The capability to capture the perfect selfie has become the driving force for smartphone manufacturers this year. Many brands have put so much attention in developing a more capable front-facing camera, which they traditionally do only to the rear camera. Definitely, we have moved on from smartphone's seamless integration with home appliances or ultra-high resolution for video recording.

The Lumia 730, latest from Microsoft, is one of recent phones with better selfie capabilities. Users may get amazed with its selfie app, which is obviously dedicated to taking self-portraits. The app promises a list of special effects that can be applied to images captured using both the rear and front camera. It also has editing tools with powerful functions such as widening of half-closed eyes or whitening of teeth.

The phone's front-facing camera has wide-angle view and is 5 megapixels. It is currently marketed as the must-have phone for taking professional selfies.

The Galaxy Note 4, Samsung's flagship phablet, also has special features designed for selfies. As one of the most anticipated devices this year, it will definitely set the standard for other manufacturers when creating phablets with selfie features.

The device prides itself with a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has fast aperture, which selfie addicts will surely love. Faster aperture lessens the effect of shakes, which come from holding and keeping the phone at arm's length until the perfect selfie is captured. Users may get amazed with the phablet's ultra-wide-angle setting. It allows users to snap group shots. They can even include the background scene in the frame.

Another great phone for selfies is from HTC, the Desire 820. It may be a mid-range phone but it boasts of an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Add to that the large 5.5-inch screen. These make taking selfies or group shots easy and simple.