The better the display, the better the experience. A good display is also a must have for good VR experience.
This is why you can move your smartphone sideways and still have a normal view on your phone without having to tilt your head. The sensor picks up moves from the device and acts accordingly. The gyroscopes in smartphones are called gyro sensors and they give zero reading when the device rests on a flat surface. Gyroscope by its most simple definition is the device that determines orientation using the Earth’s gravity. So is your phone on the list? Let’s know if you think we’ve missed other devices that are worth mentioning.To be able to support VR content, your smartphone will have to have a gyroscope. These two also sport a gyro sensor along with the OnePlus 3. OnePlus One / OnePlus 2 – if you’re still looking for a mid-range phone with top class specs, both the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 are great options.
The smaller Moto G4 variant is the cheapest yet as capable as to the Moto G4 Plus in most sections.Īsus Zenfone 3 – the beefed up spec sheets on the new Zenfone 3 standard models ensure powerful performance and wide support in the multimedia category including support for AR and VR. Moto G4 / G4 Plus – though not popular as other brands in the Philippines, the Lenovo-owned Moto G4 series gets complete sensor treatment including gyroscope (magnetometer to be confirmed). This makes almost all Xiaomi smartphones well-suited to AR and VR media content.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 / Note 3 Pro – both the Mediatek and Snapdragon 652 variants are supplied with gyroscope sensors, surprisingly, even on the lower Redmi models. Lenovo Vibe K4 Note – not only this phone has gyroscope for VR, it has also a high-res audio setup like the Dolby Atmos for the better entertainment experience.
And with its price sitting below P9,000 pesos, the Zenfone 2 is one of the most compelling choices if you’re looking to have an Android phone that’s VR and AR ready.
The phone also works with other glasses and headsets.Īsus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S – Asus was able to launch a Philippine variant Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S that has a gyroscope and decent specs including a reliable camera setup for about P8,000 price.Īsus Zenfone 2 – this budget flagship phone introduced last year is still doing good up until today. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus / K5 Note– along with the vanilla Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Note, the Vibe K5 Plus is a capable Android mid-ranger launched this year that is compatible with the proprietary Lenovo TheatreMax VR glass and controller. List of top budget Android phones with gyroscope and/or magnetometer So below we listed the top budget Android smartphones that are future proof in terms of multimedia compatibility.