When creating high-quality 3D models in Polycam, the type of device you use can greatly impact the level of detail and accuracy of your captures. Phones with advanced camera systems and LiDAR sensors generally deliver the best performance.
What Phones can scan LiDAR and Room modes?
LiDAR and Room modes in Polycam are only available on iPhone Pro models, such as the iPhone 13 Pro, 14 Pro, and 15 Pro, because these devices come with a built-in LiDAR sensor. This sensor provides advanced depth mapping technology, allowing for highly accurate and detailed 3D scans, especially useful in Room and LiDAR capture modes.
The LiDAR sensor also helps these devices handle low-light environments more effectively, enhancing both precision and scan quality. The combination of the sensor and advanced camera systems makes these iPhone Pro models ideal for 3D scanning and spatial captures.
What options are available for Android Devices?
While Polycam is available on Android, most Android devices do not come equipped with a LiDAR sensor, limiting their functionality for certain capture modes (such as LiDAR and Room Mode). Android users can still create high-quality 3D models using photogrammetry and Gaussian splats.