6 smartphones with the best cameras in 2022

1. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

• Display: AMOLED, 6.8 inches, 3088 × 1440 pixels.
• CPU: Exynos 2200.
• Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 128/256/512/1000 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 108 MP (f / 1.8), 10 MP (f / 4.9), 12 MP (f / 2.2), 10 MP (f / 2.4); front — 40 MP (f / 2.2).
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Operating system: Android 12.0.

Samsung’s top-of-the-line device has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+ technology. The quad-camera system includes a 108MP main module, a 10MP periscope with 10x optical zoom, another 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.

In the standard shooting mode, the Galaxy S22 Ultra combines 9 pixels into one, saving pictures at a resolution of 12 MP. The smartphone can record video in 8K resolution at 24 frames per second.

The resolution of the front camera is 40 megapixels. With its help, it will be possible to make fairly high-quality portraits even in low light. For shooting in the evening and at night, the Super Night Solution mode is provided, in which noise is suppressed and the image brightness is increased.

The front camera supports autofocus and is capable of taking photos in a wide-angle mode, which is useful for shooting a group of people or large objects in the background. The auto framing system in movie mode detects up to 10 people and keeps them in focus during recording.

Price: from 85,900 rubles.

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2. iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max

• Display: OLED, 6.1/6.7 inches, 2532×1170/2778×1284 pixels.
• CPU: A15 Bionic.
• Memory: 6 GB RAM, 128/256/512/1000 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 12 MP (f / 1.5), 12 MP (f / 1.8), 12 MP (f / 2.8); front — 12 MP (f / 2.2).
• Battery: 3095 mAh / 4352 mAh.
• Operating system: iOS 15.

The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max displays support HDR10 and refresh rates up to 120Hz. For shooting, a system of three modules of 12 megapixels is installed in them. In addition to the main sensor, there are ultra wide-angle and periscope with a triple optical zoom. There is a possibility of macro photography and night mode.

Pro versions of iPhone 13 offer a variety of photographic processing styles. There’s also a Cinematic mode that blurs the background and creates a shallow depth of field effect. This feature is available for both the main and front cameras.

Apple devices are primarily distinguished by their video capabilities. The rear and front cameras can record HDR video in Dolby Vision at up to 4K resolution and up to 60 frames per second. Smooth footage in motion is helped by dual optical image stabilization.

Price: iPhone 13 Pro — from 71,310 rubles, iPhone 13 Pro Max — from 82,490 rubles.

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3. One Plus 10 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.7 inches, 3216 × 1440 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen1.
• Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 128/256 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 48 MP (f / 1.8), 50 MP (f / 2.2), 8 MP (f / 2.4); front — 32 MP (f / 2.4).
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Operating system: Android 12.0.

Like the rest of the devices down the list, this model has a display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and support for HDR10+. The main camera consists of three modules: the main one at 48 megapixels with optical stabilization, ultra-wide-angle at 50 megapixels and periscope at 8 megapixels with 3x optical zoom.

By default, the OnePlus 10 Pro shoots on the main and wide-angle module at 12 megapixels and 12.5 megapixels, respectively, but you can switch to the mode using all pixels — 48 megapixels and 50 megapixels.

Videos can be shot in resolutions up to 8K at 24 frames per second, for slow motion frames, a 4K mode at up to 120 frames per second is available. The 32MP front camera only shoots videos in Full HD at 30 frames per second without autofocus. HDR video recording is also available.

Price: from 44,212 rubles.

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4. Huawei P50 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.6 inches, 2700 × 1228 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 888.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 50 MP (f / 1.8), 40 MP (f / 1.6), 13 MP (f / 2.2), 64 MP (f / 3.5); front — 13 MP (f / 2.4).
• Battery: 4 360 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 12.0.

In the Huawei P50 Pro, the main camera uses four modules: the main one at 50 megapixels, monochrome at 40 megapixels, ultra-wide-angle at 13 megapixels and periscope at 64 megapixels with 3.5x optical zoom. Video recording is available in 4K at up to 60 frames per second.

The main module in combination with monochrome is able to take good photos with a sufficient amount of detail both in daylight and at night. The wide-angle camera uses auto focus, which helps, for example, when shooting at close range.

The periscope module allows you to take detailed photos at a great distance, not only with the help of optical zoom, but also thanks to digital zoom. The front camera takes pretty high-quality sharp portraits. Sample images and details about the model can be found in Lifehacker’s review.

Price: from 61,479 rubles.

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5. Xiaomi 12S Ultra

• Display: AMOLED, 6.73 inches, 3200 × 1440 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen1.
• Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 256/512 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 50 MP (f / 1.9), 48 MP (f / 4.1), 48 MP (f / 2.2), ToF depth sensor; front — 32 MP (f / 2.4).
• Battery: 4 860 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 12.0.

The main camera of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra consists of three modules: the main one at 50 megapixels, wide-angle at 48 megapixels and a telephoto camera at 48 megapixels with support for five times optical zoom. The smartphone stands out from the rest of the models with its large camera with an inch sensor.

The device produces excellent detailed images both in a sufficient amount of light during the day and in low light at night. The camera was developed in collaboration with Leica, so there are profiles for shooting Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look with different processing styles.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra can record video in Dolby Vision HDR format with a maximum resolution of 8K at 24 frames per second. Stabilization and fast autofocus work even in low light. The wide-angle module of the main camera is suitable for macro mode. On the front camera you can take beautiful portraits in daylight.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra is currently only available in Chinese version with English language support.

Price: from 69,938 rubles.

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6Google Pixel 6 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.7 inches, 3120 × 1440 pixels.
• CPU: Google Tensor.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main — 50 MP (f / 1.85), 48 MP (f / 3.5), 12 MP (f / 2.2); front — 11.1 MP (f / 2.2).
• Battery: 5003 mAh
• Operating system: Android 12.0.

The flagship from Google uses a main camera of three modules: the main one at 50 megapixels with optical stabilization, ultra-wide-angle at 12 megapixels and periscope at 48 megapixels with a fourfold optical zoom. On the front camera at a wide angle, it will be possible to shoot not only self-portraits, but also groups of people.

The Pixel 6 Pro, like previous Pixel models, stands out for its software and image processing capabilities. For example, there is a Magic Eraser function that allows you to remove objects from photos. In night mode in low light, the smartphone produces quite beautiful shots.

There is also a long-exposure motion mode for photos; in portrait mode, the device sharpens the face area, choosing the best frame from different lenses. In terms of video shooting, the smartphone is no surprise: you can record videos with resolutions up to 4K at 30 frames per second.

Google Pixel 6 Pro is not officially sold in Russia, so only Japanese or American versions are available for order.

Price: from 58,650 rubles.

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