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5 Best Selfie Shooter Android Phones of 2016

May 21, 2016

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There have been various smartphones that have seen the light of 2016 and yet they’re still that have yet to make an appearance. Selfie shooting is one huge factor that affects a person’s decision to buy a smartphone, with newer upgrades and specs of 2016 delivering more than before, it’s highly expected for some of the today’s smartphone to rule over the selfie universe. Let’s take a look at five handsets that will or have done just that.

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Oppo F1 Plus

The Oppo F1 Plus is being marketed as one of Oppo’s top-notch selfie shooting machine, and of course, they’re doing this for a good reason. The Oppo F1 Plus packs a whopping 16MP selfie shooter, which is actually a lot better than its 13MP rear shooter camera. This shows that the Oppo F1 Plus is truly made for selfinatics everywhere and will and should cater to their everyday selfie needs. The Oppo F1 Plus has a f/2.0 lens front lens, which is capable of shooting wide groupie shots with ease, which adds up to its excellent selfie prowess. The Oppo F1 Plus is officially priced at Php 21,990 by Oppo PH.

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Oppo F1 Plus specs, PH price, features

Display: 5.5-inch 1080p FHD display
Chipset: Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 64GB internal storage, 128GB microSD support (uses 2nd SIM slot)
Main camera: 13MP rear shooter, phase detection
Front camera: 16MP selfie shooter
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi n, BT 4.0, GPS, FM radio, NFC
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Battery capacity: 2850mAh battery capacity
Ports: microUSB v2.0, USB Host
Release Date: April 2016 in PH
Official price: Php 21,990 official price from Oppo

LG G5

The LG G5 is equipped with an 8MP ultra-wide camera that is capable of shooting ultra wide landscape-level shooting, as well as an excellent feat for shooting a groupie. Thanks to its OIS feature, The LG G5 is capable of reducing the movement and shaking while shooting, ensuring top-quality outputs for the majority of front-facing camera sessions. The LG G5 is currently priced at around Php 34,990 in various LG stores and online stores nationwide.

See also LG G5 full review

LG G5 specs, PH Price, features

Display: 5.3-inch 1440p Quad HD IPS LCD, 554 ppi
Chipset: Snapdragon 820 quad-core
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32GB, microSD card up to 200GB
Main camera: 16MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 ultra wide angle (130 deg), OIS, laser focus, color spectrum
Front camera: 8MP f/2.0, 1080p video
Connectivity: dual-SIM nano 4G LTE (hybrid), WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1, IR Blaster
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Optimus UI 5.0
Battery capacity: 2800 mAh sealed + Quick Charging 3.0
Ports: USB Type-C reversible
Release date: April 2016 in the Philippines
Official price: P34,990 / $760 USD 32GB model online PH price

HTC 10

The HTC 10’s 5MP selfie shooter comes with its very own OIS feature, which as mentioned from the LG G5, reduces movement and shaking while shooting with the camera. This makes the HTC 10 a formidable front camera shooter while even moving and/or travelling. The HTC 10‘s handy 5.2-inch screen size, makes the HTC 10 very compact and easy-to-handle, which adds up to its OIS features. A handy camera phone with OIS front capabilities is a must-have killer phone that ensures great and accurate shots. The HTC 10 is currently priced at Php 32-34K through online stores nationwide.

See also HTC 10 full review

HTC 10 specs, PH Price, Features

Display: 5.2-inch Super LCD 5 2K resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels), 564ppi
Chipset: Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32GB or 64GB internal, microSD up to 200GB
Camera: 12MP rear shooter, f/1.8 lens
Selfie: 5MP selfie shooter, lf/1.8 lens
Connectivity: WiFi ac, 4G LTE, GPS, NFC
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, HTC Sense UI
Battery: 3000mAh, quick charging at 50% in 30min
Ports: microUSB v3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Release: April 2016 in the Philippines
Price: Around Php 32-34K price through online stores nationwide

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Sony discontinued its X, M, and C-series, with all of those series expected to incorporate the X-series moniker. Which means, that the 6-incher Xperia XA might actually be the successor to the mid-ranger C-series veteran, the Xperia C5. Whether it’s part of the X-series or the C-series, the Xperia XA Ultra seems to have a pretty capable line of specs, particularly its 16MP selfie shooter.

It’s 16MP wide-angle (88 degrees) with OIS should perform like a champion, thanks to the massive features that Sony might incorporate to it. A true selfie master in the works, indeed. The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is expected to be priced at Php 18K.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra specs, PH price, features

Display: Edge-to-edge 6-inch Full HD, Scratch Resistant, 367 ppi, Triluminos Bravia IPS LC
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core chip
RAM: 3GB
Memory: 16GB internal storage, 200GB max microSD card
Main camera: 21.5MP main camera, hybrid focus, OIS
Front camera: 16MP wide-angle (88 degrees) selfie shooter, LED flash, OIS
Connectivity: Dual 4G LTE nano SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, GPS
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery capacity: 2700 mAh, non-removable, Fast Charging support
Ports: microUSB
Release date: July 2016 in the Philippines, India, USA
Official price: estimated at Php 18k pesos / $390 US

Sony Xperia X

The Sony Xperia X has been critically acclaimed as one of the expected best selfie shooters of 2016. The Xperia X‘s 13MP selfie shooter has an ultra-wide angle lens of 22mm and f/2.0 aperture. The latter is should be capable of delivering a very natural yet color-wise output that many flagships have yet to deliver in the past. For now, like the Xperia XA Ultra, we have to wait for the X-series’ arrival, so we can confirm the Xperia X’s front shooting prowess ourselves. The Sony Xperia X is expected to be priced at Php 21K in the Philippines.