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What’s so great about multi-lens cameras?

  • 23 November 2018
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What’s so great about multi-lens cameras?
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These days it’s easy to take amazing photographs with your phone – especially if it’s got a multi-lens camera. We’ve rounded up some of the best below, with our thoughts on what makes them so special.

Huawei P20 Pro



The Huawei P20 Pro was the world’s first to have three lenses. We’re talking about a 40MP, 20MP, and 8MP 3x telephoto zoom lens.

Why three? Well, they each do separate things, but work together to create the perfect photo…

The largest lens captures colour, while the second one captures black and white detail. Combined, they deliver incredible detail and colour reproduction. That means everything you shoot looks just as you remember seeing it with your own eyes.

And then there’s the telephoto zoom lens, which lets you get closer to your subject using a 3x optical zoom, or a 5x Hybrid zoom. In fact, quite often you’ll be able to zoom in and see stuff that’s not visible with the naked eye, like a sticker on the window of an office block.

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Samsung Galaxy A9


Three cameras on the back not enough? How about four. The A9 is the first phone to have that many on the back, and they work wonders on your snaps.

The 24MP main camera is great for shooting all those everyday moments with brilliant colours and detail. Even in low light, the A9 adds more brightness, so those ‘night out’ shots will be crystal clear for once.

The 120° ultra-wide lens captures the same amount of the scene as the human eye can see, for a wider view, which means no more struggling to cram everything in the shot.

The 10MP telephoto camera with a 2x optical zoom lets you get right up to your subject without sacrificing detail.

And finally, the 5MP depth camera lets you adjust the level of background blur during or after your shot. The result? Professional looking photos to make your mates jealous!

You can order the Samsung Galaxy A9 from iD Mobile

Samsung Galaxy A7


The A7 has three cameras on the rear instead of four, but that doesn’t mean it sacrifices photo quality.

Like the A9, it has a 5MP depth camera that can give your photos cool-looking background blur effects. It’s also got an ultra-wide-angle lens for getting more detail into every shot.

Not only that, but the main camera has a low f/1.7 aperture that lets in more light – making it perfect for low-light photography. So, even your favourite candlelit restaurant photos will look great on social media!

You can order the Samsung Galaxy A7 from iD Mobile

Huawei Mate 20 Pro



Here’s another Huawei with a super Leica triple-lens camera phone. Like the older P20 Pro above, the Mate 20 Pro’s camera impresses in every area.

The 40GB main lens captures colour in astonishing detail, while the 8MP telephoto lens lets you focus on subjects out in the distance.

Then there’s the 20MP Leica ultra-wide-angle lens, which is brilliant at capturing landscapes. You’ll realise just how good it is when you’re taking holiday snaps of scenic landscapes, or when you’re taking a mass group shot.

The Mate 20 Pro is also the perfect camera for budding nature photographers, because it’s capable of taking ultra close-ups. You’ll be able to capture the smallest details on a wildflower, or the freaky features of an insect in gorgeous detail.

You can order the Huawei Mate 20 Pro from iD Mobile

And there you have it! There’s no doubt that three, or sometimes four cameras are better than one. With those extra lenses, you can do so much more with your camera. If you’ve got a question on multi-lens camera, or if you want to dish out some advice of your own, post a reply below and share your thoughts with the rest of the iD Community.

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I did wonder why some phones had more than one camera lens. Interesting to see they dont just switch from one lens to a different one but sometimes combine images for the best results.
Rebecca

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