10 best smartphones with a good camera under 40,000 rubles

The only representative of our top of the best, whose main camera consists of only one module. But this did not prevent the manufacturer from creating a decent camera phone with compact dimensions. Reviews are full of admiration for photographic opportunities. Users of the Google Pixel 4a believe that it shoots as well as the iPhone 11, even if it does not have a wide-angle lens. Optical stabilization in place. The size of the device is smaller than usual, due to which the ergonomic properties are better than those of competitors. Among other advantages: it is pure Android, the presence of an audio jack, stereo sound. Minuses are not critical for most: no face unlock, easily soiled body, short battery life (about 1.5 days on a single charge).

Inexpensive camera phone with optical stabilization and a 64 megapixel main module. Only the main module has OIS, it is wide-angle. Among the secondary modules there is a 123° ultra-wide-angle, a 5-megapixel royal macro and the same five-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is also good and one of the best in the price segment up to 40,000 rubles - it has a resolution of 32 megapixels, the ability to shoot video in 4K. In addition to all this, the smartphone is distinguished by dust and moisture protection according to the IP67 standard. This means that the device is not afraid of getting into the water to a depth and can work in dusty conditions. This is one of the best Samsungs for the money.

An interesting model with a quad camera. The main module with optical stabilization. 5 MP depth sensor. The built-in flash is double, and the autofocus is both phase and continuous. Pictures are good even in night mode. In the reviews, users praise the portrait mode - the complexion in the pictures is natural, the protruding hairs remain in focus. The macro module is weak - it is only 2 megapixels, and the owners consider it useless. The wide-angle lens is not able to capture a good frame at night, but in sufficient light it does its job well, and artificial intelligence corrects perspective distortion.

It is always nice when the picture on the smartphone screen is displayed without any delay. Especially if you are currently taking photos or videos. The South Korean manufacturer has increased the refresh rate of its AMOLED screen to 120Hz. And he tried to increase the brightness. As a result, when shooting video, it sometimes seems that you are holding not a smartphone, but transparent glass.It should also be noted that there are no useless camera modules. Even the one designed for macro photography has adequate resolution. And there is nothing to say about the main module - it can even boast of optical image stabilization. To transfer the final photos to a social network, it is proposed to use 5G or Wi-Fi 802.11ax.

The flagship from Xiaomi with a good camera. The model is 2020, and it is one of the best under 40,000 rubles. Photographic capabilities are realized through three modules, among which are wide-angle and macro. The main camera takes pictures in resolution up to 64 megapixels. The aperture size is large, so the pictures come out bright. The module on the front side has a resolution of 20 megapixels and without any frills like autofocus or optical stabilization, but the resolution is enough to make good selfies. Macro shots look great even when opened on a large monitor.The phone has a lot of shortcomings, given the low price for a top-end processor and high-speed memory: back cover backlash when listening to music at high volume, incorrect operation of the proximity sensor.

A giant smartphone, under the back cover of which lies an incredibly capacious battery. The buyer will have to put up with a very large thickness and huge weight. But on the other hand, the device requires connecting the charger only once every three days. This makes it the perfect companion for multi-day hikes. At such a moment, moisture protection, implemented here according to the IP69K standard, is also capable of helping out. This means that a smartphone can be dropped into a pond, pool or river - nothing will happen to it. The camera did not let us down either, although it still cannot be called ideal. At least if we talk about the main and wide-angle modules. Confused only by the camera for macro photography, the resolution of which seems ridiculous.

A smartphone that boasts a 108-megapixel camera module. The device itself is large and heavy, but for the sake of top performance and better photographic abilities, this can be tolerated. The cameras are stuffed to the maximum: the main aperture lens, high resolution, optical stabilization, ultra-wide-angle 13-megapixel module with a viewing angle of 123 °. Full HD video can be shot at a maximum frequency of 960 personnel per second, and it's amazing. The reviews note that truly high-quality photos can be obtained if you use the Gcam application from Google.

This model includes the latest wireless modules. This means that the smartphone is ready to work in 5G networks and Wi-Fi 802.11ax. To connect the headset, the energy-efficient Bluetooth 5.2 standard is used here. Protection of personal data is carried out by means of a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. The display, by the way, has an increased refresh rate, and its manufacturing technology has contributed to the ideal black depth. As for the camera, its main feature is the presence of optical image stabilization. This allows you to shoot 4K video in any conditions. The main module here is complemented by those designed for ultra wide-angle and macro photography. The only thing missing here is the depth sensor, with which spectacular portrait shots are usually taken. But at such a cost of a smartphone, this can be experienced.

This smartphone has become a real hit in China.It turned out to be thin and elegant, and its back panel shimmers beautifully in the light of the sun. However, the device is not bought because of its design. Many take it for the front camera. Here it is double. Most often, the main module is used, which boasts a 50-megapixel resolution. But if you need to place more background in the frame, then the second module, equipped with an ultra-wide-angle lens, comes to the rescue. And above the screen there was a place for two bright LEDs that act as a flash. As for the main camera, there are no particular complaints about it either. The smartphone has only one drawback: it is not the most capacious battery. Fortunately, fast charging is implemented here, so this fact does not cause serious problems.

A very attractive outwardly flagship, which in terms of its characteristics is practically not inferior to even much more expensive competitors. For example, the device is capable of boasting a huge amount of memory. At least if you don't decide to save. Another important feature is the powerful Snapdragon 888 processor.With it, the launch of any application is carried out almost instantly, including those dedicated to photography. There are no complaints about the cameras either. The main module received a wide-open aperture, thanks to which you can shoot even in cloudy weather or in the evening. If it happens in a tight space, the ultra-wide-angle module helps out. There are no problems with the publication of pictures - the smartphone supports high-speed wireless standards, which include even 5G.