Best pop up camera phones and slider phones to buy in 2019 - Android

Pop up camera phones and slider phones are awesome for a number of reasons. They allow for higher screen-to-body ratios, as there’s no need for a notch or a thick bezel to house the selfie camera. They also have a futuristic vibe and give users concerned with privacy peace of mind, as the front-facing camera isn’t staring at them the whole time.

The first smartphone with a pop up camera was the Vivo Nex, which launched in 2018. Since then, many other pop up phones have hit the market. We’ll show you the best ones in this post, but before we jump in, please note that this article is divided into two sections. The first lists the best phones with motorized pop up cameras, while the second shows you the best slider phones — phones with hidden selfie cameras that are revealed when you slide the display down manually.

Best pop up camera phones:

Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best pop up camera phones and slider phones regularly as new devices launch.

1. OnePlus 7T Pro

The OnePlus 7T Pro packs the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset along with as much as 12GB of RAM under the hood if you go with the McLaren Edition. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor, three cameras at the back, and a 16MP pop up camera. The display comes in a 6.67 inches and offers QHD+ resolution. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate.

However, the handset does have a few drawbacks. It doesn’t have an official IP rating, lacks a headphone jack, and doesn’t support wireless charging. Nevertheless, it’s still one of the best pop up camera phones you can get.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is also a great option for those looking for a phone with a pop up camera. It has the Snapdragon 855 chipset instead of the 855 Plus and comes with a slightly smaller battery. Other than that, it’s pretty much the same as the 7T Pro, which is good news for US buyers as the OnePlus 7T Pro isn’t coming to North America.

OnePlus 7T Pro specs:

2. Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro

The Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro are similar in many ways. They look more or less the same and both feature a 20MP pop up camera that elevates from the top edge in just 0.8 seconds. There are six pop up sounds available to choose from, which is a nice touch.

The main difference between the two phones is the chipset. The Pro model is powered by the Snapdragon 855, while the standard Mi 9T packs the Snapdragon 730 under the hood. The Pro also offers faster charging. Both devices sport an in-display fingerprint scanner, three rear cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery.

Both the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro have been released in Europe, but go under different names in other countries like India. The former is called the Redmi K20 and the latter goes by Redmi K20 Pro. You can get both of them from Amazon via the buttons below.

Xiaomi Mi 9T specs:

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro specs:

3. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Reno 2

This phone stands out because of its unique 16MP shark fin style pop up selfie camera. Because of its shape, the pop up module is larger than those of the OnePlus 7T Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T and also houses the earpiece as well as a front and rear flash.

The phone sports a rear triple-camera setup with 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom. It also features an in-display fingerprint scanner, a large 6.6-inch display, and a 4,065 battery. There’s plenty of power under the hood thanks to the Snapdragon 855 chipset and as much as 8GB of RAM.

If you want to save some money, the more recent Oppo Reno 2 is a better option. It also sports a fin-style pop up selfie camera but offers less when it comes to specs and features. You can check out how the two phones compare below. But keep in mind that the Reno 2 isn’t available in Europe like the 10X Zoom, but it was released in India and a few other markets.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom specs:

Oppo Reno 2:

4. Asus Zenfone 6

The ZenFone 6‘s selfie camera is different from the other phones on this list. Instead of popping out from the top edge, it flips from the back to the front. That means the rear cameras, which feature 48 and 13MP sensors, are also used for taking selfies.

In addition to its innovative camera, there are a couple of other things that make the Zenfone 6 special. It runs a near-stock version of Android, packs a massive 5,000mAh battery, and has a headphone jack on board. It even supports expandable storage and sports a gorgeous design.

The phone offers great bang for the buck — check pricing below. However, that means the company had to cut some corners. There’s no IP rating or wireless charging. The phone also comes with an LCD screen instead of an OLED one found on most high-end phones. Nevertheless, it’s still one of the best pop up camera phones you can currently get your hands on.

Asus Zenfone 6 specs:

5. Samsung Galaxy A80

This phone doesn’t have a traditional pop up camera that elevates from the top edge of the phone. Instead, it has what’s best described as a pop up flip camera, as the main camera module at the back slides up and then rotates to the front. It’s basically a different — more complicated — version of the camera found on the Asus Zenfone 6.

The Galaxy A80 is not a flagship, but it still has more than enough power for the average user. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset, has 8GB of RAM, and sports a large 6.7-inch display. Unlike Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series, the A80 does not feature a headphone jack or support expandable storage.

The handset is available in a number of markets including Europe. It was not released in the US.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specs:

6. Realme X