# Swiveling Camera Smartphones The Oppo N3 Smartphone Has Motorized Selfie Camera By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-n3 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/oppo-n3-selfie-smartphone/34488/) & [global.oppo](http://global.oppo.com/en/products/n3/) The Oppo N3 is a smartphone that boasts an awesome [motorized, swiveling camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-7-pro) that's perfect for self-obsessed [selfie snappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollei-powerflex-x8-dual-lens). The camera is a 208-degree-swiveling [16 Megapixel shooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x8-mini) with dual LED flash capability. The camera can be flipped around via a simple touchscreen gesture or by using a fingerprint sensor located in the back of the device. Camera aside, the phone also offers pretty solid internal specs. It has a 5.5-inch display with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 403 pixels per inch. It has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of on-board storage. Connectivity-wise, the device is equipped with 4G LTE, NFC and Bluetooth 4.0 The Oppo N3 smartphone will be available in December for $650 if purchased without an accompanying cellphone service contract. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motorized Camera Smartphones:** The development of motorized cameras in smartphones creates opportunities for self-obsessed selfie snappers. - **Gesture Control:** Touchscreen gesture control can enhance camera features and create potential for disruptive innovation. - **High-resolution Displays:** The combination of high-resolution displays and advanced camera technology in smartphones offers new prospects for photo and video editing applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Industry:** The use of innovative technologies and features such as motorized cameras and gesture control presents lucrative opportunities in the smartphone industry. - **Photography Industry:** Advanced camera technology in smartphones can disrupt the photography industry by providing an alternative to traditional cameras for everyday use. - **Mobile App Industry:** The integration of high-quality cameras in smartphones creates new opportunities for developing innovative mobile apps such as advanced photo editing and social media sharing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Camera Module Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikko-mind-one.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Flip Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-n2-flip.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Productive Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n2-flip.md) - [Professional Camera System Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x6-pro.md) - [Photography Accessory Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x9-pro.md) - [Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameracentric-chinese-smartphones.md) - [Deluxe Dual-Periscope Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x7-ultra.md) - [Innovative Foldable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n.md)