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A few years ago having a good mobile meant having a single sensor with high resolution and added extras, such as dual LED flash, optical stabilization or selective focus. Then came the double cameras, with a second sensor for depth or bokeh photos, in which one element of the image is given higher priority over the rest. Relatively recently the triple camera burst in, promising even better results. And it is no longer just a high-end mobile thing, we also have it in mid-range terminals, practically within the reach of all pockets.
The big question is: is it really worth having a phone with three sensors? What is achieved with this type of camera is a more realistic and natural result in the images. Some models add Artificial Intelligence functions, or even 10x optical zoom, as is the case with the Huawei P30 Pro. If you are thinking of buying a device, you want it to have a triple camera, and you can't spend too much, don't stop reading. Here we reveal 5 models with three sensors that do not exceed 300 euros.
Samsung Galaxy A7 2018
Although it has been on the market for some time, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 inaugurated the triple camera in the telephony sector. This has made it one of the most loved mobiles with this feature. In addition, its price has been falling drastically since its debut, and now we can find it at a price of 220 euros with shipping included in stores like Costomóvil or for 230 euros at Phone House.
This model consists of a 24-megapixel main sensor with f / 1.7 aperture and phase detection autofocus. This is accompanied by a second 8 megapixel sensor with f / 2.4 aperture and 13 mm sensor, very suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Finally, the third sensor is 5 megapixels and aperture f / 2.2, which in this case is the depth sensor to make the popular bokeh images that we like so much. It should be noted that the Galaxy A7 includes Bixby Vision, Samsung's artificial intelligence system, capable of analyzing texts and detecting objects.
Other features
- 6.0-inch screen, FullHD + 1080 x 2220 pixels (411 dpi)
- 2.2 GHz octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM
- 3,300 mAh battery
- Dolby Atmos sound in headphones
Huawei P30 Lite
Another of the mobiles with a triple camera below 300 euros is the Huawei P30 Lite. Currently you can buy it at a price of 250 euros in online stores such as eGlobalCentral, or just for 300 euros in Amazon or Media Markt. Its triple camera consists of a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens with f / 1.8 aperture, accompanied by an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide-angle sensor with f / 2.4 aperture, and a third 2-megapixel sensor for bokeh photos.
The camera includes a powerful Artificial Intelligence system, which serves to improve the quality of the captures. In fact, it is capable of recognizing up to 22 different categories, adjusting the lighting, contrast or color to achieve better results. It also features the handheld Super Night Mode, which uses AI image stabilization to improve multi-frame and long exposure photos at night.
Other features
- 6.15-inch IPS TFT LCD panel, 2,312 x 1,080 pixel FHD + resolution, 90% body-screen ratio
- 24 MP BSI selfie sensor with f / 2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording
- Kirin 710 processor (eight cores, 4 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53), 4 GB RAM
- 128GB storage (expandable)
- 3,340 mAh battery with fast charge
Samsung Galaxy A50
After the Galaxy A7 2018, Samsung began to get a taste for this triple camera, and already has several models that include it. This is the case of the Samsung Galaxy A50, a mobile announced last February, which can currently be purchased for less than 300 euros. In CostoMóvil for example it is available at a price of 255 euros (shipping costs included). The main camera of this mobile houses a first 25 megapixel sensor with f / 1.7 aperture and autofocus.
This goes hand in hand with a second 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f / 2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel support lens with f / 2.2 aperture, capable of carrying out different functions, including detecting depth to perform images with selective focus. It can also recognize up to 20 scenes to apply filters, thus providing a higher quality to the captures.
Other features
- 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD + resolution (1080 × 2340)
- 25 MP f / 2.0 front camera
- Samsung Exynos 9610 processor, 4 or 6 GB of RAM
- 4,000 mAh battery
- Android 9 Pie
Wiko View3 Pro
With an Amazon price of 230 euros, the Wiko View3 Pro is another triple camera mobile that we wanted to add to our small list. In this case, the company has included three sensors consisting of a 12-megapixel main one, based on the Sony IMX486 sensor, with f / 2.2 focal aperture and 1.25 um pixels in size. The other two sensors have a resolution of 13 and 5 megapixels, the latter is the one that takes care of out-of-focus photos.
Other features
- 6.3-inch screen with Full HD + resolution and IPS LCD technology
- 16 megapixel selfie sensor with Big Pixel technology
- Mediatek Helio P60 processor, 4 or 6 GB of RAM
- 64 and 128 GB storage
- 4,000 mAh battery with fast charge
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Finally, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a triple camera and is priced less than 300 euros. On Amazon it is available in black with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage at a price of 265 euros with free shipping. Analyzing its main camera, the first sensor has a resolution of 48 megapixels. The second, in charge of taking zoomed shots, comes with a resolution of 8 megapixels. These two go hand in hand with a third 13 megapixel wide-angle sensor.
Other features
- 5.97-inch screen with Full HD resolution
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Processor, 6GB RAM
- 64 GB storage
- 3,070 mAh battery
- Android 9 Pie
