Best Camera Phones in India (Flagship to Budget Mobiles)

If we had to pick one feature of a smartphone that has impacted our lives in a big way, it has to be the smartphone camera. Earlier, we had to purchase digital cameras or DSLRs in order to capture our precious moments. They were quite expensive and only the affluent people could afford them. After the smartphone revolution, photography is going through a boom. Everybody can now capture their special moments. They do not have to worry about clicking limited number of shots as we do not worry about storage anymore. We can store our photographs on our computer, hard disk or on cloud services likes Google Photos for free. In the last couple of years, budget smartphones have gotten so better that they can click very good photos. So, we bring you the list of best camera phones in India from all price segments.

Here, we have started with the flagship camera smartphones and have finished with the low-end budget camera mobiles. So without any further ado, let’s get started.

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1. Apple iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 from the house of Apple were launched in India back in October 2016. Both of them can be considered to be two of the best camera phones in the world currently. The iPhone 7 Plus is a dual camera phone, that consists of two 12 megapixel sensors at the back. There is a normal lens along with a telephoto lens and it helps in 2X optical zoom along with portrait photography with depth of field (bokeh) effect. The iPhone 7 has a single 12 megapixel rear camera but it can click awesome pictures as well.

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2. Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+

Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy S8 were announced in India back in April 2017. These are two of the best smartphones of 2017, that come with spectacular Quad HD+ Infinity displays. However, they are also the best Android camera phones currently. They might not feature a dual lens setup but the single 12 megapixel primary camera does take some stunning images. The f/1.7 aperture help both the phone in taking great shots, even in low light conditions. They can even record 4K videos. We get a 8 megapixel front-facing selfie camera and it performs brilliantly as well.

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3. HTC U11

HTC U11, the latest flagship smartphone from the house of HTC, was launched in India back in June 2017. The most innovative feature about the device is the Edge Sensor, which will basically let the user squeeze the phone for opening apps. You can also setup “short squeeze” and “squeeze and hold” functions for activating touch options. However, it is also one of the best camera smartphones under 50000 now. We get a 12 megapixel primary rear camera along with a 16 megapixel selfie camera onboard. The primary camera has an aperture of f/1.7, multi-axis OIS and UltraSpeed Auto Focus. It can record 4K videos with 3D audio.

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4. Honor 8 Pro

Honor 8 Pro, one of the best camera phones under 30000, was unveiled in India back in July 2017. Besides packing a 5.7-inch 2.5D curved glass IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD), it is powered by Kirin 960 octa-core processor and 6GB RAM. However, the main USP of the Honor 8 Pro is its dual lens setup. We get a 12 megapixel monochrome lens along with another 12 megapixel RGB lens at the back. With the help of these two lenses, you can click some stunning photographs using automatic, portrait and monochrome mode.

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5. Apple iPhone SE

Apple iPhone SE, one of the most powerful small smartphones in the world, was announced in India back in April 2016. It might be a tiny phone but it packs in a very good camera. Thus, iPhone SE is one of the best camera smartphones under 25000 now. It packs in a 12 megapixel primary rear camera, similar to the one found on the iPhone 6s. The camera can record 4K videos and capture some stunning images. The color accuracy and level is detail in these photos are unbelievable for a phone in this price range. The phone runs on iOS 11 and can be upgraded to iOS 11 or later for free.

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6. Moto G5S Plus

Moto G5S Plus from the house of Lenovo-owned Motorola was launched in India back in August 2017. It is currently one of the best camera phones under 15000 in the country as it can take great pictures with the help of its dual 13 megapixel primary cameras. It comes with a RGB sensor and a monochrome sensor. The G5S Plus can click awesome portrait images with bokeh effect and can also click images with selective black and white coloring. The phone can even record 4K videos and they look quite good. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS and will get updated to Android 8.0 Oreo OS in the near future.

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7. Honor 6X

Honor 6X, one of the budget smartphones with dual cameras, was launched in India back in January 2017. It is one of the best budget camera mobiles that we have come across due to its dual lens setup at the back. The 6X comes with a 12 megapixel primary lens along with a 2 megapixel secondary lens. Here, the second lens is being used for portrait photography with shallow depth of field effect. It is not as stunning as the high-end flagship phones with dual cameras but does a pretty good job. There is a 8 megapixel selfie shooter as well.

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8. Coolpad Cool Play 6

Coolpad Cool Play 6, one of the best dual camera phones under 15000, was unveiled in India back in August 2017. The main USP of this phone is certainly its dual rear cameras, 6GB RAM and battery life. It would last for about two days with moderate usage. However, it is also one of the best camera phones in the country as it comes with dual 13 megapixel primary rear cameras and a 8 megapixel selfie camera. The primary cameras can shoot 4K videos while selfie shooter can record Full HD videos. They perform very well and might be one of the best in their price segment. The phone runs on Journey UI based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS out of the box.

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9. YU YUREKA BLACK

YU YUREKA BLACK, one of the most affordable 4GB RAM smartphones, was announced in India back in June 2017. Besides being a superb multitasking beast in the budget segment, it is also one of the best camera mobiles under 10000. The phone rocks a 13 megapixel primary camera along with a 8 megapixel secondary selfie camera. The primary shooter boasts of Sony IMX258 sensor, Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), dual LED flash and f/2.2 aperture. You can shoot Full HD videos as well. The phone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS out of the box and should get updated to Android 8.0 Oreo in the future.

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10. Moto C Plus

Moto C Plus, one of the best budget camera phones, was launched in India back in June 2017. The cameras present in the low-end budget mobile phones have improved a lot in the last couple of years. Thus, more and more smartphone manufacturers are packing in good camera sensors in their budget devices. Moto C Plus is not an exception. This phone rocks a 8 megapixel primary camera along with a 2 megapixel selfie camera. These may not seem to be a big deal on paper but they perform very well.

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This brings us to the end of our best camera phones segment. Since smartphone cameras have improved so much, it was very tough to decide the top 10 camera phones from flagship to budget categories. So please let us know about your favorite camera smartphones from different price segments in the comments section below. Also, check out the upcoming smartphones and 5G mobiles to know more about the future of the smartphone world.