If you’re looking for a smartphone with exceptional cameras, a little research will show that several mid-range models offer a near-flagship experience.
Brands like Vivo, OnePlus, Samsung, Oppo, and Google have made the sub-Rs 50,000 market their battlefield, each offering a special blend of high-end performance, cutting-edge camera systems, and noteworthy features.
In case you are looking for phones that can take great photos without putting a dent in your pocket, here are some of the best camera-centric phones under Rs 50,000.
Vivo V60
The Vivo 60 is a good option if you wish to buy a smartphone with a decent camera, and it starts at Rs 38,999. The phone features a 50 MP main camera with a 50 MP periscope telephoto and an 8 MP ultrawide lens on the back of the phone. For selfies, the phone offers a 50 MP camera. And 4K recording capabilities
The phone is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 integrated with Android 15 and comes with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It also features a 6,500 mAh battery with 90 W fast charging, including reverse charging.
OnePlus 13R
The Chinese tech giant, OnePlus, too, has a great option under the Rs 50,000 category – the OnePlus 13R. The phone’s camera features a 50 MP main lens, a 50 MP telephoto and an 8 MP lens and can shoot videos in 4K at 60 fps and 1080p at 240 fps. The front camera offers a 16MP camera. The smartphone starts from Rs 42,999.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and GPU Adreno 750 and offers 12 GB RAM with an internal storage of 256 GB. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits and is backed by Android 15. The phone gets a 6,000mAh battery that can be charged from 0 to 100 in under an hour.
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Samsung S24
This is a flagship phone from the Samsung Galaxy S series with a 50 MP main camera that can record up to 8K 30 fps videos and 4K 60 fps with a 10 MP telephoto lens and a 12 MP ultrawide. The S24 has a 12MP front camera that can even record 4K at 60fps.
The Galaxy S24 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and Adreno 750 GPU. It comes with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device offers a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits. The device is priced at Rs 46,999.
Oppo Reno 14
This is yet another smartphone with a good camera under budget, the Oppo Reno 14. It features 50 MP in both the main and telephoto sensors with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. It records videos up to 4K 60 fps and also features a 50 MP front camera.
The phone features a Mediatek 8350 with 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of internal storage and offers a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1200 nits. The phone gets a 6,000mAh battery with reverse charging, and the smartphone costs Rs 42,999.
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Google Pixel 9a
This Google device is a steal deal under Rs 50,000. The Pixel 9a features a 48 MP main sensor with a 13 MP ultrawide and can shoot up to 4K at 60 fps. The front camera features a 13 MP lens that can record 4K at 30 fps. The Google Pixel 9a is priced at Rs 49,999 and features AI features such as Circle to Search.
The phone features a 6.3-inch OLED display with 2700 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by Google’s Tensor G4 and comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The phone features a 5100 mAh battery and wireless charging capabilities.
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