Smartphone makers are increasingly pursuing high performance, forgetting about battery capacity. A lot of devices worthy from a technical point of view are not able to work on a single charge and a day.
At this time, photos for social networks became one of the main ways to use a modern phone, and with frequent use of the camera, the device discharges even faster. Is there an optimal option in today's assortment - a smartphone with a good camera and a powerful battery?
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Criterias of choice
What to look for when buying? A maximum of megapixels (MP) and more milliampere-hours (mAh) is a logical answer, but incorrect. If you want to buy a long-playing phone that takes great pictures, you should focus on these two parameters first, but remember - the numbers in this case can be deceiving.
For example, the number of camera megapixels says little: a phone with a camera of 5 MP, but with a good matrix, can take pictures no worse than a device with 13 MP, but mediocre optics. The battery consumption is affected by the OS, its build quality, firmware, processor power and a lot of other factors. In cheap smartphones of little-known Chinese brands, the values can simply be overstated.
Important: 10 MP - the border above which other camera parameters play a role. The optimal value is 12-13 MP.
When choosing a smartphone with a good camera, pay attention to (the range of the most successful values is indicated in brackets):
- aperture width (F / 1.9 - F / 1.6);
- camera matrix size (1/3 ″ - 1 / 2.3 ″);
- pixel size (1.4 microns - 1.5 microns);
- type of autofocus (phase or laser).
- The presence of optical stabilization is extremely useful for shooting video.
One thing can be said about the battery: the same capacity can last for 7 hours or 2 days, depending on the mode of use of the device. A discharge that is too fast compared to the declared capacity may indicate a battery defect. Modern manufacturers add to the difficulty in that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a device with a removable battery.
Two days of work with an average load (calls, photos, video, periodic Internet surfing) for a modern smartphone - a decent result, more - excellent. On this parameter, anyone wins push-button telephone, whose 3,000 mAh battery lasts for a couple of weeks, but any of them are equipped with an extremely poor camera today.
Inexpensive smartphones with a good camera and battery
Due to the inconvenient ruble exchange rate, one has to pay attention to cheap smartphones. Among them, you can choose a good solution, but you will have to spend more time searching.
This is the case when you can encounter overestimated numbers in the characteristics. Consider a higher percentage of rejects in this price category. The models mentioned below are suitable for undemanding customers.
Leagoo Kiicaa Power
Smartphone budget Chinese brand with a screen diagonal of 5 ″. It has a dual camera 8/5 MP with aperture F / 2.2, equipped with autofocus, as well as a front 5 MP. 4000 mAh battery. According to the owners, the phone’s autonomy is high, up to 3-4 days.
On cameras, opinions are diametrically opposed: from negative to positive, given the low price of the device. The phone can be advised to those who are looking for the most affordable solution and are ready to put up with the shortcomings of the device.
DEXP Ixion ML245 Electron
Inexpensive smartphone with an 8-megapixel camera equipped with autofocus and a 4000 mAh battery. There is a 5 MP front camera. Judging by the reviews, this is really a good device for its price: high autonomy, normal pictures.
Of the minuses - the amount of RAM 1 GB is too small for modern applications, the display diagonal of 4.5 inches is also considered small. Suitable for undemanding users.
VERTEX Impress Lion dual cam 3G
A 5-inch device with an 8/5 MP dual camera equipped with autofocus, a 4400 mAh battery and a 5-megapixel front camera. An excellent budget solution with really high autonomy and nice quality of images.
Of the shortcomings - 1 GB of RAM, lack of support for 4G networks. For undemanding people for its price, this model can be a real find.
Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL
A cheap smartphone with an impressive battery is 4,900 mAh. Camera 8 MP with autofocus and front 5 MP. Has a 5 ″ display and traditional for this price category 1 GB of RAM. When using a large number of applications and heavy programs, this will affect the comfort of use.
The rest is a smartphone with a really long-lasting battery and a camera that takes good pictures that are not ashamed to show to friends or put on social networks.
HOMTOM S16
A device with an interesting look that stands out against the backdrop of many twins copying each other from one design or another design. A smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen and pleasant 2 GB of RAM carries a dual 13/2 MP camera (actually disguised as 8 MP), an 8 MP front camera and a 3,000 mAh battery.
The battery capacity can not be called large, despite the fact that the mobile device is running Android, which means you should not wait for battery saving. Thanks to 2 GB of RAM, the smartphone is faster than the previous ones from the list. Photos differ in natural color reproduction, but the camera is not suitable for evening and night shooting.
Micromax q398
The device has a 5.5 ″ screen, an 8-megapixel main camera with autofocus, a front 5 MP and a large 4,700 mAh battery. All this complements the pleasant appearance and obscures the presence of viruses in the factory firmware, resulting in a lot of glitches in the operation of the device.
Having bought it, you will get high autonomy and good quality of images, but the phone needs a flashing. Therefore, it can be recommended only to people who are well versed in such matters.
In the middle price category
The smartphones below are the best choice in terms of price / quality. But do not forget to meticulously study all the technical details of the model you like: the equipment has problems at any price. The camera matrix of most models for average money has an F / 2 aperture, which is not so much and allows you to take great pictures only during the day.
ZTE Nubia N1 Lite
Model 5.5 ″ from a popular Chinese manufacturer with an interesting design. The battery is only 3,000 mAh, which is slightly larger than most modern smartphones, but not enough to carry it to the group of increased autonomy. Enough for 7 hours of video playback at maximum screen brightness.
Cameras: the main 8 MP with aperture F / 2 and autofocus, front 5 MP. Pictures are highly dependent on the quality of lighting. In sunny weather, you can achieve good quality on the street. In other situations, it is difficult.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime 4 / 64GB
Despite the average price category, this 5.5 ″ Chinese phone shows interesting features. The battery is not very voluminous - only 3,080 mAh. Cameras: the main one with autofocus and aperture F / 2.2 at 13 MP, front at 16 MP and both are equipped with a flash. It is worth noting 4 GB of RAM, so you are unlikely to experience any brakes.
A front camera with a flash is a prime example of a case when many megapixels are harmful. Noise in low light, weak dynamic range in bright light, quick detail. A flash near a selfie camera is a controversial decision, because using it only enhances skin flaws.
The rear 13-megapixel camera shows significantly better performance.It’s unlikely that you can make great pictures, but with the right dexterity, you can extract good quality. 64 GB of internal memory will allow you to store many photos and videos. The smartphone can be recommended as a good choice in the middle price category.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL 3 / 32GB
Similarly to the previous rating participant, the name of this phone 5.5 ″ shows that it has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. Based on these parameters, the smartphone should have stable performance, but how long? The battery is 5000 mAh, which is still a record among all the models considered. Based on the feedback from the owners, this amount is enough to become independent of the outlet for 3 days.
For photo and video shooting there is a 13 MP dual camera with autofocus and F / 2 aperture, as well as an 8 MP front camera. But the numbers didn’t play a big role: the pictures are pleasant only with excellent lighting, otherwise expect noise. The result: a solid-looking outwardly smartphone with really high non-volatility and good hardware, but you won’t become a cool photographer with it.
Alcatel A7 5090Y
Affordable 5.5 ″ model with a 16-megapixel main camera equipped with phase detection autofocus and an 8 MP front camera. The 4000 mAh battery, according to the manufacturer, should last for 570 hours in standby mode when working in 4G networks and up to 17 hours in talk mode on 3G networks.
Tests show 10 hours of video at maximum screen brightness - this is significantly more than many modern phones, and the operating time completely depends on how you use the device. In games, it will discharge quickly, for video and correspondence it fits perfectly.
The main camera of 16 MP actually turns out to be a good 13 MP with support for recording video in Full HD. Photo quality is good and very good in bright daylight. The front camera takes very nice pictures.
Summing up with other advantages of the device, which are more than enough for a reasonable price, we can conclude that this is one of the best phones with a good camera and a capacious battery from the middle price category.
Ulefone mix
Smartphone 5.5 ”with an interesting“ narrow-frame ”design, not the most voluminous 3300 mAh battery and cameras: dual rear 13 / 0.3 MP F2 / 2.2 with autofocus and support for recording video in Full HD, and front 8 MP.
With good dexterity, you can take pictures that are pleasant in quality, but there is no escape from color noise, problems with exposure and white balance. Plus, a high percentage of marriage is alarming. Selfies are average. The battery during normal use should last until late at night.
Blackview p2
Phone 5.5 ″, which I immediately want to note the f / 1.8 aperture at 13 MP main camera. The front camera is 8 MP and makes good selfies. Great shots are expected from the rear camera, but in reality there are a lot of problems: strange white balance and HDR, lack of sharpness. Everything speaks of medium quality optics. Perhaps the matter is in the firmware. There are no complaints about detailing the photo.
About the battery: 6000 mAh and that’s it. 2 days with heavy use. Of the minuses of the model - a high percentage of marriage judging by the reviews.
Philips Xenium X588
5.5 ″ device from the line of smartphones with increased autonomy: a 5000 mAh battery. This is 13 hours of video or 9 hours of Internet at maximum brightness, that is, 2 days with average use.
Cameras: 13 MP with autofocus (F / 2.0) and 5 MP front (F / 2.2). Good photos in daylight, with a lack of light - a lot of noise and soap.
Please note: a decent amount of negative reviews, including about the battery.
LG Q6 M700AN
5.5 ″ phone with 13 MP and autofocus of the main camera and 5 MP at the front. Pictures are often taken with a decent share of noise, and complaints about the camera are widespread among owners.
A non-removable 3000 mAh battery is more average than volume. It may be enough for a day, and may be discharged earlier. The rest is quite a high-quality device from a well-known brand.
HTC One X10
5.5-inch phone with 4000 mAh battery and 16 MP camera with F / 2 aperture and autofocus. For a selfie - an 8-megapixel front camera. The smartphone should be enough for a couple of days with average use (the video plays for 10 hours).
On the camera, everything is standard for its class: good pictures with sufficient lighting and a drop in photo quality is proportional to the decrease in light. Phone reviews are mostly positive.
Expensive phones with a good camera and batteries
Contrary to popular belief, an expensive smartphone can have flaws, and you need to carefully approach the choice even in this price category. But only in this list are devices with really high-quality optics.
OUKITEL K10000 Max
A brutal 5.5-inch unit (you can not name otherwise) with an aggressive design and a large 10000 mAh battery! Battery life is really noticeably bypasses most smartphones on sale. Holds a charge of 4-5 days.
The 13 MP camera optics are clearly of poor quality, the pictures are taken literally so-so. The front 8 MP makes standard quality selfies. The phone is suitable for those who are looking for maximum mobility and a housing of increased security.
Lenovo K8 Note 64GB
5.5 ″ smartphone with 4000 mAh battery, 13 MP front and dual 13/5 MP main cameras. The aperture here is still only F / 2.0, but thanks to the phase autofocus, you can take decent pictures.
With active use, the device should last for 2 days. This is not a flagship at all, but a worthy device.
Huawei Mate 10 Lite 64GB
Flagship 5.9 ″ 2017. I got not the most capacious battery 3 340 mAh. It will be enough for a day and a half with an average mode of use.
With cameras, things are better - the main and front cameras are dual, 16/2 and 13/2 MP, respectively. Pictures and videos in skillful hands are really high quality.
LG X venture M710DS
The device is 5.2 ″ with a battery of 4,100 mAh. The main camera is 16 MP with an aperture of only F / 2.2 and autofocus. There is a front module of 5 MP. The phone holds an average charge of 2 days.
The camera corresponds to the middle price segment: in poor lighting conditions you should not count on a high quality image.
ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 4GB
A 5.5 ″ phone with an average battery of 3,300 mAh. The dual 12/8 MP main camera has autofocus and optical stabilization, and the claimed aperture width is F / 1.8. There is an 8-megapixel front camera.
The capabilities of this smartphone as a photo and video camera are decent. Quality photographs can be taken even at night.
HTC U11 EYEs
The battery of this 6-inch smartphone has a capacity of 3,930 mAh. This should be enough for 2 days of full use. The cameras can be judged by the main aperture - F / 1.7. It is equipped with autofocus, optical stabilization and macro mode.
The pictures are high-quality, including at dusk. There is a 5-megapixel front camera. As a phone with a better camera for your money, you are unlikely to find worthy competitors.
Caterpillar cat s41
5-inch device with increased protection against mechanical damage and an impressive 5,000 mAh battery. The 13-megapixel main camera is equipped with autofocus, the front camera has 8 MP.
The quality of the pictures depends heavily on lighting, but for its price the camera leaves much to be desired. The phone can be advised to those who are looking for decent autonomy and shockproof housing.
HTC U11 Plus 64GB
A more expensive analog of HTC U11 EYEs with partially improved characteristics that have little impact on the parameters of interest to us - the camera and the battery. Due to a more powerful processor, the phone may run out of charge faster.
The front camera in this version is 8 MP. The main aperture is still f / 1.7.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus 64GB
A powerful 12/12 MP camera with a 6-lens lens, F / 1.8 and F / 2.8 apertures, equipped with optical zoom, hybrid autofocus, optical stabilization and many other features - all this allows this 5.5-inch smartphone to make truly high-quality Photo and video.
There is a front camera 7 MP. But the battery here is only 2 691 mAh - the lowest value in this rating.But according to the manufacturer, it should be enough for 14 hours of video playback.
Apple iPhone X 64GB
5.8 ″ smartphone with dual 12/12 MP main camera with F / 1.8 aperture, equipped with autofocus and optical stabilization. 7 MP front camera. 2,716 mAh battery
An excellent camera and low battery capacity is an analogue of the previous instance. In 2018, the latest iPhone models are the best solution for those who want to take high-quality pictures and videos on the phone, but they can’t be called smartphones with great autonomy.
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