5 smartphones of 2020 with outstanding cameras

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Flagship devices for those who are ready to spend money for high-quality photos.

1. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

• Display: AMOLED, 6.9 inches, 3,200 × 1,440 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core Exynos 990.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 108 Mp (f / 1, 8, 26 mm), 48 Mp (f / 3, 6, 103 mm), 12 Mp (f / 2, 2, 13 mm), ToF depth sensor; frontal - 40 megapixels (f / 2, 2, 26 mm).
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The top Samsung device received a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, support for HDR10 + technology and full coverage of DCI ‑ P3 and sRGB color spaces. The four-camera system includes a 108 megapixel main module, a periscope with a 48 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom, a wide-angle lens with a 12 megapixel sensor and a ToF (Time-of-Flight) depth measurement sensor.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra also supports 100x digital Super Zoom, but you shouldn't expect incredible detail from it. In standard mode, the device combines 9 pixels into one, saving images at 12 megapixels. Also, the smartphone can shoot video in 8K at 24 frames per second without electronic stabilization.

The front camera is equipped with phase detection autofocus and can take photos in wide-angle mode, which is suitable for shots of a large group of people or huge objects in the background. You can learn more about the potential of a smartphone from the Lifehacker review.

2. Oppo Find X2 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.7 inches, 3,168 x 1,440 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 865.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM, 512 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 48 Mp (f / 1, 7, 25 mm), 48 Mp (f / 2, 2, 17 mm), 13 Mp (f / 3, 0, 129 mm); frontal - 32 megapixels (f / 2, 4).
• Battery: 4 260 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The Oppo Find X2 Pro has a curved AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It is one of the best mobile displays out there, with excellent color, contrast and viewing angles. The smartphone supports HDR10 + technology and allows you to convert normal content to HDR.

For shooting, a system of three modules is installed: the main Sony IMX689 with 48 megapixels, the additional IMX586 with a 48 megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens and a 13 megapixel periscope (5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom). By default, the smartphone combines 4 pixels into one, saving images at 12 megapixels.

The main camera is capable of 60x digital zoom, similar to the Super Zoom in the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. The 32 ‑ megapixel front camera takes good pictures in sufficient light.

3. OnePlus 8 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.78 inches, 3,168 x 1,440 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 865.
• Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 128/256 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 48 Mp (f / 1, 8, 25 mm), 48 Mp (f / 2, 2, 13 mm), 8 Mp (f / 2, 4), depth sensor 5 Mp (f / 2, 4); frontal - 16 megapixels (f / 2, 5).
• Battery: 4 510 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The OnePlus flagship features a Fluid AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rates and HDR10 + support. The main camera consists of four modules: the main one is 48 megapixels (Sony IMX689) with optical stabilization, which takes photos and videos at 120 degrees; ultra wide-angle 48 MP; 8 Mp periscope with 3x optical zoom and 5 Mp depth sensor.

Smooth and beautiful videos can be recorded handheld in 4K HDR (60fps) thanks to Hybrid IS. For high-quality photos in the dark, Nightscape 3.0 mode is provided. The front 16 megapixel camera with fixed autofocus makes videos only in Full HD.

4. Huawei P40 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.58 inches, 2640 x 1200 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 990.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 50 Mp (f / 1, 9, 23 mm), 40 Mp (f / 1, 8, 18 mm), 12 Mp (f / 3, 4, 125 mm), ToF depth sensor; front - 32 Mp (f / 2, 2, 26 mm).
• Battery: 4 200 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The Huawei P40 Pro has an almost bezel-less display with a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz and support for HDR10 +. The main camera uses four modules: Sony IMX700 at 50 megapixels, which shoots at 12.5 megapixels by default; 12 Mp periscope with 5x optical zoom; wide-angle 40 MP, and a depth sensor for the blur effect. The wide-angle module outputs video in 4K (60 frames per second).

The main sensor and telephoto lens use a RYYB filter to increase light sensitivity. The front camera with a 32MP sensor takes high-quality sharp photos and records video in 4K. Examples of photos and general impressions of the gadget can be found in the Lifehacker review.

5. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

• Display: AMOLED, 6.67 inches, 2,340 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core Snapdragon 865.
• Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 256/512 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 108 Mp (f / 1, 7, 25 mm), 20 Mp (f / 2, 2, 13 mm), 12 Mp (f / 2, 0, 50 mm), 8 Mp (f / 2, 2, 94 mm), ToF depth sensor; frontal - 20 Mp (f / 2, 0).
• Battery: 4 500 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is equipped with a curved AMOLED ‑ screen with refresh rates up to 90 Hz and HDR10 + support. The main camera of the smartphone consists of four modules: the main 108 megapixel, 20 megapixel wide-angle, 12 megapixel telephoto and 8 megapixel periscope with support for 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is praised for its high detail, accurate exposure, white balance and correct depth estimation in portrait mode. The main camera can shoot video in 8K resolution at up to 30 frames per second. The front lens supports face detection and 120fps shooting. The stabilization and fast autofocus work well during video recording, even in low light.