The phones sold in India 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 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra | 9.6/10 | 9.0/10 | ₹1,69,999 | 13 outlets |
| 2 | Vivo X300 Ultra | 9.6/10 | 8.6/10 | ₹1,59,999 | 12 outlets |
| 3 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | ₹1,49,900 | 8 outlets |
| 4 | Google Pixel 11 | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | ₹89,999 | 3 outlets |
| 5 | Vivo V70 | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹45,999 | 9 outlets |
| 6 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹38,999 | 8 outlets |
| 7 | Vivo V80 | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹63,000 | 8 outlets |
| 8 | Realme 16 Pro+ | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | ₹39,999 | 10 outlets |
| 9 | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | ₹1,34,999 | 10 outlets |
| 10 | Vivo V70 Elite 5G | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | ₹51,999 | 5 outlets |
1. Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Camera 9.6/10
Overall 9.0/10 · Launch price ₹1,69,999 · Launched May 2026
Best for: Buyers who want the strongest all-round phone camera, including zoom, and long battery life, and who can pay a premium price.
Skip it if: You want a lighter, cheaper phone, you play demanding games for long sessions, or you rely on fast charging with third-party chargers.
Read the Oppo Find X9 Ultra review roundup
2. Vivo X300 Ultra: Camera 9.6/10
Overall 8.6/10 · Launch price ₹1,59,999 · Launched March 2026
Best for: Photography-focused buyers who want a top-tier camera system and bright display, and who can accept a heavy phone and high price.
Skip it if: You want a light, easy one-handed phone, steady performance under long heavy loads, or a lower price.
Read the Vivo X300 Ultra review roundup
3. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Camera 9.3/10
Overall 8.7/10 · Launch price ₹1,49,900 · Launched September 2025
Best for: Anyone who wants a large iPhone with excellent battery life, fast performance and a strong camera, especially when upgrading from an older iPhone.
Skip it if: You want the most capable AI features, the fastest charging, or you already own a recent iPhone and would gain little.
Read the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review roundup
4. Google Pixel 11: Camera 8.9/10
Overall 8.0/10 · Launch price ₹89,999 · Launched August 2026
Best for: Buyers who want strong photos, a bright screen and long software support in a compact phone.
Skip it if: You want top gaming speed, fast wired charging or the lowest price among flagship rivals.
Read the Google Pixel 11 review roundup
5. 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
6. 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
7. Vivo V80: Camera 8.5/10
Overall 8.2/10 · Launch price ₹63,000 · Launched October 2026
Best for: Buyers who want a long-lasting, good-looking phone with a bright screen and strong daylight cameras.
Skip it if: You want top gaming performance or the best low-light and ultra-wide photos, or you need wireless charging.
Read the Vivo V80 review roundup
8. 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
9. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Camera 8.4/10
Overall 8.3/10 · Launch price ₹1,34,999 · Launched August 2026
Best for: Buyers who want a big-screen Android phone with a good camera, long battery life and clean software, and who don't play demanding games.
Skip it if: You play demanding games, want a light phone for one-handed use, or expect a big step up from last year's Pro XL.
Read the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review roundup
10. Vivo V70 Elite 5G: Camera 8.4/10
Overall 8.2/10 · Launch price ₹51,999 · Launched February 2026
Best for: Buyers who want a bright display, all-day battery, a slim water-resistant body and strong main and telephoto cameras.
Skip it if: You care most about ultrawide photos, sustained heavy gaming, wireless charging or the lowest price for raw performance.
Read the Vivo V70 Elite 5G 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 under ₹20,000 · Best camera phones under ₹30,000 · Best camera phones under ₹50,000 · 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.