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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 23
BGR Lists 5 Android Phones With IR Night Vision Cameras Starting at $249
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 23

BGR Lists 5 Android Phones With IR Night Vision Cameras Starting at $249

1 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 23

Summary

  • $249 Oukitel WP58 Pro is the cheapest model in BGR's roundup of five Android phones with dedicated infrared cameras that can capture monochrome images in complete darkness.
  • IR night vision works because these phones add dedicated infrared sensors; standard smartphone cameras use IR-cut filters and still need some visible light even with advanced low-light software.
  • $499 Doogee S200 Plus, the Ulefone Armor 27T Pro Plus, and Blackview's Xplore 1 and 2 pair night vision with rugged builds, 10,000-20,000 mAh batteries, and extras such as thermal imaging or camp lights.
  • $925 Lumigon T3, launched in 2016, is cited as an early premium phone with built-in IR night vision, though it lagged rivals on specs and no longer receives support.

Insights

Why did premium smartphones abandon true night vision, leaving only heavy rugged devices to conquer pitch-black environments?
Could the thermal and infrared sensors hidden in these massive off-grid phones eventually make their way into your everyday flagship?
Beyond just seeing in the dark, what hidden dangers can these specialized infrared and thermal cameras expose in your home?