5 Best camera phones in India

Choosing the best phone from so many options is an arduous task. We have compiled a list of the 5 Best camera phones to help you with the task.

Phones nowadays are equipped with multiple cameras and features that provide impressive performance. Here is the list of best camera phones that you can buy in India right now. Although this article is for those who are looking for the best camera, we are including other specifications as well to help you make a better choice.  

The best camera smartphones today are equipped with multiple cameras that offer tons of impressive features and promise great overall performance.  

Also Read: OnePlus Nord CE2 5G Full Specification

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max   

Apple must be on the top of this list of 5 Best camera phones. It is the biggest of all iPhones. Let us first look at its specifications. The current price for this handset starts from Rs ₹1,29,900.00.  

Specifications:   

• Colors available: Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue  
• Dimensions, 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)  
• Weight: 238 grams (8.39 ounces)  
• Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2778 x 1284)  
• Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)  
• CPU: Hexa-core (2×3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard)  
• GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)  
• RAM: 6GB  
• Internal storage / Expandable: 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM  
• Battery Capacity: 4352 mAh,  
• Rear camera system: Quad camera: 12 Megapixels with an aperture of f/1.5, wide lens,  12 MP, f/2.8, (telephoto) and 12 MP, f/1.8 with 120° field of view (ultrawide), PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)  
• Special Features, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)  
• Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec.  
• Selfie camera system:   
  • TrueDepth 12 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″   
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps and 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS  

Apple went all out with the iPhone 13 Pro Max’s hardware, increasing the sensor size for the main and ultrawide cameras and adding autofocus to the latter. That ultrawide can act as a macro camera, photographing subjects up to 2 cm away. It has sensor-shift OIS and 3x telephoto.  

Apple also improved its computational photography. It works exceptionally well in low-light as well. Additionally, it has various photographic styles, real-time filters, and cinematic modes. The cinematic mode has a dynamically shifting focus which creates a truly professional video experience.  

This is the phone to get if you want the best camera experience. Click here to check it out.  

Samsung galaxy s21 ultra  

Second, on this list of 5 Best camera phones is none other than Samsung. Samsung galaxy s21 ultra is designed with a unique contour-cut camera to create a revolution in photography allowing the users to capture cinematic 8K video and snap epic stills, all in one go. And with Galaxy’s fastest chipset, strongest glass, 5G, and an all-day battery, Ultra easily lives up to its name. It has the best camera zoom on the phone.  

Specifications:   

• Colours:  Phantom black, Phantom silver, Phantom titanium, Phantom brown, Navy  
• Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)  
• Weight: 227 g (Sub6), 229 g (mm Wave) (8.01 oz)  
• Screen: 6.8 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)  
• Internal storage: 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM  
• Battery: 5000 mAh  
• Rear camera system: Quad camera   
  • 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS  
  • 10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom  
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom  
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video  
  • Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama  
  • Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS  
• Selfie camera:   
  • 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.7µm, PDAF  
  • Features: Dual video call, Auto-HDR  
  • Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps  
• Operating System: Android 11  
• Processor: Octa-core  

8K Video is the highest resolution video available in a smartphone which is four times as many pixels as 4K. Record in 8K 24fps and get crisp footage that looks better than the cinema, then upload and watch right on YouTube. And with 8K Video Snap, you can pull epic high-resolution photos straight from 8K Video. Therefore, you will not have to choose between shooting videos or stills.  

It has unique features like Super Steady mode that shoots like an action camera. AI stabilization eliminates the bumps, delivering gimbal-smooth video when you are on the move. The current price for this handset starts from Rs ₹1,04,999.00. Click here to check it out.  

Google Pixel 6 Pro  

Google has a habit of delivering great photo experiences on phones, and this phone is no exception. It has unique features like a magic eraser to remove unwanted parts from photos, a motion mode for long exposures, and a real tone for more accuracy. It captures people’s skin tones. Overall, it is an impressive setup. It is powered by Google Tensor, Google’s first-ever processor with Android 12, and is fast, smart, secure, and designed to adapt to you.  

Specifications:  

• Colour: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black  
• Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in),   
• Weight: 210 g (7.41 oz)  
• Screen: 6.71 inches LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+  
• Battery: 5003 mAh  
• Rear camera: triple:  
  • 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS  
  • 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom  
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm  
  • Features: Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama  
  • Video system: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS  
• Selfie camera system:   
  • 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm  
  • Features: Auto-HDR, panorama  
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps  
• Processor: Octa-core   
• Operating System: Android 12  

Pixel 6 Pro has an amazing telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and up to 20x zoom with an improved version of Pixel’s Super Res Zoom. There is also an upgraded ultrawide front camera that records a 4K video. You can make use of that wider front camera in Snapchat’s new ultrawide selfie feature. The current price for this handset starts from Rs 96,980. Click here to check it out for yourself.  

Vivo X70 Pro+  

To be honest, I did not think that I would include this brand in the list of the top 5 best camera phones but I could not help it. This one deserves the place.  

It has an Imaging Chip V1 which helps the camera with accuracy and colors. All the shooters have a Zeiss T coating which reduces lens glare.  

To put it simply, the cameras work brilliantly in both indoor and outdoor photography. The images are crisp, bright, full of details with impressive color accuracy. The image quality exceeds expectations if given the right light conditions  

Specifications:  

• Colors: Enigma black, Blue, Orange  
• Dimensions: 164.5 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)  
• Weight: 209 g   
• Screen: 6.78 inches LTPO AMOLED display  
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+  
• RAM: 12GB   
• Battery Capacity: 4500mAh   
• Rear camera: Quad- 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS  
  • 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom  
  • 12 MP, f/1.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93″, 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom  
  • 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, AF, gimbal OIS  
  • Features: Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama  
  • Video system: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+  
• Selfie camera:   
  • 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm  
  • Features: HDR  
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps  
• Internal storage: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM  
• Operating System: Android 11  

Finally, photography is fun using this phone. There are several features you can try including, Astro mode, long exposure, Slow-Mo, Super Moon, etc. You also get good selfies with impressive edge detection.   The current price for this handset starts from RS. ₹79,990. Click here to check it out for yourself.  

OnePlus 9 Pro  

This one is the last on this list of 5 Best camera phones available in India. OnePlus handsets have always fallen short of good camera performance but the OnePlus 9 Pro manages to change it. Tuned by the camera expert Hasselblad, the devices’ camera setup (48MP OIS-enabled Sony IMX789 Sensor, 50MP Freeform lens, 8MP OIS 3.3x sensor, 2MP monochrome sensor) impresses with its daylight and low-light performance. The camera captures natural-looking skin tones, detailed portraits, and some fine-looking wide-angle shots.  

Specifications:  

• Colors: Morning Mist, Forest Green, Stellar Black
• Dimensions: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)  
• Weight: 197 g  
• Display: 6.7 inches, LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+  
• Battery: 4500 mAh  
• Processor: Octa-core    
• Rear camera: Quad  
  • 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43″, 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS  
  • 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom  
  • 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, AF  
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)  
  • Features: Hasselblad Color Calibration, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama  
  • Video: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS  
• Selfie camera:  
  • 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm  
  • Features, Auto-HDR  
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS  
• Internal storage: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM   
• Operating system: Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Oxygen OS 12  

Additionally, there is a new ‘Tilt Shift’ mode that allows the user to keep a certain part of the frame in pin-sharp focus and blurs the background. It can help you deliver some amazing pictures. One can also shoot 12-bit RAW images that give more freehand at post-processing The OnePlus 9 Pro shoots impressive 4k 30/60fps videos from the primary and ultra-wide sensor. Videos have a good dynamic range, pleasing color tones, and impressive details.  

The current price for this handset starts from Rs ₹64,999. Click here to check it out for yourself.  

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS ARTICLE! 

We hope it helps you in choosing the best camera phone for yourself. Dropdown your suggestions below and subscribe to our page if you liked the article. If you are interested in related articles, here are a few recommendations for you. 
Best 5G phones in India 
Upcoming Smartphones in 2022 
Best Cameras under Rs. 40,000