
A few years ago, a pop-up camera became a trend in smartphones. Today, such devices are not released very often, but in this review we will talk about the best old and new models.
Smartphones have firmly entered our lives and can offer a wide variety of models for every taste and pocket. Connoisseurs of exceptionally high performance and the most up-to-date hardware stuffing can treat themselves to a wide selection of flagship devices. But a special niche is occupied by smartphones with a retractable front camera. Their number on the market has grown and allows you to fully appreciate the new trend.
In today's selection, we have collected for you several smartphones with a retractable camera, which are the best in the assortment of their manufacturers. The retractable camera system has a purely practical purpose, allowing you to enlarge the display and make it as bezel-less as possible.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- Screen: 6.39 inch, 2340 x 1080 resolution
- Cameras (Rear / Front): 48 + 8 + 13 MP / 20 MP
- Memory (RAM / Built-in): 6/64 or 8/ 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
The flagship from Xiaomi Mi 9 came out in a huge number of varieties, but one of the most interesting is the Mi 9T Pro model. The device received a retractable selfie camera, a very beautiful appearance - a glass case with Gorilla Glass 5 protection in red and blue colors. The device has an excellent AMOLED screen, a triple camera with additional modules for shooting with a wide capture angle of 124.3 MP and optical 2x zoom. The Mi 9T Pro also shoots in 4K at 60 fps.
The device has one of the best chipsets of 2019 – Snapdragon 855, excellent storage (no support for microSD ), capacious battery with fast charging. There is a phone NFC, a finger scanner on the screen and connector 3.5, which is nice to see in the modern gadget of the flagship level. All this is accompanied by an affordable price tag.
For those who wish to save the company offers a simplified version - MI 9T. The main difference is in the processor - the model works on Snapdragon 730, but an average of 6 thousand cheaper.
Advantages:
- The flagship processor.
- Dear and practical glass case.
- Bright and detailed AMOLED screen.
- Cutter Battery and Fast Charging.
- Support NFC technology.
- Protected Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Disadvantages:
- A few RAM is not enough.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A80
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
- Screen: 6.7 inches, resolution 2400 x 1080
- Cameras (Basic / Frontal): 48 + 8 Mp + Tof
- Memory (Operative / Built-in): 8 / 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 3700 Mah
Galaxy A80 is a senior apparatus in the Galaxy A lineup, and at the same time the most expensive and experimental. In it, the company installed a huge Super AMOLED screen 6, 7 inches with AOD, a subeter speaker and a finger scanner, but this is not the main feature of the device.
The main chamber received three sensors - a standard 48 MP (by default removes in 12 MP), a wide-roller 8 megapixel and Tof sensor. It is both frontal. In this case, the mechanism works as follows - the chamber is put forward in the format of the slider and makes the turnover of 180 degrees, after that you can make selfie. In , Samsung they say that for ordinary and selfie shooting is different. In general, decent frames, especially users praise night regime, but there are more interesting devices with a similar or smaller price tag.
The rest of the device is no less interesting - Powerful processor Snapdragon 730, a huge amount of memory (no MicroSD support), as well as NFC and ANT +. The model received a fully glass case - in front of Gorilla Glass 3, rear - GG 6. A rather dubious solution is to install a modest 3700 mAh battery, which is enough for the working day with active use, but for it is provided fast charge.
Advantages:
- High quality photos on the main chamber.
- There is a NFC module.
- Large screen with Super AMOLED matrix.
- Dolby ATMOS technology support.
Disadvantages:
- Dear price tag for his filling.
- The processor could be more powerful.
- Not the best battery life.
OPPO RENO2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
- Screen: 6.5 inches, resolution 2400 x 1080
- chambers (basic / frontal): 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 mp / 16 megapixel
- Memory (Operational / Built): 8/128 or 8/256 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 Mah
Reno 2 became the logical update of the Reno model, smartphone with a retractable self-camera in the form of a fin of the finished in 2018. The updated version is practically no different visually - this is a beautiful device with a good location of the quad-chamber, a glass coating from the back and in front and the same retractable fins at the front.
Frontalka in 16 MP makes excellent pictures without reservations. The main 48-megapixel module received in addition to the telephoto lens, ultrashirogol and a mono-lens for black and white shooting. The device does really high-quality photos, and even for many, the presence of an optical stabilizer will become a pleasant news. The rest of the device is quite ordinary - a complete set of wireless modules, a lot of memory, a good battery with a quick charge, a high-quality amoled matrix.
The device is quite expensive, but is not equipped with a top chipset. On the one hand, it is minus, but on the other for those who do not require performance, but more importantly a good camera and an interesting appearance - Reno 2 Successful choice.
Advantages:
- Large volume of internal and RAM.
- Excellent cameras.
- Built-in AK4377A DAC + Dolby ATMOS support.
- There is NFC.
- Quality Super AMOLED display.
- For a long time without recharging.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
OnePlus 7 Pro
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- Screen: 6.67 inches, resolution 3120 x 1440, 90 Hz
- chambers (main / frontal): 48 + 8 + 16 mp / 16 Mp
- Memory (Operative / Built): 6/128, 8/256 or 12/256 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 Mah
Flagship from OnePlus - This is one of the best smartphones of 2019, which will be relevant for several more years. The device received a great screen with the Super AMOLED matrix and the update frequency of 90 Hz diagonal WQHD +, ALWAYS ON DISPLAY and HDR10. Under a beautiful appearance, Qualcomm top processor is hidden, several memory options, including a huge version of 12/256 GB.
All this is accompanied by a liquid cooling system, a high-speed adhesive dactyloskop, fast charging (50% in 25 minutes), a complete set of wireless interfaces, stereo-speakers, the triple main chamber of two sensor of which have Optical stabilization, and a wide-roller supports autofocus and a frontal chamber with a retractable mechanism.
At the output, a very interesting apparatus is obtained. Even controversial from the point of view ease of use of the screen with rounded edges and the absence of an exit for headphones, the overall picture is completely not spoiled.
Advantages:
- Low price for its level.
- Powerful processor + built-in cooling system.
- photo and video opportunities at height.
- A huge amount of memory.
- battery life and fast charging 30 W.
- Screen: HDR10 +, 90 Hz, DCI-P3, AMOLED Matrix.
- stereo speakers and Dolby ATMOS.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
Honor 9x
- Processor: Hisilicon KIRIN 710F
- Screen: 6.59 inches, resolution 2340 x 1080
- Cameras (basic / frontal): 48 + 2 mp / 16 Mp
- Memory (Operational / Built): 4 / 128 or 6/128 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 Mah
One of the most inexpensive smartphones with a retractable camera is Honor 9x. The model is equipped with a good screen with FHD + resolution, by a double camera with a large number of modes and functions, as well as a capacious battery. In addition to the standard version there is a more advanced modification for the Chinese 9X Premium market with a more powerful processor and improved characteristics, but without NFC.
Despite the fact that the device was represented back in 2019, the filling remains relevant for smartphones of the budget price segment. The main feature of Honor 9x came the chambers. The main module was resolution of 48 megapixel and works with a 2 megap depth sensor. The front-end car is hidden in the case, but if necessary, it is activated almost instantly.
The only thing that you can complain here is a weak processor. Although the KIRIN 710F brand chipset is unlikely to suit for games, but this is definitely enough to stable most applications and services. For the output of a beautiful detailed picture of the IPS display high definition.
Advantages:
- Balanced ratio "Price / filling" ratio.
- Quality of photos on the main sensor.
- battery life.
- Easy and compact.
- The presence of the NFC module.
Disadvantages:
- The processor could be more powerful.
ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip ZS672KS
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Screen: 6.67 inches, resolution 2400 x 1080, 90 Hz
- chambers (basic / frontal): 64 + 12 + 8 Mp
- Memory (Operative / Built): 8/256 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 Mah
The new flagship from Zenfone 8 Flip from ASUS is also worthy of attention. Here, a special mechanism is used, in which the rear chamber leaves the case and replaces the front. Thus, selfie is obtained as clear as possible, because the main sensors have always been better. Separately, it is worth highlight a built-in 32-bit amplifier, which will accurately appreciate the audiophiles.
Unlike many smartphones, even the middle class of cameras here are only three, but Zenfone 8 FLIP proves to us that it's not in quantity. The standard module Sony IMX686 by 64 MP is able to shoot video in 480fps mode, 8K, has a quick phase autofocus and UIS. In addition, the device has telephoto with optical stabilization by 8 megapixel, 12 megapixel "wigs", Raw and many other functions.
The smoothness of work and high performance provides the top processor Qualcomm SNAPDRAGON 888. At the moment, this is one of the three most powerful mobile chipsets, so that any comments on its gaming opportunities here will be superfluous. The battery capacity of 5000 Mah will be enough for at least a day of active use, and it is charged from the adapter by 30 W.
Advantages:
- Stereo-speakers and built-in CS35L45 amplifier (32 BITS AUDIO).
- Protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
- The world's most powerful processor among Android devices.
- There are NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 Le.
- Good autonomy.
- Quality optics.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
Xiaomi POCO F2 PRO
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Screen: 6.67 inches, resolution 2400 x 1080
- chambers (basic / frontal): 64 + 13 + 5 + 2 mp / 20 mp
- Memory (operational / built-in): 6/128 or 8/256 GB
- Battery capacity: 4700 Mah
Another flagship with unusual chambers - POCO F2 Pro from Xiaomi. As it usually happens, many Chinese manufacturer smartphones are equipped with the most technological "hardware", but in this case the model has candid pros and cons. For example, in the device worth 57 thousand. Many probably would like to see a more advanced screen or wireless charging.
On the back of the housing on the circular plate is a quad chamber, consisting of a main lens with a resolution of 64 megapixel, wide-angle to 13 megapixel (123 degrees), macromodules and a depth sensor (5 and 2 megapixel, respectively). The front sensor found its place right in the housing and put forward when it takes. Of the features it is worth highlighting an entry in 8K, RAW mode, ultrasampled shooting (up to 960fps at 1080p for rear chamber and up to 120fps at 720p for the front).
POCO F2 Pro operates on the basis of the 8-core single-chip system Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Mobile chipset was presented in December 2019, but thanks to modern architecture and productive filling of power, there is enough for a minimum for a couple of years. Any games will run comfortably at the maximum graphics settings, which does not harm and battery.
Advantages:
- Powerful iron and cooling system.
- There is NFC.
- battery life.
- Spray protection IP53.
- stereo speakers + SMART PA sound amplifier.
- Super AMOLED Display with peak brightness of 1200 NIT and HDR10 +.
Disadvantages:
- No wireless charging.
- The screen works only in 60 Hz mode.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Screen: 6.39 inches, resolution 2340 x 1080
- chambers (basic / frontal): 12 + 12 mp / 24 + 2 Mp
- Memory (Operational / built-in): 6/128, 8/128 or 10/256 GB
- Battery capacity: 3200 Mah
Continues Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. The model has long been possible to be called a novelty, and it was represented back in 2018. But considering the shortage of smartphones with retractable cameras, you have to pay attention to such devices. However, even now, Mi Mix 3 has a completely powerful and decent filling, which meets all modern requirements.
Trend on triple and quad chambers began not so long ago, therefore this smartphone got only two sensors: the main one by 12 mp + portrait module at 13 megapixel. But it does not prevent him from giveing high quality pictures. Best of all MI MIX 3 copes with his task at day shooting on the street, but in other cases, the cameras are unlikely to disappoint you. The front camera with a resolution of 25 MP and an additional 2 MP lens deserves special attention – selfies are also worthy here.
The heart of the Mi Mix 3 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 flagship-level SoC. But the battery can fail: 3200 mAh is not enough even for active use during the day. It is worth noting that if you wish, you can find a more up-to-date version of the device with Snapdragon 855, support for 5G, and an increased battery.
Advantages:
- Practical case made of metal and ceramics.
- Always-On-Display function.
- Fast (18W) and wireless (10W) charging available.
- Support for NFC technology.
- Good cellular signal, GPS, Wi-Fi.
- AMOLED screen with minimal bezels.
Weaknesses:
- Small battery capacity.
Lenovo Legion Pro
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
- Screen: 6.65 inch, 2340 x 1080 resolution, 144Hz
- Cameras (rear / front): 64 + 16 MP / 20 MP
- Memory (operating / built-in): 8/128, 12/128, 12/256 or 16/512 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Pro is a toy for gamers. In addition to powerful hardware, the model received a capacious battery and a screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz to make gaming even more comfortable and the system did not turn off at the most inopportune moment.
There are two main cameras here: the main sensor with a resolution of 64 MP and a wide-angle module of 16 MP. The 20MP Samsung S5K3T1 front lens is hidden in a small pop-up mechanism. Given this original location, Legion Pro can rightfully be called one of the most unusual devices. Against the background of “DSLRs”, the quality will limp, but in general, for a gaming smartphone, the model produces very attractive photos in most cases.
Lenovo Legion Pro received an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865 labeled "Plus" as the processor. In , the benchmarks the model exceeds 95% of all mobile devices based on other single-packers. The amount of memory also affects: to 16 GB operational and 512 GB of the built-in Last Types of LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1, respectively. In general, it will be possible to play on this system for a very long time. The battery will be enough for a long time, and if it is discharged, the adapter for 90 W will fill the energy as quickly as possible.
Advantages:
- Long time.
- Fast charging with a power of 90 W.
- There is support for NFC, 5G, Wi-Fi 6.
- Low cost (taking into account the filling).
- Screen: Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Amoled, 144 Hz.
- Stereo sound and double vibromotor.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
TECNO CAMON 15 PRO
- Processor: MEDIATEK HELIO P35
- Screen: 6.6 inches, resolution 2340 x 1080
- Cameras (Basic / Frontal): 48 + 5 + 2 + 0.3 Mp / 32 MP
- Memory (Operational / Built): 6/128 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 Mah
Camon 15 Pro is not just a smartphone with a pull-out camera, but a device that truly attracts attention. It has a stylish appearance with a small gradient overflow, which looks organically and not too bright.
The rear camera consists of four lenses. The main sensor of 48 megapixels added a wide-angle module 5 MP and module 2 megapixel for macro, the last sensor is responsible for IA modes and helps in photo processing. It is worth noting that the camera here removes perfectly and will satisfy the needs of even very demanding users. This is facilitated by numerous modes with intelligent scenarios. A 32 MP Frontalka is extended from the housing, it will also please the quality of the photos.
Everything is in order of the phone and with the other parameters - a productive processor, a lot of memory, a triple slot, a headphone jack, as well as protection in the form of a dactyloscope and unlocking along the face. The display has a high resolution and good brightness, and it is also closed with ASAHI Glass glass. The battery is quite standard - 4000 mAh, it is enough for a working day, however, the HIOS branded shell has many interesting features, including to optimize the battery consumption.
Advantages:
- Premium appearance.
- Excellent photo inhibition.
- a lot of memory.
- Good performance.
- Uncombedized slot.
Disadvantages:
- No NFC.