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# Selfie-Focused Camera Phones
The Lenovo Vibe S1 Features Dual Front-Facing Cameras

By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibe-s1
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/02/lenovo-vibe-s1/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [phonearena](http://www.phonearena.com/news/Lenovo-Vibe-S1-unveiled-first-dual-front-camera-for-selfies-with-a-twist_id73167)

The [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-c55) Vibe S1 is a unique smartphone that enhances each user's ability to take selfies with its [dual front-facing camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-blaze-duo) option. The recently released Lenovo phone is promoting this new feature by informing consumers that they will now be able to take "flawless selfies."

The Lenovo Vibe S1 has two front-facing cameras. One is an 8-megapixel camera and the second is a 2-megapixel camera. The 8-megapixel camera is traditionally used while the second one allows the user to include enhanced depth.

In addition, these cameras come equipped with [photo-enhancing abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-x200-ultra) such as the "okeh’ blurred background effect. Other effects include the ability "to get rid of a photo co-star or to altogether replace the background of a selfie and make it appear as if it’s taken in another part of the world."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dual Front-facing Cameras:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to integrate dual front-facing cameras for improved selfie-taking capabilities.
- **Enhanced Depth:** Potential for camera phone technology to include a second camera for added depth and focus in photos.
- **Photo-enhancing Abilities:** Innovation opportunity to develop smartphone cameras with built-in features that enhance selfie quality, such as blurred backgrounds and background replacement.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for selfie-focused camera phones by developing smartphones with dual front-facing cameras and photo-enhancing abilities.
- **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new creative avenues by utilizing smartphones with enhanced selfie-taking capabilities and unique photo-enhancing effects.
- **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the trend by providing users with tools and features that enhance the selfie-sharing experience, such as filters and background replacement options.

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