
A couple of years back a phone with an 8MP front camera is groundbreaking. And then selfie trend took the world by storm. Indians especially have embraced selfies than anyone else. OEMs are cashing on the addiction by launching selfie focused phones. Vivo took it to the next level by launching a dual front camera phone with a flashlight. In this article, we list down the smartphones with the front camera having a minimum of 16MP resolution.
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
It is the first phone from Samsung to house 6GB RAM and also the first phone from the brand to sport a 16MP camera on the front. It is available for pre-order on Flipkart for a price of Rs. 36,999.
Key Specs | Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro |
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Display | 6.0 inch Super AMOLED |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Full HD |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 |
Processor | 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
Memory | 6 GB RAM |
Inbuilt Storage | 64 GB ROM |
Storage Upgrade | Yes, up to 256 GB |
Primary Camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, dual-LED flash |
Secondary Camera | 16 MP with f/1.9 aperture |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
4G ready | Yes |
SIM card type | Dual SIM |
NFC | Yes |
Battery | 4000 mAh battery |
Price | Rs. 36,900 |
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus launches one flagship phone every year. However, OnePlus decided to bump up the specifications of OnePlus 3 to make sure its latest offering, OnePlus 3T, can compete with the flagships launched in the third quarter of 2016. OnePlus 3T comes with more powerful Snapdragon 821 processor and improved optics on the front by incorporating 16MP camera sensor.
Key Specs | OnePlus 3T |
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Display | 5.5 inch Optic AMOLED |
Screen Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Processor | 2 x 2.35 GHz 2 x 1.6 GHz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
Memory | 6 GB |
Inbuilt Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
Storage Upgrade | No |
Primary Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS |
Secondary Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
4G ready | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM card type | Dual-SIM |
Waterproof | No |
Weight | 158 gms |
Battery | 3400 mAh |
Price | 64 GB - Rs. 29,999 128 GB - Rs. 34,999 |
Vivo V5 Plus
Vivo has been seeing tremendous growth in the offline market, thanks to its aggressive marketing. With Vivo V5 Plus, it hit the nail on the head by launching first dual front camera phone in India. One of the dual camera houses a 20MP sensor and other houses an 8MP sensor, which helps to create a shallow depth of field. It also provides a rich seam for marketing and thus luring more customers.
Key Specs | Vivo V5 Plus |
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Display | 5.5 inch IPS LCD Display |
Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Processor | Octa-core: 8 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 506 |
Memory | 4 GB |
Inbuilt Storage | 64 GB |
Storage Upgrade | No |
Primary Camera | 16 MP, LED flash |
Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps |
Secondary Camera | Dual 20 MP + 8 MP, f/2.0 aperture, Moonlight LED flash |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
NFC | No |
4G voLTE ready | Yes |
SIM card type | Dual SIM, nano SIM |
Waterproof | No |
Weight | 162 gms |
Dimensions | 153.8 x 75.5 x 7.6 mm |
Battery | 3160 mAh |
Price | Rs. 27,980 |
Oppo F1s
Oppo solely relies on camera capabilities to sell their phones. So launching camera oriented phones is a no-brainer. Most of the phones from the company sport a 16MP camera on the front. However, only Oppo F1s comes with decent hardware at an affordable price tag.
Key Specs | Oppo F1s |
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Display | 5.5 inches IPS LCD |
Screen Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Operating System | Android Lollipop 5.1 |
Processor | 1.5 GHz Octa core |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6750 |
Memory | 3 GB RAM |
Inbuilt Storage | 32 GB |
Storage Upgrade | Yes, upto 128 GB via microSD |
Primary Camera | 13 MP with LED flash |
Video recording | 1080p@30fps |
Secondary Camera | 16 MP |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
4G ready | Yes |
SIM card type | Dual SIM |
Weight | 160 grams |
Dimensions | 154.5 x 76 x 7.4 mm |
Battery | 3075 mAh |
Price | Rs. 17,990 |
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Xperia XA Ultra is for those folks who love to consume a lot of media content on their phones. It sports a 16MP camera on the front and 21.5 MP camera on the back. It features a large 6-inch Full HD IPS LCD display that bolsters the photography experience on the phone.
Key Specs | Sony Xperia XA Ultra |
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Display | 6 inch Full HD |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Processor | 2.0 GHz Octa-Core |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6755 |
Memory | 3 GB RAM |
Inbuilt Storage | 16 GB |
Storage Upgrade | Yes, upto 200 GB via microSD |
Primary Camera | 21.5 MP |
Secondary Camera | 16 MP |
NFC | Yes |
4G ready | Yes |
SIM card type | Dual SIM |
Weight | 202 g |
Battery | 2700 mAh |
Price | Rs. 29,900 |
If selfies are your predominant preference, we suggest checking the above phones. Also, bear in mind, India leads in selfie-related deaths. Please be safe and don’t risk your life for selfies.