[THE INVESTOR] Dual-lens cameras on the back of smartphone are getting popular as more consumers want to enjoy the visual capability of the devices.
With smartphones getting slimmer, there is a technical limit for a one-lens camera to increase a handset’s photographic capability. So, manufacturers are installing dual-lens cameras for a better visual experience, analysts say.
LG Electronics unveiled the G5 smartphone featuring dual-lens cameras in February this year.
With smartphones getting slimmer, there is a technical limit for a one-lens camera to increase a handset’s photographic capability. So, manufacturers are installing dual-lens cameras for a better visual experience, analysts say.
LG Electronics unveiled the G5 smartphone featuring dual-lens cameras in February this year.
“The G5’s 135-degree wide angle lens lets you choose between standard or wide angle to get more in the shot,” LG said in a press release.
In April, China‘s Huawei Technologies introduced its P9 smartphone with a dual-lens camera. The P9 smartphone is co-engineered with Germany’s iconic optical brand Leica.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus early next month. The iPhone 7 Plus has been speculated to feature a dual-lens camera, according to foreign media reports.
Samsung Electronics has yet to embrace a dual-lens camera, but some foreign media outlets have speculated that Samsung’s next Galaxy S8 smartphone may feature one.
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