12 best smartphones with optical camera stabilization

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Do you want to regularly shoot videos with your smartphone? In this case, make sure that the camera of the device you are purchasing is equipped with optical stabilization. This slight improvement prevents the picture from shaking even if you are on the move. It can also help in photography – the optical stabilizer allows you to take a longer exposure, which is especially noticeable when creating evening and night shots. The ranking of goods is based on data from the analysis of the technical characteristics of smartphones on the portal https://rankquality.com/.

Rating of the best smartphones with optical camera stabilization

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best smartphones with optical camera stabilization	1	Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max	RUB 89 860
	2	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra	79 310 RUB
	3	Apple iPhone Xs Max	RUB 60 450
	4	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 12 / 512GB	RUB 73,900
	5	HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 8 / 256GB	RUB 54,990
	6	OnePlus 7T Pro 8 / 256GB	RUB 53,380
	7	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 8 / 128GB	43 190 RUB
	8	Sony Xperia 1	RUB 53,990
	9	Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 8 / 256GB	RUB 37,535
	10	HUAWEI P20 Pro	RUB 43 100
	11	LG V40 ThinQ 6 / 128GB	RUB 33,990
	12	OPPO Reno 2 8 / 256GB	RUB 37,990

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Rating: 4.9

Our rating opens the 'apple' product. Whatever one may say, but it copes with image stabilization almost the best. Against this background, you can completely forget that in terms of some characteristics, this device is still inferior to less expensive competitors operating with Android.

This model is available in four colors. The company Apple also offers to purchase a smartphone with different volumes of permanent memory. And this is a very important point! We recommend not even considering the 64GB version. This volume will definitely not be enough for you if you start shooting video. The fact is that it is recorded in 4K resolution – such a video will weigh a lot. Therefore, choose the option that has 256 or even 512 GB of internal memory. Don't forget that there is no microSD card slot here.

Since we are talking about the optical stabilizer, then the description iPhone 11 Pro Max should start with its rear camera. She writes 4K video at 60 frames per second, and even doing it in HDR mode. That's what the power of a modern processor is enough for! The camera used here consists of three modules. They all have different focal lengths. At one point, you are shooting from a wide angle. Then switch to the main module. Well, then you can go to the 2x optical zoom. Interestingly, in one of the applications you can see a picture from all three modules at the same time! This greatly simplifies filming.

Of course, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is bought for more than just the camera. People love the sheer number of wireless standards supported. In theory, a smartphone can work even in Wi-Fi 6 networks. But in our country they are not yet certified, so our owner of this device will only use Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The image here is displayed on a stunning AMOLED – screen with a diagonal of 6.5 inches and a resolution of 2688×1242 pixels. You can even use a smartphone anywhere in the pool – this is hinted at by the IP68 certificate.

However, this device is not ideal. There are problems typical for smartphones Apple. First, the battery life is not impressive. Secondly, the device has an extremely high price tag. Thirdly, this is a very heavy device – the scales under it will show 226 g. Well, not everyone will like the absence of a second SIM card slot – only the version iPhone 11 Pro Max for the Chinese market has it. However, very soon in Russia it will be possible to issue an electronic SIM-card, and this will somehow save the situation.

Advantages

• Charges up to 50% in just half an hour;
• Excellent video quality;
• The camera offers three focal lengths;
• Very decent AMOLED – display;
• Almost all high-speed networks are supported;
• There is a barometer and a face scanner;
• Good water resistance has been implemented.

disadvantages

• No memory card slot;
• The European version only has one SIM card slot;
• Very high cost;
• The smartphone is very large and heavy;
• I would like a longer battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Rating: 4.8

This smartphone is the hottest new product of 2020. At the time of writing this review, it has not appeared in general sale, but active pre-orders allow us to understand that the device is of great interest to consumers. If the Apple device was remarkable for its excellent stabilization, then the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will delight you with the quality of the images and photos themselves. There is also an optical zoom here. But what a! The South Koreans seem to be saying that the two-fold approach is the last century. Here you can enlarge the picture 10 times! Tests show that even the text on advertising posters will be well readable in such a photo! And you can't even imagine how the zoom helps out in many situations when there is absolutely no way to get close to the subject.

Another important feature of the camera used here is the ability to combine all matrices into one. Through clever algorithms, this produces a 108-megapixel frame. The detail will amaze even some owners of semi-professional cameras. And what pictures taken in the evening and at night are obtained here! Now we can safely say that it is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra that copes with this task better than others. If you mainly lead an evening lifestyle, then you need to buy this particular smartphone.

Perhaps the rear camera, which consists of four modules, is the main feature of this device. However, this does not mean that the rest of the characteristics pumped up. The smartphone received a 5000 mAh battery. However, it is fully charged in just 74 minutes! It is enough for a long time, because it uses an energy efficient screen made using technology AMOLED. It is interesting that it even supports changing the resolution – you can reduce this parameter in case of an urgent need to reduce power consumption. The diagonal of the display is 6.9 inches, and the resolution is 3200×1440 pixels. Gamblers will love the fact that the screen refresh rate is increased to 120 Hz.

You can talk about this smartphone for a very long time. We, perhaps, will limit ourselves to declaring the ideality of the device. Well, what can you find fault with here? Perhaps only to the cost. Alas, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a pure flagship, so it will not be affordable for many Russians, and residents of other countries too. And it is also a very heavy specimen, the scales under which show 222 g. It seems that this is tolerable, but only at first.

Advantages

• Very fast charging;
• Long battery life;
• Gorgeous display with increased frame rate;
• Gorgeous four-module rear camera;
• Perfect quality of shooting in the dark;
• Large amount of RAM and permanent memory;
• There is a slot for a microSD card;
• Uses a 40MP front camera;
• Numerous wireless standards are supported;
• Implemented moisture protection (IP68 standard).

disadvantages

• Large dimensions and weight;
• Very high cost.

Apple iPhone Xs Max

Rating: 4.8

Another 'apple' smartphone that offers a very good quality of shooting. Its rear camera is also equipped with optical image stabilization. However, in the case of this device, it still cannot be said that the stabilization here is ideal. But on the other hand, this model is not sold at all for the money that is asked for the flagship of 2019.

As is the case with other smartphones Apple, this device does not have a memory card slot. In this regard, you should be very careful when choosing the volume of built-in storage. Are you going to shoot videos regularly? In this case, you need at least 256 GB.

The back of this device houses a dual camera. It consists of 12-megapixel sensors and lenses with different focal lengths. This makes a 2x optical zoom available to the buyer. The maximum this camera is capable of recording 4K video, doing it at a rate of 60 frames / s. Quite not bad! With such a smartphone, you immediately think about buying the appropriate TV.

Most of the front panel Apple iPhone Xs Max is a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2688×1242 dots. Its notch houses a 7MP front-facing camera and face-scanning sensors. The result of photo and video shooting can be quickly sent to a social network – for this purpose, you can use at least LTE, at least Wi-Fi 802.11ac. One cannot but mention the high-speed interface. It feels like a very powerful processor Apple A12 is hidden inside the device.

As befits such an expensive smartphone, it can even withstand diving. Apple has received IP68 certification, so you can safely take this gadget with you to the beach or pool. The device also boasts fast charging. The problem is that there is no corresponding adapter in the kit, you need to buy it separately. As for the battery life, it is traditionally for the latter iPhone does not cause admiration.

Advantages

• Full water protection has been implemented;
• Excellent AMOLED – display;
• High speed networks are supported;
• The rear camera offers 2x optical zoom;
• There is a barometer and a face scanner.

disadvantages

• No memory card slot;
• Not the best front camera
• Not very long battery life;
• The cost seems overpriced.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 12 / 512GB

Rating: 4.7

Not confused by the large size of the smartphone? Do you want to get additional functionality from it in the form of stylus control? Are you ready to spend a huge amount? In this case, we suggest considering the option of buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. This is a top-end device, which in many respects has no analogue.

Some people don't even know how convenient a smartphone with the next generation S Pen can be. This stylus allows you to immediately write a note when you see something interesting. This is especially important for creative people who regularly need plans for videos, articles, and other content. You can even write here on the locked screen – the Notes application is activated anyway. The S Pen also supports remote control. Many people use this feature to take selfies – no longer needing to press the shutter button yourself at the risk of blurring the photo.

If we talk about the front camera, then it is unlikely that it will surprise you. This is a regular 10-megapixel module with an f / 2.2 aperture. Interestingly, even it allows you to record 4K video, albeit with a frequency of only 30 frames / s. But the rear camera is amazing! It consists of four modules. Three of them have different focal lengths – from wide-angle to about 2x optical zoom. Well, the fourth lens is needed to create 3D depth. Video shooting here is already carried out at a frequency of 60 frames / s, even when choosing 4K-resolution. At this point, of course, optical stabilization works.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is IP68 certified. This means you can even shoot in a pool or sea. As a processor, the Exynos 9825 is used – a very powerful eight-core chip with which you can forget about slowdowns. Another stable operation Android 10 is facilitated by 12 GB of RAM, which is endowed with the top version of this model. He also received 512 GB of onboard storage. We recommend that you choose this particular version, because free space is never too much. By the way, there is also a slot for a memory card!

Like the other South Korean device already reviewed, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ supports many wireless networks, including Wi-Fi 802.11ax, which is still not licensed in Russia. The device also received a barometer, an FM receiver, a fingerprint scanner (it is located right in the display) and a 4300 mAh battery. This smartphone is the case when you have to use the network adapter only once every two to three days. And this is under a very serious load!

Advantages

• Long battery life;
• The battery charges quickly;
• Comes with a smart stylus;
• Excellent AMOLED – display with a resolution of 3040×1440 pixels;
• Large amount of RAM;
• High speed networks are supported;
• There is a slot for a microSD card;
• Great rear camera;
• Decent water protection implemented;
• Weight does not exceed 196 g.

disadvantages

• Very high cost;
• Smartphone dimensions may seem oversized.

HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 8 / 256GB

Rating: 4.7

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro also copes well with image stabilization when shooting video. This unit is available in four colors. The amount of memory may also differ. However, even the 128GB version should be enough for the vast majority of buyers. The only exceptions are people who are going to regularly shoot 4K video. And don't forget that material can be saved to a memory card. That's just not on microSD, but on a slightly more expensive and rare NM Card.

The smartphone operating under Android 10 received a camera consisting of four modules. Two of them are capable of boasting 40-megapixel sensors, which only arouses a sense of admiration. Interestingly, the device offers a separate macro mode. However, the result is still not as impressive as when using the aforementioned Galaxy S20 Ultra. As for the optical zoom, here it is three times. Well, 4K video is shot at 60 frames / s. With the Kirin 990 processor, it would be strange to see a lower parameter.

The feature of the smartphone is the dual front camera. The owner of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro will definitely take selfies regularly. The device also has full water protection, as evidenced by the IP68 certificate. Implemented here and support for numerous wireless networks, including Bluetooth 5.1. Autonomous operation of the device is provided by a 4500 mAh battery. As expected, it supports ultra-fast charging, so you shouldn't worry too much about the battery life. But if you are still interested in it, then we will mention the presence of an energy efficient AMOLED – display here. Its diagonal is 6.53 inches, and the resolution is 2400×1176 pixels.

And now we will make you think ten times before buying this model. And it's not about the fact that in Russia it will be supplied in extremely limited editions. It's just that sanctions from the United States forced the manufacturer to abandon Google services. Its own online store is still not ready to offer the same variety of applications as Google Play. And some programs are strongly tied to these same services, which makes their use on this smartphone not so convenient. All this greatly spoils the impression of the device.

Advantages

• Implemented water protection according to the IP68 standard;
• High-quality selfie shooting;
• Many wireless standards are supported;
• Excellent display
• The fingerprint scanner is in the screen;
• The battery charges quickly;
• An excellent rear camera with four modules.

disadvantages

• Supplied without Google services;
• The cost will not suit everyone;
• A non-standard memory card is being used;
• Not everyone needs touchscreen edges.

OnePlus 7T Pro 8 / 256GB

Rating: 4.6

This device is somewhat unique. For example, this is a rare case when the display actually occupies almost the entire area of ​​the front panel. There aren't even any cutouts here that would normally house the front camera. The diagonal of the screen is 6.67 inches, and the resolution is 3120×1440 pixels. Technology AMOLED was used to create it, so the buyer can count on perfect blacks and low power consumption. And the screen is also capable of boasting a frame refresh rate increased to 90 Hz.

Well, where is the 'front camera' here? Everything is very simple. The module with it is retractable. When you need to take a selfie, it slides out from the top of the device. This camera includes an f / 2.0 aperture and a 16-megapixel sensor. In a word, you definitely cannot find fault with the quality of the photos you receive. There are no complaints about the main camera. It consists of three modules. The most important of them will delight you with a 48-megapixel resolution and a very wide open aperture. This camera is most impressive when shooting videos at 4K resolution and 60 frames / s. Optical image stabilization and near-instant autofocus contribute to superb results.

This smartphone is built on the basis of an eight-core Snapdragon 855+ processor. This is the top chip, thanks to which all games here run with maximum graphics settings. The device we are considering also includes 256 GB of permanent and 8 GB of RAM. With such parameters, the lack of a slot for a microSD card is no longer sad.

The OnePlus 7T Pro is also okay with wireless modules. It supports almost all of the most important standards. Wi-Fi, however, is not able to hook onto 802.11ax networks, but most Russians do not need it. Protection of personal information is carried out here by means of a fingerprint scanner located right on the screen. Well, autonomous work is provided by a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 4085 mAh. Of course, there is support for fast charging – in this regard, the device is almost as good as its competitors. The weight of the smartphone is 206 g.

Advantages

• Wonderful pop-up front camera
• Excellent AMOLED – screen;
• High quality triple camera;
• Many high-speed networks are supported;
• Decent battery life
• A very powerful processor is built in;
• A very large amount of memory.

disadvantages

• High price;
• No memory card slot;
• Only one color option;
• The device cannot be called light.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 8 / 128GB

Rating: 4.5

Not all people can afford the regular version of the Galaxy Note. What to do if you suddenly wanted to get your hands on a South Korean device with a smart stylus, and even endowed with modern components? Get the recently released Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite! Unlike its older brother, it does not have such a high screen resolution, and its camera has slightly more modest specifications. However, all this is not at all scary. But this device can be purchased for 40 thousand rubles, and often cheaper!

The front panel of this device houses a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. At the top of the screen is a 32MP front-facing camera. If you turn the smartphone over, you can see three lenses at once. Under them are 12-megapixel matrices. The focal length is different for all lenses. This allows you to switch from wide-angle to normal, and then also to approximately 2x optical zoom. Optical image stabilization is also built in here. As for video filming, it can be maximum 4K resolution and 30 frames / s.

A Samsung Exynos 9810 is used as a processor. This is a very powerful, but still not a top-end chip. However, it is also quite enough to ensure that none of the applications slow down here. As for the memory, the buyer is expected to have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is clear that the volume of the latter may seem small, so there is a slot for a microSD card.

Otherwise, this is a typical flagship. The device is capable of connecting to 4G networks, including performing their aggregation, achieving incredibly high speeds. The smartphone also supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0. At the same time, when connecting a wireless headset, aptX HD digital codec can be used, which significantly improves the sound quality. NFC support is not forgotten here either.

As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a variety of protections. Many device owners use face scans to unlock. You can also use the fingerprint scanner embedded in the display.

As for autonomous work, it is provided by a 4500 mAh battery. The scales under this model show 199 g. Not so much for a very large smartphone, supplemented by the S Pen, which significantly expands the functionality.

Advantages

• Nice triple camera
• Comes with a smart stylus;
• Long battery life;
• Good front camera
• A powerful processor is used;
• Excellent AMOLED – display;
• There is a 3.5mm audio jack;
• High speed wireless networks are supported.

disadvantages

• I would like more permanent memory;
• Still, the price will not suit everyone;
• Sufficient heating is present.

Sony Xperia 1

Rating: 4.4

This smartphone differs from the rest with its display, which has an aspect ratio of 21: 9. This makes this unit the best choice for watching movies — you often won't see annoying black bars at the top and bottom. Also impressive is the 6.5-inch screen resolution of 3840×1644 pixels. The pixel density is incredibly high, which has never even dreamed of most smartphones in existence today. The technology AMOLED was used to create the display, so it is impossible to find fault with the color rendition either.

The Snapdragon 855 is used as a processor. It is a very powerful chip capable of operating at a clock speed of 2.84 GHz. Even under the body of the device are 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory. It is clear that this will not be enough for someone, so the Japanese have not forgotten about the microSD card slot.

It is Sony that is the most massive manufacturer of camera modules that are then built into a variety of smartphones. Sony Xperia 1 is capable of boasting a triple camera consisting of 12-megapixel sensors and lenses with different focal lengths. For the most part, the camera implementation is similar to that of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite. However, not the most advanced software is used here, so the South Korean device will delight you more. As for the front camera, it lacks stars from the sky at all. It uses a simple 8-megapixel module by modern standards.

Communication with the world is carried out here via LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Introduced into the device and support Bluetooth 5.0. The owners of this smartphone are advised to purchase a wireless headset that can understand the aptX HD digital codec – it will allow you to enjoy the highest sound quality. And the gadget also includes an NFC chip, thanks to which you can replace a bank card with a smartphone.

It remains to add that the device is large, but not particularly heavy. The scales under it show 180 g. But the device has decent components! It is also capable of boasting IP65 water resistance. This means that it can be easily washed under the tap. But you shouldn't go down to the pool with it.

Advantages

• Incredible display resolution
• Many high-speed networks are supported;
• The most comfortable movie watching;
• Built-in powerful processor;
• Not very heavy;
• Nice rear camera being triple;
• High quality stereo speakers.

disadvantages

• Not a very capacious battery;
• Not a lot of memory;
• Extremely high cost;
• The front camera will not suit everyone;
• Screen brightness is not very high.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 8 / 256GB

Rating: 4.4

An excellent smartphone, the camera of which is equipped with high-quality stabilization, is also available in the company's range Xiaomi. Of course, her Mi Note 10 Pro is also expensive. But you will definitely not regret the money spent! For 40 thousand rubles, you will receive a device on the front panel of which there is AMOLED – a display with a diagonal of 6.47 inches. Resolution is not amazing, 2340×1080 pixels. But this parameter will be enough for many. At the top of the screen is a waterdrop notch that houses a 32-megapixel camera whose aperture is open to f / 2.0. And this is the best front camera that smartphones can boast of Xiaomi.

If we talk about the rear camera, then it will impress even more. The fact is that it consists of five modules! The most important of them has a lens assembled from eight lenses. Special technology allows Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro to create 108-megapixel photos. However, we still recommend reducing the resolution of the final images. Alas, in terms of detail, they still do not pull on such a high parameter – they are inferior to what the Galaxy S20 Ultra mentioned at the very beginning of the review is capable of. But let's not forget that the product Xiaomi has about half the price tag.

The rear camera of this device has not only optical stabilization, but also the ability to shoot portraits when the background is effectively blurred. The optical zoom is not forgotten either.

It won't take long to upload pictures to the Internet. The device supports LTE networks and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Well, sound is transmitted to a wireless headset via Bluetooth 5.0, including the aptX HD codec. By the way, there is also a 3.5 mm audio jack, which is gradually disappearing from competitors' cases. The manufacturer did not forget about the NFC chip either.

The protection of personal information is carried out in various ways, including using a fingerprint scanner embedded directly into the display. Well, autonomous operation of this device is provided by a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 5260 mAh. In just half an hour, the battery is charged by 58%. A full charge takes 65 minutes. Once upon a time such numbers seemed like miracles!

Advantages

• Decent amount of memory;
• Good front camera
• Impressive five-module rear camera
• Many high-speed networks are supported;
• Not bad AMOLED – display;
• Extremely long battery life;
• There is a 3.5mm audio jack.

disadvantages

• No memory card slot;
• Not particularly low cost;
• The proximity sensor is not working properly;
• Pictures do not require the stated permission;
• Large thickness;
• The camera sticks out strongly.

HUAWEI P20 Pro

Rating: 4.3

Another smartphone with a so-called monobrow at the top of the display. However, the front panel of the device stands out quite strongly. The fact is that we are already accustomed to the fact that the screen occupies almost the entire front side of the device. There is also a place for the Home button, which at the same time plays the role of a fingerprint scanner. It's so cute! As for the aforementioned notch, it houses a 24-megapixel front camera, to which there are no complaints.

The Chinese manufacturer collaborated with the German company Leica to create the rear camera. There are three modules on the rear panel. One of them is monochrome – its main purpose is to increase the detail. As for the third module, it is designed to provide the user with 3x optical zoom. However, its resolution is only 8 megapixels, while the main module is capable of boasting a 40-megapixel matrix. There is also an optical stabilizer, mainly used for video shooting. It is carried out here in 4K resolution and with a frequency of 30 frames / s. The result is very good, in many respects HUAWEI P20 Pro is not inferior to its competitors. However, it is close to them in terms of its cost.

Placed here AMOLED – the display has a diagonal of 6.1 inches. The resolution is 2240×1080 pixels, which is almost not impressive by modern standards. The same can be said about the Kirin 970 processor, whose clock speed does not exceed 2.4 GHz. But the most confusing is the amount of permanent memory. It can be, depending on the purchased version, 64 or 128 GB. Not a lot, especially if you find out that there is no microSD card slot.

Among the wireless modules present here are Bluetooth 4.2 with support for aptX HD, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC and infrared. The 4000 mAh lithium polymer battery charges 58% in just half an hour. And the device is also able to please with water resistance according to the IP67 standard. And light weight – it was only 180 g.

Advantages

• Good rear camera with 3x zoom
• Decent front-end;
• Excellent AMOLED – display;
• There is a Home button with a fingerprint scanner;
• Many high-speed networks are supported;
• Decent battery capacity;
• Not very heavy.

disadvantages

• Low memory;
• There is no slot for a microSD card;
• Very high cost.

LG V40 ThinQ 6 / 128GB

Rating: 4.2

Unfortunately, smartphones LG are gradually becoming forgotten. Their manufacturer is going through hard times, and therefore marketing costs are reduced. But in its assortment there are wonderful models that are sold at far from the highest price! For example, this is LG V40 ThinQ. This device can be purchased for 35 thousand rubles, and often cheaper. However, finding it on store shelves is becoming more and more difficult – it is also not very popular among sellers. And this model was not released yesterday.

The front panel LG of the V40 ThinQ houses a 6.4-inch P – OLED display. The screen resolution is 3120×1440 pixels. The operating system is responsible for what is happening on the display by default Android 8.1. As for the rear panel, it can be painted in one of four available colors. There is a triple chamber here. It is curious that the wide-angle module has a higher resolution than the main one. The opposite situation is usually observed in smartphones. The camera also provides optical zoom close to 2x. Optical stabilization is not forgotten by the manufacturer, of course.

The processor is used here Snapdragon 845. This chip operates at a clock speed of 2.7 GHz. Its capacity is quite enough for 4K video shooting, but only at 30 frames / s. To save the result, you can use either 128 GB of internal memory or a microSD card. And 6 GB of RAM are hidden under the body of the device.

Despite not having the highest price tag, the LG V40 ThinQ is capable of boasting IP68 water resistance. This means that you can take your smartphone with you to the sea or the pool without much fear. Another undoubted advantage is its very low weight – it is 169 g. Absolutely all other representatives of our rating are heavier! Nothing bad can be said about the connectors. You can connect wired headphones to the LG V40 ThinQ without any adapters, and the USB Type-C port used here belongs to the high-speed standard. If we talk about wireless modules, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.

Advantages

• Uses a dual front camera;
• There is a 3.5mm audio jack;
• A very powerful processor is built in;
• Nice triple camera;
• High speed networks are supported;
• Full water protection has been implemented.

disadvantages

• Battery capacity does not exceed 3300 mAh;
• I would like a little more permanent memory;
• The screen raises some complaints;
• Not the best sound.

OPPO Reno 2 8 / 256GB

Rating: 4.1

Another smartphone with a retractable front camera ends our selection. It allowed the manufacturer to occupy almost the entire bezel with the display, leaving only a tiny area at the very bottom. At the same time, the absence of a front-facing camera helped to abandon all kinds of cutouts, which are still unpleasant to many consumers.

The resolution of the 6.5-inch display used here was 2400×1080 pixels. Technology AMOLED was used to create it, so the smartphone owner will enjoy perfect black colors. The tenth version Android is responsible for what is happening on the screen. Well, the operation of the operating system itself is provided by the eight-core Snapdragon 730G processor. Not a top-end chip, but the cost of this model is not the highest either. Even under the body of the device there are 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of permanent memory. A very decent volume. The manufacturer could have safely abandoned the memory card slot, but he did not.

The OPPO Reno 2 rear camera consists of four modules. Perhaps the least important of these seems to be the one for macro photography. The fact is that it only includes a 2-megapixel matrix. As for the rest of the modules, they have much better sensors. For example, the most important of them is capable of boasting a 48-megapixel matrix. With the help of the camera present here, you can take wide-angle shooting, and also zoom in on the picture about three times. 4K video recording is also available, and the picture is recorded at a frequency of 30 frames / s.

This model is one of the first to receive support 5G – networks. However, for Russia this is not yet so important – we will not have the corresponding networks soon, no one is going to build them in the conditions of the financial crisis. Also included here are Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC and Bluetooth 5.0. The smartphone is also capable of boasting a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. It's nice that the 3.5mm audio jack is not forgotten.

Autonomous operation of this device is provided by a 4000 mAh battery. Partly because of him, the device turned out not as light as we would like – its weight is 189 g. For charging, a 20 W AC adapter is used here, which inspires respect.

Advantages

• There is a 3.5mm audio jack;
• Many high-speed networks are supported;
• Wonderful retractable front camera;
• Excellent rear camera with four modules;
• Large amount of RAM and permanent memory;
• Nice AMOLED – screen.

disadvantages

• I would like a more powerful processor;
• No moisture protection;
• Mono speaker is used;
• The price cannot be called low.

Conclusion

Equipping a camera built into a smartphone with optical stabilization is an expensive pleasure. In this regard, almost all devices considered in this review have an extremely high price tag. But on the other hand, with their help, you can get the perfect videos, not to mention photos. Of course, mid-budget smartphones can also boast of optical stabilization, but it does not work in them in the best way (mainly due to the modest size of the matrix).

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.