The most recent smartphones with excellent camera sensors have greatly enhanced photography standards. For those looking for exceptional photography qualities, below is a list of the best camera phones in India priced under Rs 20000. Many phones have been extensively tested and are available in India. Take a look at their prices, and specifications.
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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is highlighted with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution. The screen comes with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 2,100 nits of peak brightness level and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC powered by OnePlus’ proprietary Trinity Engine. The RAM-Vitalization technology on the phone keeps up to 26 applications active in the background while providing smooth transitions when switching between multiple apps. The device features a dual rear camera setup that includes a 50MP LYTIA 600 main camera sensor with OIS and 2X In-sensor zoom, plus a 2MP Depth-assist Camera and 16MP Front Camera with EIS support.
The Nord CE 4 Lite 5G houses a 5,500mAh battery with support for 80W wired SuperVOOC and 5W reverse charging support.
Price starts at Rs 19,998
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CMF Phone 1
CMF Phone 1 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED LTPS display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The screen supports up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G processor. It is available with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
There is a dual 50-megapixel main and portrait sensor with EIS support. For selfies, it includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The Phone 1 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast and 5W reverse wired charging.
Price starts at Rs 15,999
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iQOO Z9x 5G
The iQOO Z9x is a slim smartphone with a 6000mAh battery that can last up to two days on a single charge. Its 44W flash charge technology allows for a 50% charge in 37 minutes, making it suitable for active lifestyles. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform and 4nm process technology, it has an AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 560K. The phone features a 6.72″ Ultra Bright 120Hz adaptive display and dual stereo speakers. It has a 50MP AI rear camera and a 2MP Bokeh Camera, capable of 4K video recording at 30fps. Available in Tornado Green and Storm Grey, it has an IP64 dust and water resistance rating.
Price starts at Rs 12,998
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Poco X6 5G
Our best camera phones under Rs 20000 list next includes Poco X6 5G which comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1.5K – 2712 x 1220. The display also features a refresh rate of 120Hz and supports Dolby Vision. The device runs on the new HyperOS on top of Android 14 and is powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The device features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main camera lens with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, the handset includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Poco X6 5G is backed by a 5,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
Price starts at Rs 21,999
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Samsung Galaxy M35
The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is the last in the list of best camera phones. It sports a 6.6-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O (HID) sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate that offers 1000 nits of high brightness mode. The device is powered by a 5nm-based Exynos 1380 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The Galaxy M35 5G houses a 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The smartphone’s triple rear camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The setup also includes Nightography and Astrolapse features to enable stunning night portraits and videography even in low-light conditions. Upfront there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
Price starts at Rs 19,998
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Redmi 13 5G
Redmi 13 5G sports a 6.79-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The panel has 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate support and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone runs on Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
In terms of optics, the Redmi 13 5G features a dual rear camera that equips a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and 3x in-sensor zoom along with a 2-megapixel macro lens. Upfront there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi, 5G, and 4G LTE and a USB Type-C port as connectivity options. Additionally, the phone has an infrared (IR) transmitter, a fingerprint scanner installed on the side, an accelerometer, gyroscope, e-compass, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor, among other sensors.
Price starts at Rs 15,499
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