Wonder how dual cameras in smartphones work? Here is all you need to know

A quick guide to different aspects of dual cameras and how original equipment makers use them for their devices

Dual camera set-ups are fast catching up as a trend in smartphones these days. The year so far has seen many devices – flagship or mid-tier – sporting dual cameras. The latest offerings from Asus, InFocus and Huaweihave added to the excitement around such camera set-ups, assuring the camera game in the smartphone industry is here to stay.

Technically, not all dual-camera set-ups are the same, as they deliver different prepositions. Here is a quick guide to the different aspects of dual cameras and how original equipment makers (OEMs) use them for their devices.

Primary camera, coupled with depth sensor