
More and more smartphones are equipped with a double chamber. Let's find out which of them are worthy of money spent on the purchase.
In this selection, we will not talk about that why the smartphone is a double camera, because a separate article is written on this topic. We just say that the main trend double camera module became in 2017 and keeps even in 2019, despite the appearance of models with triple, quadruple and even five cameras. Now even budget Chinese smartphones begin to receive such a chamber. It is not always clear what role she plays. Therefore, choose a decent apparatus with a double camera is extremely difficult. If only you have not familiarized with our selection, containing the best models.
iPhone X
- Rear chamber: 12 MP (F / 1, 8) + 12 MP (F / 2,4)
- Processor: Apple A11 BIONIC, 6 nuclei
- Display: 5.8 inches, OLED, 2436 × 1125 pixels
- Operating system: iOS 11
The release of this smartphone is timed to the ten-year anniversary of the very first iPhone. For the first time in the history of Apple, the novelty received an OLED display, and even with a curly cut. There are two lens on the rear panel, one of which provides a two-time increase. In this case, both chamber modules are equipped with an optical stabilizer, which provides high-quality surveillance in any conditions. Particularly impressively look portraits, as the system is great recognizes three-dimensional objects. "FRONTAK" here is complemented here by a smart infrared system, thanks to which the technology FACE ID is implemented - the face scanning.
Advantages:
- A large number of modern wireless modules.
- Face ID technology has been implemented.
- Very good rear camera with stabilization.
- Unique design.
- The display is made according to energy efficient OLED technology.
- Possible shooting 4K video with a frequency of 60 frames / s.
Disadvantages:
- No memory card slot - you need to take a 256-gigabyut version.
- High price.
- No 3.5 mm audio connector.
- The rear panel is glass.
iPhone 8 Plus
- Rear camera: 12MP (f/1.8) + 12MP (f/2.8)
- Processor : Apple A11 Bionic 6-core
- Display : 5.5 inch, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: iOS 11
This smartphone borrowed some "chips" from the anniversary colleague. For example, the same processor is installed here, and the shooting modes are all the same - even 4K video at 60 frames / s is available. However, the rear camera of the device is slightly simplified. The second module, in fact, is also a telephoto lens, but it has a smaller aperture, and it does not have an optical stabilizer. Otherwise, this is a typical "apple" product, with a beautiful appearance and a glass back panel.
Pros:
- Very good rear camera with optical zoom.
- There is a well-implemented water protection.
- Multiple wireless modules.
- Nice IPS display.
- Nice design.
- Wireless and fast charging are available.
- Powerful processor.
Weaknesses:
- Glass back panel.
- No 3.5mm audio jack.
- Costs a lot of money.
- No memory card slot.
OnePlus 5
- Rear camera: 16 MP (f/1.7) + 16 MP (f/2.6)
- Processor: Snapdragon 835, 8 cores, 2450 MHz
- Display: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 7.0
Until now, this was the best smartphone with dual camera. The specialists really liked the quality of shooting, including in the mode with 1.33x optical zoom. Unlike many competitors, the OnePlus 5 shoots at 16-megapixel resolution, which has a positive effect on detail. As for the other technical characteristics, they are not flagship in 2019, but they will provide decent performance. Most of all, the buyer should please the AMOLED display - it has rich colors and high energy efficiency.
Advantages:
- There are almost all modern wireless modules.
- The screen was created using AMOLED technology.
- One of the chamber modules has an optical stabilizer.
- Good 16 megapixel front camera.
- There is a light indicator.
Disadvantages:
- Someone faces problems when connected to Wi-Fi.
- Low data transfer rate over a USB cable.
- Old OS.
Nokia 8
- Rear camera: 13 MP (F / 2) + 13 MP (F / 2)
- Processor: SNADRAGON 835 MSM8998, 8 cores, 2500 MHz
- Display: 5.3 inches, IPS, 1440 × 2560 pixels
- Operating system: Android 7.1
Smartphone Nokia 8, released by HMD Global, was a full-fledged flagship. It provides the work processor and in 2019, and as a camera, a double 13 megapixel module with colored and monochrome matrices is installed here. A distinctive feature of the device is pure Android - no corporate shells installed the manufacturer. Also, the device is able to boast high resolution of the display and a huge number of high-speed wireless modules.
Advantages:
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and LTE- are supported A ninth category.
- The rear camera copes very well with its task.
- a decent memory supply - 4 GB of operational and 64 GB permanent.
- The capacious battery supports fast charging technology.
- Good front camera with 13 megapixel resolution.
- Android version without a shell or launcher.
Disadvantages:
- Boring design.
- Old version of the OS.
- Smartphone is very slippery.
Xiaomi Mi6
- Rear camera: 12MP (F / 1.7) + 12 MP (F / 2.6)
- Processor : SNAPDRAGON 835 MSM8998, 8 cores, 2500 MHz
- Display : 5.15 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 7.1
This unit was the flagship of Chinese Companies, in connection with which he received the best characteristics at the time of exit. In 2019, this is not a topic version, but quite decent. Pleased to please the buyer with numerous wireless modules that have a very high speed of data transfer and a fairly powerful chipset. Well, as for the rear camera, it consists of a wide-roller and telework. This allowed the manufacturer to realize albeit small, but optical zoom.
Dignity:
- There is support for LTE-A CAT.16, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
- A good rear camera providing an optical zoom.
- A large amount of memory is 6 GB of operational and 64 GB permanent.
- The battery capacity of 3350 mAh has the support of fast charging technology.
Disadvantages:
- The 8-megapixel "Frontalka" does not surprise anything.
- No 3.5 mm audio connector.
- The light indicator is one-color.
ASUS ZENFONE MAX PRO (M2)
- Rear chamber: 12MP (F / 1.8) + 5 MP (F / 1.8)
- Processor : Snapdragon 660, 8 nuclei
- Display : 6.3 inches, IPS, 2880 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 8.0
ASUS Zenfone MAX Pro M2 is made in a glass case and operates on the Snapdragon 660 chip. RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 or 128 GB. The widescreen display by 6.3 inches received a resolution of 2280 × 1080 pixels. The front chamber was provided with a module on a 13 megapixel, and a dual main chamber - an image sensors by 12 and 5 meters. Of the pleasant there is a battery for 5000 mAh, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 and modules of NFC.
Advantages:
- Fresh version of the OS.
- Modern widescreen display.
- Double camera uses wide-angle optics.
- A sufficiently large number of high-speed wireless modules.
- A popular processor is used.
- A decent amount of memory is 4 GB of operational and 64 GB or 128 constant.
- The screen is covered with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
- Frontal 13-megapixel camera.
- An impressive battery has a quick charging technology.
Disadvantages:
- There is no modern USB Type-C port.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
- Rear Camera: 12MP (F / 1.8) + 12MP (F / 1.8)
- Processor : Snapdragon 845, 8 nuclei, 2800 MHz
- Display : 6.3 inches, Super AMOLED, 2340 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 9.0
Xiaomi MI MIX 3 got almost closed Super AMOLED screen by 6.39 inches with a resolution of 2340 per 1080 pixels, the top chip Snapdragon 845, 6, 8 or 10 gigabytes of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of flash memory. The main double camera is equipped with a 12 MP image sensors. She knows how to record a delayed Full HD video at 120, 250 and 960 frames per second. A dual front camera is located on the retractable panel, has a main module Sony IMX 576 per 24 MP and auxiliary lens for 2 megapixels. During the flagship, a modest 3200 mAh battery with a quick charging technology is responsible QC 4.0+. If desired, it is available wireless charging, with a capacity of 10 W.
Advantages:
- The latest version of the OS.
- Modern widescreen and almost unprofamless display.
- Double camera uses wide-angle optics.
- The top processor is used.
- A decent amount of memory is up to 8 GB of operational and up to 256 GB permanent.
- Dual Front Camera on 24 and 2 Mp.
- The battery has a quick charging technology QC 4.0+.
- There is a wireless charging by 10 W.
Disadvantages:
- Fragile glass case.
Xiaomi Mi8 Pro
- Rear camera: 12MP (F / 1.8) + 12MP (F / 1.8)
- Processor : Snapdragon 845, 8 cores, 2800 MHz
- Display : 6.21 inches, Super AMOLED, 2248 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 8.1
Xiaomi MI 8 Pro is equipped AMOLED-screen with cutout and a diagonal of 6.21 inches, with a built-in fingerprint scanner. Otherwise, this is all the same MI 8: the Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 or 8 gigabytes RAM and 128 gigabytes of flash memory. The main double camera received an image sensors by 12 meters, the front camera is equipped with a smartphone unlock function to face the user. There is a two-range GPS module.
Advantages:
- Fresh version of the OS.
- Modern widescreen display.
- Double camera uses wide-angle optics.
- The top processor is used.
- There is an embedded fingerprint scanner.
- A decent amount of memory is up to 8 GB of operational and 128 GB permanent.
- Dual-band GPS module.
Disadvantages:
- A rather modest battery.
OnePlus 6T
- Rear camera: 20mMP (F / 1.7) + 16MP (F / 1.7)
- Processor : Snapdragon 845, 8 cores, 2800 MHz
- Display : 6.41 inches, Super AMOLED, 2248 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 9.0
OnePlus 6T received 6,41 - AMOLED-screen with with a drop-shaped neck, resolution 2340 per 1080 pixels, built-in fingerprint scanner protective glass Gorilla Glass 6. Inside: Snapdragon 845 chip, 6 or 8 gigabytes RAM and 128 or 256 Gigabytes ROM. Manages a novelty "From the box" Oxygen OS based on OS Android 9.0 PIE. The main double chamber is equipped with modules on 16 and 20 meters (Sony IMX519 and SONY IMX376K). There is a portrait shooting mode, an OIS and EIS stabilization system, slow motion at 480 frames per second and night shooting mode. Nightscape. The self-camera obtained the Sony IMX371 module for 16 MP and the function of the face recognition. The ONEPLUS 6T battery volume is 3700 mAh. There is Fast Charge 20W Fast Charge function. The smartphone does not have 3.5 mm audio input, but the port USB Type-C has been added.
Advantages:
- Latest OS version.
- Modern widescreen display with notch.
- The Dual Camera uses a wide angle lens.
- Top processor is being used.
- Adequate value for money.
- There is an in-display fingerprint scanner.
- A decent amount of memory - up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of permanent.
- There is a modern USB Type-C port.
Weaknesses:
- Not the best battery.
Conclusion
You should have noticed that we did not mention inexpensive smartphones, except for ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2). And all from the fact that we talked only about those devices that can surprise with their dual camera. If your budget is up to 15,000 rubles, then you are severely limited. Yes, low-cost devices have recently also received a dual camera. But most often it includes modules with the same optics. You can only hope for beautiful bokeh, but creating it is far from always a cheap smartphone, although new models do it better and better.
Do you already use a dual camera device? Or do you think that you don't need such a miracle yet? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.
Huawei P10
- Rear camera: 20 MP (f/2.2) + 12 MP (f/2.2)
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 960 8-core 2400MHz
- Operating system: Android 7.0
Leica company. You probably know it from ultra-expensive cameras. Unlike many competitors in our rating, this smartphone does not have optical zoom. The two lenses used here have the same focal length. But under one of them is 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.
Advantages
- The rear chamber provides high sharpness snapshots.
- A very powerful processor is used.
- Supports LTE-A and Wi-Fi 802.11ac standards.
- The display has a high pixel density.
Disadvantages
- moisture protection.
- Cable data is transmitted at low speed.
- Slipping case.
LG G6 H870DS
- Rear camera: 13MMP (F / 1.8) + 13 MP (F / 2,4)
- Processor : Snapdragon 821, 4 kernels, 2350 MHz
- Display : 5.7 inches, IPS, 2880 × 1440 pixels
- Operating system: Android 7.0
LG decided to bet on a very wide angle view. If you use the so-called "shirk", then the frame will fall absolutely everything, even if you take a close room. South Koreans also endowed their device with a completely new screen - it has the aspect ratio of 18: 9. This made it possible to increase its dimensions, while the width of the smartphone has practically not changed. It is able to make a device to please and waterfront - you can use it even in the pool.
Advantages
- Fresh version of the "green robot";
- Excellent screen with very high resolution;
- Double camera uses wide-angle optics;
- a sufficiently large number of high-speed wireless modules;
- A powerful processor is used;
- a decent amount of memory - 4 GB of operational and 64 GB permanent;
- The kit contains NFC labels;
- The capacious battery has a quick charging technology.
Disadvantages
- Frontal The camera has only 5 megapixel permission;
- Very high cost;
- The LTE module does not work consistently.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Ze553KL
- Rear Camera : 12 MP (F / 1.7) + 12 MP
- Processor : Snapdragon 625 MSM8953, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Display : 5.5 inches, amoled, 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Operating system: Android 6.0
For some time, the smartphones with a double chamber also produces ASUS. Its Zenfone 3 Zoom can be bought for the sake of a 2,3-fold optical increase - it is for this aimed at a lens. Also installed chamber struggles with optical distortions during portrait shooting. Another feature of the device is an energy efficient amoled display - a rare guest in ASUS smartphones.
Advantages
- The rear chamber provides a good optical zoom;
- a decent front camera with a 13 megapixel resolution;
- The front panel is a great amoled screen;
- The work provides a sufficiently powerful processor;
- Very large amount of memory - 4 GB of operational and 128 GB permanent;
- used battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.
Disadvantages
- NFC;
- Non-advanced Wi-Fi module is built-in.