Lots of smartphones are launching as we write this and more are going to launch soon. In this situation, it is challenging to find the best camera phone that not only offers incredible camera features but fits your pocket. We believe the best camera smartphone should not only have camera-focused features but also a good battery life, a fast CPU and an excellent display (which are equally important). Not just that build quality and IP rating also matters. Our Gadget Bridge team has been testing a lot of devices and we have put together a list of the best camera phones you can purchase across price segments to help you find a good device for all your clicking needs.
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iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max sports a 6.7-inch OLED display and ProMotion with a refresh rate that ranges between 1Hz and 120Hz support. The iPhone comes with Dynamic Island. The device is powered by an A17 Pro SoC.
For photos, the iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro Max Review) includes a triple rear camera unit with a 48-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with a periscope lens. For Selfies, there is a 12-megapixel lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In addition to this, there is a USB Type-C port for charging. The phone runs on iOS 17 out-of-the-box.
Price starts at Rs 1,59,900
Also Read: 5 best camera smartphones under Rs 50,000
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hz. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1. The device comes with a Samsung S Pen stylus.
The camera system (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review) includes- a 200-megapixel sensor, 10-megapixel telephoto lenses with a 3x optical zoom, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, and an f/2.2 aperture, as well as a final 10-megapixel telephoto sensor. Up front, there is a 12-megapixel selfie camera. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery (45W wired and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0).
Price starts at Rs 1,24,999
Google Pixel 8
The Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch FHD+ Actua display which supports an Adaptive refresh rate ranging between 60Hz and 120Hz. Under the hood, there is a Tensor G3 SoC with a Titan M2 security coprocessor. It runs on the latest edition of Android software, Android 14 with Pixel-exclusive features onboard. The phone comes with a 10.5-megapixel Dual PD sensor for selfies. There is a dual rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Octa PD sensor and a 12 MP ultrawide camera with an auto-focus. The Google Pixel 8 has a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired and 12W wireless fast charging support.
Price starts at Rs 75,999
Vivo X90
The Vivo X90 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The device runs on OriginOS 3 and runs Android 13 and is powered by an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC and a G715 GPU. It (Vivo X90 review)comes with a Zeiss-branded triple rear camera unit consisting of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel portrait camera and a 50-megapixel main sensor. The smartphone sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Price starts at Rs 59,500
OnePlus 11 5G
OnePlus 11 5G is highlighted with a 6.7-inch Samsung LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display with an adjustable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The device is powered by an octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and an Adreno 740 GPU. It (OnePlus 11 5G Review)comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel sensor with OIS, a 32-megapixel portrait sensor and a 48-megapixel Sony IMX58 ultra wide-angle sensor. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel sensor.
The handset has a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with 100W SuperVOOC charging support.
Price starts at Rs 56,999
Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with a 6.72-inch LTPO WQHD+ E5 AMOLED display with a dynamic refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz. The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with an Adreno 730 GPU. It runs Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top. The smartphone’s triple rear camera system includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor. Moreover, the device (Xiaomi 12 Pro Review)has a 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor. The Xiaomi 12 Pro packs a 4,600mAh with 120W Xiaomi Hypercharge fast wired charging.
Price starts at Rs 41,999
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, an incredibly smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and AI-based blue light control. It is powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with a 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor making up the triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. For selfies and video calls, the gadget (Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review) also includes a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Price starts at Rs 33,900
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 695 SoC with Adreno 619 GPU for graphics. It also features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W SuperVOOC fast charging. It (OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Review) comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung HM6 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and EIS support. It also consists of a 2-megapixel macro lens and another 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.
Price starts at Rs 19,999
Redmi Note 12 5G
The Redmi Note 12 5G has a 6.67-inch and boasts a 1,080 x 2,400-pixel resolution. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 octa-core SoC. It runs on MIUI 13, an Android 12 skin.
The Redmi Note 12 5G features a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor as part of its dual rear camera system. For selfies, the phone boasts an 8-megapixel front camera.
Price starts at Rs 15,499
Vivo Y27
The Vivo Y27 comes with a 6.64-inch FHD+ LCD Sunlight display. It operates on FunTouch OS 13 which is based on the Android 13 operating system. Under the hood, there is MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and its Extended RAM 3.0 functionality.
The handset features a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP primary camera and a 2 MP bokeh camera. It has a variety of camera functions, including Bokeh Flare Portrait, Super Night Mode, and Super Night Selfie Mode. It has an 8 MP front camera with the Aura Screen Light function for selfies, ensuring sharp, high-resolution selfies in any setting. It includes a 5,000mAh battery and a quick 44W FlashCharge.
Price starts at Rs 13,999
