Guide
How to Record With Your Front and Back Camera at the Same Time
If you've ever wanted to capture what you're filming and your reaction to it in a single shot, you've probably searched for a way to record both cameras on your phone at once. Here's how it actually works, whether your phone supports it, and how to do it.
Why record with two cameras at once?
A single camera only tells half the story. Recording your front and back camera simultaneously means you never have to choose between capturing the moment or capturing yourself in it. Common reasons people look for this:
- Reaction videos — show the content and your reaction in one shot
- Vlogging — capture yourself talking and what you're looking at
- Travel — the view in front of you and your reaction to it, together
- Interviews — both people, front camera on you, back camera on your guest
- Family moments — your child's face and what they're seeing, side by side
Can your phone's built-in camera app do this?
No — on both iPhone and Android, the default Camera app can only use one lens system (front or back) at a time. Simultaneous front-and-back recording, sometimes called dual camera or split-screen recording, requires a dedicated app that taps into both camera feeds at once and combines them into a single video, either side by side, picture-in-picture, or in a custom layout.
How IQLenzi records both cameras simultaneously
IQLenzi's Dual Camera mode activates your front and back cameras together and lets you choose how they're combined:
- Split screen — both cameras shown side by side, equal size
- Picture-in-picture — one camera as the main shot, the other in a smaller overlay
- Surround View — wraps your surroundings around you in a single immersive frame
You can zoom each camera independently, apply real-time effects to either feed, and record photos or video — all from one take, with nothing to edit together afterward.
What if my phone doesn't support dual camera recording?
Not every phone's hardware supports running both camera systems at once. IQLenzi checks your device automatically — if simultaneous recording isn't supported, it switches to a full single-camera mode with the same effects, controls, and recording modes. You don't lose access to the app, just the specific dual-feed layouts.
Getting started
IQLenzi is free on iPhone and Android. Open the app, switch to Dual Camera mode, pick a layout, and start recording — no setup, no account required.