Cheap smartphones with dual cameras. Why does a smartphone need a dual camera? Also you will like

The iPhone 7 Plus uses two 12MP cameras. One module is wide-angle, it allows you to capture more light and take high-quality pictures even in low-light conditions, and the second is telescopic, thanks to which a 2x optical zoom is realized. So you can shoot larger shots and zoom in without losing quality if the subject is far away.

The smartphone also uses portrait mode to keep the foreground in focus and blur the background. The result is beautiful and expressive portrait photography, comparable to the quality of DSLR cameras.

In addition to dual cameras, the iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. the most powerful processor Apple A10 Fusion and stereo speakers. All this is enclosed in a thin metal case, protected from water and dust according to the IP67 standard.

Operating system: iOS 10. Processor: Apple A10. RAM: 3 GB

Huawei p10

Huawei was one of the first to launch smartphones with dual cameras, promoting this feature as a key feature. The very successful P9 came out last year, and its successor, the Huawei P10, went on sale in 2017.

The novelty includes two camera modules, developed jointly with the German company Leica. The first module is color 12 Mp, the second is monochrome with a resolution of 20 Mp. Automation instantly combines images from two cameras, outputting beautiful frames with a wide dynamic range and excellent color reproduction.

Two-camera is also used for the bokeh effect - a beautiful blur of the background. The device is also able to shoot distant objects without loss of quality - for this, a 2x hybrid zoom is used. We did not forget about optical stabilization, which does not allow taking a blurry picture even in low light.

The rest of the characteristics are as follows - a 5.1-inch display with Full HD-resolution, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, expandable memory card, an eight-core Kirin 960 processor and a 3200 mAh battery that supports fast charging using Huawei's proprietary SuperCharge technology.

Honor 8

Another smartphone from the company with two cameras. Both modules have a resolution of 12 megapixels. One lens captures black and white images and the other captures color. Both frames are then combined almost instantly. This is necessary to expand the dynamic range - the ability to retain detail in the darkest and lightest areas of the frame.

The camera uses wide aperture mode to blur the background. Using this function, you can manually adjust the depth of field during shooting or after the shot has been taken.

In addition, when editing a photo, you can change the focus points, bringing the desired subject to the front. All in all, the Honor 8's camera gives its owner ample room for creativity.

The Honor 8 also boasts a beautiful glass body and a wide range of colors - blue, black, white, pink and gold. The smartphone is powered by a powerful Kirin 950 processor and 4 GB random access memory... There are two options to choose from - with 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, and the screen is a 5.2-inch IPS matrix with Full HD-resolution.

Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Xiaomi Mi5s Plus is equipped with a dual main camera with a resolution of 13 MP + 13 MP. One module takes a color image, and the other takes a monochrome one. main feature cameras is that the two modules do not work together by default - for this you need to activate a special stereo mode by selecting the icon with the aperture on the display.

The camera becomes noticeably slower in this mode, but it allows you to take pictures with a wider dynamic range and better detail in the dark.

The characteristics of the smartphone are as follows - 5.7-inch Full HD-screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 4 GB of "RAM", 64 GB of internal memory and a 3800 mAh battery. As a result, we get a large flagship at an attractive price.

LG G5 SE

LG also uses dual cameras in many of its smartphones, but their functionality is radically different from what other manufacturers use. The main module of the G5 SE has a resolution of 16 megapixels, the second one is a wide-angle 8-megapixel module with a shooting angle of 135 °.

A separate wide-angle lens, as conceived by the creators, should help photograph panoramic landscapes, tall buildings or groups of people without having to move far from the subject.

Switching modes occurs instantly, for this there are two corresponding buttons in the camera interface. As shown by LG research, users of this smartphone use wide-angle shooting in 55% of cases - this indicates that the function is in great demand.

LG G5 SE is equipped with a 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and Always On Display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, as well as 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, a 2800 mAh battery.

In addition, the smartphone is made according to a unique modular system. Instead of a removable bottom panel, you can put various branded modules. For example, a grip with an additional battery and camera control buttons or a digital-to-analog converter module for music lovers, developed in cooperation with the Danish company Bang & Olufsen.

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Asus unveiled the Zenfone 3 Zoom at CES 2017 and is already available for purchase in Russia. The main feature of the smartphone is the dual camera module.

The main one has a wide-angle lens with a large aperture (f / 1.7) and a 12 megapixel matrix with ASUS SuperPixel technology support. It is designed for everyday scenes including low light.

The second camera - with the same 12 megapixel resolution and 2.3x optical zoom - is used for high-quality close-up shots. That is, the key feature of the device is the 2.3x optical zoom, which allows you to use the zoom without losing quality.

The camera isn't the only asset of the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom. A 5000 mAh battery was installed in the novelty - it should be enough for a couple of days of active work.

The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and 4 GB of RAM, which is enough to run all modern games without freezing. There is 64 GB of memory for data storage, and the screen size is 5.5 inches. And all this at a very attractive price.

ZTE Blade V8

Phab 2 Pro is the world's first smartphone to support Tango, Google's technology that enables augmented reality (AR) to be used in games and apps. The gadget has not even two, but three modules located on the back - the main 16-megapixel camera, a depth camera and a motion tracking camera.

Thanks to the cameras, sensors listed above and the software the phone can create a 3D model of the room in which it is located. That is, the device is able to track movements, explore the environment and perceive the depth of space. This data is then used to superimpose the virtual image on the image of the real world, which is displayed on the phone screen.

At the moment, this is an experimental feature, but it already works great and almost never makes mistakes. But there is also a problem - there is practically no software for this technology yet. We'll have to be content with a few apps and a couple of games.

The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro has decent parts. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor with clock frequency 1.8 GHz. Also, the Chinese have installed 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory (of course, it can be expanded). In addition, a lithium-ion 4050 mAh battery is located under the 6.4-inch Quad-HD display.

More and more smartphones are being equipped. Let's find out which ones are worth the money spent on buying.

In this collection, we will not talk about that, because a separate article has been written on this topic. We will just say that the dual camera module became the main trend in 2017 and is still holding up even in 2019, despite the appearance of models with triple, quadruple and even fivefold cameras. Now even budget people are starting to receive such a camera. At the same time, it is not always clear what role it plays. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to choose a decent device with. Unless you have checked out our selection of the best models.

iPhone X

• Rear camera: 12 MP (f / 1.8) + 12 MP (f / 2.4)
• CPU: Apple A11 Bionic, 6 cores
• Display: 5.8 inches, 2436 x 1125 pixels
• Operating system:

Price: from 63 790 rubles.

The release of this smartphone is timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the very first. For the first time in history Apple new received an OLED display, and even with a curly cutout. There are two lenses on the back, one of which provides 2x magnification. At the same time, both camera modules are equipped with an optical stabilizer, which ensures high-quality shooting in any conditions. Portraits look especially impressive, as the system is great at recognizing three-dimensional objects. "Frontalka" is supplemented here with a smart infrared system, thanks to which the technology is realized - face scanning.

Advantages:

• A large number of modern wireless modules.
• Added support for Face ID technology.
• Very good rear camera with stabilization.
• Unique design.
• The display is made using energy efficient OLED technology.
• Capable of shooting 4K video at 60 fps.

Flaws:

iPhone 8 Plus

• Rear camera: 12MP (f / 1.8) + 12MP (f / 2.8)
• CPU: Apple A11 Bionic, 6 cores
• Display:
• Operating system:

Price: from 54 90 rubles.

This smartphone has borrowed some "chips" from the anniversary brother. For example, the same processor is installed here, and the shooting modes are all the same - even 4K video with a frequency of 60 frames / s is available. However, the rear camera of the device is slightly simplified. The second module is in fact also a telephoto lens, but it has a smaller aperture, and it does not have an optical stabilizer. As for the rest, this is a typical "apple" product with a beautiful appearance and a glass back panel.

Advantages:

• Very good rear camera with optical zoom.
• There is a well-implemented water protection.
• Lots of wireless modules.
• Decent IPS display.
• Nice design.
• Wireless and fast charging available.
• Powerful processor.

Flaws:

• Glass back panel.
• There is no 3.5mm audio jack.
• It costs a lot of money.
• No memory card slot.

Oneplus 5

• Rear camera: 16 MP (f / 1.7) + 16 MP (f / 2.6)
• CPU:, 8 cores, 2450 MHz
• Display: 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 7.0

Price: from 24 670 rubles.

Until recently, it was the best dual camera smartphone. The specialists really liked the quality of shooting, including in the 1.33x optical zoom mode. Unlike many competitors, the 5 shoots at 16MP resolution, which has a positive effect on detail. As for the rest of the technical characteristics, they are not flagship in 2019, but they will provide decent performance. Most of all, the buyer should be pleased with the AMOLED display - it has rich color reproduction and high energy efficiency.

Advantages:

• Almost all modern wireless modules are present.
• The screen was created using AMOLED technology.
• One of the camera modules has an optical stabilizer.
• Good 16MP front camera.
• There is a light indicator.

Flaws:

• Someone is facing problems connecting to Wi-Fi.
• Low data transfer rate via USB cable.
• Old OS.

Nokia 8

• Rear camera: 13 MP (f / 2) + 13 MP (f / 2)
• CPU: Snadragon 835 MSM8998, 8 cores, 2500 MHz
• Display: 5.3 inches, IPS, 1440 × 2560 pixels
• Operating system: Android 7.1

Price: from 21 600 rubles.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• Rear camera: 12MP (f / 1.8) + 12MP (f / 1.8)
• CPU:
• Display: 6.3 inches, Super AMOLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 9.0

Price: from 31 490 rubles.

Mi Mix 3 received an almost frameless Super AMOLED screen of 6.39 inches with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels, a top-end Snapdragon 845 chip, 6, 8 or 10 gigabytes of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of flash memory. The main dual camera equipped with 12 megapixel image sensors. It can record slow motion Full HD videos at 120, 250 and 960 frames per second. The dual front camera is located on a slide-out panel and has a 24MP IMX 576 main module and a 2MP auxiliary lens. During the operation of the flagship, a modest 3200 mAh battery with QC 4.0+ fast charging technology is responsible. If desired, it is available here, with a power of 10 watts.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• Fragile glass body.

Xiaomi Mi8 Pro

• Rear camera: 12MP (f / 1.8) + 12MP (f / 1.8)
• CPU: Snapdragon 845, 8 cores, 2800 MHz
• Display: 6.21 inches, Super AMOLED, 2248 x 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 8.1

Price: from 29 970 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is equipped with a 6.21-inch notched AMOLED screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner. Otherwise, it is still the same Mi 8: Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of flash memory. The main dual camera received 12 megapixel image sensors, the front camera is equipped with the function of unlocking the smartphone by the user's face. There is a dual-band GPS module.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• A fairly modest battery.

• Rear camera: 20MP (f / 1.7) + 16MP (f / 1.7)
• CPU: Snapdragon 845, 8 cores, 2800 MHz
• Display: 6.41 inches, Super AMOLED, 2248 x 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 9.0

Price: from 34 500 rubles.

The 6T received a 6.41-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels, a built-in fingerprint scanner and Gorilla Glass 6. Inside: a Snapdragon 845 chip, 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 or 256 gigabytes of ROM. Manages the novelty "out of the box" Oxygen OS based on OS Pie. The main dual camera is equipped with 16 and 20 megapixel modules (Sony IMX519 and Sony IMX376K). There is a portrait mode, OIS and EIS stabilization systems, slow motion at 480 frames per second and a Nightscape night mode. The selfie camera received a 16 megapixel Sony IMX371 module and a function. The OnePlus 6T battery capacity is 3700 mAh. There is a fast charging function Fast Charge with a power of 20 watts. The smartphone does not have a 3.5 mm audio input, but the USB Type-C port was brought in.

Advantages:

• Latest version OS.
• Modern widescreen display with a cutout.
• The dual camera uses wide angle optics.
• A top processor is used.
• Adequate value for money.
• There is a fingerprint scanner built into the display.
• A decent amount of memory - up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
• There is a modern USB Type-C port.

Flaws:

• Not the best battery in terms of volume.

Conclusion

You should have noticed that we have not mentioned inexpensive smartphones, except for the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2). And all from the fact that we have told only about those devices that are able to surprise with their dual camera. If your budget is up to 15,000 rubles, then you are severely limited. Yes, inexpensive devices have recently also received a dual camera. But most often it includes modules with the same optics. You can only rely on a beautiful bokeh, but it is not always possible to cope with its creation, although new models do it better and better.

Are you already using a dual camera device? Or do you think that such a miracle is unnecessary for you? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.

Excluded from selection

Huawei p10

• Rear camera: 20 MP (f / 2.2) + 12 MP (f / 2.2)
• CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 960, 8 cores, 2400 MHz
• Display: 5.1 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 7.0

Price: from 22 990 rubles.

The camera for this smartphone was helped by the German company Leica. Surely you know it from ultra-expensive cameras. Unlike many of our competitors, this smartphone does not have optical zoom. The two lenses used here have the same focal length. But one of them hides a monochrome matrix, designed to significantly improve the sharpness of images. Otherwise, this is a typical Chinese flagship, powered by a powerful processor of its own production.

Vision. If you use the so-called "shirik", then absolutely everything will get into the frame, even if you are shooting in a cramped room. Also, the South Koreans have endowed their device with a completely new screen - it has. This made it possible to increase its size, while the width of the smartphone remained practically unchanged. The device is also capable of pleasing water protection - you can use it even in the pool.

Dignity

Flaws

• The front-facing camera only has a 5-megapixel resolution;
• Very high cost;
• Not everyone has a stable LTE module.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

• Back camera: 12 MP (f / 1.7) + 12 MP
• CPU: MSM8953, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
• Display: 5.5 inches, AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels
• Operating system: Android 6.0

Price: from 25 916 rub.

For some time now, smartphones with a dual camera have been produced by ASUS. Its ZenFone 3 Zoom is available for purchase for 2.3x optical zoom - that's what the second lens is aiming for. Also, the installed camera fights optical distortion when shooting portraits. Another feature of the device is an energy efficient AMOLED display - a rare guest in ASUS smartphones.

Dignity

• The rear camera provides decent optical zoom;
• Decent front camera with 13MP resolution
• The front panel houses an excellent AMOLED screen;
• The work is provided by a sufficiently powerful processor;
• A very large amount of memory - 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage;
• A 5000 mAh battery is used.

Flaws

• There is no NFC;
• The built-in is not the most advanced Wi-Fi module.

For the first time, people learned about the dual camera in smartphones several years ago. Initially, such devices were produced by only two manufacturers - LG and HTC. Today, you can already find phones on sale with excellent video recording and photo creation capabilities from many other brands. The rating of smartphones with a dual camera will help in choosing the right model. You should definitely pay attention to it for people who have not yet decided which particular model will suit them. In addition, such devices have very good specifications, so they will be able to satisfy the desires of users and serve them for a long time.

Best low-cost dual camera smartphones

The cost of a smartphone is one of the most important selection criteria. Buyers rarely ignore this moment, because few people want to spend extra money for the minimum amount of opportunities. Some users may find it surprising that cheap but functional phones are on sale today. The four leading smartphones are presented below.

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1.Xiaomi Redmi 6 3 / 32GB

The device from a popular manufacturer has a classic appearance and differs little in design from the rest of the products of this brand. There are only five color variations of the smartphone body in this case: black, gray, blue, pink and gold.

The dual camera on the back cover is horizontally positioned, which makes it easy to take pictures.

Smartphone working in the operating room Android system version 8.1, supports two SIM cards and has a screen with a diagonal of 5.45 inches. The dual cameras on the back with autofocus and LED flash have a resolution of 12MP and 5MP. The battery capacity is 3000mAh. From additional functions provides voice control, as well as sensors for reading a fingerprint, light and proximity.
The average cost of a smartphone is 8 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

• the best dual camera for the price;
• durable body;
• high speed of reading the fingerprint;
• affordable price;
• good performance.

Flaws:

• front camera 5 MP;
• weak speakers on the back of the case.

2. Meizu M6T 2 / 16GB

A smartphone from an equally popular brand cannot but delight buyers. It is attracted, first of all, by its appearance, by which one can safely speak about the solidity of the device. As a rule, people first pay attention to the back, where three main elements are beautifully arranged vertically: a flash, a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner.

The device has good battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh. The rear dual camera resolution here is quite unexpected - 13 megapixels and 2 megapixels. Pictures and videos are obtained with high quality both on the main camera and on the front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
You can buy a smartphone for an average of 7 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• ergonomics;
• good camera work during the day and at night;
• holds a charge for about two days with moderate use;
• light indicator that notifies about missed calls and SMS.

Minuses:

• the minimum amount of built-in and RAM.

3. Xiaomi Mi A2 4 / 64GB

A thin smartphone with a large screen does not differ much from competitors in terms of appearance. Here, the manufacturer preferred to arrange all the buttons, cameras and connectors so that it is convenient for the user. The main camera on the back of the case is located in the upper right corner and is rotated vertically, like on most other models, so it won't take long to get used to it.

The dual camera has a high resolution- 12 Mp and 20 Mp. Also, for better picture quality, automatic focus and a flash are provided, which can turn on independently in low light. Other important characteristics: screen - 5.99 inches with a picture of 2160 by 1080, built-in memory - 64 GB, eight-core Snapdragon 660, battery capacity - 3010 mAh. The average price of a smartphone with two amazing cameras reaches 13 thousand rubles.

Judging by customer reviews, in some cities the device is sold at a lower cost - 11,000-11,500 thousand rubles. Therefore, when purchasing this model, it is worth looking at prices in real stores and on Internet resources, so as not to spend extra money.

Advantages:

• excellent performance;
• gorgeous cameras;
• aluminium case;
• long operating time without recharging - up to 2 days;
• fast charging;
• slim and durable body.

Flaws:

• lack of NFC.

4.Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB

The recently released smartphone of an eminent brand by name alone evokes associations among experienced users with high quality and attractive appearance. The device has a rather thin body and is sold in black, gold, blue and gray colors.

The technical characteristics of the smartphone model are commendable: 32 GB of internal memory, 6-inch screen, 3500 mAh battery. The dual camera on the back of the body is worth noting separately - it has a resolution of 16 megapixels and 5 megapixels, as well as a flash and autofocus. You can buy this model for an average of 14,500 rubles.

Qualitative additions to the device in the form of a cover, protective glass and headphones are expensive. Therefore, to purchase a complete set at once, you will need to save up a little more money.

Advantages:

• the camera shoots well in low light;
• high performance;
• Amoled screen;
• separate slots for SIM-cards and memory cards;
• speed of work.

Flaws:

• lack of a light sensor;
• long charging.

The best smartphones with two cameras price-quality

Some people try to spend less money on a smartphone, paying attention only to the capabilities of the camera, while others choose a more profitable method and look for a model in which the price matches the options. This decision is quite reasonable, since the rest of the phone's characteristics are taken into account here. Ranked best smartphones with a dual camera, there are only decent devices, whose quality and cost will pleasantly delight even the most picky buyer.

1.Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) 4 / 64GB

A model with a chic camera and an iridescent back surface that is simply impossible to miss. Here the manufacturer removed all unnecessary details on the case, leaving only the logo, flash and camera on the back, as well as the sound and screen lock keys on the side.
The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 OS. The 6-inch AMOLED screen, which displays 16.78 million colors, is especially delightful for users. There are as many as three main cameras at the back - 24 Mp, 5 Mp, 8 Mp, in front - only one with a resolution of 24 Mp. Flash and autofocus are available on all of the listed cameras on the smartphone.

Users note that the image quality on video recorded by rear cameras is sometimes much better photo, made in the same way, although this fact is not indicated in the characteristics from the manufacturer.

The average cost of this device is 18-19 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

• excellent screen;
• fantastic cameras;
• appearance;
• fast fingerprint and face recognition;
• decent performance;
• a separate slot for a memory card.

Flaws:

• no fast charging.

2. Honor 10 4 / 64GB

A decent smartphone with a good dual camera, as a rule, draws attention to itself not only due to the appearance, but also due to the parameters. Although few people are surprised by the interesting design of Honor smartphones, it still remains relevant and is liked by the vast majority of buyers.

The excellent rear camera is equipped with a macro mode, autofocus and flash, has a resolution of 16 megapixels and 24 megapixels. As for the front, it is not far behind the main one - 24 megapixels. Also, this smartphone has an 8-core processor, a 3400 mAh battery and a 5.84-inch IPS screen. Of the additional functions, the manufacturer has provided: fast charging, light and fingerprint sensors, NFC, voice control, a moderately bright flashlight.
The average cost of the device is 20,500 rubles.

Pros:

• fast charging function;
• beautiful glass body;
• amazing cameras;
• TPU protective cover included;
• bright screen that quickly responds to user commands;
• the face recognition function works well;
• high-quality factory film on the screen;
• long battery life.

Minuses:

• heats up decently in powerful games;
• lack of a slot for a memory card.

3. Xiaomi Mi8 Lite 6 / 128GB

A smartphone that is excellent in performance often receives reviews for its stylish design. Modern users are particularly fond of the perfect color combination on the case back, which forms a unique pattern. For such a smartphone model, I don't even want to purchase a cover so as not to cover the iridescent paint on the back surface.

The set includes a silicone case, which will be an excellent solution for protecting the case and preserving the appearance of the pattern.

The device runs on Android 8.1 OS, which is highly appreciated by experienced users. The diagonal of the screen is 6.26 inches with a picture of 2280 × 1080. The dual camera, which is the main one, has a resolution of 12 megapixels and 5 megapixels. The battery capacity in this smartphone model is quite decent for such price category- 3350 mAh, the manufacturer has also implemented a fast charging function.

Advantages:

• decent performance;
• bright screen;
• stunning front camera;
• new Android version and an addition from the manufacturer - MIUI Global 10.0.3.0;
• Memory.

Flaws:

• without a cover, the case is a little slippery;
• no NFC.

4. Huawei Mate 20 lite

One of the best smartphones for photos and videos, it boasts a matte lid in black and a pleasant gloss in other color variations. You can also buy it in gold, blue and other popular colors. Also, Huawei did not miss the opportunity to once again prove the ability to correctly place parts on the body of the smartphone - cameras, a fingerprint scanner and a logo are vertically located at the back, and in front there is only a camera and a proximity sensor located nearby.

The characteristics of the device are very attractive: rear cameras - 20 megapixels and 2 megapixels, dual front cameras - 24 plus 2 megapixels, screen diagonal - 6.3 inches, processor with 8 cores, built-in memory - 64 GB. In addition, the device supports NFC, two nano-type SIM cards, you can switch between them with one touch of your finger on the screen.

Advantages:

• high-quality screen;
• great cameras;
• protective case and protective film included;
• metal body;
• long work without charging;
• large amount of built-in memory.

Flaws

• slippery without a cover.

The best flagship smartphones with dual cameras

While flagships are the lot of a small group of users with an unlimited shopping budget, they are really worth the money. Such phones are unlikely to be bought by people who do not care about technical specifications. But true connoisseurs will appreciate the options, power and capabilities of the camera in the expensive flagship smartphones described below.

1.OnePlus 6 8 / 128GB

The flagship with a high-quality dual camera is thin and sophisticated in appearance. Although it is classic in style, this design delights many buyers, as it conveniently houses the cameras, flash, fingerprint reader and logo on the back. There are no buttons on the front, so the smartphone screen seems limitless.

The manufacturer, in addition to the appearance, decided to please users with 2.5D shock-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor, a screen size of as much as 6.28 inches and a dual rear camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels and 20 megapixels. Other characteristics are no less attractive: battery capacity - 3300 mAh, RAM - 8 GB, the presence of NFC, as well as optical stabilization.
This smartphone is on sale for about 27-28 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• excellent performance;
• gorgeous cameras;
• rich screen picture;
• Memory;
• glass is not afraid of scratches;
• build quality.

2. Apple iPhone Xs 256GB

O appearance Apple products, in particular smartphones, are known to many people, so it makes no sense to describe it once again. The only thing worth noting is the absence of a round button in front, since only the lock and sound keys are provided for control, and the rest of the actions are carried out through the sensor.

Operating system in this smartphone- iOS 12. Built-in memory is equal to 256 GB, which should be enough for users, since there is no memory card slot here. The dual camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and 12 megapixels. The autofocus function is especially good, which allows you to take high-quality pictures, including selfies.

Advantages:

• sturdy body;
• water protection;
• high quality cameras;
• optical stabilization and optical Zoom 2x;
• large amount of memory;
• excellent stereo speakers;
• keeps the connection well both cellular and Wi-Fi.

Flaws:

• price.

3. Huawei P20 Pro

An amazing smartphone with a dual camera and a powerful battery grabs the first attention of buyers, usually with the unexpected placement of cameras, flash and logo on the back - all in an upright position on the right side. There is one button in the front at the bottom in the center, designed to go to main screen... Although the brand is not premium today, this model is in high demand.

The device works with Android OS new version 8.1, has as many as three amazing cameras on the back - 40 megapixels, 20 megapixels, 8 megapixels, built-in memory - 128 GB, as well as NFC. In addition, it is important to note the 6.1-inch AMOLED screen, capable of recognizing 16.78 million colors, the presence of a waterproof case and a 4000 mAh battery.

If you want to purchase a flagship smartphone, you will need to count on a cost in the region of 39 thousand rubles.

Smartphone advantages:

• masterpiece photos due to 40 megapixel camera;
• great battery;
• talk time for about a day;
• level of protection against water and dust - IP67
• the price corresponding to the possibilities.

Flaws:

• lack of a memory card slot;
• speaker is too narrow for talking on the phone.

Which smartphone with two cameras is better to buy?

A review of smartphones with the best dual cameras directly indicates that you can even take pictures and record videos at mobile devices... If, when purchasing a smartphone, the purpose is precisely to use the camera, you should take into account your financial condition, as well as other technical characteristics. Numerous user reviews suggest that the cheapest dual camera devices are not far behind expensive smartphones. It follows from this that beginners, if desired, can first try out inexpensive models until they manage to save up for a more functional device.

One of the most recent trends in smartphones is the installation of a dual main camera. The operating algorithms of this module are different, but usually the main matrix is ​​used for shooting, and the second one helps to improve the photo in various ways. But the way this functionality is implemented differs depending on the manufacturer.

Today in our review the following models with a dual camera:

This collection is dedicated to smartphones at the end of 2016 - beginning of 2017, which are equipped with two cameras. It includes not all devices that have a dual module, but only those that are most interesting in their price niches or differ in some unusual approach to the implementation of the functions of the photographic subsystem.

LeEco Cool 1

Among the cheap two-chamber novelties, LeEco Cool1 should be definitely noted. LeEco Cool1 has a dual camera. It includes two 13.0 megapixel sensors: one monochrome and one color. According to the manufacturer, due to this structure, it is possible to obtain much higher quality photographs.

In addition, the camera application provides a special additional SLR mode (this is often called SLR cameras). On the photographs taken using it, you can post-factum change the level of background blur, or move the focus point. Front module resolution - 8.0 Mpix.

Doogee shoot 2

However, there are also more affordable dual-camera phones out there. For example, Doogee Shoot 2 costs about 6,500 rubles if ordered from your homeland. The second generation model has become somewhat more affordable thanks to a smaller screen and a different processor. At the same time, the device received a larger battery, a 360-degree fingerprint sensor, Android 7.0 and a dual camera with a 2x optical zoom option, which, according to rumors, was created almost in partnership with Huawei.

In terms of hardware, the device is a smartphone with a dual main camera Doogee Shoot 1 is not far from budget smartphones... 16GB memory and MediaTek MT6580 quad-core 1.3GHz processor. The display corresponds to a higher class: 1280x720, 5 inches, IPS. Battery capacity - 3,360 mAh.

Leagoo M8 Pro

According to Samsung, 92% of users take photos with their smartphones. At the same time, 36% choose the device for the quality of the camera. It was for this group of people that Leagoo released the reissue of the M8. In the new M8 Pro, the 13MP dual camera with monochrome and color modules captures photos with bokeh effect and increased details.

Photos are saved to the built-in 16 GB drive, and the smartphone has support for memory cards. You can watch videos and photos on the 5.7-inch IPS-display, and the battery with a capacity of 3,500 mAh will allow you to do this for a long time.

AllCall Bro

The AllCall Bro is housed in an all-metal body made from quality aircraft grade aluminum. Most of the front side of the device is occupied by a 5-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, which is made by the Japanese firm Sharp and is covered with 2.5D glass. It features wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees and vivid colors. This allows you to watch photos and movies with friends, which once again confirms the name of the device.

The main feature of AllCall Bro is its dual main camera. An eight-megapixel Sony sensor is responsible for the actual shooting, while a second 2-megapixel sensor is responsible for collecting depth of field data. This makes it possible to activate a special shooting mode so that the background is blurred, and all attention is focused on the main subject. On the front is a 2MP front-facing camera for video calling and selfies.

Bluboo D1

A few weeks ago, Bluboo introduced its new smartphone Bluboo D1. The main feature of the novelty is the dual main camera. It is represented by a combination of a 2-megapixel secondary and eight-megapixel primary sensors. This allows you to change the focus point on the finished shot, as well as get a photo with a bokeh effect.

Xiaomi Mi6

April was marked by the long-awaited and loud premiere of the new flagship Xiaomi Mi6. It has been noticeably modified, the entire "filling" is placed in a high-quality glass case with a stainless steel frame. There is 3D glass on the back and front, which is curved at all edges.

The second innovation is a dual front camera module with a resolution of 12 and 12 megapixels. There is optical four-axis stabilization, as well as the possibility of optical two-fold zoom without loss of quality. V smartphone Xiaomi The Mi6 can take good bokeh shots.

ZTE Nubia Z17 mini

As in the past year, ZTE presented a mini-version of the future flagship of the Nubia line much earlier than the flagship itself. The ZTE Nubia Z17 mini is equipped with two 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensors with full optical stabilization. One of the cameras of the device is monochrome, and the other shoots in the color spectrum.

The user can manually adjust the aperture in the range from f / 1.0 to f / 16.0 in order to change the level of blurring of the background. The front camera shoots with a resolution of 16 megapixels, captures a picture with an aperture of f / 2.0, and also has a fairly wide viewing angle - 80 °. At the front is a 5.2-inch Full HD display with a 1500: 1 contrast ratio, underneath is a 2950mAh battery that charges very quickly via the USB Type-C connector.

AGM X1

We are already accustomed to the fact that rugged smartphones look very ugly and mediocre in terms of performance. AGM X1 is a very welcome exception: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Full HD screen, 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 617 octa-core 1.5GHz, expandable inner memory and a capacious 5400 mAh battery with support for very fast charging Quick Charge 3.0.

The body is made of a material unusual for smartphones - a high-quality titanium alloy. It is IP68 protected against dust and moisture. The fingerprint scanner unlocks your smartphone in just 0.2 seconds, even when your hands are covered in water. Another feature of the smartphone is a dual main camera with a resolution of 13 MP modules. The camera application turns on in less than half a second and can take photos with bokeh effect. Thanks to a very impressive battery, AGM X1 works normally without recharging for up to three days.

Honor v9

An interesting gadget Honor V9 came out under the Honor brand. Thanks to its dual camera and laser focusing mechanism, the device is able to create three-dimensional images that can always be printed on a 3D printer. Both cameras of the smartphone have the same resolution - 12 megapixels, but one of the sensors is color, the other is monochrome. Permission front camera- 8 megapixels.

Honor V9 is equipped with a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, a powerful eight-core Kirin 960 processor, as well as 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 internal memory. Despite the rather thin body with a thickness of 6.97 mm, the engineers managed to equip the device with a capacious 4000 mAh battery. The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat OS with EMUI 5.0 shell.

Quite often it turns out that the know-how of modern phones is a well-forgotten past. This has been the case with fingerprint sensors, and with the release of the iPhone 7 Plus, dual cameras may return.

Apple's smartphone is far from the first to have similar decision... The first phone with two cameras came out in 2007 - then the iPhone didn't even support apps and 3G. Engadget in its material all devices from the past that had two cameras.

Samsung SCH-B710

The first phone had two cameras in order to shoot 3D content. Samsung SCH-B710 was released in April 2007 and had a pair of 1.3 megapixel sensors. Its 2.2-inch screen with a resolution of 320x240 pixels used parallax to display three-dimensional content. Plus, you could watch local terrestrial television on the gadget.

LG Optimus 3D

The next dual camera phone came out many years later - in 2011. It was the LG Optimus 3D, which was the first Android smartphone with a 3D camera. The latter had five megapixels per lens and recorded 720p video. The Optimus 3D screen also showed stereo content at a diagonal of 4.3 inches with a resolution of 480x800 pixels.

HTC EVO 3D

The EVO 3D gadget from 2011 was actually an improved version of the LG Optimus 3D. It had a 4.3-inch screen with 960x540 pixels, a powerful Snapdragon chipset. But the cameras were the same, along with 720p 3D video recording.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C / SH-80F

The same 2011, the Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C (international designation SH-80F) was released. It was an Android smartphone with 8 megapixel cameras. The display of the device was 4.2 inches with a resolution of 540x960 pixels.

HTC One M8

The next device came out in 2014 - it was HTC One M8, which received a new type of dual cameras with the marketing name Duo Camera. The main sensor had a 4-megapixel HTC UltraPixel matrix, and it was assisted by a 2-megapixel sensor, thanks to which the device's autofocus worked faster. In addition, the M8 offered a set of post-shoot effects based on two cameras.

Huawei Honor 6 Plus

At the end of 2014, Huawei released a dual-camera phone. The Honor 6 Plus had two 8-megapixel sensors, which Huawei said together produced 13-megapixel images. In the Honor 6 Plus, in addition to improving the quality of images, two cameras also allowed faster autofocus and additional image processing effects.

HTC One M9 +

In 2015, HTC released the M9 +. In it, the dual camera Duo Camera no longer had an UltraPixel sensor, but used a 20-megapixel matrix from Toshiba. A little later, in the M9 + Supreme Camera Edition, the sensor was replaced with a 21-megapixel Sony sensor.

LG V10

In late 2015, LG released the flagship V10. He took a new approach: the cameras had different lenses. One was a standard 80 degree lens and the other was a 120 degree wide angle lens.

CAT S60

Released in February 2016, the CAT S60 gadget has two cameras and perfectly photographs both during the day and in complete darkness. This is because one of his cameras is a thermal imager. He does not need ordinary light - he "sees" the warmth of objects. True, you had to pay for this - the phone costs $ 599.

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro hasn't gone on sale yet. But it should be the first smartphone to have Google Tango 3D vision technology. It allows you to scan objects and get their virtual models, and also expands the possibilities of augmented reality.

Perhaps we forgot to mention some smartphones with two cameras. Write about them in the comments.

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