# Multi-Lens Smartphone Prototypes The Light Smartphone Prototype Packs Nine Lenses in a Device By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smartphone References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/lights-phone-prototype-has-9-cameras-for-when-dual-cameras-arent-enough/) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/3/17530334/light-nine-camera-smartphone-prototype-development) The [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-80-ultra) P20 Pro is often praised for its [three-camera setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amkov-f3b), but the new Light Smartphone prototype is hoping to cause phone-camera-envy with its nine-camera setup. Light, previously a camera manufacturer, has been developing this prototype for some time and aims to release the multi-lens phone later in 2018. The goal of the Light Smartphone prototype is to create a mobile device with the same capability as standalone camera setups. According to Light, the multi-lens Light Smartphone will be capable of shooting up to 64-megapixel photos and promises better low-light photography performance and depth effects. The nine-camera setup may also leverage the same technology used in the Light L16 camera which can capture multiple photos at different depths and focal lengths. The evenutal release of the Light Smartphone will most likely continue to escalate the ongoing smartphone camera arms race. Image Credit: Light ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-lens Smartphones:** The trend of using multiple lenses in smartphones to enhance photography capabilities. - **High-resolution Photography:** The trend of smartphones incorporating higher megapixel cameras for better image quality. - **Low-light Photography:** The trend of smartphones using advanced technology to capture better photos in low-light conditions. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The industry that creates and produces smartphones with advanced camera capabilities. - **Camera Manufacturing:** The industry that develops and manufactures high-quality cameras for various devices, including smartphones. - **Photography Accessories:** The industry that produces accessories specifically designed to enhance smartphone photography capabilities, such as lens attachments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-ultra.md) - [Dual Telephoto Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-80-ultra.md) - [Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-2.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.md) - [Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-14-ultra.md) - [Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameracentric-chinese-smartphones.md) - [Manual Zoom Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-17-ultra-leica-edition.md) - [Photography Accessory Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x9-pro.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md)