative shooting increase. True, such sensors are installed only on flagship models, but mainly Chinese smartphones are already starting to appear. We take a look at five of the best camera phones for 2016.

iPhone 7 Plus

Smartphone iPhone 7 Plus is the most prominent of all dual camera models. Users who managed to purchase this device leave the most enthusiastic reviews about the quality of photos and videos. Company Apple every year brings something new to its phones and uses only the most advanced technologies. The new dual camera, which by the way has a resolution of 12 megapixels per sensor - one sensor with a wide-angle lens, and the second with a telephoto lens.

The wide-angle and telephoto apertures are F1.8 and F2.8, respectively. There is a 2x optical zoom, 10x digital. The quality of photos and videos at maximum zoom remains as good as without it. There is also optical image stabilization, the possibility of panoramic shooting with a resolution of up to 63 megapixels and shooting 4K video. Autofocus is carried out using intelligent technology Focus Pixels. The front camera is 8 megapixels. This is not all the features of the cameras, there are still a lot of interesting software settings.

As for the rest of the filling, the performance of the iPhone 7 Plus occupies the first lines of most benchmarks. A new-generation Apple A10 Fusion chip with 4 cores and a frequency of 2.23 GHz is installed here, and a 6-core video processor is also used. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, which at first glance may not seem enough, but the system is so well optimized that there is enough for everything. The drive can be of different sizes - 32/128/256 GB.

The Retina display received today's standard FHD resolution, but with a high pixel density of 401 PPI on a 5.5-inch diagonal. The smartphone was equipped with a decent volume of a 2800 mAh battery, wireless options for WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS navigation and Russian GLONASS. The price of the device is affordable to a few and is about $900 (60,000 rubles).

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Unlike the previous mobile phone, the new Chinese flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus it costs much less, and in terms of quality and capabilities it is not much inferior to the iPhone. The main camera has a dual sensor of 13 megapixels. Single sensor with autofocus, 4K movie recording capability and 1.55µm pixel size. The second sensor is also 13 MP, but in black and white. Together they receive a lot of light, which creates excellent quality photos and videos. The front camera is equipped with an effective 4 megapixels.

The specifications of the Asian model include the next-generation Snapdragon 821 flagship chip, which is based on the very efficient Kryo architecture and has 4 cores. Two cores are clocked at 2.35 GHz and two cores at a lower frequency of 1.6 GHz. Andreno 530 (625 MHz) is responsible for the graphics. All applications and games on Android 6.0 will work absolutely without brakes. The size of the RAM can be different 4/6 GB depending on the modification. The drive can also be selected from two volumes - 32/64 GB. Note that there is no slot for a memory card, but at the present time of cloud services, all unnecessary information can be stored remotely.

Particularly pleased with Xiaomi high-quality displays, in this model it was decided to put a 5.7-inch screen with an optimal high resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (384 PPI). The image is very detailed and bright thanks to a high-quality IPS-matrix.

The rest of the features are a 3800 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging, triple satellite navigation with GPS. GLONASS and Beidou. There are a couple of WiFi and Bluetooth wireless features, a universal USB Type-C and an infrared port. The price is 390$ (25,000 rubles).

ZTE Axon 7 Max

Chinese smartphone ZTE Axon 7 Max officially announced only on December 27, so it will only appear on the Russian market at the end of the year. You can get the device faster by ordering it from one of the Asian resellers at a price in the area 450$ (29,000 rubles). The dual camera smartphone features an even larger display and will ship out of the box with the new Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The resolution of the IPS display at 6 inches is 1080 x 1920 pixels with a dot density of 367 PPI. The image with such parameters is very high quality and bright. The Snapdragon 625 mid-range chip is responsible for the performance with 8 cores with a frequency of 2 GHz each. The RAM size is more than a decent 4GB and the storage goes to an impressive 64GB. You can also add up to 200 GB with a memory card.

As for the rear two cameras of the smartphone, they are equipped with 13 megapixel sensors. One regular, the other black and white. This gives you more options for creating creative photos and videos. Moreover, such a system creates great depth, thereby obtaining very high-quality images. For selfie lovers, there is a powerful 13-megapixel front camera with F2.2 aperture.

Another feature of the model is the AK 4962 Codec HI-FI audio processor with support for Dolby Atmos surround sound. The battery was set to 4100 mAh, which pleases with its long work and support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

LG V20

The dual camera smartphone is a flagship smartphone with the latest in mobile technology. In addition to powerful cameras and a fast processor, the device is interesting with Hi-Fi sound and a dual display. The latter has an unusual configuration and consists of a main screen of 5.7 inches with Quad HD resolution (2560 × 1440 pixels) with a dot density of 515 PPI and an additional small display above the main screen (2.1 inches) with a resolution of 160 × 1040 pixels. Top Gorilla Glass 4 tempered glass.

The main dual camera of the smartphone has a resolution of one sensor of 16 megapixels (F1.8) and a second sensor of 8 megapixels (F2.8), which, together with triple autofocus (laser, contrast, phase) provide very high-quality shooting. Photos and videos are excellent, and with a bit of imagination, very creative. The 5 MP front sensor also shoots very well.

The speed of the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system is powered by the powerful flagship Snapdragon 820 chip (4 cores) and 4 GB of RAM along with a total memory of 32/64 GB (plus 256 GB with a memory card). The high-performance Andreno 530 video chip is responsible for the graphics. Among other features, it is necessary to highlight a durable metal case made of AL 6013 aluminum. The case withstands drops and shocks according to the military standard STD-810G.

Audio and video recording is done with Hi-Fi thanks to the built-in Bang & Olufsen sound system. B&O Play branded headphones are also included. A powerful 3200 mAh battery supports fast charging. Thanks to Quick Charge 3.0, the mobile phone can be charged up to 75% in half an hour. There are obligatory WFi, Bluetooth and two types of navigation - GPS and GLONASS. This very powerful and advanced smartphone costs about 720$ (46,000 rubles).

Huawei P9 Plus

Among other models Huawei P9 Plus is a very interesting dual camera smartphone. In addition to powerful flagship features, the mobile gadget has a cute design with a thin body of only 6.4 mm and different colors from 6 colors.

The main dual camera from the well-known company Leica is equipped with two sensors of 12 megapixels. The camera aperture of F2.2, together with a focal length of 27 mm, gives a high color depth and creates a more natural color palette. The user can edit after the shooting, you can change the depth and sharpness of the frame. The system also includes laser autofocus and a two-color LED flash. Capture stunning macro shots as close as 2 cm. 8 megapixel front camera.

The screen of the device was equipped with FullHD resolution and a size of 5.5 inches. The picture is bright and detailed due to the high dot density of 401 PPI. The top of the display is covered with durable Gorilla Glass. The Huawei Kirin 955 proprietary chip is responsible for the speed, which consists of four cores at 2.5 GHz and four cores with a lower frequency at 1.8 GHz. All games will go with the Mali-T880 MP4 video chip, which has good performance. Memory is 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage.

Other must-have features include a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging, wireless WiFi, Bluetooth, wired USB Type-C connection and two types of satellite navigation - GPS, GLONASS. The price in Russia is 610$ (39,000 rubles).

Dual cameras are gaining popularity, and are gaining very quickly.

The thing is that such a camera provides more opportunities than a standard one. Much more.

For example, a standard camera focused on portraits and macro photography can only capture a small part of the space, and twins, combining two lenses into one, are able to take almost panoramic shots.

In addition, the combination, again, of two lenses, allows you to create an optimal balance of brightness and contrast, which makes the picture very rich, clear and high quality.

Yes, and the "bokeh" mode is often useful, especially for those who like to put their photos on public display.

That is, an effect that blurs the background and makes the foreground stand out sharply and clearly. This is only possible due to the presence of two cameras.

One focuses, and the second just the opposite. At the same time, the resolution of the second camera is often much lower.

That is, this is not just a stylish lotion or a newfangled trend that everyone should have.

A dual camera is actually a useful thing, but choosing a decent phone with such a camera is a responsible matter. Ours will help to understand the models.

The rating is opened by a wonderful smartphone from LG, which during production was aimed at the improved characteristics of the main and front cameras.

The flagship itself is notable for the fact that it has a removable battery and the ability to literally turn the phone into another device - a player and a camera.

For the first, you need to connect a removable module, after which the model will become a high-quality audio player.

Well, for the second, just go to the camera application.

By the way, the cameras here have a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels (main and front cameras, respectively), and in addition to good image quality, they also have one more interesting function.

It's called Framed Photo.

That is, one of the lenses shoots with a wide-angle camera, making a stunning background, and the second at this time in ordinary camera mode, focusing on a person, animal, etc.

This is possible thanks to the second camera with a 135-degree field of view, which is quite a lot.

That is why the phone becomes the leader of the TOP-15.

Price

But here he is well deserved thanks to the dual camera, which takes well, just superb pictures.

The main camera (more precisely, two) is only 12 megapixels, but the built-in image stabilization makes it not only clear and saturated, but also removes minor flaws and irregularities, that is, smoothes the resulting picture.

Two cameras provide excellent brightness and contrast, and although the viewing angle here is a little less than that of the leader in the rating, nevertheless, panoramic shots are obtained with a bang.

Well, the background blur effect, which, of course, is also present here, leaves most of the competitors far behind, providing the user with high-quality and rich photos.

Price

The presence of such functions and technologies in a relatively small device allows it to take a place in the ranking and boast not only a dual camera, but also characteristics.

Full HD, Snapdragon 435 chipset, 2730 mAh battery, LTE module… and this is not all the advantages of the model.

But the leader, of course, is the functionality of the dual camera, which overshadows most models with similar characteristics, but without such features.

Price

A very thin and beautiful smartphone Honor 8 is based on the proprietary Kirin 950 chipset, and this, I must say, is quite good.

And the design in it is very good, thin frames are perfectly combined with rich and bright colors of the metal case, so that each user can choose a “cover” for themselves. And in this most wonderful design, a double camera has been tucked into.

The main module is 12 megapixels, but even without additional effects and settings, it creates pictures of such quality that any user, having received a photo, will take his camera to a landfill without hesitation.

And if we are talking about accessibility, then this particular smartphone is one of the most budgetary and at the same time functional.

Photomodules paired with embedded data processing algorithms can take photos with a blurry background.

That is, it’s not just “bokeh”, it’s a much more interesting effect that allows you to highlight the foreground when blurring the background and even capture details from the side.

In fact, the result is a professional shot with a ready-made effect.

The front camera at the same time has the same characteristics, however, without the “bokeh” mode, but with the same wonderful quality. So great selfies are clearly provided here.

Other specs include 5-inch 1280x720 pixels, MediaTek MT6580A quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card support

This is the company's first smartphone to feature a dual camera.

The resolution of the modules is 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels, the simultaneous operation of which leads to a serious improvement in the quality of images.

Note that the second camera is not 2 megapixels, as is often the case, but as many as five, and this ensures the highest quality of both the image itself and even the blurry background on it.

Two sensors capture more light, resulting in better images in low light conditions.

The front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2.4 has a viewing angle of 77.9 °. That is, more space for larger selfies.

In addition, Leagoo M8 Pro is equipped with a 5.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, GPU Mali-T720, 2 GB of RAM and expandable internal memory.

Inside the Leagoo M8 Pro, there is a 3,500 mAh battery, and on the back cover there is a multifunctional fingerprint scanner that reads the skin pattern from any angle in just 0.19 seconds.

It can be used not only to unlock the device, but also to turn pages, answer incoming calls and other functions.

So smartphone keeps on top not only thanks to the functionality of the camera, but also thanks to its excellent characteristics, and worthily takes one of the TOP-15 places.

The first dual camera in phones appeared back in 2007 with the release of the Samsung B710 model, then the resolution of each module was 1.3 MP. Android smartphones first got a dual photo module in 2011, these were the HTC Evo 3D and LG Optimus 3D models. In both cases, a duo of cameras were used to capture 3D video that could be viewed on the gadget's screen.

The dual photo module was "reinvented" in 2014 with the release of HTC One M8, and after the presentation of the iPhone 7 Plus, it became one of the main trends in the smartphone market. We have made a selection for you, which presents smartphones with a dual camera in different price categories - from branded flagships to budget Chinese devices.

The iPhone 7 Plus uses two photomodules with optical stabilization, 12 MP each. The first one has a 56mm f/2.8 telephoto lens, the second one has a 28mm f/1.8 wide-angle lens.

This combination performs several functions at once, the main of which is the imitation of bokeh (software blurring of the background), which the iPhone does better than all competitors. In low light, the smartphone always uses a brighter wide-angle module, in addition, it allows you to shoot macro from a minimum distance, while the telephoto lens provides the possibility of a double optical zoom without loss of quality.

iPhone 7 Plus is one of the most productive smartphones on the market. It runs on an A10 Fusion processor (2.23 GHz), has 3 GB of RAM on board and 32, 128 or 256 GB of internal memory. The display is represented by an impeccable 5.5 '' IPS matrix with FHD resolution, and a 2900 mAh battery is responsible for battery life. Prices for the younger version of the apple start at 65 thousand rubles

Huawei P9

The dual 12 MP photomodule in Huawei P9 works according to a different principle: one matrix is ​​​​color here, the second is monochrome. When shooting, the cameras fire simultaneously, after which the frames are combined into one programmatically. The black-and-white matrix in this case provides better detail and an increase in the amount of light captured, which raises the quality of images in low light.

Photos on the Huawei P9 are really cool, the smartphone can compete with the market leaders in the face of the iPhone 7 Plus and Galaxy S7. The technical characteristics of the gadget with a 5.2’’ IPS FHD screen do not graze the rear of the P9, it is equipped with a Kirin 955 processor (2.5 GHz), 32/3 or 64/4 GB of memory with a Micro SD slot and a 3000 mAh battery. Price - from 35 thousand rubles.

Honor 8 is a smartphone with a chic design that inherits the dual camera from the P9. The photomodule this time without the Leica nameplate, which is why the gadget costs an order of magnitude cheaper, about 25 thousand. However, in all other respects, the cameras are extremely similar - 12 MP resolution, dual flash, hybrid laser autofocus. The smartphone takes pictures of excellent quality, detailed and with the widest dynamic range.

Honor 8 was awarded the title of one of the most beautiful devices of 2016, in addition, it has very good technical characteristics. The device is powered by a Kirin 950 processor (2.3 GHz), has 4 GB of RAM and 32/64 internal memory with the possibility of expansion. 5.2-inch IPS FHD display, 3000 mAh battery, 8 MP front camera.

The Honor 8 ceramic case, which provides a wow effect when looking at a smartphone, is very delicate and does not resist scratches that appear on it after a few weeks of use without a case. Also among the shortcomings, we note the mediocre quality of video recording, the possibility of shooting in 4K is not provided at all.

LG G5

The previous smartphone model LG G4 was considered one of the best camera phones in its class and remains so at the beginning of 2017, but the updated version of the top device also deserves attention. The Korean company once again confirmed the title of the main experimenters in the market and was the first among A-brands to equip its flagship with a dual camera. In addition, the G5 has a modular design, and its functionality can be expanded with additional accessories.

LG G5 is equipped with a 2K IPS 5.3 "screen, a Snapdragon 820 processor (there is also a completely identical SE version with 651 dragons), 32/4 GB of memory and a 2800 mAh battery. The resolution of the cameras is 16 MP (the main module with an optical stub and f / 1.8 aperture) and 8 MP (wide-angle), there is also a laser autofocus that provides instant focus in any conditions.

Among the modules available for the G5 are: a camera control unit (with a shoot button, a focus wheel and an additional battery), an external DAC and a replaceable battery. The advantage of the device is also its price, now the smartphone has become much cheaper and costs about 30 thousand. The main drawback is the low battery life, but the G5 will live through the working day.

There are only a handful of smartphones with a dual front camera on the market, and Vivo X9 is the best of them in terms of features. This gadget will definitely please selfie lovers, it is equipped with 20 MP and 8 MP front modules, and can simulate bokeh no worse than the iPhone 7 Plus. The main camera is also good, its resolution is 16 MP.

Vivo X9 has a 5.5” Super AMOLED FHD screen, 4 GB RAM and 64/128 ROM, 3050 mAh battery and a dedicated AKM4367 DAC, thanks to which the smartphone is head and shoulders above most competitors in terms of sound quality in headphones. Also, the Plus version will soon go on sale, which is distinguished by a screen enlarged to 5.88 ″, a Snapdragon 653 processor, a 4000 mAh battery and 6 GB of RAM. Smartphones start at $430.

Redmi Pro is Xiaomi's top budget smartphone, which uses a dual camera for soft blurring of the background. The main module has a resolution of 13 MP, the auxiliary module, designed to determine the depth of the image, is 5 MP, the aperture ratio of both cameras is f / 2.0. A distinctive feature of Redmi Pro from similar smartphones is the ability to simulate bokeh not only in photos, but also when shooting video.

This smartphone can hardly be called a gaming one, as it works on the basis of the Helio X20 processor (or X25, depending on the version). In terms of other characteristics, this is a perfectly balanced solution - an AMOLED FHD 5.5 '' screen, 3/4 GB of RAM and 32, 65 or 128 GB of internal memory, a 4050 mAh battery, and a slot for a USB flash drive.

However, the high price for this model (16-22 thousand, depending on the version) puts it on a par with the company's flagship - Xiaomi Mi5, which generally looks like a more attractive solution and, despite the absence of a second photo module, shoots much better.

Le Eco Cool1 can be considered as a great alternative to Redmi Pro. This is a relatively inexpensive and productive smartphone with a dual camera, a Snapdragon 652 processor, 3/32 GB of memory, a 5.5 '' IPS screen with FHD resolution, and a 4060 mAh battery.

The Cool1 uses a dual 13MP module with f2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and dual tone flash. The smartphone is extremely high-quality pictures, including in poor lighting, and can record video in 4K format.

Among the shortcomings of Cool1, let's single out a specific design with large black frames around the screen. In all other respects, this is an excellent workhorse that can be bought for 13 thousand rubles, while Le Eco is officially presented in Russia and you will receive a full warranty from the manufacturer.

Doogee Shoot and Oukitel U20

Our rating is closed by two inexpensive smartphones from second-tier Chinese manufacturers, which are similar in many ways. Both cost less than $ 100, and in terms of characteristics they are typical state employees. The differences are in battery capacity, the U20 has 200 mAh more, and cameras - Doogee uses two sensors of 13 MP and 8 MP, the latter of which is wide-angle, and Oukitel has 16 MP IMX135 sensors.

Both smartphones are equipped with MediaTek MT6737T (1.5 GHz) processors, FHD 5.5’’ IPS screens from SHARP, and 16/2 GB of memory expandable with flash cards. This is a good option if you are on a tight budget but want a decent smartphone that can shoot like a DSLR.