BEST CAMERA MOBILE PHONES UNDER 30000 IN INDIA

If you want a purchase a great camera phone in India, check out this list. Here, we list smartphones available to buy in India with camera ratings of 8 or above, priced under Rs. 30,000. This means, all the devices on this page will offer great photo and video quality to users, from the front or rear cameras, both. The list has been arranged as per rating and recency of launch. You can also expect a great overall experience from the smartphones on this list, as they have an overall rating of 8 or above.

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The Google Pixel 7a comes with several upgrades over its predecessor. Most of these upgrades and features make more sense thanks to the Tensor G2 SoC, which is also found in its premium flagships.

Its design, while using the same materials as before, appears a lot more premium even though quality has taken a bit of a hit. The phone also offers an IP67 rating.

The Pixel 7a gets a high refresh rate display which makes the Android 13 interface appear fluid. The phone offers the usual three years of software updates and five years of security updates, which is good to have.

Camera performance, while improved over the previous model, is also quite solid. The new chipset also brings some additional camera features like Long Exposure mode and a faster Night Sight mode. Battery life isn’t the best but you do get wireless charging.

Google Pixel 7a Specifications
Display 6.10-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Google Tensor G2
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4385mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 12MP
Front Camera 10.8MP

The Pixel 7 is Google’s latest flagship Pixel has an odd name given that it’s almost on par with the more expensive Pixel 7 Pro, be it design, performance or imaging quality. The Pixel 7 has the same core specifications as the Pixel 7 Pro, which includes the new Tensor G2 processor and the same primary and selfie cameras. 

Google has gone with minor changes to the phone’s design when compared to its predecessor, but the Pixel 7 gets a slightly different matte-finished frame and camera module instead of the polished finish of the Pixel 7 Pro.

Software performance is top-notch and the same can be said about its camera performance which lacks the newer macro capability on the ultra-wide camera and the 5X telephoto zoom camera from the Pixel 7 Pro.

Battery life is quite good with the phone easily lasting a day and half with casual use which also includes some gaming and camera usage. However, wired charging speeds are relatively slow.

Google Pixel 7 Specifications
Display 6.30-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Google Tensor G2
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Rear Camera 50MP + 12MP
Front Camera 10.8MP

The Realme 9 Pro+ elevates the 9 series from the mainstream segment to the mid-range. The 9 Pro+ is priced higher than the 9 Pro and offers some added features such as optical image stabilisation (OIS) in the camera, which has been missing from Realme’s lineup for a long time.

The Realme 9 Pro+ is available in a colour-changing Sunrise Blue finish. The back panel transitions from blue to red upon exposure to UV light if you choose this. It has a slim profile overall and is also quite light, which makes it comfortable for one-handed use.

The phone offers enough grunt with its MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and it can easily handle demanding 3D games as well as take care of day-to-day tasks. Battery life is also quite good and it charges quickly using its bundled 60W charger.

Still camera performance is quite impressive. The primary camera with its OIS system captures clear and crisp photos in daylight and performs well in low-light conditions too. Android 12 also makes it here with Realme UI 3.0 and it brings most of its highlight features with it.

Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Specifications
Display 6.40-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP
Realme GT 2 Pro Specifications
Display 6.67-inch, 1440x3216 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

OnePlus hasn't gone too crazy with the design of the OnePlus 9 Pro. It uses a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display which the company claims cuts power consumption by up to 50 percent compared to the previous model. It's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and is available in two varaints. I was happy with the accuracy of the in-display fingerprint sensor, and I also like the fact that the edges of the display are slightly less curved compared to the OnePlus 8 Pro, which helps in preventing accidental touches.

What's new is faster wireless charging. OnePlus has introduced its Warp Charge 50 wireless charger, which as the name suggests, can now wirelessly charge the 9 Pro at up to 50W. The OnePlus 9 Pro does have brand new rear sensors, which are said to be custom-developed with Sony.You can now shoot 8K 30fps stabilised videos or up to 4K 120fps. Oddly, there's no 1080p 120fps option. All these improvements make the OnePlus 9 Pro yet another solid OnePlus flagship, worthy of its Pro badge.

OnePlus 9 Pro Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1440x3216 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 48MP + 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 16MP

The most noticeable change in the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G compared to its predecessor is its design. It's also a lot lighter at 177g. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display is vibrant and has satisfying levels of brightness. It has a 120Hz peak refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G gets the same Exynos 2100 SoC as seen in the flagship S21 series. It also comes with Dolby Atmos, an IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, and wireless charging.

It's a no-nonsense value flagship that does everything you ask of it, and does it well. What I liked most about it was the low weight, which made it very comfortable to carry in my pocket or hand. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G supports HDR10 playback and apps such as Netflix recognise this ability too. The overall camera experience is similar to that of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which is to say, they are very dependable.

If you haven't already snagged the launch offer and bought the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, I'd say the Galaxy S20 FE 5G offers far better value right now. It's practically the same as the new model, so you really aren't losing out on anything. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G will make more sense once its price drops and the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is phased out of the market, but till then, I'd recommend getting the older model instead.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specifications
Display 6.40-inch
Processor octa-core
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 12MP + 12MP + 8MP
Front Camera 32MP

LG isn't a big player in the smartphone market anymore but is still trying. The new LG G8s ThinQ was first unveiled at MWC 2019 but has launched in India several months later, so it now competes against several newer and more feature-rich models. The styling is dated, especially with the extra-wide notch, although that was necessary to fit in a Time-of-Flight 3D sensor and infrared dot emitter for security. Build quality is excellent though, and you get an IP68 rating plus Gorilla Glass on the front and back.

LG has overstuffed this phone with software features and customisations. Air Gestures are particularly gimmicky and we found them frustratingly difficult to use. There's a lot of bloatware and unnecessary animation that seems to bog this phone down a bit. However, performance in games and benchmarks was pretty good.

The display is impressive and we liked the stereo speakers on the LG G8s ThinQ. Battery life was just average. The three rear cameras take excellent shots, even in very low light.   

LG G8s ThinQ Specifications
Display 6.20-inch, 1080x2248 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3550mAh
Rear Camera 12MP + 13MP + 12MP
Front Camera 8MP

The new Galaxy Note 9 has much the same hardware and cameras as the Galaxy S9 Plus. The main thing that sets the Galaxy Note 9 apart is its S Pen, which now has added Bluetooth connectivity and can be used as a single-button Bluetooth remote control. Samsung's Experience UI is highly customised but feels smooth and natural to use, with several thoughtful ways to use the S Pen. This phone is a bit too large and heavy, but it has a huge 6.4-inch screen with curved edges and a 4000mAh battery that could last you up to two days. The cameras are great, and Samsung's app gives you a lot to play with. If you want to spend this much money and can live with the bulk, the Galaxy Note 9 delivers a top-class experience.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Specifications
Display 6.40-inch, 1440x2960 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 9810
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4000mAh
Rear Camera 12MP
Front Camera 8MP

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is slightly taller and heavier than the S8+, but simply feels better built and more solid in your hand. The 6.3-inch Quad HD+ display is gorgeous and produces excellent contrast. The S-Pen now has a finer tip and is IP68 certified. You can use it to create hand-drawn GIFs, translate words, and search the web with Bixby Vision. This phone is powerful too thanks to the Exynos 9 Octa SoC and 6GB of RAM. The dual rear cameras are a first for the company and let you do things like Live Focus, which adds a pleasing bokeh effect behind your subject. The main sensor delivers excellent detail, both in daylight and at night. Battery life could have been better and we struggled to get a full day’s worth of usage out of each full charge.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specifications
Display 6.30-inch, 1440x2960 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3300mAh
Rear Camera 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera 8MP

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the smaller of the two options launched as the company's 2017 flagship. Its main attraction is a nearly borderless screen with a taller than usual aspect ratio. In terms of industrial design, this phone is absolutely stunning, with curved glass and a futuristic look. However, the fingerprint sensor is forced into an awkward spot and grip takes some getting used to. Performance is top notch thanks to an Exynos 8895 SoC, and the cameras produce stunning stills. This is a worthy flagship phone, if you're willing to spend this much.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specifications
Display 5.80-inch, 1440x2960 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3000mAh
Rear Camera 12MP
Front Camera 8MP
Apple iPhone 6s Plus Specifications
Display 5.50-inch, 1080x1920 pixels
Processor Apple A9
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2750mAh
Rear Camera 12MP
Front Camera 5MP

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ appears to be nothing more than an elongated S6 Edge at first glance but dig a little deeper and you’ll find some nifty additions. The new additions include 4GB of RAM and Bluetooth 4.2 on the hardware front, for a bit more future-proofing. Samsung has also added Pro mode in the camera app which now lets you save pictures in RAW format as well as give you manual options to adjust your photo, before you take the shot. The new Live Broadcast feature also lets you livestream to your YouTube channel. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a well-rounded phone but Samsung is charging a premium over the S6 Edge, which makes you think twice before taking the plunge.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Specifications
Display 5.70-inch, 1440x2560 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 3000mAh
Rear Camera 16MP
Front Camera 5MP

Huawei's latest flagship smartphone under the 'Honor' brand is the Honor 6 Plus and it boasts of dual 8-megapixel cameras on the rear. Huawei's claim that these cameras can capture pictures as good as a DSLR may not be true but it is a great shooter nonetheless. It can shoot some really great low-light shots with good amount of details. Huawei has also managed to improve upon the design of the Honor 6. The overall performance of homegrown Hisilicon Kirin 925 SoC inside the phone is also really good. If there is one thing lacking with the phone it has to be the audio performance. Also, the Honor 6 Plus could have benefited greatly if it had a lower price tag.

Honor 6 Plus Specifications
Display 5.50-inch, 1080x1920 pixels
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 925
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 3600mAh
Rear Camera 8MP
Front Camera 8MP
Nokia Lumia 1520 Specifications
Display 6.00-inch, 1080x1920 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 3400mAh
Rear Camera 20MP
Front Camera 1.2MP

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 feels like a phone that understands restraint. It focuses on delivering a dependable, polished smartphone experience rather than trying to dominate every metric on the spec sheet. The display is fantastic, and battery life is among the best in the segment. However, it is not without its caveats. The OnePlus Nord CE 6, however, successfully manages to compensate with balance.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Specifications
Display 6.78-inch, 1,272x2,772 pixels
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 8000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a brand-new design which sticks to polycarbonate for its frame and rear panel. There are three finishes to choose from and all of them are IP68 and IP69-rated for dust and water resistance. Motorola even throws in a MIL-STD 810H certification for use in extreme environments.

Its display has been upgraded to a quad-curved panel. The AMOLED panel gets sufficiently bright outdoors and displays natural colours. However, we found the HDR10+ support lacking or missing when using third-party apps.

Performance isn’t best in class, but is good enough for casual users. It is also possible to play 3D games provided you don’t max out the graphics settings. Camera performance of the primary camera is quite good but the ultrawide isn’t the best even though it has macro capability.

Battery life is quite good and can easily last two days on a single charge. Charging speeds are equally good and can top up the high-capacity battery within an hour.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Specifications
Display 6.80-inch, 2772x1272 pixels
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5200mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 13MP
Front Camera 32MP

The Vivo V60e is positioned as a mid-premium handset that serves as a ‘lite’ version of the V60. It can give you multi-day use with its large battery, while the cameras can capture fantastic shots when the lighting is right. However, the experience isn’t perfect. Bloatware issues are persistent, and the screen struggles to deliver in outdoor conditions. Despite its shortcomings, the Vivo V60e is a good choice for camera enthusiasts and a strong performer.

Vivo V60e Specifications
Display 6.77-inch, 1080x2392 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 6,500mAh
Rear Camera 200MP + 8MP
Front Camera 50MP
Realme 15 Pro 5G Specifications
Display 6.80-inch, 1280x2800 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 7000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP
Front Camera 50MP

Motorola’s Edge 60 Pro has a slim and stylish tapered design, which uses a polycarbonate frame and has top-notch IP rating for dust and water. Unlike most brands, there are several different textured finishes to choose from.

Its display has skinny bezels and offers a vibrant viewing experience but lacks HDR support in OTT apps. The top-end mid-ranger processor offers more than enough performance for daily multi-tasking, but cannot offer sustained gaming performance. The software experience is smooth, but does pack some bloatware which can be uninstalled.

Camera performance is very good for this price point. The telephoto camera offers good performance in daylight but shoots slightly softer images in low light. Selfie camera captures oversharpened images.

Battery life did not perform well in our benchmark tests, but did very well in real-world testing. Charging speeds are still relatively fast and the phone also offers fast wireless charging.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro Specifications
Display 6.67-inch, 1220x2712 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 6000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
Front Camera 50MP

The Vivo T4 has a slim and stylish design that is inspired by premium models in the company’s lineup of smartphones. Its frame and rear panel are made of polycarbonate, but the phone still manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance is not a problem with the Vivo T4 as the phone handles applications and multitasking without breaking sweat. 3D games also work well with the phone maintaining its cool.

The phone only offers one user-accessible rear facing camera which offers good daylight and low light performance provided you don’t zoom in. Video recordings come out well and also pack in good detail in all lighting conditions.

The phone’s high-capacity battery can easily last days with light usage. With heavy usage it can still easily last over a day. It is also surprisingly quick while charging with the bundled charger.
 

Vivo T4 5G Specifications
Display 6.77-inch, 1080x2392 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 7300mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP
Vivo V50e Specifications
Display 6.77-inch, 1080x2392 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5600mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 50MP

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G brings a lot of improvements as compared to its predecessor. The latest smartphone from the brand offers the iconic transparent back panel with an improved Glyph interface. Moreover, the new camera module gives it a distinct look and feel. The handset comes with an IP64 rating, which makes it dust and water-resistant. 

Nothing Phone 3a Pro Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1080x2392 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 50MP

The Realme GT 6 sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1264x2780 pixels. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, another 50-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel camera. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel front camera. Running on Android 14, it’s powered by a 5500mAh battery with SuperVOOC fast charging support. You can choose from 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM, along with 256GB or 512GB storage options. It runs on Realme UI 5, based on Android 14. Plus, it’s IP65-rated for dust and water protection .

Realme GT 6 Specifications
Display 6.78-inch, 1264x2780 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 32MP

Xiaomi 14 Civi is here to shake things up in the sub-Rs. 50,000 price segment. Its slim design, Leica camera prowess, solid performance credentials, and decent speakers make it a solid package worth considering in this price category. On the downside, the missing IP68 rating is a much-needed feature at this price point, and random app notifications from installed apps may sometimes bother you. Nevertheless, it's a noteworthy addition to the sub-Rs. 50,000 smartphone portfolio and is an excellent value proposition.

Xiaomi 14 Civi Specifications
Display 6.55-inch, 1236x2750 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM 12GB
Storage 512GB
Battery Capacity 4700mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 12MP
Front Camera 32MP + 32MP

Motorola's Edge 50 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery with up to 125W fast charging support. The phone offers some world first features such as a Pantone validated display and cameras. The Edge 50 Pro has a premium design and is available in three colour options. It is offered with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. You also get an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. The phone has a 6.7-inch pOLED curved display with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. It has a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support, 3 microphones, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

Motorola Edge 50 Pro Specifications
Display 6.70-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 10MP + 13MP
Front Camera 50MP

The Realme 12 Pro+ offers a vegan-leather design for its rear panel and also has a very watch-like fluted metal ring around its revamped cameras. The phone isn’t just about a fancy design, but also packs in a solid IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Its processor offers more than enough capability to handle day to day tasks and multitasking, but also offers decent gaming performance. The phone also offers the latest Android 14 software but comes loaded with bloatware, which thankfully isn’t intrusive and does not affect the software experience.

Apart from its design, the phone’s biggest highlight are its cameras. While the primary camera performs well in all types of lighting conditions, the telephoto camera is the showstopper, offering excellent capability at native focal lengths in all types of lighting conditions.

Battery life is top notch and the phone easily lasts a day and half with regular use. Charging speeds are also relatively good.

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 2400x1080 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 64MP + 8MP
Front Camera 32MP
OnePlus Nord 3 5G Specifications
Display 6.74-inch, 1240x2772 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera Unspecified
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 2400x1080 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 6000mAh
Rear Camera 108MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP
Honor 90 Specifications
Display 6.60-inch, 1200x2664 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 200MP + 12MP + 2MP
Front Camera 50MP
Realme 11 Pro+ Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 2400x1080 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7050
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 200MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G comes with minor upgrades over the previous model. Its design mostly remains the same as before, but has some minor changes around the back, which includes a new layout for the cameras.

Its processor has been upgraded to a Dimensity 1300 SoC, which brings some performance improvements. The display remains the same as before and offers a 90Hz refresh rate.

The phone offers OxygenOS 12.1 which is based on Android 12. It has minimal bloatware and comes with just one preinstalled third-party app. Software performance is smooth and it all feels fluid thanks to the 90Hz display.

Gaming performance is quite good as well. The phone still lacks a macro camera unlike the original Nord, but the primary camera can shoot decent close-up images. Low-light performance is quite good. Battery capacity remains the same as before, but OnePlus has amped up the charging to 80W.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Specifications
Display 6.43-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

Design has always been a big talking point for the Reno series and it's no different with the Reno 7 Pro. The glass back of the Oppo Reno 7 Pro has a new finish. Oppo says it has used a new laser process to create hundreds of diagonal micro-etches, which are visible at certain angles. The 6.5-inch AMOLED panel means delivers very good colours and contrast. It's a full-HD+ panel with a 90Hz peak refresh rate and 180Hz peak touch sampling rate, plus Corning Gorilla 5 for scratch protection.

There's a new SoC in the Oppo Reno 7 Pro, the Dimensity 1200-Max from MediaTek. This is basically a standard Dimensity 1200 SoC with two special optimisations made for the Reno 7 Pro. You get ColorOS 12 but this is still based on Android 11, not Android 12. I ran PUBG: New State to test how this phone handles demanding multiplayer games. With all the graphical settings cranked up to the highest allowable limit, gameplay was smooth and the display response was on point.

The flat display, stereo speakers, and improved camera sensors are all welcome changes. Battery life is also solid, and it doesn't hurt to have super-fast charging. If fashionable looks and quirky camera features trump sheer performance for you, then you should be happy with the Reno 7 Pro.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G Specifications
Display 6.50-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

The OnePlus 9RT has a good in-hand feel despite its hefty 198.5g weight. The rounded edges of the aluminium frame make it comfortable to hold. It has a relatively large 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a full-HD+ resolution. The second big change lies in the performance of the phone. The OnePlus 9RT uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC making it equal to the OnePlus 9. OnePlus has even tweaked the touch response of the 9RT's screen, which can boost to 600Hz (from 300Hz) in certain games.

The in-display fingerprint sensor is lightning quick at authentication, and navigating the phone's menus is quick. Switching between apps was also seamless and it never felt like I was stressing this phone, no matter what I did. The 4,500mAh battery lasted for 20 hours and 16 minutes in our internal test, which runs an HD video clip on loop till a phone shuts off. The camera app on the 9RT has been lifted straight from sister company Oppo's ColorOS. Image quality is good but low light performance could have been better. 

The OnePlus 9RT is a solid flagship that needs a couple of thousand Rupees shaved off its current asking price for it to be a good deal. If you can't wait, Xiaomi, Realme and Samsung have equally enticing offerings at better prices.

OnePlus 9RT Specifications
Display 6.62-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 16MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP

The Oppo Reno 6 Pro is one of the slimmest and lightest phones in its class, and has the looks to go with that. The display is well-spec’d too. It’s a 6.5-inch full-HD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ playback certification, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. One of the biggest upgrades to the Oppo Reno 6 Pro is the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Games ran very well too. Despite the slim body, the back of the phone never got overly hot even after extended gaming sessions.

I found the battery life of the Reno 6 Pro to be pretty solid too. I was easily able to get about a day and half of use, which involved lots of video watching and checking social apps. This phone runs the company’s latest version of ColorOS 11.3, which is very similar in form and function to the version we tested on the Reno 5 Pro 5G (v11.1). The camera setup on the Oppo Reno 6 Pro is pretty much identical to that of the Reno 5 Pro, except for the new Bokeh Flare Portrait filter which is fun and works well.

Oppo Reno 6 Pro Specifications
Display 6.55-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

The Oppo Reno 6 shares a lot of features with the Pro model, such as the Bokeh Flare Portrait filter in the camera app, 65W fast charging, and a high refresh rate AMOLED display. The design gives off strong iPhone 12 vibes, but it really seems to work in its favour. The 6.42-inch AMOLED display looks very good. It has a full-HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 90Hz refresh rate, and a claimed peak brightness rating of up to 700nits.

Oppo says this is India's first phone to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC which is plenty powerful to handle daily tasks and games at the full-HD+ resolution. The 4,300mAh battery capacity might not sound too impressive, but with day-to-day usage, I was easily averaging more than a full day on single charge. The Oppo Reno 6 misses out on the rear depth camera that the Reno 6 Pro has, but apart from this, it has the same set of sensors on the front and back.

While the Reno 6 is definitely better value than the Pro model, it might be hard to justify buying it after comparing it to the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Poco F3 GT.

Oppo Reno 6 Specifications
Display 6.43-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4300mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

Just like the Vivo V20, the Vivo V20 Pro focuses on design and cameras. The patterns created on the Sunset Melody colorway when light hits the back panel look very funky. The display on the Vivo V20 Pro is once again very similar to that of the V20. It is a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED panel with Schott's Xensation Up cover glass. Colours are rich, it gets very bright, and there's HDR support too.

Videos look great on the Vivo V20 Pro thanks to the vivid AMOLED panel. HDR videos on YouTube play smoothly. The Vivo V20 Pro is a good phone for gaming since the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G can handle even demanding titles fairly well without overheating. Funtouch OS 11 on the V20 Pro is packed to the gills with shortcuts and customisation options.

The Vivo V20 Pro boasts of impressive camera specifications. For selfies, you get a 44-megapixel primary camera with a f/2.0 aperture and autofocus, and an additional ultra-wide-angle 8-megapixel camera. Compared to the OnePlus Nord, the V20 Pro offers slightly sharper selfies and more interesting shooting modes, however the Nord does have a slight edge when it comes to video performance.

If you're looking for a mid-range 5G smartphone that's not a OnePlus Nord, the V20 Pro gets our recommendation.

Vivo V20 Pro Specifications
Display 6.44-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4000mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 44MP + 8MP

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ panel, with a full-HD+ resolution and supoorts HDR10+ colour profile. Colours and punchy and brightness level is good. The back of the phone has a polycarbonate layer which resembles glass. Button placement feels ergonomic, and on the left, we have a hybrid dual-SIM tray that can either take two Nano-SIM cards or a single SIM and a microSD card.

The Gaalxy S10 Lite is powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is last year's flagship chip. Performance is very good and the phone doesn't get overly hot when gaming. It features One UI 2.0, which is based on Android 10, however it lacks the India-specific features which we saw in the Galaxy A51. 

The phone has a 4,500mAh battery capacity, which offers enough power to get you through an entire day on one charge. The bundled charger supports 25W fast charging. 

In the back, the main 48-megapixel camera captures good stills, thanks to OIS for better stabilisation. The wide-angle camera also does a good job under good light. The 5-megapixel macro camera also captures very good extreme close-ups. 4K video recording is supported but only up to 30fps. Low light image quality is very good too. 

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4,500mAh
Rear Camera 48MP + 12MP + 5MP
Front Camera 32MP

The Vivo V17 Pro is a unique offering, with two pop-up selfie cameras and four more at the back. It's well built and looks premium, despite the all-polycarbonate build. It's a little chunky and heavy but still quite manageable. The 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display is bright, has good colour saturation and viewing angles. There's also Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. 

The in-display fingerprint sensor works well but face unlock is only used as a last resort and can't be used as the primary method for unlocking the phone. The phone has two SIM card slots but nothing for a microSD card. You also get a 'smart key' button which can be customised to perform different functions. 

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The SoC is a little weak for the price but is fairly capable of handling apps and games. Keep in mind that it does make the phone quite hot with prolonged camera use or gaming. 

The rear 48-megapixel camera shoots good quality oversampled shots in both daytime and in low light. The ultra wide-angle camera captures more in the frame and is also used for shooting super macros. There's a telephoto camera too which offers 2x optical zoom. The V17 Pro also has a depth camera, which helps when shooting bokeh portraits. The 32-megapixel selfie camera captures pleasing selfies and also supports Night mode. The secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle camera lets you get a lot more people in one frame. 

Battery life is very good. The 4100mAh battery easily lasts for a day and half. There's fast charging too, which charges the battery fully in about two hours. 

Vivo V17 Pro Specifications
Display 6.44-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4100mAh
Rear Camera 48MP + 8MP + 13MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP + 8MP

The OnePlus 6 brings a new glass back with your choice of three different finishes, the Snapdragon 845 processor, and a bigger screen with a notch. It takes on today's biggest flagships, some of which cost over twice as much. Performance is great, and the display will keep most people happy. The phone looks and feels good too, and you can definitely show it off. The cameras are slightly underwhelming, and some people will miss the creative options that other manufacturers offer. Battery life was good enough to get us through a full day with some power left over. You don't get all the bells and whistles of a top-end phone, but the OnePlus 6 has more than enough to keep most people happy.

OnePlus 6 Specifications
Display 6.28-inch, 1080x2280 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3300mAh
Rear Camera 16MP + 20MP
Front Camera 16MP

The Nokia 7 Plus is the first smartphone from the company to sport an 18:9 display. It has a 6-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 660 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It runs on Android Oreo and is a part of the Android One program. It is a dual SIM device and has a hybrid SIM slot. Storage is expandable upto 256GB via a microSD card. The 7 Plus has a dual camera setup at the back comprising of a 12-megapixel camera and a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor. At the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and it is powered by a 3800mAh battery.

Nokia 7 Plus Specifications
Display 6.00-inch, 1080x2160 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 3800mAh
Rear Camera 12MP + 13MP
Front Camera 16MP

After concentrating only on the high end for a year, Google has decided to launch a new mid-range Nexus phone which will appeal to those looking to upgrade from a Nexus 4 or Nexus 5. The new Nexus 5X, made by LG, brings pure Android 6.0 and the native Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor. It also has a really good camera, a fast six-core processor, and reasonably good battery life. Long-time Nexus fans will have to do without wireless charging though. Despite a few quirks, the Nexus 5X is a solid phone with a lot of appeal.

Google Nexus 5X Specifications
Display 5.20-inch, 1080x1920 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2700mAh
Rear Camera 12.3MP
Front Camera 5MP
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Specifications
Display 6.00-inch, 1080x1920 pixels
Processor MediaTek MT6752
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2930mAh
Rear Camera 13MP
Front Camera 13MP

The HTC Desire 820s doesn't differ much from the Desire 820, except for the new Mediatek MT6752 SoC under the hood. This makes a massive difference in performance, with the Desire 820s offering excellent performance. It retains the things we loved about the Desire 820, including the decent camera set, the great looks and the dual front-facing speakers. The Desire 820s is HTC's answer to all of the invite-only and flash-sale smartphones that populate the mid-range. It's a smartphone that's easy to buy, easy to like and satisfying to use.

HTC Desire 820s Specifications
Display 5.50-inch, 720x1280 pixels
Processor MediaTek MT6752
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2600mAh
Rear Camera 13MP
Front Camera 8MP

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is a phablet with a huge 6-inch screen with QHD resolution and quite possibly one with the most compact form-factor. Also, Lenovo doesn't make any compromises with its innards since this is the company’s flagship device at the moment. The phablet is running the latest software with Vibe UI 2.0 skin on top of it and it has a nice trick up its sleeve in the form of allowing users to switch to stock Android if they prefer it.Though we like the device overall, Lenovo could have taken care o the heating issues we faced during testing.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Specifications
Display 6.00-inch, 1440x2560 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 4000mAh
Rear Camera 16MP
Front Camera 5MP

The LG G7+ ThinQ is the company's flagship offering for 2018. It features a 6.1-inch, QHD+ display with excellent brightness and colour saturation. It even supports HDR 10 standard. It's IP68 certified for dust and water resistance and is shockproof thanks to the MIL-STD 810G specification. It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. App and game performance is very good but the entire back of the phone gets very warm when stressed. The primary 16-megapixel camera doesn't capture the sharpest stills but its f/1.6 aperture helps it in low-light. The secondary 16-megapixel wide-angle sensor is great for landscape shots and has very good stabilisation for video. The 3000mAh battery offers decent battery life but it's tough to get an entire day's worth of usage on a single charge.

LG G7+ ThinQ Specifications
Display 6.10-inch, 1440x3120 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 3000mAh
Rear Camera 16MP + 16MP
Front Camera 8MP

Best Camera Mobile Phones Under 30000 in India (07 June 2026)

Best Camera Mobile Phones Under 30000 in India Price in India
Google Pixel 7a Rs. 27,999
Google Pixel 7 Rs. 28,999
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Rs. 25,999
Realme GT 2 Pro Rs. 29,990
OnePlus 9 Pro Rs. 29,999
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Rs. 27,999
LG G8s ThinQ Rs. 29,999
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Rs. 26,999
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Rs. 29,000
Samsung Galaxy S8 Rs. 28,900
Apple iPhone 6s Plus Rs. 25,990
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Rs. 29,999
Honor 6 Plus Rs. 26,499
Nokia Lumia 1520 Rs. 27,990
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Rs. 27,999
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Rs. 28,537
Vivo V60e Rs. 29,999
Realme 15 Pro 5G Rs. 29,999
Motorola Edge 60 Pro Rs. 28,499
Vivo T4 5G Rs. 25,999
Vivo V50e Rs. 25,199
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Rs. 26,999
Realme GT 6 Rs. 28,999
Xiaomi 14 Civi Rs. 25,999
Motorola Edge 50 Pro Rs. 25,999
Realme 12 Pro+ 5G Rs. 25,490
OnePlus Nord 3 5G Rs. 26,999
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G Rs. 25,999
Honor 90 Rs. 26,999
Realme 11 Pro+ Rs. 27,999
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Rs. 26,490
Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G Rs. 29,499
OnePlus 9RT Rs. 26,999
Oppo Reno 6 Pro Rs. 29,999
Oppo Reno 6 Rs. 25,999
Vivo V20 Pro Rs. 29,989
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Rs. 27,499
Vivo V17 Pro Rs. 27,990
OnePlus 6 Rs. 27,999
Nokia 7 Plus Rs. 25,990
Google Nexus 5X Rs. 29,990
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Rs. 29,990
HTC Desire 820s Rs. 27,999
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Rs. 29,999
LG G7+ ThinQ Rs. 27,000
List of Best Camera Mobile Phones Under 30000 in India, last updated on 07 June 2026

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