DUAL cameras on smartphones aren’t new. However, ever since the iPhone 7 Plus came out last year, this feature has gonemainstream. Balqis Lim picks some of the best in the market.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
The phone boasts 12MP 28mm wide-angle lens and 56mm telephoto lens. The new iOS update also features the Portrait mode, which can take awesome shots with the attractive background blur (or bokeh) effect. Price: From RM3,355 at Lazada.com
Huawei Mate 9
Its dual-lens is co-engineered with German camera-maker Leica. There's a 12MP colour sensor and a 20MP monochrome one. Combined, these deliver a more detailed image than you’d get from a single sensor. An interesting feature is the option to shoot in black and white using the 20MP camera. Price: RM2,349 at Lazada.com
Honor 8
Dubbed a cheaper version of the Mate 9, there are two 12MP sensors – one for chrome and another for monochromatic shots which produce stunning images with high colour saturation and clearer details. You can snap a photo and blur backgrounds and foregrounds manually after each shot with plenty of layers to choose from. Price: RM 1,599 at Lazada.com
LG V20
The main rear-facing sensor shoots at 16MP joined by an 8MP sensor that is dedicated to shoot 135-degree wide-angled images. The device also packs in advanced OIS, laser autofocus, a dual-tone LED flash and comes packed with various editing tools beside manual controls in the camera app. Price: RM2,309 at Lazada.com
HTC One M8
The second camera or depth sensor that is plugged above the device's main camera allows you to refocus images after you've taken them. The only hassle is that you have to open the picture in the gallery, hit edit and then choose the U-Focus option. Despite the low-megapixel count (4MP), it has a fast shutter and auto-focus ability. Price: RM1,077 at Lazada.com
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus
With dual 13MP rear cameras that include augmented reality effects, you can instantly create professional-style photos with this phone. The stunning 6.4-inch full HD screen gives you crystal-clear images. You can swap out backgrounds, use efocus, defocus or put in bokeh effects. Price: RM1,188 at Lazada.com
ZenFone 3
The Zoom features a pair of 12MP sensors — one with a 25mm wide-angle lens, and one with a 56mm lens to offer 2.3x optical zoom. It is also the first device from ASUS to feature its new “SuperPixel” technology, which intelligently adjusts ISO levels and noise reduction. The company claims it gives the phone two and a half times greater light sensitivity than the iPhone 7 Plus. Price: RM1,999 at Lazada.com
ZTE Blade V8 Pro
The phone has two cameras with 13MP sensors to deliver more-detailed pictures overall. The Blade's setting lets you adjust the intensity of the bokeh effect by simply dragging a slider up or down.You can also take fancy black and white shots, or pictures with just one pop of colour. Price: RM1,643.89 at 11street.my