Camera quality has always been an important consideration for smartphone users. Lately, since the megapixel rat race has already run its course, OEMs have resorted to using multiple camera sensors to market improvements to this important aspect. (हिंदी में पढ़िए)
The trend is so in that chipset makers have already started upgrading their ISPs with additional interface ports to enable OEMs to add extra camera sensors and crunch feed from them simultaneously.
But, Do You Really Need Triple Camera Phones?
We have a deluge of triple-camera phones out there, but do we really need triple cameras? And if yes, do all the phones employ them effectively to enhance our photo experience?
As an answer to these questions, here are the benefits of multiple camera sensors:
- It brings together different facets of photography, which was earlier possible by using different lenses on DSLRs. So, overall, the camera system becomes more versatile.
- The strength of computational photography using AI and software processing can synergize the final output.
- The use of multiple cameras can drive other popular features like the portrait bokeh effect, and low-light photography.
- Manufacturers can combine feed from multiple sensors, resulting in better details and dynamic range.
All these advantages are enticing for sure. But, there are hurdles to be considered.
First, the manufacturer has to stuff in multiple cameras and that adds to the thickness and heft. Secondly, Just adding more sensors doesn’t result in better image quality or even more versatility. The additions have to be meaningful and not just afterthoughts that only entail marketing advantage.
Let us take a look into the devices, which resort to triple camera design.
1. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
The recently launched iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48MP main camera, which is a first for any iPhone. Along with a 48MP main lens, the smartphone also features a 12MP telephoto lens capable of 3x zoom and a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field-of-view. The iPhone 14 Pro Max also features a 12MP selfie camera with brilliant focus.
The main camera offers a dynamic range and a Photonic Engine for better image processing. It comes with an Action Mode stabilization feature which eliminates all sorts of jerky movements during video recording. This makes its camera setup one of the best.
You may also consider–
- Apple iPhone 13 Series
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most premium device in the Galaxy S23 line-up. It has the best display, most powerful chipset, and good battery life but comes with tons of bloatware that might be annoying.
However, the triple camera setup is one of the strongest suits of Galaxy S23 Ultra. It features a 200MP primary camera, along with a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP periscope camera. Camera performance has improved since its predecessor. It includes improved zoom quality and better video recording. There is a 12MP selfie camera at the front which also gives a decent performance. Read our review here.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at a starting price of Rs. 1,04,999 via Flipkart and Amazon.
Other Samsung phones with triple cameras that you may consider are:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Samsung Galaxy S22 & S22+, S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23 & S23+
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
3. Xiaomi 12 Pro+ 5G
Launched in 2023, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G comes with a glass back and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The 6.67-inch flat screen also has a hole punch cutout for a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back which boasts of being the best on a Redmi phone so far.
The triple camera setup includes a 200MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The smartphone runs MIUI 13 and packs a 50000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It is available on e-commerce platforms at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.
Other Xiaomi triple-camera phones are:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 11i
- Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime
4. Vivo X80 Pro
Vivo X80 Pro is the successor to the Vivo X70 Pro+. Although the design looks almost the same, there’s a lot on the inside that has changed. The Vivo X80 Pro+ is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and sports a 6.78-inch 120Hz 2K resolution display. It packs a 4700mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
The cameras have received a major upgrade. There is a 50MP primary camera along with 3 more sensors including a 48MP lens, a 12MP lens, and an 8MP lens at the back. There is a 32MP selfie camera as well. The smartphone is available on Flipkart for Rs. 79,999.
Other Vivo phones with triple cameras that you may consider are:
- Vivo X70 Series
- Vivo T1
- Vivo V25 Pro 5G
- Vivo T1 44W
- Vivo T1 Pro 5G
- Vivo X80
5. OnePlus 11
Launched in February 2023, OnePlus 11 is the recent flagship from the company. It has a 6.70-inch AMOLED panel with a 120hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and has 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
There is a 5000mAh battery with fast charging and a triple camera setup at the back. The triple camera setup includes 50MP primary camera along with a 48MP lens and a 32MP lens. There is a 16MP selfie camera as well. It is available for Rs. 56,999 via the OnePlus store and e-commerce portals.
Other OnePlus smartphones with triple cameras that you may consider:
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus 10R
- OnePlus 10 Pro
6. Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
The Realme 10 Pro+ 5G is the latest mid-ranger from Realme and comes with certain upgrades over its predecessor. It now has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a curved screen. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset with multiple storage variants having up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back including a 108MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. There is a 16MP selfie camera at the front. It runs Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 and packs a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The smartphone is available for Rs. 24,999 via Flipkart.
Other Realme phones that support triple camera are:
- Realme GT Neo 3
- Realme 9 Pro
- Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Realme 9i 5G
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7. Oppo Reno 8 Pro
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is the top variant in the Oppo Reno 8 Series. It has a triple camera setup at the back which includes a 50MP main lens. There is also a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor to complete this triple-camera setup. The smartphone has a 32MP selfie lens that clicks good photos during the day as well as at night time. The smartphone records 4K videos at 30fps, 1080p videos at 30/60/120/240fps, and 720p videos at 960fps.
Other Oppo phone with triple cameras that you may consider is:
- Oppo Reno 8
- Oppo F19 Pro Plus 5G
8. Poco X5 Pro
Poco X5 Pro is the new mid-range 5G smartphone under Rs. 25,000 in the country. The new Poco X Series comes with some tweaks over the outgoing model. It features a 6.67-inch 10-bit AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
There is a plastic rear panel that has a triple camera setup including a 108MP primary lens, 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. At the back is a 16MP selfie camera. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
There is a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging and it boots Android 12-based MIUI 14 out of the box. It is available for Rs. 22,999 via Flipkart. com
Other Poco phones to consider are –
9. iQOO 11
iQOO 11 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The smartphone runs Android 13 with FunTouch OS on top. There is a triple camera setup including a 50MP primary lens, 13MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor.
The smartphone has a 16MP front camera and packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It comes in 2 colors- Legend and Alpha and has a starting price of Rs. 59,999. It can be purchased via Amazon.
Other iQOO phones with a triple camera that you may consider are:
10. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G is the first in the industry to come with a 200MP main camera. This massive sensor claims to give crisp, bright, and accurate images. There is also a 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide lens at the back. The camera setup comes with features like HDR, OIS, 8K Video recording, ultra pixel, and more. The front has a 60MP selfie camera that comes with HDR and can record 4k videos at 30fps.
Other Motorola phones with triple camera setup are-
- Motorola Edge 30
- Moto G72 5G
- Moto G82
- Moto G52
11. Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 7 Pro has gone premium with a sharper curved edge display, more cameras, and a bigger battery. It is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chipset with 12GB RAM. The Pixel 7 Pro has a triple camera setup at the back which includes a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultrawide angle camera, and 12MP telephoto lens. There is a 10.8MP selfie camera as well.
It sports a 6.70-inch display and costs Rs. 80,999 via Flipkart.
Other Google Pixel phones with triple camera setup are-
Best Triple camera phones that you can buy
These are the triple-camera phones currently available in the market. Needless to say, this trend is going to continue fervently over the coming years and even the chipset companies are designing their new processors to include multiple camera modules. We will keep updating the list as relevant phones surface in the future.
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