Dual camera setups have started becoming mainstream, even on affordable smartphones. The recently launched Moto G5s Plus and Xiaomi Mi A1 are the best examples. Priced under Rs 16,000, the USP of both devices is the dual-camera setup at the back. We pitted the two smartphones against each other to see which one performs better.
Before we go ahead and compare the photo quality, let s first look at the camera specifications. Although both smartphones feature dual cameras, they have different setups. The Mi A1 sports a 12-megapixel sensor with wide-angle lens of f/2.2 aperture, and the other one is a 12-megapixel sensor with telephoto lens of f/2.6 aperture. The setup allows you to take standard photos using the wide-angle lens, whereas the telephoto lens offers two options 2X optical lossless zoom, and portrait mode for DSLR-like bokeh effects. ALSO READ: Xiaomi Mi A1 Review: Truly A1!
The Moto G5s Plus, on the other hand, features two 13-megapixel sensors one is a color (RGB) sensor of f/2.0 aperture, and other is a monochrome (black and white) sensor of f/2.0 aperture. Both sensors work together to let you capture better photos, with more contrast and details. And the addition of monochrome sensor helps you capture better photos, even in low-light conditions. But specifications apart, does the dual cameras work as expected? Let s find out. ALSO READ: Moto G5S Plus Review: A slight edge over its predecessor
Outdoors
We clicked the same shot on both smartphones, and while the photos look bright with enough details, the one shot on the Moto G5s Plus turned out to be a bit purplish. The Mi A1 did a better job in capturing details, colors and even the sky tone looks more on the natural side. Below are the sample photos.
Mi A1
Moto G5s Plus
Close-up
Next, we clicked some close-up shots of flowers. As you can see below, both, the Mi A1 and Moto G5s Plus are able to capture photos with adequate depth of field effects. However, if you look closely, the one shot on Mi A1 is brighter, detailed and reproduces punchy colors. Mi A1 takes the lead here.
Mi A1
Moto G5s Plus
Portrait
While both smartphones are capable of capturing photos in portrait mode, there is a difference in the way they capture. In case of Mi A1, it uses a telephoto lens, and as you can see in the sample below, the effect looks more natural. The Moto G5s Plus, on the other hand, uses software algorithms to determine depth. And while the effect does work to an extent, it looks artificial and there are areas besides the subject that are still in focus. Once again, Mi A1 takes the lead here.
Low-Light
In this case, the monochrome sensor on the Moto G5s Plus should ideally help in capturing sharp, and detailed photos in low-light. However, results paint a completely different picture. The photo turned out to be a bit blurry, dark and grains are clearly visible too. The Mi A1, on the other hand, was able to capture a better and brighter shot with minimal graininess.
Mi A1
Moto G5s Plus
Low-Light with Flash
Lastly, we also shot photos in absolute low-light using the LED flash. This time around, the Moto G5s Plus took a decent shot. The flash was evenly distributed while accurately falling on the subject. The colors and details look good too. The Mi A1, on the other hand, has a brighter flash module, which lit up the entire scene, but the photo turned out to be blurry and washed out too. Look at the sample image below.
Mi A1
Moto G5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi A1 2X Optical Zoom
The telephoto lens on the Mi A1 also helps capture photos with 2X lossless optical zoom. We captured a number of shots, and as you can see in the sample shot below, the Mi A1 does a good job in capturing 2X zoom photo with adequate details.
Overall, the Mi A1 turned out to offer better results in our test compared to the Moto G5s Plus. The telephoto lens with wide-angle lens setup also helps the Mi A1 to capture better portrait shots. If you re looking for a mid-range smartphone with a good and all round performance, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is a good option.
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