Best dual camera smartphones in 2020

Smartphone manufacturers never cease to amaze modern users with more and more new ideas. Thanks to the constant development of technology, new fashion trends are emerging. At the moment, the dual main camera on the device is very popular. Last summer, smartphones with such a characteristic were extremely rare, and now almost all manufacturers, both branded and Chinese, presented users with a huge selection of smartphones with such a camera.

Many users are wondering why the device needs a dual camera. Suddenly this is just another advertising move to attract customers. No need to worry, this feature originated from the fact that manufacturers realized that it was no longer possible to improve the camera in a smartphone. By varying many characteristics, they are unable to obtain photographs that would differ significantly in quality. It would be possible, of course, to increase the size of the camera, but then the dimensions of the smartphone will become much larger, which will clearly discourage users from purchasing them.

And then the idea came to make two main cameras, with the help of which the quality of photos is significantly increased. This is due to the fact that pictures are obtained with different exposures, and when they are superimposed on each other, the quality of the photo improves. But since this technology has just emerged, manufacturers are claiming different functions assigned to the secondary camera. But still, the main thing is to improve the quality of photographs.

Dual Camera Purpose

In order to figure out which smartphone is better and which one is inferior to it, you need to know what the second peephole is for. Each manufacturer has different functions in this regard. The most common options are:

• optical zoom. The main camera acts as a wide-angle lens, and the additional one acts as a telescopic one;
  large color range. The secondary camera takes monochrome pictures;
• depth-of-field measurement function. The ability to blur the background;
• increased detail. One of the cameras uses medium resolution and high matrix aperture, while the other is opposite;
• interchangeable focus. The ability to change the focus point in the finished photo image located in the gallery.

The principle of operation is the same for both single and double cameras:First, light enters the matrix through the lens, then the processor converts the signal from analog to digital, as a result, users see photos and videos. A dual camera is just two matrices, so you get two images that are reunited into one.

The quality of overlaying two frames on top of each other depends on the GPU. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to this characteristic, especially in budget models, so that later there will be no deep disappointments.

Consider the list of the most worthy dual camera smartphones of 2020.

The most requested dual camera smartphones

IPhone X 256GB

In the fall season of 2018, Apple presented users with several new products at once: iPhone 8 / 8S and iPhone X. They appeared on sale with a short interval - the iPhone 8 / 8S went to showrooms almost immediately, but the appearance on the iPhone X windows was a bit delayed. But from this, the presentation of this model has only become even more expected and hot. Since many were waiting for the Model X, there was no big excitement for the G8. However, on the iPhone X in the early days of sales, there was little shortage. But the sales results will be known a little later.

The iPhone X is considered frameless, although it is, of course, very small. The smartphone is equipped with a brand new Apple A11 Bionic processor, as well as three gigabytes of RAM. The built-in memory is different for different models. It can be 64GB or 256GB, which determines the price of the device. But still, users prefer to take more memory.

A distinctive feature of the device is its double camera, which is also "inverted", that is, installed vertically. There is also face identification (Face ID). In terms of photo quality, the model is considered one of the few leaders.

• built-in memory - just huge, enough for everything;
• the screen is frameless, and the picture is alive: juicy and colorful.
• camera - the quality of the photos is excellent, and the 4K video is like clips from the TV screen;
• performance at the highest level, speed of response of applications and the Internet "space";
• no home button - provides additional comfort.

• the apparatus is quite heavy;
• after one month of use, a glitch appeared: at the time of a call to the device, nothing is displayed on the screen for a few seconds, that is, the number or contact is displayed with a delay.

Average price in Russia: 89,200 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB

Another great novelty pleased users of the manufacturers Samsung, adding to their line of Galaxy Note - "eight", which is the flagship. A distinctive feature of this series of devices is a stylus and a widescreen display. Its diagonal is 6.3 ", but it is still comfortable to hold in your hand, since the width is 74.8mm.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has the best dual-camera setup in the smartphone market. Its resolution is 12 + 12MP. The front camera has a slightly smaller 8MP, but the selfies are excellent. By the way, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is equipped with the same usual 3.5mm headphone jack. Despite the fact that many manufacturers, following Apple, began to abandon this connector.

The device also has one more impressive feature - an iris scanner. And also the ability to fast charge.

• stylus (with precise triggering and varying degrees of pressure);
• high definition of the image;
• high-speed performance;
• touchscreen;
• ideal screen size: not large, not small - most suitable;
• USB-C connector;
• waterproof;
• fast charging function;
• compatibility with other Samsung devices.

• small amount of internal memory: maximum - 64GB;
• small battery capacity (only for 1 day of work);
• only two connectors.

Average price in Russia: 69,900 rubles.

Lg g6

The G6 is of course also a flagship, only from LG. By the way, manufacturers presented it in 2018 among the first and at a very tempting cost of the device. In individual cases, the difference in price compared to the flagships of competing firms is almost three times less - without sacrificing quality.

The display of the smartphone is 5.7 ", located almost all over the front of the device. And with a very decent extension - 2880 by 1440 pixels. The body width of 71.9mm is also satisfactory and fits well in the palm.

The case also distinguished itself by its protection against dust and moisture, as well as by its glassiness. Not only the front of the smartphone is made of this material, but also the back. For this price, the device is equipped with a good amount of memory - "RAM" is already 4 GB, but the built-in memory is only 64 GB. And it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor - in principle, sufficient performance.

As for the dual camera, everything is excellent here: the resolution is 13 + 13MP.The front, of course, is much smaller - only 5MP, but the quality of the images is excellent.

• dual main photo module equipped with a wide-angle lens;
• USB Type-C;
• wireless and fast charging functions;
• support for Google Assistant;
• excellent screen size with high resolution;
• small, almost invisible frames;
• the case is completely protected from dust and moisture.

• cast battery;
• the amount of built-in memory is very small compared to competitors;
• Bluetooth 4.2;
• protective glass on the front panel - Gorilla Glass 3.

Average price in Russia: 55,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi A1 64GB

This smartphone is not as expensive as the ones described above. But you cannot miss it - it covers its cost with interest. He got the same all-metal case as that of Xiaomi - Mi5X. Compared to the brand new cases of competitors, it looks like an old one, but its appearance satisfies users to this day.

Previously, Xiaomi was equipped with MIUI firmware, and for those who do not really like this firmware, this is a real masterpiece with the Android operating system. By the way, according to the manufacturer, the smartphone will receive new updates for some time.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor included in the smartphone is quite powerful. And the memory for this price pleases - 4GB of RAM and 64 built-in. But the battery is also not very good - only 3080mAh, although with this display size it is already better. After all, the smaller the display, the less power it consumes.

The main dual camera Xiaomi Mi A1 64GB received a resolution of 12 + 12MP. Considering the cost of the device, you shouldn't expect super photos from it, however, compared to other budget devices, the photos are of pretty good quality.

• optical zoom;
• excellent front camera;
• Android 7.1.1 with updates;
• the photo quality from the main camera is almost the same as with the iPhone 7 Plus;
• good build and design;
• great sound from both headphones and speakers.

• lack of contactless payment and NFC;
• body from the previous smartphone;
• not very powerful processor;
• some settings from MIUI are missing.

Average price in Russia: 18,990 rubles.

Top budget smartphones with dual cameras

V place: HOMTOM S7

Very often you can hear unflattering statements about Chinese smartphones, but not about him. The Homtom company was formed in 2015, becoming a subsidiary of Doogee, better known in the CIS countries. The brand produces a wide variety of gadget models. There are both very expensive samples and very budgetary ones. To understand which class the HOMTOM S7 belongs to, it is necessary to study its characteristics.

The dual camera claims the ability to change autofocus, which really works. But the resolution of the main camera in real life ranges from 8MP to 13MP, and in combination with a very modest processor, the pictures are not always good.

In general, HOMTOM is engaged in the production of budget gadgets with sufficiently capacious batteries, but this is not the case. And this is the main disadvantage of a smartphone. By the way, in design, it is practically a twin of the Samsung Galaxy S8.

• good build;
• the memory card is provided with its own slot;
• display of format 18: 9 without frame;
• 2.5D glass, with metal side frames;
• RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB;
• Android 7.0;
• main cameras - 13 + 2 MP, front - 8 MP;
• both cameras are equipped with image stabilization;
• clear autofocus;
• equipped with fast charging capability.

• screen resolution 1280x640 pixels;
• plastic case, which attracts all the dirt;
• mid-performance chipset;
• square-shaped fingerprint scanner;
• small battery - only 2900mAh. At maximum load it will not withstand even a day;
• in low light, pictures are very noisy.

Of course, the budget line may not have a powerful graphics accelerator and a high-performance chipset, but equipping a gadget with two main cameras with a single-chip MediaTek is not the best solution. In this situation, it turns out that for the same money you can buy a smartphone of more famous brands.

Price: RUB 7,980

4th place: ZTE Blade V8 mini

The ZTE Blade V8 lineup was noted by users for its shooting in 3D mode.The new compact model ZTE Blade V8 mini is also equipped with such a function, in addition, it has a processor that is good enough for a budget option and, of course, a dual-chamber module. This is a fairly wide range of photo options.

The chipset of this gadget is quite powerful, but in programs the photo is processed not in the best way. Images are often unclear with noticeable blur. And in the photo images from the front camera, individual details can merge. Poor lighting results in a picture with noticeable noise.

• Android 7.0;
• main camera 13/2 MP;
• frontal 8 MP;
• 3 D shooting still images;
• Slim aluminum body that does not slip out of your hands;
• protective glass 2.5 D, covered with an oleophobic film;
• good build, attractive minimalist design;
• RAM - 3GB, built-in - 32GB;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with 8 cores;
• can maintain autonomy up to three days, with average user activity;
• memory cards up to 128GB are supported.

• autofocus has glitches and the pictures are blurry;
• lack of NFC;
• battery 2800mAh;
• one polyphonic speaker, if there are two holes on the body;
• poor quality of images taken in low light.

With so many options for photo images, the quality of the images is lame. It's still better to do less, but with better performance. It can also be noted that the presence of 3D shooting and the HD display are outdated specifications. This unit, of course, is a compact option, but still the battery capacity could be increased.

Cost: 11 180rub.

3rd place: Leagoo T5

This smartphone was released for the 5th anniversary of Leagoo. By the way, in its segment it claims to become the flagship. The manufacturer claims a lot of great specs at such a low cost. A dual sensor from Sony, tempered Gorilla Glass, an eight-core MediaTek processor, and an IPS screen from Sharp were noted.

All components of the smartphone are made by well-known brands that are of excellent quality, but having assembled them together, they did not achieve perfection.

• Scratch-resistant metal body;
• 2.5D tempered glass from Gorilla, covered with an oleophobic film;
• high-quality assembly with a laconic design;
• Full HD 5.5 ”display from Sharp, with high-quality color reproduction;
• color temperature adjustment, excellent brightness calibration;
• RAM - 4 GB from Samsung, built-in - 64GB;
• eight-core processor;
• main camera - 13 + 5 MP with depth of field measurement;
• front camera - 13 MP;
• Full HD video shooting;
• excellent focusing and macro photography;
• operating system Android 7.0;
• fingerprint scanner on the front panel;
• in low light, good photos are obtained with minimal noise.

• the front camera has no flash;
• bokeh mode sometimes crashes and does not work quite correctly;
• the processor is not the most powerful;
• there is no separate slot for a memory card (either a second SIM card or a memory card is inserted);
• battery capacity 3000mAh (with active use it only lasts for five to six hours).

Here you can already see that the dual photomodule really improves the quality of photo images. However, if the chipset were a little more powerful, the bokeh mode would function more correctly. But in its price category the characteristics of the device are more than decent.

Cost: from 8 800 to 10 800 rubles.

2nd place: Elephone P8 mini

Elephone P8 mini is a compact version of the older Elephone P8. Many of its characteristics for a budget option turned out to be a real gift. The manufacturer especially tried to improve the size of the memory - not only the amount of RAM is impressive, but also the built-in stock, thanks to which the device will not hang even when working in several applications at once.And amateur photographers will definitely like its dual photo module and 16MP selfie cameras.

The most important thing about this smartphone is the front camera, which makes great selfies. This is not surprising, because the device combines a good 16MP resolution with an excellent aperture, so photos even in poor lighting come out detailed with excellent sharpness. But the dual main camera is not much different from the others - the quality of the photo is noticeable that it was taken on a device with a medium-power processor.

Another highlight of the Elephone P8 mini is its Sharp display. Color reproduction and pixel density are so high that the device can be compared with the flagships of the previous generation.

• super sensitive touchscreen;
• processor - four cores;
• RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB;
• Full HD screen, with deep white and black colors;
• main camera 13 + 2 MP with f / 2 aperture;
• selfie camera with a resolution of 16 MP with a diode flash;
• 2.5D glass covered with oleophobic film;
• Android 7.0 Nougat, shell ELE OS 1.0 almost stock version;
• fast fingerprint;
• Aluminum case back with matte finish, non-slip in hand.

• no support for 4K video;
• the shade of the metal case differs from the plastic inserts;
• the second camera blurs the background in radial mode;
• the earpiece is not very loud;
• the upper range of brightness is underestimated, the screen is illuminated in the sun;
• small battery capacity: 2680mAh;
• one microphone, does not suppress external noise.

For that kind of money, this is a good device, the front camera is especially impressive. The double module looks a little grayish against this background. But the cost of optical zoom is in a completely different price range.

Cost: from 8,200 to 10,200 rubles.

1st place: Meizu M6 Note 3 / 32GB

Even in spite of the fact that this smartphone is a little more expensive - it takes the first place. Since there are various promotions and discounts on it in many salons, the price category is still budgetary. And if you order it in China, the cost will drop even more. Of the entire Note line from Meizu, this device was recognized as the best and for good reason.

Many believe the M6 ​​is the first Note series to feature a non-MediaTek processor. However, this is a misconception. The M1 chipset was from Qualcomm, which showed excellent results. The M6 ​​uses a Snapdragon processor, and its performance is much higher than the same level of processors from MediaTek.
So it turns out that everything works fine for the smartphone. There are no complaints about the software processing or shooting modes.

• Fifth generation Gorilla Glass;
• RAM - 3 GB, built-in memory - 32 GB;
• Android 7.1 with proprietary shell Flyme 6;
• 5.5 "Full HD display;
• front camera 16 MP;
• main camera - 12 + 5 MP;
• the ability to shoot 4K video;
• 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor;
• the possibility of precise settings for shooting photos and videos;
• capacious 4000mAh battery (with active use it lasts for two days);
• aperture f / 1.9;
• digital image stabilization;
• in low light, clear and detailed photographs are obtained;
• fast charging capability;
• the main speaker is of high quality;
• fast autofocus and high-quality HDR implementation.

• low quality sound recording;
• low color rendering of the display;
• the bokeh function sometimes blurs the wrong plan.

Price: 13 400 - 15 800 rubles.

Quite cheap devices with a dual main camera are not represented in this rating. Because if they increase the quality of photos, then somehow imperceptibly. In general, we can say that when choosing smartphones with a dual photomodule up to 15,000 rubles, you can only count on a beautiful blur.