Looking for a phone with remarkable camera performance under a tight budget? A smartphone with considerable photographic capabilities doesn’t have to cost a fortune, as you can get a decent camera phone under Rs 20,000 as well. In this post, we’ll check out some of the best phones currently available in the market under Rs 20,000 that offer astonishing camera results.
Best camera phones under Rs 20,000 [August 2024]
Samsung Galaxy M35
The Samsung Galaxy M35 dethroned the Vivo T3 with its 13MP front camera and a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. Photos captured by the Galaxy M35 are vibrant, with a tendency to enhance contrast and shadows, giving images a dramatic look.
Pros
- Vibrant colours and enhanced contrast
- Inconsistent detail
Cons
- Triple camera setup
- Poor low-light conditions
Other specifications:
- Display: 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED panel
- SoC: Exynos 1380
- RAM, storage: Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Battery, charging: 6,000mAh battery and 25W charging
Vivo T3
The Vivo T3 has a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 2MP secondary camera for portrait pictures, and a third lens that serves as a flicker sensor, reducing light flicker during video recording. It takes detailed and bright photographs in the daytime and performs well in low-light conditions with decent lighting.
Pros
- Good colour accuracy
- Natural background blur
Cons
Average low-light performance
Other specifications:
Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel
SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM, storage: 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage
Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 44W charging
iQOO Z9
The iQOO Z9 has a 50MP primary shooter with OIS and a 2MP secondary camera. The main camera captures impressive daylight shots with good dynamic range and accurate colour reproduction. The 2MP secondary camera for portrait shots performs well in both 1x and 2x zoom.
Pros
- Excellent dynamic range and colour accuracy
- Good sharpness and accurate skin tones in selfies
Cons
- No ultra-wide camera
- Average low-light performanc
Other specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel
- SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7200
- RAM, storage: 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage
- Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 44W charging
Realme P1
The Realme P1 features a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary lens with a 16MP front camera. The primary camera performs well in daylight, capturing sharp and detailed images with vibrant colours. However, the dynamic range needs improvements, but HDR mode makes up for it.
Pros
- Detailed and vibrant-coloured shots
- HDR mode enhances dynamic range
Cons
- Weak Low-light performance
- Inconsistent portrait mode
Other specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel
- SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7050
- RAM, storage: up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 45W charging
Moto G85
The Moto G85 features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. In daylight, the Moto G85 produces vibrant images but tends to over-saturate colours and overprocess shadowy areas. The 8MP ultrawide lens is impressive but increases saturation and contrast with a noticeable shift in colour.
Pros
- Good detail and vibrant colours
- Effective low-light performance
Cons
- Over-saturation of colours and overprocessing of shadows
- Colour shift and increased contrast
Other specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz pOLED panel
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
- RAM, storage: up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 33W charging
