The Oppo Reno 16 5G and Vivo V70 Elite feature triple rear camera setups, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 adds a dedicated telephoto camera.
Vivo V70 Elite (pictured) features a 50-megapixel Super Telephoto camera
If you're looking for a camera-focused phone under Rs. 75,000, there are several options that cater to different photography needs. Telephoto cameras can be useful for portraits and zoom shots, while optical image stabilisation helps with handheld photography and video. Computational photography also plays an important role in improving image quality on some phones, making the choice less about camera count and more about the kind of results you want.
The Oppo Reno 16 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25, Google Pixel 10a, Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo V70 Elite are among the options in this price range. They offer different camera setups, including dedicated telephoto cameras, high-resolution primary sensors, ultrawide cameras and software-driven image processing. Here is what each phone brings to the table.
The Oppo Reno 16 5G features three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a primary Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS, an ultrawide camera and a telephoto camera with an 80mm equivalent focal length. It also has a 50-megapixel selfie camera and supports 4K video recording.
Beyond the cameras, the Oppo Reno 16 5G features a 6.32-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone packs a 6,700mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging and is claimed to meet IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Oppo Reno 16 5G supports 256GB storage, which is priced at Rs. 66,999, and Rs. 72,999 for the 8GB and 12GB options, respectively.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 combines a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS and 2x in-sensor zoom with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The latter supports 3x optical zoom and OIS, giving the phone dedicated hardware for closer shots. A 12-megapixel front camera handles selfies, while the rear cameras support high-resolution video recording.
The phone also features a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset with 12GB of RAM and packs a 4,000mAh battery. Charging support includes 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare, while an IP68 rating provides dust and water resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 begins at Rs. 74,999 in India for the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.
The Google Pixel 10a uses a dual rear camera system with a 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS and a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera. The main sensor has an f/1.7 aperture and a 25mm focal length, while the ultrawide camera offers a 120-degree field of view. A 13-megapixel front camera is available for selfies and video calls.
The Pixel 10a features a 6.3-inch Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by Google's Tensor G4 chipset. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and packs a 5,100mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The phone also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Google Pixel 10a is priced at Rs. 55,999 for the 256GB storage configuration.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max pairs a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-710 primary camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera offering a 119-degree field of view and autofocus. It also features a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies and supports up to 4K video recording.
The Edge 70 Max comes with a 6.7-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset. It is offered with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, along with a 6,500mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. The phone also carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max costs Rs. 54,999 for 8GB RAM and Rs. 59,999 for 12GB RAM, with 256GB of storage on both variants.
The Vivo V70 Elite has a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel Super Telephoto camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. Both the primary and telephoto cameras support OIS. It also has a 50-megapixel front camera and can record videos at up to 4K resolution.
The V70 Elite has a 6.59-inch VM9 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It gets up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. A 6,500mAh battery supports 90W wired charging, while IP68 and IP69 ratings provide dust and water resistance.
The Vivo V70 Elite is priced at Rs. 66,999 for 8GB + 256GB, while the 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs. 71,999. A 12GB + 512GB variant is also available.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the cheapest, starting at Rs. 54,999.
The Oppo Reno 16 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25 and Vivo V70 Elite have dedicated telephoto cameras.
The Oppo Reno 16 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25, Google Pixel 10a, Motorola Edge 70 Max and Vivo V70 Elite support OIS on at least one camera.
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