April 25, 2024

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[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. 

LG G5

“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.

(theinvestor@heraldcorp.com)