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 |
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 |
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 |
The LG G8X ThinQ sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a tiny water drop notch at the top. The bezels are thin on the sides of the display while the bottom chin is slightly thicker. It has a dedicated Google Assistant button and is among the few phones to still retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. LG also bundles a dual screen accessory with the device which helps connect a similar display to the phone.
The LG G8x ThinQ smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and it comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. It packs in a 4,000mAh battery and has support for fast charging. The LG G8X ThinQ runs LG UX 9.0 on top of Android 9 Pie. The device also has a Hi-Fi DAC feature and supports DTS:X 3D Surround sound. It offers good performance and the device is capable of handling anything you throw at it.
LG has stuck with a dual-camera setup on the LG G8X ThinQ with a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel wide-angle-camera. The phone clicks decent photos in daylight and low-light photos were also good. Video recording is another strong point for the LG G8X ThinQ.
LG G8X ThinQ Specifications | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
RAM | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 4000mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP + 13MP |
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 |
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 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 |
Realme 14 Pro+ 5G Specifications | |
Display | 6.83-inch, 1272x2800 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 6000mAh |
Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP + 50MP |
Front Camera | 32MP |
OnePlus Nord 4 Specifications | |
Display | 6.74-inch, 1240x2772 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 5500mAh |
Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
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 Oppo Reno 11 Pro offers a slim and rounded design which appears quite premium despite being made out of polycarbonate and glass. However it lacks an official IP rating of any sort and still does not offer a stereo speaker setup.
The new Dimensity processor is powerful enough for handling regular smartphone tasks and can even handle heavy 3D games. Oppo offers the latest Android 14 software out of the box but it packs in plenty of bloatware and double apps.
The phone offers a very flexible camera setup among which its primary camera offers the best imaging performance followed by the telephoto camera which is good for snapping portraits. Its ultra-wide camera is quite weak and the same can be said about the phone’s video performance in general.
Battery life is quite solid for a slim design-focussed smartphone but charging is very quick.
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G Specifications | |
Display | 6.74-inch, 1240x2772 pixels |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4600mAh |
Rear Camera | 50MP + 32MP + 8MP |
Front Camera | 32MP |
Vivo V29 Pro Specifications | |
Display | 6.78-inch, 1260x2800 pixels |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4,600mAh |
Rear Camera | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP |
Front Camera | 50MP |
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 Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G is a premium smartphone from the company that is focussed on offering a premium design. The phone has a slim and elegant design that uses glass and metal.
Its display gets quite bright and colours appear vibrant. It features a thin bezel all around that adds to its overall premium appeal. The phone’s display is also HDR10+ certified and it all works as expected when it comes to streaming supported content.
The phone runs Oppo’s ColorOS 12.1, which is based on Android 12. Everything works as expected and Oppo’s O-Haptics vibration system enhances the software experience.
Camera performance in daylight is quite good, but the same cannot be said about the ultra-wide and macro cameras. In low light, the phone captures good photos, but its performance is not consistent. Battery life is quite solid and lasts a day and half on a single charge.
Oppo Reno 8 Pro Specifications | |
Display | 6.70-inch, 2412x1080 pixels |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 32MP |
The new design of the Oppo Reno 7 looks nice. The rounded frame and curved edges of the back gives the phone a sleek aesthetic. The Reno 7 also gets the same laser-etched pattern on the back like on the Reno 7 Pro, which looks good and does’t attract fingerprints. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display is similar to the one on the previous phone. It has a full-HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Oppo hasn’t bothered refreshing the SoC in the Reno 7 as it’s still the MediaTek Dimensity 900, along with has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The software experience of the Oppo Reno 7 is identical to the 7 Pro. Day-to-day performance has been solid so far with the Oppo Reno 7. The SoC is plenty powerful for handling the usual productivity and social apps. The bump in battery capacity to 4,500mAh (from 4,300mAh) seems to have made a noticeable impact on battery life.
It’s a good phone overall without any glaring faults but just know that there are better feature-packed offerings available online, that offer a lot more bang for you buck.
Oppo Reno 7 5G Specifications | |
Display | 6.40-inch, 1080x2400 pixels |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
Rear Camera | 64MP + 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 OnePlus 9 still feels solidly built and the plastic frame does look like metal, even though it's not. The alert slider and buttons have good tactile feedback, similar to the ones on the 9 Pro. The OnePlus 9 has a similar 6.55-inch AMOLED display as the 8T. Software is taken care of by OxygenOS 11, which is based on Android 11.
Performance has been very solid right from the get go thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdraogn 888. The display is excellent – colours are vibrant, brightness is very good, and viewing angles are more than satisfactory. The OnePlus 9 delivers very good battery life; a bit better than the 9 Pro in fact, in my opinion.
The cameras on the OnePlus 9 are a big upgrade compared to its predecessor's mainly due to better sensors. The selfie camera is the same one used for the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it's decent but not great. The OnePlus 9 is a good smartphone in its own right, but hard to recommend when you have the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro selling for around the same price.
OnePlus 9 Specifications | |
Display | 6.55-inch, 1080x2400 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
Rear Camera | 48MP + 50MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
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 Realme X3 SuperZoom features a periscope-style telephoto camera, which is the first we've seen in this price segment. The 8-megapixel telephoto camera features 5x optical zoom and a maximum of 60x hybrid zoom. Camera performance is very good during the day, but not so much at night. To help with the latter, there's Night mode, which is quite effective. The main 64-megapixel camera captures good photos in daylight, but struggles a bit in low light. The X3 SuperZoom can record video at 4K and the quality is good in the day, but could be better when shooting at night.
The X3 SuperZoom uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, which offers plenty of processing power for apps and games. The phone also featrues a 120Hz refresh rate LCD panel, so scrolling through menus feels fluid. Battery life is also solid. The X3 SuperZoom is also very well built and looks stylish. It's mising stereo speakers but the single bottom-firing speaker gets pretty loud. The phone runs Realme UI, based on Android 10.
Realme X3 SuperZoom Specifications | |
Display | 6.60-inch, 1080x2400 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4200mAh |
Rear Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 32MP + 8MP |
The Realme X50 Pro is 5G ready and features the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. In terms of performance, this device is excellent for gaming as well as general productivity. Realme has also used high-speed RAM and storage, plus a 90Hz display, for a snappy overall experience. This is a mid-range flagship phone that truly can take on many of the much more expensive models in the market.
The X50 Pro 5G is available in two muted colour options and looks quite premium with its glass and metal body. However, the back is slippery and this phone is somewhat bulky and heavy. What you'll notice first is the dual-camera cutout in the upper left corner of the screen.
The display is sharp and the speakers are surprisingly powerful. You get four rear cameras including a 2X optical zoom camera. We found photos to generally be very good, even ones shot with the lower-resolution wide-angle and zoom cameras. However, photos taken at night weren't always great, and 4K video looked artificial.
Realme X50 Pro 5G Specifications | |
Display | 6.44-inch, 1080x2400 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
RAM | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 4200mAh |
Rear Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 32MP + 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 7T Pro is the replacement for the OnePlus 7 Pro. The frosted, matte texture of the OnePlus 7T Pro's glass rear feels great in the hand and doesn't easily attract fingerprints, but is quite slippery. Other design elements have stayed the same. You get 3D Corning Gorilla Glass on the back and front; a pop-up selfie camera; an in-display fingerprint sensor; stereo speakers; and all the same ports and buttons in the same place.
The display is the same 6.67-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. We found the display to be excellent in most usage conditions. Colours are vibrant and well saturated, the brightness is very good even under sunlight, and viewing angles are great.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC replaces the Snapdragon 855 which powered the OnePlus 7 Pro. There's also 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. OxygenOS works very well and is a joy to use.
Overall performance is great. The selfie camera module is quick to pop up to authenticate you and the fingerprint sensor, like last time, is also extremely quick. Media files look and sound great on the OnePlus 7T Pro, thanks to the HDR display and good stereo speakers. The battery capacity of the OnePlus 7T Pro has increased by a tiny bit to 4,085mAh, and with a full day of heavy usage at the 90Hz refresh rate, we still had about 20 percent left in the battery at night.
The OnePlus 7T Pro features the same camera setup as the OnePlus 7 Pro, so to sum up , the performance is good but not as great as say from the likes of the Galaxy S10+. It still struggles in low light and 4K video quality is average.
OnePlus 7T Pro Specifications | |
Display | 6.67-inch, 1440x3120 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Battery Capacity | 4085mAh |
Rear Camera | 48MP + 16MP + 8MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
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 |
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 | Price in India |
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Google Pixel 7a | Rs. 26,980 |
Google Pixel 7 | Rs. 27,999 |
Realme GT 2 Pro | Rs. 26,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Rs. 26,999 |
LG G8X ThinQ | Rs. 29,949 |
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 |
Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Rs. 26,999 |
Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Rs. 25,617 |
Realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Rs. 25,999 |
OnePlus Nord 4 | Rs. 26,999 |
Realme GT 6 | Rs. 27,999 |
Xiaomi 14 Civi | Rs. 25,999 |
Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Rs. 25,399 |
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G | Rs. 29,999 |
Vivo V29 Pro | Rs. 28,990 |
OnePlus Nord 3 5G | Rs. 25,999 |
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G | Rs. 25,999 |
Honor 90 | Rs. 26,999 |
Realme 11 Pro+ | Rs. 26,116 |
Oppo Reno 8 Pro | Rs. 26,999 |
Oppo Reno 7 5G | Rs. 28,488 |
OnePlus 9RT | Rs. 25,999 |
Oppo Reno 6 Pro | Rs. 29,999 |
OnePlus 9 | Rs. 26,999 |
Vivo V20 Pro | Rs. 29,989 |
Realme X3 SuperZoom | Rs. 29,999 |
Realme X50 Pro 5G | Rs. 26,990 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Rs. 27,499 |
OnePlus 7T Pro | Rs. 29,999 |
Vivo V17 Pro | Rs. 27,990 |
OnePlus 6 | Rs. 27,999 |
Google Nexus 5X | Rs. 29,990 |
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual | Rs. 29,990 |
HTC Desire 820s | Rs. 25,500 |
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro | Rs. 29,999 |
LG G7+ ThinQ | Rs. 27,000 |