INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
India currently has the second highest smartphone ownership in the world after China
While the number of feature phone users have been taken over by smartphone users, the features that once were restricted to high-end phones
are now finding a place in cheaper phones as well. A good camera is a highly prefered feature on any smartphone
Not just the rear camera, but users also look for a convincing front camera as well
No wonder OEMs are well aware of this fact, so they refrain from making any compromise in the camera department these days. There are some
brands that are marketing their devices as camera phones to target a specific segment of customers
We would advise you to not fall for such marketing tricks and read as many reviews as possible before you choose your smartphone. It is
quite easy to pick a good smartphone when you have enough money to spend, but getting a good camera under a budget is a task
To make it a little easier for you, here is a list of smartphones with impressive cameras under Rs 20,000. If you are looking for a phone
under 25K that has a balanced set of features, we've got you covered
Check our list of best phones under 25K.1
Redmi Note 5 ProThe phone that has everything you needOS: Android 7.1.2 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160p | CPU:
Snapdragon 636 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 4,000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 20MPSmooth performanceLong lasting
batteryDated designBloated UIXiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a major improvement in terms of camera from its predecessor
It beats the Mi A1's camera in many scenarios, which means the phone is currently a good choice for smartphone photography aficionados. The
Redmi Note 5 Pro produces warm, punchy colours with reasonable image detail
It can do reasonably well in low-light situations, though it's not close to what flagships from Samsung, Google and Apple do. Also, the
phone is a good buy at Rs 13,999/16,999
The 20MP front camera compliments the rear camera equally well
We also compared the camera with the OnePlus 5T, and the results were impressive.Read the full review here:Redmi Note 5 Pro2
Xiaomi Mi A1The most sensible smartphone from Xiaomi in 2017Weight: 165g | Dimensions: 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm | OS: Android 7.1.2 | Screen
size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3080mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP |
Front camera: 5MPImpressive dual camera systemGoogle’s software with timely updatesDerivative designThe Mi A1 is Xiaomi's first stock
Android phone, which is well received by not just Xiaomi loyalists but also those who always wanted to see a Xiaomi phone devoid of
MIUI. Moreover, it was the first Xiaomi phone to feature a dual camera setup in the Indian market
But unlike rest of its competitors, the secondary camera on Mi A1 has a telephoto lens similar to the OnePlus 5 or iPhone 7 Plus
That said, it does a 2X optical zoom using the secondary lens
The main wide angle camera is also great and when used in tandem there’s a creamy and effective portrait mode which is very impressive.It
is the cheapest phone to come with such dual camera setup, making it the best dual camera phone under Rs 15,000 price range. Read:Xiaomi Mi
Moto G5 PlusIt can do wonders with just one cameraWeight: 155g | Dimensions: 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.2-inch |
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera:
5MPUpgraded full metal shellVery good valueSignificant camera shutter lagOccasional app crashesIt was the first mid-range smartphone in 2017
from Moto that created ripples in the smartphone market soon after its roll out at MWC 2017
Moto G5 Plus comes with impressive cameras on both the sides, making it a complete package for camera lovers looking for a phone under
15k.Motorola later launched Moto G5s and G5s Plus with better cameras on paper but we found the Moto G5 Plus being the best in the line-up
during our usage.The Moto G5 Plus features a 12MP primary camera with autofocus, dual LED flash and f/1.7 aperture
The camera comes with features such as geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama and auto-HDR. On the front, the device sports a 5
MP secondary camera with f/2.2 aperture.Read: Moto G5 Plusreview4
Honor 7XOne fine looking mid-range phone with impressive cameraWeight: 165g | Dimensions: 156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen
size: 5.93-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3340mAh | Rear camera: 16 + 2MP |
Front camera: 8MPPremium design and buildImmersive displayNo USB Type-CHonor 7X features a dual-camera setup on the back
It has a 16-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing camera on the back.The 2-megapixel lens on board the Honor 7X works in
the Portrait mode to achieve bokeh-like images
It essentially identifies the edges of the subject in focus and blurs out everything else.The front camera is an 8MP shooter that also
boasts of a Portrait mode feature, which we found worked, but not as well as on the rear camera
The selfie shooter will take decent snaps for social media and the like, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary.Read: Honor 7X review5
Honor 9 LiteA quad camera setup under a budgetWeight: 149g | Dimensions: 151 x 71.9 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 5.6-inch |
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 13MP +
2MPPremium lookingAndroid 8.0 OreoEMUI is a messFast charge not supportedThe new budget smartphone from Honor has managed to make a mark in
a segment that's usually dominated by Xiaomi
The phone is not just good-looking but it also packs impressive optical abilities for its price.The phone features a dual camera setup on
both front and back, which is something unique about this
The rear camera manages to capture some really good looking shots in day-light, and so does the front camera
But it struggles in low-light like most of its counterparts.Read:Honor 9 Lite review6
Apple iPhone SECompact, relatively affordable and very powerfulWeight: 113g | Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size:
4.0-inch | Resolution: 1136 x 640 pixels | CPU: Apple A9 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/64GB | Battery: 1624mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front
camera: 1.2MPGreat powerFine cameraCramped screenBelow par battery lifeThe iPhone SE has the same iPhone 5S like boxy, yet premium design as
the metal-clad iPhone 5S and the same powerful Apple A9 processor and rear camera of the iPhone 6S.Apple iPhone SE is now available at Rs
18,999, which brings it to the best camera phones category under 20k, but only if you can do away with the tiny display and the boxy
design. Read:iPhone SE reviewAsus Zenfone Max Pro M1Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 159.0 x 76.0 x 8.46mm | OS: Android 8.0 Oreo | Screen size:
5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Snapdragon 636 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera:
8MPStock AndroidCripd FHD displayMassive batteryUnimpressive cameraSlightly wide The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is one of the most
value-for-money offerings in the market right now
It's main selling point may be the 5000mAh battery that lasts a little more than 48hours, but the fact that it runs on a pure version of
Android adds to its allure. The camera is disappointing, but the phone's superior functionality more than makes up for it
The phone doesn't lag in the audio department either being louder than most its counterparts and with better sound quality. Read the full
review: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1aTYVu29Lt7qzBhufjfswpm.jpg#
