Site icon Faces of IT

List of The Best Phones with Carl Zeiss Optics from Nokia and Others

phones with Carl Zeiss Optics

Nokia is an old partner with Zeiss. Nokia has released phones with Carl Zeiss Optics for years in their phones. But at the time of the downfall of Nokia, nothing proved helpful for them. But in 2017, Nokia had geared up for the fight in the Android smartphone market and launched good phones.

As of now, the command of Nokia is in the hands of Finland-based HMD Global, where we see some significant changes. HMD Global has brought back the Zeiss branding on the Nokia smartphones to give a superior camera experience to its users. So let’s find out the phones that come with Carl Zeiss Optics lens.

Android Phones with Carl Zeiss Optics

Vivo X60 Pro+

Vivo X60 Pro+ should be the first smartphone from Vivi to feature Carl Zeiss Optics. Equipped with the quad-camera system co-engineered by German optics company Zeiss, it should be an excellent option for the best premium smartphones.

It comes with Snapdragon 888 mobile platform and a powerful experience and provides you access to up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You would also get access to a 4200mAh battery and a 6.56-inch AMOLED 120Hz display with 1300 nits brightness. You would also have access to an enhanced experience along with HDR10+ and a 2376 x 1080 resolution.

You would also find the phone offering you access to a 48MP ultra-wide-angle primary camera featuring 4-axis OIS, as well as a secondary primary 50MP camera with an F1.6 aperture, a 32MP portrait camera with a 50mm-equivalent focal length, and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and 60x ‘super zoom.

The other connectivity options include USB-C with fast charging support, an under-display fingerprint sensor, dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and GPS.

Features

Vivo X60

The Vivo X60 should be one of the unique options for providing you with an enhanced degree of performance with carl Zeiss optics. The phone also provides 48 MP OIS cameras. The extreme night vision 2.0 should be what would further enhance your experience.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. The Ultra design provided by the system should be an excellent option that you would find quite impressive. You would also find it one of the unique options to have a 120Hz 6.56 Amoled Display.

The cameras on the phones come with a 5-Axis Video Stabilization. This would provide you access to overall stability, yet another excellent option. The lower data latency and a range of satisfying experiences in the 5G experience should ideally make it a great choice by almost every count.

Features

Vivo X60 Pro

The Vivo X60 Pro should be what would make it one of the excellent options for providing you with a great degree of experience to every extent. The phone does offer you access to a 48 MP triple rear camera. The ZEISS Optics and ZEISS Biotar Portrait Style are a couple of features that you would find quite exciting.

The phone packs a few advanced features such as Gimbal Stabilisation 2.0. This should ideally provide you relief from the blurry images. The built-in gimbal should be one of the unique features that you would find quite attractive to the core. This prevents shaking pictures when taking your photos.

The smartphone provides you access to Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, and you can be assured of top-notch performance.

Features

Nokia Android Phones with Carl Zeiss Optics

1. Nokia 7

Nokia 7, launched in 2017, comes with a 5.2 inches IPS LCD with 1080 x 1920 pixels of resolution at 424 PPI density. It is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC coupled with Adreno 508 GPU.

You can get two RAM options, 4 GB and 6 GB. The storage capacity on both the variants remains the same, 64 GB which is expandable up to 256 GB. Out of the box, Nokia 7 runs on Android Nougat 7.1.1 and is upgradable to Android Oreo.

It has a 16 MP camera on the rear side and a 5 MP camera on the front side. A 3000 mAh gives an average backup which drains to zero by the end of the day. A fingerprint scanner is rear-mounted, and it splash-proof IP54 certified.

Nokia 7 Specifications
Display 5.2 inches IPS LCD
1080 x 1920 pixels resolution
16:9 aspect ratio
424 PPI density
73.8% screen-to-body ratio
CPU  Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU  Adreno 508
RAM 4/6 GB RAM
Inbuilt Storage 64 GB, expandable up to 256 GB
Rear Camera  16 MP (f/1.8, 1.12µm)
Front Camera  5 MP (f/2.0, 1.4µm)
Operating System  Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery  3000 mAh

2. Nokia 7 Plus

The worthy successor of the Nokia 7, the Nokia 7 Plus, is finally out on the market. Though Nokia 7 could not leave a good impact on the market, the Nokia 7 Plus could be good Nokia a good start in the Android smartphone market.

Nokia 7 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 SoC with Adreno 512 GPU. This phone comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage capacity.

It runs on Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box. It features a 6 inches IPS LCD with an 18:9 aspect ratio. For screen protection, it is protected by Corning Gorillas Glass 3.

As far as the camera is concerned, it gets a dual-camera 12 MP + 12 MP on the rear side with a Carl Zeiss optics lens and a 16 MP camera on the front. The phone also features dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a fingerprint scanner on the backside. A 3800 mAh battery gives good backup and supports fast battery charging.

Nokia 7 Plus Specifications
Display 6.0 inches IPS LCD
77.2% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2160 pixels resolution
18:9 aspect ratio
403 PPI density
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260
GPU Adreno 512
RAM 4 GB RAM
Inbuilt Storage 64 GB, expandable up to 256 GB
Rear Camera  Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 1.4µm) + 12 MP (f/2.6, 1.0µm), Zeiss optics
Front Camera 16 MP (f/2.0, 1.0µm), Carl Zeiss optics
Operating System Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery 3800 mAh

3. Nokia 8

Nokia 8 has a 5.3 inches IPS LCD with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution at 554 PPI density. Nokia 8 has one of the best displays in its class. The colors look natural and bright. Out of the box, it runs on Android Nougat 7.1.1; soon, it will get the Android Oreo 8.1 upgrade.

It packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor, the second-best processor after the SD845 to date. This phone is available in two variants one with 4 GB RAM with 64 GB inbuilt storage and another one with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.

Storage on both the variants is further expandable up to 400 GB using the SIM 2 slot. It has a dual 13 MP camera on the rear side, a Carl Zeiss optics lens, and a 13 MP selfie shooter camera.

Along with the primary sensor we see on Android phones, it gets a Gyroscope and Barometer. Under the hood, it draws power from a 3090 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support for faster and more efficient charging.

Nokia 8 Specifications
Display  5.3 inches IPS LCD
69.4% screen-to-body ratio
1440 x 2560 pixels resolution
16:9 aspect ratio
554 PPi density
CPU  Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Kryo & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo)
GPU  Adreno 540
RAM  4/6 GB
Inbuilt Storage  64/128 GB
Rear Camera  Dual: 13 MP (f/2.0, 1.12µm), Zeiss optics, OIS
Front Camera  13 MP (f/2.0, 1.12µm)
Operating System  Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Sensors  Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery  3090 mAh

4. Nokia 8 Sirocco

One of the best Nokia phones available to date is Nokia 8 Sirocco. It is Nokia’s flagship phone of 2018; if the Nokia 9 is not coming soon. Nokia 8 Sirocco gets a 5.5 inches P-OLED full HD display with an 81.1 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The screen maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio while keeping the size of the bezels very thin. It runs on Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM. We were expecting SD 845 in this. Maybe Nokia wants to use the Snapdragon  845 in the Nokia 9.

The phone gets a 128 GB inbuilt storage capacity which is further expandable up to 400 GB using the hybrid slot. The rear camera captures fantastic photos and videos even in low light using the dual 12 MP sensors with a Carl Zeiss Optic lens.

The front selfie shooter camera is 5 MP. The phone uses a 3260 mAh battery, which keeps running for the whole day. With the Quick Charge 4.0 support, the recharging has improved and is faster.

Nokia 8 Sirocco Specifications
Display 5.5 inches P-OLED
81.1% screen-to-body ratio
1440 x 2560 pixels resolution
16:9 aspect ratio
534 PPI density
CPU  Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Kryo & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo)
GPU  Adreno 540
RAM  6 GB RAM
Inbuilt Storage  128 GB, expandable up to 400 GB
Rear Camera  Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 1.4µm) + 12 MP (f/2.6, 1.0µm),  Zeiss optics
Front Camera  5 MP (f/2.0, 1.4µm)
Operating System  Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Sensors  Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery  3260 mAh

5. Nokia 9 (Upcoming)

Recently we have seen the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the flagship phone of Nokia to date. It is rumored that Nokia is working on a flagship phone which might come with the moniker “Nokia 9.

This might be launched this year to compete with phones like Samsung Galaxy S9. The phone might feature a 5.7 inches curved OLED display. As per the leaks, the phone will be water-resistant and have an all-metal body. There won’t be any 3.5 mm headphone jack just like the Apple, only a USB Type-C port.

The rear side and front both might have dual-lens Carl Zeiss Camera. That’s all we know to date; if something new comes up about the Nokia 9, we will update it here.

Classic Nokia Phones (Symbian S60, Windows Mobile 8, and Others)

 

Image Product Name
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia 9 PureView
Nokia Lumia 920
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia Lumia 800
Nokia N8
Nokia 6.1
Nokia N900
Nokia N97
Nokia N97 Mini
Nokia N96 16 GB
Nokia N95-4 8 GB
Nokia N86
Nokia N82
Nokia N79
Nokia N78
Nokia X6
Nokia 5730
Nokia 6720 Classic
Nokia 6700 Slide

20. Nokia 6700 Slide:

The compact and elegant Nokia 6700 slide is exceptionally designed to let you capture and share special moments of your life. You also get the freedom of choosing messaging and social networking services.

You can stream videos and shoot videos from the mobile web. It is possible to make video calls with the secondary camera. Customizable profiles are available. You can access the ambient light sensor’s default settings to adjust the screen’s brightness automatically.

Despite being durably built, it feels lightweight and easy to carry around. The slider mechanism works smoothly. Charging is possible via micro USB. The microSD cards are accepted. Moreover, the speakerphone is loud enough.

Features:

19. Nokia 6720 Classic:

Nokia 6720 Classic packs a digital camera with 5MP resolution and Carl Zeiss optics that help you capture stunning images and shoot videos. The camera comes with built-in flash and autofocus. It can work well in different lighting conditions. Moreover, this phone is integrated with the Ovi Maps application, A-GPS, accelerometer, and compass. The pack contains a charger, a battery, a USB cable, and an earpiece.

Features:

18. Nokia 5730:

The 3.2 MP primary camera in the Nokia 5730 comes with a Carl Zeiss optics lens and autofocus functionality. There is support for dual LED flash and video recording. Regarding connectivity, this phone supports quad-band GSM 850/ 900/1800/1900 * GPRS and EDGE. Also, it supports HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

The audio output is immersive due to the stereo speakers. A 3.5 mm audio jack (compatible with any headphones) and a stereo FM radio are included. The stereo Bluetooth support is available. With the N-gage support and advanced Say-and-Play feature, you can easily control the music player through your voice.

Features:

17. Nokia X6:


The Nokia X6A is renowned for being an on-the-go social networking device suitable for an immersive entertainment experience. The 5 MP camera is equipped with the Carl Zeiss optic lens that allows you to have DVD-quality video capture. The viewing experience is clear and comfortable on the 3.2-inch wide touchscreen capacitive display.

A charger (AC-8), rechargeable battery (BL-5J), wired stereo headset (WH-701), connectivity cable (CA-101D), user guide, and a mini DVD with the software are included in the pack.

Features:

16. Nokia N78:

This multimedia smartphone blends navigation, music, and photography in a portable design. It makes the most of the latest suite of Nokia services comprising Nokia Maps, Nokia Music Store, and Share on Ovi.

Features:

15. Nokia N79:


Capture your surroundings at best with the Nokia N79, which has a 5 MP autofocus camera equipped with a Carl Zeiss optics lens. This camera also supports geotagging. The lens lets you print decent-quality photos and video clips that resemble DVD-like quality.

At the bottom of the phone, you can see typical send/end and soft navigation keys, a numeric keypad, and a dedicated camera key. You benefit from a multimedia experience with a customizable design. Despite the sleek design, this Nokia phone provides integrated navigation, high-speed connectivity, smooth web browsing, and music with an FM transmitter.

Features:

14. Nokia N82:


With Nokia N82, you can capture hi-res pictures, listen to music, shoot videos, send emails, browse the web, and enjoy robust Bluetooth connectivity. 5 MP digital primary camera contains Carl Zeiss Optics. You can precisely focus on an object with the autofocus functionality and also benefit from digital zoom. The camera lets you shoot DVD-quality videos at 640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps.

Take hi-res pictures, shoot videos, listen to music, watch videos, browse the web, send emails, and enjoy Bluetooth’s freedom. All on a pocket phone with a bright 2.4″ color screen. It turns the world into your mobile home! N82 is for an active life.

Features:

13. Nokia N86:


The primary camera in the Nokia N86 packs in wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, and an 8 MP sensor. This is why this phone can capture stunning photos and videos irrespective of the lighting conditions. The Carl Zeiss Tessar lens is a wide-angle suitable for capturing panoramic pictures with adjustable aperture and short latencies.

The camera performance is analogous to a standalone digital camera for videos and still images. The smooth-moving mechanical shutter guarantees a picture with reduced motion blur.

The 2-way slide lets you easily switch among various modes, including video watching, reading maps, etc. For easy and rapid uploads of images and videos, this N86 provides high-speed 3G connectivity (HSDPA). The pocket-friendly design is perfect for playing downloaded games from the N-Gage gaming site.

Features:

12. Nokia N95-4 8 GB:


The dual slide design lets you smoothly open and closes the shutter of this phone. The 5MP primary camera enables you to shoot videos with quality resembling DVDs. This camera contains a Carl Zeiss Optics lens.

This unlocked phone is compatible with GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T. Moreover, the phone is compatible with the 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. US 3G compatibility is provided through GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA capabilities.

Features:

11. Nokia N96 16 GB:


The Nokia N96 has an advanced 2-way slide design that lets you easily switch among various modes, including video watching, map reading, etc. Furthermore, the screen supports Auto UI rotation based on a built-in accelerometer. The 2-way slider design shows a keypad on one side and the media controls on the other.

Features:

10. Nokia N97 Mini:

Perceive sharp images and dynamic colors with the Carl Zeiss optics in the camera of the N97 Mini. You can quickly browse the web and benefit from fast download times through Wi-Fi or high-speed 3G. You can view the web pages on the 16:9 widescreen display; they are designed.

This phone lets you customize your home screen and be connected with unique content, people, and services. Moreover, you can obtain live news feeds from social networks and add shortcuts to favorite websites. This phone appears attractive with the sleek metal finish and widescreen multi-sensory display.

Features:

9. Nokia N97:


The Nokia N97 is well-known for its excellent camera performance and ample storage space of 32 GB. Insert a microSD card, and you can further extend the storage space by 16 GB. You can use this phone as a portable multimedia computer.

Features:

8. Nokia N900:


Through the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5 MP camera of the N900, you can capture high-quality photos and record widescreen video clips resembling DVD-like quality. The dual-LED flash and autofocus are the prominent features of the primary camera. A sliding lens cover is available for camera activation and protection. The installed operating system is Maemo 5. Moreover, this unlocked phone is compatible with GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T.

Features:

7. Nokia 6.1:


The 16 MP primary camera in Nokia 6.1 contains a Zeiss Optics lens and dual-tone flash for capturing vivid and natural images. 4K video recording is supported. The advanced dual-sight mode depicts both sides of the story through the 8 MP wide-angle selfie camera and 16 MP main camera. Both the primary and secondary camera performs well in dim light conditions.

Looking at the build quality, Nokia prepared this phone from durable aluminum Series 6000. The design shows unique two-tone anodized diamond cut edges. The presence of sculpted 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass in the display offers excellent protection against external factors.

Features:

6. Nokia N8:


The Nokia N8 boasts a 12 MP primary camera with Carl Zeiss optics to capture stunning images. The video recording occurs in HD resolution. Instant video editing is allowed with the pre-loaded editing software. You can instantly upload videos to share with your friends and family. You can access tons of apps from Ovi Store. The Ovi Maps facilitate voice-guided navigation. The eye-catching exterior presents an elegant look to this phone.

Features:

5. Nokia Lumia 800:


Enjoy the best social networking and Internet browsing experience with the Nokia Lumia 800. It features eye-catching and is available in 3 bright colors –magenta, cyan, and black. The built-in 1.4 GHz processor is efficient enough to boost the overall performance and enable multitasking. The included graphic processor enables multimedia and gaming. The latest Carl Zeiss optics lets you capture and instantly share the captured photos and videos. The primary camera also supports HD video playback.

Features:

4. Nokia Lumia 900:


The Nokia Lumia 900 is a Windows smartphone that guarantees excellent camera performance and plenty of advanced features. The 1.4 GHz Qualcomm single-core processor, streamlines different tasks for everyday users. Not only does it ensure fast operations, but it also lets you browse the Internet at lightning-fast 4G LTE speeds.

For an enthusiastic photographer, the 8 MP primary camera on this Nokia phone is quite helpful. It features autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, and dual-LED flash (for enough brightness even in dim lighting conditions). Apart from capturing still shots, this Lumia phone also allows 720p video recording.

Features:

3. Nokia Lumia 920:


Nokia Lumia 920 is famous for being the first Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 flagship equipped with a modern dual-core processor and a 4.5 inches large display. The primary 8 MP camera contains a Carl Zeiss optics lens for superb photography and videography results. Prominent aspects of the primary camera are optical image stabilization, dual-LED flash, and autofocus.

Features:

2. Nokia 9 PureView:


Nokia 9 PureView has a revolutionary camera system comprising five cameras and a Zeiss Optics lens. 2 color sensors are included to present precise, dynamic color images. Moreover, 3 panchromatic sensors enable the array to receive up to 10 times the light. Consequently, it leads to sharp, atmospheric still shots without blur effects. The UHD 4K HDR video support offers excellent clarity in the video and lets the video appear lifelike.

The phone stays protected from external factors in a durable 6000 Series aluminum chassis. Moreover, this phone can shoot in raw DNG uncompressed file format.

Features:

1. Nokia 808 PureView:


Benefit from the stunning image, video, and audio quality with the Nokia 808 PureView. The 41 MP primary camera with the Carl Zeiss Optics lens capture spontaneous moments in a blink of an eye. A large image sensor and powerful image processing technology are implemented in the camera system. Nokia Maps facilitate instant sharing.

This unlocked cell phone is found to be compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile and also with GSM SIM cards. The captured results can be shared with DLNA and HDMI outputs, WiFI connectivity, NFC connectivity, and social networks.

Features:

Image Product Name
Nokia 7.1
Nokia 6220 Classic

2. Nokia 6220 Classic:


The use of a Carl Zeiss optics lens is the central aspect of the Nokia 6220 classic. It facilitates incredible quality photos and videos. The 5 MP primary camera contains this lens, autofocus, and xenon flash. On the other hand, the secondary camera is useful for video calling. Moreover, this phone is compatible with the GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900.

Features:

1. Nokia 7.1:


The dual rear cameras, along with ZEISS optics in Nokia 7.1, convey outstanding shots. The AI technology allows you to incorporate an imaginative touch to all photos with masks, 3D personas, and filters. You can capture high-quality, professional-looking images with natural bokeh blur.

The ability to capture striking HDR photos sets the Nokia 7.1 unique from the rest of the phones. You can capture sharp and crisp images with enhanced luminosity, a broad range of colors, and fine detail in dark and bright areas. Furthermore, Android 9 Pie discovers the potential of artificial intelligence so that you can make the most of this Nokia phone.

Features:

Exit mobile version