10 best smartphones with a good camera under 15,000 rubles

The “three-camera” photo system is thought out to the smallest detail: a 48 MP f / 1.8 lens is used for detailing, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens is used to shoot group portraits and landscapes, and an auxiliary module of 2 MP is used to simulate bokeh. The front camera (8 MP) is located under the display in the upper left corner - a neat and elegant solution that attracts less attention. Due to this approach, the screen takes up as much as 90% of the body. There are tons of fun wallpapers that play with this custom design. The AI ​​front camera instantly recognizes the face and unmistakably unlocks the device (Face Unlock 2.0).

The usual “Play Market” is not in the smartphone, as well as other Google services (the consequences of US sanctions). Huawei is trying to smooth things over with its own HMS ecosystem and AppGo service. Users are divided in their opinions, but we have to state the inconvenience for people whose devices are integrated into Google.

Great entry level smartphone. On its rear panel there are four lenses. The main camera here consists of a 48-megapixel module. If you shoot with them, then there will be no complaints about the quality of the images created.As for the rest of the lenses, behind them are noticeably more modest sensors. That is why the device cannot be called a full-fledged camera phone. This is not surprising, because its cost is much less than 15,000 rubles.

Judging by the reviews, Galaxy M12 buyers are confused by just a couple of things. Firstly, the device turned out to be heavy, the scales under it will show 214 g. Secondly, there are only 32 GB of internal memory. Fortunately, this problem is easily solved by installing a microSD card. What can not be said about the 6.5-inch display, with a low resolution of which nothing can be done. But on the other hand, it consumes a minimum amount of energy, and also does not load the processor too much.

For little money you will get a device with very thin bezels around the screen. At the top of the 6.5-inch display is an elegant waterdrop notch that houses the 8-megapixel front camera. The resulting selfies can be quickly shared on social networks via LTE networks. And if you are interested in the best quality of shooting, then the rear camera will come to the rescue. It consists of several modules, the most important of which boasts a 13-megapixel matrix.

Realme C15 allows you to shoot ultra-wide angle. The result will be very good, because a sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels is involved in this process. Among other features of the smartphone, buyers highlight FM radio, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a powerful MediaTek Helio G35 processor, which includes eight cores.The device can even be used to run games! As for the downsides, the micro-USB port and not-so-high resolution display come to mind.

The non-standard aspect ratio of 20:9 is best suited for gamers and fans of widescreen cinema. Other video formats will have to be viewed with black bars on the sides. The manufacturer made a compromise decision on 4 cameras: 12, 8, 2 and 2 megapixels with f/1.80, f/2.25, f/2.40, f/2.40, respectively. Offhand, these are modest figures, but in practice an excellent dynamic range is noticeable. A good picture on night photos: the architecture is clear, bright, with details; lanterns and signs - in their place, not blurry.

Owners praise the "long-playing" 5000 mAh battery. At first, while the smartphone is not actively used and not clogged with a bunch of applications with push notifications, the battery lasts up to 60 hours, and with a good load - a couple of days. The charging connector is a versatile and convenient USB Type-C: it hits the socket the first time, allows you to connect up to 6 peripheral devices and transfers data at speeds up to 10 Gb / s.

One of the most affordable devices among those equipped with stereo speakers. This device allows you to get the best experience even when listening to music without headphones. However, the ability to connect them still remains - for this, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a Bluetooth module are built into the camera phone. And the device received a USB Type-C port.You will rarely remember about it, because the battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh provides autonomous operation of the device.

If we talk about the rear camera, then it consists of three modules. The best result should be expected from the main one, which hides a 48 MP sensor and f/1.79 aperture inside. The usual ultra-wide-angle module is not here. But on the other hand, a macro camera is available for shooting flowers, insects and other small things. The only pity is that its resolution is only 2 megapixels. Among other features of the gadget, buyers in their reviews note 128 GB of internal memory and a magnificent LCD display.

S55 has an aggressive design: metal ends, polycarbonate protective bumpers, the back cover is covered with textured plastic. It is difficult to drop the angular device from the hands. And if it falls, tragedy will not happen: IP68 protection makes it possible to immerse the device 1.5 m in water for a day, unlock it with wet fingers, not be afraid of dust and frost up to ‒30 °C, heat up to +60 °C. The cameras are quite decent: 13 and 8 megapixels with f / 2 aperture. There are interesting modes - Panorama, HDR, SLR, Makeup, Children, Watermark, QR code.

The most interesting thing is that the 5500 mAh battery confidently bypasses smartphones from the rating and works 700 hours in standby mode, which is ideal for hiking, hunting, fishing. It is charged from the native adapter 5V / 2A in 3 hours. Note what people like: shock resistance, the ability to record a conversation, a good determination of coordinates (cold start in 3 seconds with finding 22 satellites and using up to 18 of them, there are no problems with accuracy).

The smartphone has a beautiful polycarbonate case: iridescent black or pastel white-green with gold - it looks clearly more expensive than 15,000 rubles. The gigantic 6.53'' screen fits smartly into 162x76.5mm and occupies 90.3% of the area. Not all flagships even have such thin frames, so Vivo engineers managed to realize the dream of many users.

The "Chinese" camera consists of 3 sensors: 16, 8 and 2 MP (macro) with f/1.78, f/2.20 and f/2.40 apertures. The wide-angle has a nice feature - it blurs the background, which is rare in camera phones. Since the characteristics are not impressive, AI algorithms get down to business and make a high-quality “juicy” picture without overexposure. Smart photographers are also interested in branded features: AI Face Beauty beautifier, which maintains neutrality between naturalness and retouching, “live photo”, panorama, document mode with auto-rotation and cropping, stickers, Jovi for object recognition and purchase.

This device is available in four color options. Some of them are the best choice for a teenager, such as the version with an orange back panel. Another undoubted advantage of the smartphone is its display. Here its resolution is 2340x1080 pixels. Such a parameter in the price segment up to 15,000 rubles is relatively rare, especially when it comes to devices with a good camera.

Unlike many other inexpensive smartphones, all four cameras here produce an excellent picture. Most of all, buyers like, of course, the result of shooting using the main 48-megapixel module.To save photos, 64 GB of internal memory is used here. If it seems not enough, you can insert a microSD card. The reviews also often mention the adequate operation of Android 10, for which the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor should be thanked.

Reviewers say that this is the best camera phone of 2020 from the price segment of 15,000 rubles. Although not a flagship, the cameras are capable of a lot: the main 48 megapixel, wide-angle 12 megapixel, a pair of sensors for depth of field and 5 megapixel macro. The chic 32MP selfie camera will win the hearts of demanding users, even for professional Instagram users.

Externally, the model attracts attention: the frames are almost invisible, neither “eyebrows” nor large “chins” hang over – everything looks light and elegant. The creator did not stint on the AMOLED display, so the owners are not overjoyed with the contrast and black depth, instant response and smooth frame changes. The smartphone has the most complete set of navigation systems: there are BeiDou, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS. Satellite geopositioning works with minimal errors. The owners are unhappy only with the fingerprint scanner - it refuses to read slightly damp fingers.

The smartphone is available in two color options. On its front panel is a 6.5-inch screen with high backlight brightness and maximum viewing angles. You can find fault with him only about permission. But we are talking about devices worth 15,000 rubles, and when creating them, you need to save.Much more important is the fact that the device received 128 GB of internal memory. With such a volume, you can not think about buying a microSD card, the slot for which is also not forgotten here.

There are four cameras on the back of the device. And two of them give a very decent result. With this camera phone, 48-megapixel pictures are taken. People also like the Helio G35 processor installed here, the power of which is enough even to run games. Also in the reviews note a decent amount of RAM, the presence of an NFC chip and a battery capacity of up to 5050 mAh. At the same time, the device cannot be called too heavy, because the scales under it will show no more than 197 g.