Published on May 8th, 2015 | by Guest

10 best camera smartphones of 2015

Point-and-shoot cameras have quickly been shifted to the ancient category by camera smartphones. They’re sleeker, more stylish, more functional and of course, multi-purpose. If you’re planning to buy a brand new camera smartphone this year, you should definitely consider our list of 2015’s best ones.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Probably the best from Samsung so far, the Galaxy S6’s specifications and killer looks make this smartphone worth the cost!

Camera Specs:

16 MP rear camera with infrared sensor
Optical image stabilization helps deliver very sharp photos in dim lighting
5-MP front camera

Pros:

Way better specs than the S5
Looks to die for with a glass and metal body with matte finish
Improved fingerprint reader

Cons:

Non-expandable storage
Non-removable battery
Battery life could be better
Back is extremely reflective

Price: Available on Amazon for $199.99.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Must have for all die-hard iPhone fans, the iPhone 6 Plus should also be the best choice for those who want to own luxury. A perfect fit for big pockets with big budgets!

Camera Specs:

8 MP rear camera
Improved sensor with an aperture of f/2.2
Improved low-light photography owing to optical image stabilization

Pros:

Good battery life (Talk time of 1440 minutes)
High contrast 5.5-inch bright screen

Cons:

Nothing majorly new in the design
Not for every pocket

Price: Available on Amazon for $669.00.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

If you enjoy working on a really fast phone with a big screen accompanied by an excellent stylus, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 makes for a great choice.

Camera Specs:

16 MP rear camera

Outdoor shots turn out better than indoor shots
Optical image stabilization makes for great photos
3.7 MP front camera

Pros:

5.7-inch high-resolution screen
Quick charging battery

Cons:

Slightly on the costlier edge as compared to other phablets
Only worth the money if you love using the stylus – every day!

Price: Available on Amazon for $229.00.

HTC Desire Eye

Probably the best selfie camera of 2015, the HTC Desire eye is fit for people who love sharing their selfies.

Camera Specs:

13 MP rear camera
Extremely sharp front camera
Vibrant, clear photos, specially in bright light

Pros:

Highly efficient performance
Amazing speakers

Cons:

Auto-focus is not-too-great
Battery life is below average

Price: Available on Amazon for $399.49.

Sony Xperia Z2

All in one power-packed bundle! Be it the body or the performance, this phone has everything you’d expect from a winner. But there’s a price for it!

Camera Specs:

Whopping 20.7 MP camera, however, shooting in some modes is good only at 8MP
Crisp, clear pictures in bright light
Lots of creative shooting modes

Pros:

5.2-inch high-resolution display
Beautiful design
Waterproof

Cons:

Not for every pocket
Resolution takes a toss at full automatic mode
Required auto-focus adjustments spoil video shooting

Price: Available on Amazon for $384.99.

Google Nexus 6

The largest Nexus phone yet this solid Android handset is probably the best version of the Google Nexus series. However, it stands a little behind Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in performance and some other features.

Camera Specs:

13 MP rear camera
Brings out colors and shades in outdoor pictures beautifully
2 MP front camera

Pros:

5.96-inch sharp, expansive display
Snapdragon 805 processor
Good battery life

Cons:

Heavier, wider body
The most expensive Nexus yet
Call volume goes low on speaker

Price: Available on Amazon for $600.39.

LG G Flex 2

The G Flex 2 is a significant step ahead of G Flex with a screen and processor to die for. LG has finally launched a product that is bound to give its competitors a run for their money.

Camera Specs:

13 MP rear camera
Fast, responsive shutter
Good zoom, sharp focus
2.1 MP rear camera

Pros:

5.5-inch 1080p display
Snapdragon 810 processor
Scratch-resistant comfortable design

Cons:

Slightly slow performance
Battery could be better

Price: Available on Amazon for $654.00.

Nokia Lumia 830

The Lumia 830’s camera stands nowhere close to the Lumia 1020’s, but it still makes for an affordable great choice this year for Lumia fans.

Camera Specs:

10 MP rear camera
Optical image stabilization and Zeiss optics
Qualifies under Nokia’s PureView banner

Pros:

Great value for money
5-inch screen with Nokia’s ClearBack filter
Good battery life
Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor

Cons:

No 1080p screen
Windows means less apps

Price: Available on Amazon for $271.95

Huawei Honor 6 Plus

Great specs at an affordable price, the Honor 6 though not flawless, does make for a decent choice this year.

Camera Specs:

13 MP rear camera
Good detail and color both indoor and outdoor
5 MP front camera

Pros:

5-inch full HD bright display
Octa-core processor
Affordable

Cons:

The look is somewhat cheap
Plastic feel

Price: Available on Amazon for $316.99.

HTC One M9

Though it exhibits considerable improvements over the M8 in the software and speed areas, the M9 lags behind the Samsung Galaxy S6 in some areas.

Camera Specs:

Whopping 20 MP rear camera, though with a not so great camera software
Crisp clear close up photos
Vibrant, colorful daylight photos
4 MP front camera

Pros:

Attractive design with a sharp display
Responsive, customizable Sense 7 software
Expandable storage
Great speakers

Cons:

Battery could be better
Overall image quality lower as compared to competitors

Price: Available on Amazon for $199.99.

To Sum it up

Do consider all the pros and cons of the top smartphones of 2015 before buying. After all, if you’re spending your hard earned money on it, the smartphone better be worth it!

Author Bio:

Jazz is a content writer and an avid photographer. She loves to write on latest trends in Mobile technology, tips on photography, social media etc. Her company makes data recovery products and currently she is also doing research on photo recovery. Know more on photo recovery here http://www.retrievephotos.com/article/recover-lost-or-deleted-pictures-from-various-mobile-phones.php

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