All smartphones have two cameras. Smartphones with dual cameras. Focus on the subject, bokeh effect

The first dual camera in phones appeared back in 2007 with the release of the Samsung B710 model, then the resolution of each module was 1.3 MP. Android smartphones first acquired a dual photo module in 2011, these were the HTC Evo 3D and LG Optimus 3D models. In both cases, a duo of cameras was used to capture 3D video that could be viewed on the gadget's screen.

The dual photo module was “reinvented” in 2014 with the release of the HTC One M8, and after the presentation of the iPhone 7 Plus, it became one of the main trends in the smartphone market. We have made a selection for you, which presents smartphones with dual cameras in different price categories - from branded flagships to budget Chinese devices.

The iPhone 7 Plus uses two photo modules with optical stabilization, 12 MP each. The first of them is equipped with a 56 mm telephoto lens with f/2.8 aperture, the second with a 28 mm f/1.8 wide-angle lens.

This combination performs several functions at once, the main of which is imitation of bokeh (software background blur), which the iPhone does better than all its competitors. In poor lighting, the smartphone always uses a brighter wide-angle module; in addition, it allows you to shoot macro from a minimum distance, while the telephoto lens provides the possibility of double optical zoom, without loss of quality.

iPhone 7 Plus is one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. It runs on an A10 Fusion processor (2.23 GHz), has 3 GB of RAM and 32, 128 or 256 GB of internal memory. The display is represented by an impeccable 5.5’’ IPS matrix with FHD resolution, and a 2900 mAh battery is responsible for autonomous operation. Prices for the younger version of the apple start at 65 thousand rubles

Huawei P9

The dual 12 MP photo module in the Huawei P9 works on a different principle: one matrix is color, the second is monochrome. When shooting, the cameras fire simultaneously, after which the frames are combined into one program. The black-and-white matrix in this case provides better detail and an increase in the amount of captured light, which improves the quality of pictures in poor lighting.

The photos on the Huawei P9 turn out really cool, the smartphone can easily compete with the market leaders iPhone 7 Plus and Galaxy S7. It doesn’t keep up with the rear P9s either in terms of technical specifications; the gadget with a 5.2’’ IPS FHD screen is equipped with a Kirin 955 processor (2.5 GHz), 32/3 or 64/4 GB of memory with a slot for Micro SD and a 3000 mAh battery. Price – from 35 thousand rubles.

Honor 8 is a smartphone with a chic design that inherits the dual camera from the P9. This time the photo module does not have the Leica nameplate, which is why the gadget costs an order of magnitude cheaper, about 25 thousand. However, in all other respects the cameras are extremely similar - 12 MP resolution, dual flash, hybrid laser autofocus. The smartphone takes pictures of excellent quality, detailed and with the widest dynamic range.

Honor 8 was awarded the title of one of the most beautiful devices of 2016, in addition, it has very good technical characteristics. The device is powered by a Kirin 950 processor (2.3 GHz), has 4 GB of RAM and 32/64 internal memory, expandable. 5.2-inch IPS FHD display, 3000 mAh battery, 8 MP front camera.

The ceramic body of Honor 8, which provides a wow effect when looking at the smartphone, is very delicate and does not resist scratches that appear on it after just a few weeks of use without a case. Also among the shortcomings, we note the mediocre quality of video recording; the ability to shoot in 4K is not provided at all.

LG G5

The previous model of the LG G4 smartphone was considered one of the best camera phones in its class and remains so at the beginning of 2017, but the updated version of the top device also deserves attention. The Korean company once again confirmed its title as the main experimenter in the market and was the first among A-brands to equip its flagship with a dual camera. In addition, the G5 is modular in design and its functionality can be expanded with additional accessories.

The LG G5 is equipped with a 2K IPS 5.3" screen, a Snapdragon 820 processor (there is also a completely identical SE version with 651 dragons), 32/4 GB of memory and a 2800 mAh battery. The camera resolution is 16 MP (main module with optical stub and f/1.8 aperture) and 8 MP (wide-angle), and there is also laser autofocus, which ensures instant focusing in any conditions.

The difference in the capture of a regular and wide-angle lens

Among the modules available for the G5 are: a camera control unit (with a shooting button, a focus wheel and an additional battery), an external DAC and a replaceable battery. The advantage of the device is also its price; now the smartphone has dropped significantly in price and costs about 30 thousand. The main drawback is the low battery life, but the G5 will survive a working day.

Smartphones with dual front cameras on the market can be counted on one hand, and Vivo X9 is the best of them in terms of all its characteristics. This gadget will definitely please selfie lovers; it is equipped with 20 MP and 8 MP front modules, and can simulate bokeh no worse than the iPhone 7 Plus. The main camera is also good, its resolution is 16 MP.

Vivo X9 has a 5.5’’ Super AMOLED FHD screen, 4 GB of RAM and 64/128 ROM, a 3050 mAh battery and a dedicated AKM4367 DAC, making the smartphone head and shoulders above most competitors in terms of sound quality in headphones. Also, the Plus version will soon go on sale, which features an enlarged screen to 5.88”, a Snapdragon 653 processor, a 4000 mAh battery and 6 GB of RAM. The price of smartphones starts from $430.

Redmi Pro is a top-end budget phone from Xiaomi, which uses a dual camera for software blurring of the background. The main module has a resolution of 13 MP, the auxiliary module, designed to determine image depth, is 5 MP, the aperture of both cameras is f/2.0. A distinctive feature of Redmi Pro from similar smartphones is the ability to simulate bokeh not only in photos, but also when shooting video.

This smartphone can hardly be called a gaming smartphone, since it is powered by a Helio X20 processor (or X25, depending on the version). In terms of other characteristics, this is a perfectly balanced solution - AMOLED FHD 5.5’’ screen, 3/4 GB of RAM and 32, 65 or 128 GB of internal memory, 4050 mAh battery, and a slot for a flash drive.

However, the high price of this model (16-22 thousand, depending on the version) puts it on par with the company’s flagship – Xiaomi Mi5, which generally looks like a more attractive solution and, despite the absence of a second photo module, takes pictures of an order of magnitude better.

Le Eco Cool1 can be considered as an excellent alternative to Redmi Pro. This is a relatively inexpensive and productive smartphone with a dual camera, a Snapdragon 652 processor, 3/32 GB of memory, an IPS screen with FHD resolution with a diagonal of 5.5’’, and a 4060 mAh battery.

The Cool1 uses a dual 13 MP module with f 2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a dual-tone flash. The smartphone takes extremely high-quality pictures, including in low light, and can record video in 4K format.

Among the disadvantages of Cool1, we highlight its specific design with large black frames around the screen. In all other respects, this is an excellent workhorse that can be bought for 13 thousand rubles, while Le Eco is officially presented in Russia and you will receive a full warranty from the manufacturer.

Doogee Shoot and Oukitel U20

Our rating is completed by two inexpensive smartphones from second-tier Chinese manufacturers, which are similar in many ways. Both cost less than $100 and have typical budget features. The differences lie in the battery capacity, the U20 has 200 mAh more, and the cameras - Doogee uses two 13 MP and 8 MP sensors, the latter of which is wide-angle, while Oukitel has 16 MP IMX135 sensors.

Both smartphones are equipped with MediaTek MT6737T (1.5 GHz) processors, FHD 5.5’’ IPS screens from SHARP, and 16/2 GB of memory expandable with flash cards. This is a good option if you are on a very limited budget, but want to get a decent smartphone that can shoot like a DSLR.

Not long ago, Sony made a rather bold statement. According to the company, in 2017, flagship smartphones, the production of which Sony took up. You've probably heard that the iPhone 7 Plus is likely to have a dual camera setup. He won't be the first. Many flagship smartphones already delight users with a dual camera.

We will not remember LG Optimus 3D and HTC Evo 3D, which several years ago tried to surprise the owners of these smartphones with 3D photographs. It was a bad idea. Only after a while were manufacturers able to find a use for the dual camera module. Where is it already used? In these smartphones:

HTC One M8

The second camera on this HTC allows users to change the focal length of a photo they've already taken. It is noteworthy that already in the next generation of HTC flagship smartphones, the second camera disappeared.

Honor 6 Plus

Huawei has found a completely different use for the dual camera. Two sensors allow the smartphone camera to receive more light and take better photos in low light. The smartphone software takes two photos from 8-megapixel cameras into one 13-megapixel photo.

Qiku Q Terra

The two 13-megapixel sensors of this little-known Chinese smartphone also allow you to take high-quality photos in low light.

Lenovo Vibe S1

This Chinese smartphone has two front cameras designed for selfies. The 8-megapixel front-facing camera does all the heavy lifting, while the secondary 2-megapixel camera is used for distance estimation, similar to the HTC One M8.

LG V10

This smartphone will offer you to take selfies in a group or alone. To ensure that your entire company is included in the photo, the smartphone is equipped with a wide-format 8-megapixel camera. The 5-megapixel camera is suitable for photographs of the owner alone.

LG G5

The new product from LG offers all the same things, but this time we are talking not about the front cameras, but about the main cameras. There is also a mode that allows you to use wide-format and regular cameras for one shot.

Based on materials from PhoneArena

As soon as there were rumors last year that Apple wanted to make a smartphone with two modules at once, manufacturers became seriously alarmed and began making two-eyed smartphones intermittently.

Some did well, some did poorly, and some were just disgusting. But what are the real advantages of a dual camera? How does it work, what does it give and what is better - a smartphone with one or two modules?

Principle of operation

A dual camera works exactly the same as a single camera. Light passes through the lens and hits the matrix, the processor reads the information from the sensor and converts it into a photo or video.

With dual cameras, everything is the same, only instead of one matrix there are two, which work independently of each other, which means that all processing and stitching of images takes place in the processor and the more advanced it is, the better the quality of the images will be.

For high-quality photos, software algorithms are also important, and what functions the second module has depends on what the manufacturer provides.

Optical zoom

For example, the second camera in the iPhone 7 Plus is designed for optical zoom. The first module shoots with a wide-angle lens, and the second telephoto lens allows you to take zoomed photos without losing quality.

Previously, zoom in smartphones was mostly digital, that is, the smartphone took a large 16 MP photo and cropped the required fragment programmatically (for example, 2 times) and the resulting photo was no longer 16 MP, but only 8 MP, and accordingly the quality was lost. Now the second module has an optical zoom, that is, a photo enlarged by 2 times is obtained without loss of quality. But not all manufacturers followed this path.

Increased dynamic range

Some people use the second module for other purposes. Like, for example, the dual camera in Huawei P20. It was created not for zoom, but to increase the dynamic range, and it is not capable of zoom. One module is regular, and the second is monochrome and shoots only in black and white. According to the developers, this gives more detail in the shadows, and the pictures themselves are of better quality, although only a professional can see the difference.

Improved detail

Manufacturers do not always insert the same matrices into both modules. More often, one module is made with fewer megapixels, but at the same time with greater aperture. And the second one has more megapixels, but less aperture.

By combining two such photographs you can get a more detailed picture. Because information about colors is taken from the first image, and information about details from the second.

Changing Focus

Also, some manufacturers use a second module to take pictures with variable focus. That is, first you took a photo, and then in the gallery you changed the focus point, if necessary.

And finally, any smartphone with a dual camera can blur the background, or rather create a depth of field effect (bokeh).

In fact, the blur occurs programmatically. The second camera is needed to more accurately determine the object in space. The processor takes two pictures on both cameras, compares them and determines which object you wanted to place in the foreground, after which it applies a filter in real time and blurs the background. In this case, you can often independently set the degree of background blur for the image. This is called program aperture. The wider the aperture is opened, the more the background will be blurred, but most likely more important details will disappear from the image and vice versa.

Software algorithms

When dealing with a dual camera, the software algorithms that process the image are very important. If the algorithms are correct and work without errors, then the background blur occurs correctly - the necessary objects are not erased, and the edges come out smooth.

At the moment, there is no camera that always and accurately determines where the object ends and the background begins.

The best smartphones with dual cameras

Here are a few smartphone models that take better photos with their dual cameras.

OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5 smartphone

Xiaomi Mi6
Smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6 4GB/64GB

Huawei P20
Huawei P20 smartphone

ZTE Nubia Z17
Smartphone ZTE Nubia Z17s 128GB

The photos they produce are of the highest quality. But the last model from the list is not worth buying yet, since the firmware is still raw, you need to wait until the fall. The iPhone 7 Plus is also known to blur the background quite well.

Our review included mainly expensive models; there are also cheaper options with two cameras – Doogee Shoot 2, Leagoo M8 Pro.

But you shouldn’t expect high-quality pictures from smartphones costing about $100; they don’t determine the position of the object, but simply “wash out” everything that is possible and impossible.

It is unlikely that you will be able to get a correct photo with such a smartphone. As practice shows, budget smartphones with a price of less than $150 cannot work properly with a dual camera and it’s not worth buying them just for this.

Cost of smartphones with dual cameras

All this is of course good, but how does the presence of a dual module affect the cost of a smartphone? Naturally, there are more components, assembly becomes more complicated, and the manufacturer needs to improve the software in order to adequately use the second module. And all this requires additional costs. However, in fact, devices with a dual camera and a single camera are almost the same in price. So, most likely, adding an additional module has little effect on the cost of the product and the price changes insignificantly.

Do you need a dual camera?

After weighing all the pros and cons, we can say that the presence of a dual camera is more of a plus than a disadvantage. Objectively, if it does not affect the price and brings additional benefits, then why not?

The most adequate option for using a second camera is optical zoom. We are all accustomed to the fact that a smartphone has a fixed viewing angle and in order to enlarge an object without losing quality, we must first approach it. The second telephoto lens solves this problem - I saw a beautiful frame, pressed the button, zoomed in and got a good shot. This is what makes life easier for a mobile photographer.

Plus, if you don't go overboard with the program aperture, you can get great shots, adding an artistic touch to your photos. That is why, when choosing a smartphone today, we prefer a device with two cameras rather than one. Because if you don’t want to, you don’t have to use the second module, but when you need a zoom it will always be at hand.

What to expect in the future

How will the industry develop further, where will the trends go and how will we be able to modify cameras in the future? What other uses for the double module could be found? In our opinion, progress will not stop with just two modules; there are already smartphones with three cameras.

Perhaps four modules with a resolution of 16 megapixels, connected into one conglomerate, will help in the future to obtain high-quality 40-megapixel images. Each camera will take a picture of its own area, after which the processor will “glue” them into one large canvas. Nowadays, smartphones use panoramic mode for this, but taking large pictures is still not so easy.

It would be trite to say that the smartphone market is growing very quickly. Changes, of course, are not always visible at first glance, and those who are not up to date can quickly get lost among the numerous models. In this review, we will limit our area of interest to only one element - the camera, or rather two. This is a modern trend and every manufacturer is trying to produce models with two lenses on the back side. Using them, you can take 3D photos from your phone, apply the Bokeh effect, get improved detail, shoot in low light, and much more. In the presented rating of the best smartphones with two cameras in 2019, you can see that they can be both expensive and budget.

Meizu M6T

The Meizu M6T smartphone is practically the best option if you are looking for a budget model. For a price of 8 thousand rubles, the user will receive a good processor, enough memory for photos and a camera with two lenses. The battery, which with a capacity of 3300 mAh allows the phone to work for several days without recharging, also deserves special attention. It has an interesting design, high-quality communication module and 4G support. All this makes the smartphone a good assistant in everyday work.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core MediaTek MT6750 4×1.5+4×1.0 GHz;
Screen: 5.7-inch LTPS, 1440x720;
Battery: 3300 mAh;
Camera: 13+2 MP, 8 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.0 + Flyme.

Advantages:

Offered at a low price;
Perfectly optimized system;
Works for several days without recharging;
There is fingerprint unlocking.

Flaws:

The assembly is performed at a not too high level;
Inappropriate screen resolution;
It is inconvenient to work with one hand.

Honor Play

This smartphone for the price of 22,000 rubles allows you to get a lot. It is enough to note the presence of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of memory for data. But its main advantage was the 6.3-inch screen, which supports a resolution suitable for the diagonal. Performance and battery capacity are also okay here. It is difficult to find weak points even with a detailed study of the smartphone. Today the phone is an excellent competitor to devices from its segment and can be compared with more powerful representatives.

Main characteristics:

Battery: 3750 mAh;
Camera: 16+2 MP, 16 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

Has a fingerprint scanner;
Operates in the 4G range;
Supports fast charging;
Got a metal case;
Decent performance.

Flaws:

Large dimensions make it inconvenient to operate with one hand.

Huawei Nova 3

Among the inexpensive but good smartphones, the Huawei Nova 3 should be highlighted. In all its characteristics, it resembles the model described above, however, the user has more memory available for data. There is also a more powerful dual camera (24+16 megapixels) with LED flash and support for macro mode. The front camera takes high-quality pictures with a 24+2 megapixel lens even at night. The smartphone is ideal for photography lovers and not only, because its performance allows you to run resource-intensive software.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Hilscon Kirin 970 2.3 GHz;
Memory: 4 GB RAM and 128 GB for data;
Screen: 6.3-inch, 2340x1080;
Battery: 3750 mAh;
Camera: 24+16 MP, 16+2 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

A good graphics accelerator GPU Turbo;
Dual front and main cameras;
The body is made of metal and glass.

Flaws:

The battery cannot be replaced;
No NFC support.

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018)

Second place in the ranking of the best smartphones with two cameras in 2019 among available models should be given. First of all, it attracts with a price of 13 thousand rubles. However, it also received several features typical of flagships. So, Internet traffic compression technology is used here, a good graphics accelerator works, and the speakers reproduce high-quality sound. The low price is due to the use of a low-resolution matrix, but it is this component that allows the smartphone to work for a long time without recharging.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 450 1.8 GHz;
Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB for data;
Screen: 6-inch, 1440x720;
Battery: 3500 mAh;
Camera: 16+5 MP, 16 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.0 + Experience.

Advantages:

Long battery life;
Excellent price for a branded model;
Not bad cameras.

Flaws:

Outdated microUSB connector;
Not too powerful processor;
Does not support NFC.

Xiaomi Mi A2

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 660 1.84 GHz;
Screen: 6-inch, 2160x1080;
Battery: 3000 mAh;
Camera: 16+20 MP, 20 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.0.

Advantages:

Good performance;
Large memory capacity;
Powerful front camera.

Flaws:

No NFC support;
No audio jack;
There is no memory card slot.

Samsung Galaxy Note8

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 smartphone is an enlarged version of the once former flagship of the Korean vendor. It offers a large frameless screen with a 6.3-inch diagonal and a top resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. Its price, of course, is also impressive, since it is at the level of 50,000 rubles. The key features of the smartphone include the top-end Snapdragon or Exynos processor (depending on the region), the presence of a Hall sensor, the function of changing screen resolution, working with VoLTE networks and the use of a sAMOLED matrix. The rest of the attributes necessary for a modern user are also present.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 835 2.35 GHz;
Memory: 6 GB RAM and 64 GB for data;
Screen: 6.3-inch, 2960x1440;
Battery: 3300 mAh;
OS version: Android 7.1.

Advantages:

Protection from water, dust and shock;
Record performance;
Can work with a stylus;
There is unlocking via Touch ID and Face ID.

Flaws:

Insufficiently capacious battery with such a processor and screen;
Poor camera resolutions for the top model.

Xiaomi Mi8

It is the best smartphone that surpasses the Korean flagship in price and offers approximately the same specifications. It is equipped with an AMOLED matrix, which is rare among Chinese devices. Its battery has sufficient capacity for satisfactory operating time on a single charge. The sound of the speakers is also excellent. In addition, the smartphone supports 3D face scanning and is also equipped with NFC. The top-end Snapdragon 835 is the icing on the cake, ensuring smooth operation of heavy games. Overall, an ideal choice for those looking for a high-quality device in all aspects within 34,000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 845, 2.8 GHz;
Memory: 6 GB RAM and 256 GB for data;
Screen: 6.21-inch, 2248x1080;
Battery: 3400 mAh;
Camera: 12+12 MP, 20 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

Excellent camera resolution;
Support for 3D face scanning;
Equipped with an AMOLED screen;
Huge amount of memory.

Flaws:

No memory card slot;
The display brightness is not too high.

Samsung Galaxy S9+

It would be foolish to talk about high performance when we are talking about a flagship smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is an example of a modern gadget that others look up to. Among its features you can find support for VoLTE networks, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC modules, installed stereo speakers, a battery with fast charging and the presence of an ANT+ interface. At the same time, the model has a lower price, amounting to 48,000 rubles on average. The smartphone can be confidently recommended to demanding users who are looking for a branded model.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Exynos 9810 4x2.35 4x1.9 GHz;
Memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB for data;
Screen: 6.2-inch, 2960x1440;
Battery: 3500 mAh;
Camera: 12+12 MP, 8 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

Charges in 70 minutes to 100%;
Supports NFC and MST;
The eye shell scanner works in the dark;
Screen protection with Gorilla Glass 5;
The case is protected according to the IP68 standard;
Can simultaneously play sound from different programs.

Flaws:

Low camera resolution for a flagship;
Small amount of memory (considering the class of the model).

Samsung Galaxy A6+

The Samsung Galaxy A6+ smartphone is suitable for those who are tormented by the question of which one is better to choose among options up to 20,000 rubles (available for 16,000 rubles) and two cameras. This is a model with a large screen, which uses an AMOLED matrix and a fairly high pixel density. It attracts buyers with its low cost and optimal ratio of installed modules. So it can work with demanding applications, but top games will slow down.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Exynos 7870, 1.8 GHz;
Memory: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB for data;
Screen: 6-inch, 2220x1080;
Battery: 3500 mAh;
Camera: 16+5 MP, 24 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.0.

Advantages:

Supports contactless payments;
Separate slot for memory card;
Good up-to-date processor;
The camera supports Bixby mode (an analogue of augmented reality);
Received an aluminum monolithic body.

Flaws:

Little built-in memory;
Mediocre sound quality in headphones;
With active use, the battery drains quickly.

OnePlus 6

Although the smartphone does not stand out with anything special in terms of design, it managed to surpass well-known flagships in popularity. There is nothing unique or special here, but its price was 36,000 rubles, which no well-known manufacturer can offer. Considering the AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845 and dual 16+20 megapixel camera with video recording at 60 frames per second, without a doubt this is an excellent option for those who want to choose a powerful smartphone for the best money.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 835, 2.8 GHz;
Memory: 8 GB RAM and 128 GB for data;
Screen: 6-inch, 2220x1080;
Battery: 3300 mAh;
Camera: 16+20 MP, 16 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

Top components at a low cost;
The screen is equipped with 2.5D glass and Gorilla Glass 5 protection;
There is a retinal scanner;
Fast charging supported.

Flaws:

NFC is not supported;
The battery charge lasts for 1 day (with active use);
Insufficient number of settings in Android 8.1.

Xiaomi Mi6X

Xiaomi Mi6X is deservedly the best smartphone with two cameras of 2019. It is not equipped with top-end elements, but it offers high performance, good battery life, and in stores it has a price tag of 22,000 rubles. For that kind of money it’s difficult to find a better solution, especially if you look at the components offered by the Chinese.

Main characteristics:

Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 660, 1.8 GHz;
Memory: 6 GB RAM and 128 GB for data;
Screen: 6-inch, 2160x1080;
Battery: 3010 mAh;
Camera: 12+20 MP, 20 MP front;
OS version: Android 8.1.

Advantages:

Qualcomm fast charging technology;
Decent cameras with dual optical zoom;
Supports 4K video recording;
Supports LTE networks.

Flaws:

NFC is not supported;
Insufficient battery capacity (compensated by Quick Charge).

Conclusion

As you can see, smartphones with two cameras are available to almost anyone. In most cases, they differ little from each other in characteristics, so here it is worth considering your preferences and financial capabilities. In our rating, even inexpensive models with an NFC module and high performance are available, so choosing a smartphone with two cameras that is suitable for you will not be difficult.

The iPhone 7 Plus uses two cameras with a resolution of 12 megapixels. 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 take closer shots and zoom in without losing quality if the subject is far away.

The smartphone also uses Portrait mode, which allows you to keep the foreground in focus and blur the background. The result is beautiful and expressive portrait photographs comparable to the quality of SLR cameras.

In addition to two cameras, iPhone 7 Plus is equipped with a 5.5-inch screen with Full HD resolution, the most powerful Apple A10 Fusion processor 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 produce smartphones with two cameras, promoting this feature as a key one. Last year the very successful P9 was released, and in 2017 its successor, the Huawei P10, went on sale.

The new product includes two camera modules developed jointly with the German company Leica. The first module is color at 12 megapixels, the second is monochrome with a resolution of 20 megapixels. Automation instantly combines images from two cameras, producing beautiful images with a wide dynamic range and excellent color rendition.

Dual-camera technology is also used for the bokeh effect - a beautiful blur of the background. The device can also photograph distant objects without loss of quality - for this, a 2x hybrid zoom is used. We haven’t forgotten about optical stabilization, which prevents you from taking a blurry picture even in poor lighting.

The remaining characteristics are as follows: a 5.1-inch display with Full HD resolution, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, expandable with a 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 takes a black and white image, and the other takes a color image. The two frames are then merged almost instantly. This is necessary to expand the dynamic range - the ability to preserve details in the darkest and lightest areas of the frame.

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

In addition, when editing a photo, you can change the focus points, bringing the desired subject to the foreground. In general, the camera in Honor 8 gives its owner ample opportunities for creativity.

Honor 8 also boasts a beautiful glass body and a large number of colors - blue, black, white, pink and gold. The smartphone is powered by a powerful Kirin 950 processor and 4 GB of RAM. 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 photo, and the second takes a monochrome photo. The main feature of the camera is that the two modules do not work together by default - to do this, you need to activate a special stereo mode by selecting the aperture icon on the display.

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

The characteristics of the smartphone are as follows: a 5.7-inch Full HD screen, a 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 completely different from what other manufacturers use. The main module of the G5 SE has a resolution of 16 megapixels, the second 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 the need to move a long distance from the subject.

Switching modes occurs instantly; for this, the camera interface has two corresponding buttons. As LG's research shows, users of this smartphone use wide-angle photography in 55% of cases - this indicates that the function is in great demand.

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

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

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

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

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

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

The camera is not the only advantage of the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom. The new product has a 5000 mAh battery installed - 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 brings augmented reality (AR) to games and apps. The gadget has not two, but three modules located on the back - a main 16-megapixel camera, a depth camera and a motion tracking camera.

Thanks to the cameras, sensors and developed software listed above, 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 subsequently used to superimpose the virtual image onto the real world image displayed on the phone screen.

This is an experimental feature at the moment, but it already works great and has virtually no errors. But there is also a problem - there is practically no software for this technology yet. You'll have to make do with a few apps and a couple of games.

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