One of the aspects that is often overlooked even in selfie camera smart android phone is the front photographic sector, sacrificed in favor of more compact dimensions or other features. In this regard, we wanted to create a buying guide in which to show you which are the best smartphones for taking selfies with the front image sensors. You will find, as always, a device for each price range, all marketed in 2020/2021 and, towards the end of the article, the general index to reach all the other guides dedicated to the vast world of smartphones.
MOTOROLA MOTO G100: FRONT DUAL
CAM AND TOP PERFORMANCE
Motorola enriches its range with the Moto G100, a very interesting medium / high-end smartphone from an aesthetic and performance point of view. The main novelty, compared to its brothers, is the Mobile Desktop, a sort of DeX that will allow you to connect the device to a TV or monitor to access 4 different modes: the most popular desktop mode, TV, Game and Video Chat . The last three group similar apps into a single screen for a great multimedia experience. The design is of sure impact with extravagant colors, important dimensions and displays with a form factor of 21: 9. In the front we find a dual cam for selfies even with wide angle and, in the rear area, three image sensors and a ToF sensor dedicated to depth of field have been inserted. The quality of the shots and videos is in line with the direct competitors and the general performance is always excellent, thanks to the Snapdragon 870 SoC, the 8GB of RAM and the almost stock operating system. Too bad for the mono speaker and for the absence of an IP certification replaced, however, by a water repellent treatment.
pro
FRONTAL DUAL CAM FOR PANORAMIC SELFIES
ALMOST AN ABSOLUTE TOP OF THE RANGE
OPERATING SYSTEM WITH FEW, BUT EXCELLENT CUSTOMIZATIONS
Cons
HEAVY AND BIG
NOT PARTICULARLY FAST CHARGING
MONO AUDIO AND NO IP CERTIFICATION
ULTRAWIDE NIGHT PHOTOS NOT OPTIMAL
ONEPLUS NORD:
ONEPLUS NORD: The 90 HZ display is fast and smooth OnePlus Nord represents the development direction of the Chinese brand. The price/performance ratio of this device is hard to surpass. Speed and performance rank first, not only thanks to the Snapdragon 765 5G, but also thanks to the very clean and lightweight Oxygen OS operating system. The 4 rear cameras are average, but the really interesting part is the 6 AMOLED, 44 inch. With a full HD front screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and dual front cameras, it is possible to take excellent selfies even in wide-angle mode. The 4115 mAh battery is not very large, but Nord can charge it very quickly using the 30 W power supply included in the package.
pro
VALUE FOR MONEY
90 HZ DISPLAY
BALANCE BETWEEN PERFORMANCE AND AUTONOMY
EXCELLENT FRONT DUAL CAM WITH WIDE ANGLE
cons
LITTLE BOLD DESIGN
MONO AUDIO
REALME X3 / X3 SUPERZOOM: MANY
CAMERAS AND WIDE SELFIE
The Realme X3 range consists of two mid-range smartphones, very interesting, especially as regards the photographic sector. Both integrate dual front image sensors, perfect for taking selfies even in panoramic mode. The SuperZoom variant, thanks to the slightly more performing rear cameras, is also capable of taking shots with digital zoom up to 60x, a quality not to be overlooked.
Both are powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, a guarantee in terms of performance and consumption optimization. It is flanked by 6/8/12 GB of RAM, depending on the model chosen, and 128 / 256GB of internal memory. Other technical specifications include the large display with 120Hz refresh rate, complete connectivity, an audio system with Dolby Atmos support and an unusual internal liquid cooling system.
Pro
DOUBLE FRONT CAM WITH WIDE ANGLE
SUPERZOON MODEL WITH DIGITAL ZOOM UP TO 60X
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
120HZ DISPLAY AND DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO
cons
price is very high
MOTOROLA MOTO G 5G PLUS: DOUBLE
FRONT CAM FOR SELFIE WIDE
As the very long name of this smartphone suggests, we are faced with a model with 5G connectivity, precisely in the medium-low range with very interesting features and performances. Under the hood, in fact, we find the excellent Snapdragon 765 which, together with the optimized stock-like operating system, always manages to guarantee a high fluidity in any operation carried out.
Among the main strengths of this device are also the autonomy, definitely above average, and the photographic sector. It consists of a double front sensor (main + wide angle) and a rear quad cam. The shots are definitely good for the category and the front wide certainly makes the difference compared to competitors. Also noteworthy is the large 6.7-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate and the presence of the audio jack. We specify that the dimensions, not too optimized, are important, the body is made of plastic, but pleasing to the eye, and the audio is mono. The latter is certainly the only real flaw of this smartphone.
pro
FRONT DUAL CAM WITH WIDE OPTICS
GOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPARTMENT
AUTONOMY ABOVE THE AVERAGE
EXCELLENT GENERAL PERFORMANCE
COMPLETE CONNECTIVITY
cons
LITTLE INCISIVE MONO AUDIO
INTERNAL MEMORY MAX 64GB
MACRO CAMERA NOT AT THE TOP
REDMI 9: COMPLETE AND ECONOMIC
Redmi 9 represents an ideal solution for those looking for good performance at an affordable price: it starts from the generous 6.53 "display with FHD + resolution, integrated into a body with a shaded color and a wavy anti-fingerprint finish, up to the MediaTek Helio G80 processor and the 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Do not miss the double SIM slot, At the rear, the quad cam with image sensors of 13, 8, 5 and 2 MP respectively has been inserted. It is available in configurations with 3 / 32GB and 4 / 64GB, the latter exclusively with the WindTre operator.
pro
COMPLETE HARDWARE OF EVERYTHING
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN FOR THE CATEGORY
NFC, AUDIO JACK AND DUAL SIM
LARGE BATTERY
Cons
Price is high