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mytailorisrich · 2020-08-14 07:04:16+00:00

Last year showed a smartphone that was exactly like that: The camera was embedded behind the screen. [1]

[1] https://www.cnet.com/news/xiaomi-shows-off-camera-built-into...

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mytailorisrich | karma 6395 | avg karma 1.01 · | 2019-11-29 10:20:42

This problem has been solved: Xiaomi has put the selfie camera behind the screen [1]

[1] https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/6/5/18654365/xi...

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hu3 | karma 5570 | avg karma 2.62 · | 2021-10-18 12:53:28

There are under-display cameras these days.

https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/under-display-camera-phones/

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BHSPitMonkey | karma 3581 | avg karma 2.49 · | 2024-02-23 08:12:10

The next model will just have the camera behind some part of the LCD.

matt4077 | karma 12676 | avg karma 3.15 · | 2017-09-13 01:19:28

The camera is on the far (under)side of the phone, which isn't even shown in this clip.

lnanek2 | karma 3862 | avg karma 1.88 · | 2019-02-20 21:46:30+00:00

Not only that, the S10 announcement shows they can put cameras under the screens too. Oo

knolan | karma 2633 | avg karma 3.65 · | 2019-07-03 13:12:21+00:00

Here’s the current state of cameras in screens.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/06/get-ready-for-under-...

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darklajid | karma 6156 | avg karma 2.34 · | 2013-12-04 12:00:11+00:00

Uhm.. I fail to understand your point.

The screenshot you post is of the BACK side of the phone, with the eInk/EPD display, right? Which puts the camera (the 'back' camera) at the bottom.

The picture you're comparing to that is probably the FRONT of the device, with another (..front) camera and no logo.

Did you miss the whole point of the phone or did I miss the source of your amusement?

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partiallypro | karma 9855 | avg karma 3.91 · | 2018-05-16 02:28:47

It seems like the camera is detachable and can be placed anywhere. Probably has a clip, that's why they didn't build it into the bezel.

no_time | karma 2776 | avg karma 3.61 · | 2022-08-07 03:22:55

I have a phone with a pop-up front facing camera and it's great. Sad to see it going away in favor of in-display cameras and notches.

peter_d_sherman | karma 16954 | avg karma 3.23 · | 2021-02-10 13:38:48

Related: Here's a picture (in the video, if it is paused there) showing where the various cameras and sensors are located in the phone:

https://youtu.be/lEf1DGnvK_M?t=260

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cj | karma 10933 | avg karma 5.3 · | 2013-03-30 22:11:25

Ah, ok. I missed the part about the camera not being hidden.

ricardobeat | karma 18682 | avg karma 2.77 · | 2020-08-23 13:50:50

Some have the camera behind the screen, but still at the top, far away from the center.

rbanffy | karma 158565 | avg karma 2.97 · | 2011-10-19 19:51:22

A normal camera is much deeper than a cellphone. At least one I'd like to carry with me ;-)

Nokia once had a cellphone with the camera on the side, mounted in the clamshell hinge. With smaller lenses it could be a side-facing camera.

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something2 | karma 23 | avg karma 2.3 · | 2019-11-29 17:31:52

The OnePlus 7 Pro (their new flagship phone) has a hidden selfie camera that extends out when in selfie mode.

I'm like the author of the article and largely I don't need a selfie camera. It's useful to have in the rare cases where I need to video chat or need a digital mirror real quick.

I'm actually very disappointed that the newer OnePlus 7T went back to having a camera notch but I suppose that means that enough of their customers didn't like the feature.

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pnw_hazor | karma 1338 | avg karma 1.36 · | 2018-08-02 18:21:36+00:00

What?

My phone is a hidden camera.

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gm-conspiracy | karma 1068 | avg karma 1.64 · | 2018-10-16 14:05:07+00:00

Symmetry, huh?

Please explain the protruding camera from the back of the phones.

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vanderZwan | karma 17470 | avg karma 3.4 · | 2018-03-23 00:15:55+00:00

The camera has to be behind the screen and pointing through it

munificent | karma 42023 | avg karma 6.65 · | 2019-11-13 19:04:07

The camera is in the screen half of the laptop, which is thinner than your phone.

deadmutex | karma 911 | avg karma 2.13 · | 2021-10-19 14:43:18

> taking pictures with the rear camera.

I think taking better pictures in low light, etc. can be thought of being a "new phone feature" (for any phone).

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