The phones launched in India at under ₹50,000 that in-depth reviews rated best for camera, ranked by our camera score: what the reviewers found when they tested it, combined across outlets. The overall score is shown too, because the best at one thing isn’t always the best buy. Prices are launch prices; check today’s price before you buy.
Updated 23 October 2026 · 10 phones
| # | Name | Camera score | Overall | Launch price | Reviewed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivo V70 | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹45,999 | 9 outlets |
| 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹38,999 | 8 outlets |
| 3 | Realme 16 Pro+ | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | ₹39,999 | 10 outlets |
| 4 | Poco X8 Power | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | ₹32,999 | 5 outlets |
| 5 | iQOO 15R | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | ₹44,999 | 8 outlets |
| 6 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | ₹39,999 | 16 outlets |
| 7 | Vivo T5x 5G | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | ₹18,999 | 3 outlets |
| 8 | OnePlus Nord 6 | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | ₹38,999 | 8 outlets |
| 9 | iQOO Z11x 5G | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | ₹18,999 | 5 outlets |
| 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | ₹31,999 | 8 outlets |
1. Vivo V70: Camera 8.6/10
Overall 8.2/10 · Launch price ₹45,999 · Launched February 2026
Best for: Buyers who want strong portraits, selfies and zoom, a bright screen and a battery that lasts more than a day in a slim, water-resistant body.
Skip it if: You want top gaming performance, a clean software experience with no preinstalled apps, or wireless charging.
Read the Vivo V70 review roundup
2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro: Camera 8.6/10
Overall 8.2/10 · Launch price ₹38,999 · Launched –
Best for: Buyers who want long battery life, fast gaming and a slim, water-resistant phone with clean software.
Skip it if: You need a dependable telephoto camera, the longest software support, or the brightest possible screen outdoors.
Read the Motorola Edge 70 Pro review roundup
3. Realme 16 Pro+: Camera 8.5/10
Overall 8.1/10 · Launch price ₹39,999 · Launched –
Best for: Buyers who want a long-lasting, bright-screened phone with a good telephoto camera and don't mind paying extra for it.
Skip it if: You want the best value or top gaming power, since the regular Realme 16 Pro and some rivals were seen as better deals.
Read the Realme 16 Pro+ review roundup
4. Poco X8 Power: Camera 8.0/10
Overall 8.3/10 · Launch price ₹32,999 · Launched September 2026
Best for: Buyers who want two-day battery life, a bright screen and a durable body, and don't need top-end gaming.
Skip it if: You play demanding games for long sessions, want a light phone, or dislike removing preinstalled apps.
Read the Poco X8 Power review roundup
5. iQOO 15R: Camera 7.9/10
Overall 8.6/10 · Launch price ₹44,999 · Launched February 2026
Best for: Buyers who want a compact phone with flagship-level speed, very long battery life and strong water resistance, and who care less about camera range.
Skip it if: You want a telephoto or strong ultrawide camera, wireless charging, or a clean, minimal software experience.
Read the iQOO 15R review roundup
6. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: Camera 7.9/10
Overall 8.3/10 · Launch price ₹39,999 · Launched –
Best for: Buyers who want a distinctive, clean-software phone with a real zoom lens and a bright screen at a mid-range-plus price.
Skip it if: You need serious gaming power, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging or a long OS update promise.
Read the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review roundup
7. Vivo T5x 5G: Camera 7.9/10
Overall 7.9/10 · Launch price ₹18,999 · Launched –
Best for: Buyers who want a durable, water-resistant 5G phone with very long battery life and smooth daily performance.
Skip it if: You want a vivid screen, a light phone, or smooth performance in demanding games such as Genshin Impact.
Read the Vivo T5x 5G review roundup
8. OnePlus Nord 6: Camera 7.8/10
Overall 8.6/10 · Launch price ₹38,999 · Launched April 2026
Best for: Buyers who want multi-day battery life, strong gaming performance and a durable, water-resistant body.
Skip it if: You want a versatile camera with a telephoto lens, a compact phone, wireless charging, or the lowest price in its class.
Read the OnePlus Nord 6 review roundup
9. iQOO Z11x 5G: Camera 7.7/10
Overall 8.1/10 · Launch price ₹18,999 · Launched –
Best for: Buyers who want a long-lasting, durable phone with smooth everyday performance and don't mind a heavy body.
Skip it if: You want a compact, light phone, strong low-light photos, fast charging or clean software.
Read the iQOO Z11x 5G review roundup
10. Nothing Phone (4a): Camera 7.6/10
Overall 8.3/10 · Launch price ₹31,999 · Launched March 2026
Best for: Buyers who want a distinctive, good-value mid-range phone with a clean interface, a bright screen and a useful telephoto camera.
Skip it if: You want top water resistance, a long OS update promise, wireless charging or the heaviest gaming performance, or you already own a Phone (3a).
Read the Nothing Phone (4a) review roundup
How we rank
The camera score comes from each product’s review roundup: our specialist reads what every in-depth review found about it, weighs each outlet by how much it tested, and scores it out of 10. A product needs at least 2 in-depth reviews to be ranked here. How we score. More lists: Best camera phones · Best camera phones under ₹20,000 · Best camera phones under ₹30,000 · Best battery life phones · Best battery life phones under ₹20,000 · Best battery life phones under ₹30,000 · Best phones for gaming · Best phones for gaming under ₹30,000 · Best phones for gaming under ₹50,000 · Best display phones.