Best Camera Phones
Updated on: September 20, 2018
At present, it is tough to pick out a single smartphone with good camera performance, since the technology inside the pocketable device has improved at a tremendous rate in the last few years. We have a growing number of options, which makes it difficult for a layman to choose from. If you are looking for the best camera smartphones, worry not! You've come to the right place. Below is the list of smartphones with some amazing cameras that stood the test of times in our tests.
Apple iPhone X
Apple announced iPhone X with huge visual changes last year in an attempt to celebrate Apple's 10th anniversary. In fact, iPhone X was the best-selling smartphone during the first quarter of 2018. It is powered by new Six-core A11 Bionic chip tuned for augmented reality experience. In addition to that, the smartphone lacks the home button, instead, it uses Face ID, face recognition technology to unlock the phone.
Apple IPhone X Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.89,000.00 |
| Ram : | 3GB |
| Cpu : | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 2716mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front camera : | 7MP |
| Operating Systems : | iOS 11 |
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple launched the bigger variant of iPhone 8 with the dual camera setup last year as iPhone 8 Plus. While the performance of the device is top notch, the design is utterly boring. If not for its glass back and the two-tone effects, it would be looking like iPhone 6s.
Apple IPhone 8 Plus Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.73,000.00 |
| Ram : | 3GB |
| Cpu : | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 2691mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front camera : | 7MP |
| Operating Systems : | iOS 11 |
Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei launched the world's first smartphone with a triple camera set up in India in an attempt to compete against the likes of Samsung, and Apple at a price of Rs. 65,000. This device comes equipped with a dedicated neural network processing and AI image stabilization to capture blur-free images. It has three camera setup consists of a 40-megapixel RGB sensor, a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens.
Huawei P20 Pro Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.64,999.00 |
| Ram : | 6GB |
| Cpu : | Huawei Kirin 970 |
| Storage : | 128GB |
| Battery : | 4000mAh |
| Primary camera : | 40MP + 8MP + 20MP Monochrome Camera |
| Front camera : | 24MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.1 |
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung launched Galaxy S9+ with Infinity Display, an end-to-end, bezel-less screen that extends to the phone’s sides. The main highlight of the smartphones is the variable aperture cameras. In this device, the primary camera uses f/1.5 aperture for night shots for a brighter picture and f/2.4 aperture for normal shots in the daytime.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.64,900.00 |
| Ram : | 6GB |
| Cpu : | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 3500mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front camera : | 8MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.0 |
Google Pixel 2 XL
Along with Pixel 2, Google unveiled the bigger Pixel 2 XL last year with a bigger display, more screen-to-body-ratio. Furthermore, the unique color combination and an amazing camera make it one of the compelling phones to buy. The Pixel 2 XL comes with a 12.2-megapixel rear camera with OIS and EIS. It lets you take portrait shots with background blurs, from both the front and back camera.
Google Pixel 2 XL Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.73,000.00 |
| Ram : | 4GB |
| Cpu : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 3520mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP |
| Front camera : | 8MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.0 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is still one of the best camera phones available in the market. This is one of the best smartphones if you are more concerned with productivity and features. Also, Galaxy Note 8 is the first smartphone in Galaxy Note portfolio to come with dual camera setup. It has a 12MP dual rear camera setup with 2x optical zoom and OIS for both. It carries a price tag of Rs. 55,990 on Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.67,990.00 |
| Ram : | 6GB |
| Cpu : | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 3300mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front camera : | 8MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 7.1 |
Google Pixel 2
Google's second attempt at producing iPhone's competitor as Pixel 2 smartphone was a huge success at least in terms of camera. With Pixel 2 smartphone Google has delivered purest form of Android experience with some best in class specifications. Pixel 2 can easily satiate your hunger for power if you don't mind its bezels. The Pixel 2 comes with a 12.2-megapixel rear camera with OIS and EIS. It lets you take portrait shots with background blurs, from both the front and back camera.
Google Pixel 2 Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.61,000.00 |
| Ram : | 4GB |
| Cpu : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 2700mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP |
| Front camera : | 8MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.0 |
OnePlus 6
OnePlus launched its latest flagship killer OnePlus 6 in India with completely new design compared to the predecessor, has a large screen with a notch, comes with a glass body, and brings several new features such as OIS, water-resistance and more. Priced at Rs. 34,999, it has a 16-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX519 sensor, which is 19% bigger compared to the predecessor. The remaining secondary and front camera remains same as OnePlus 5T.
OnePlus 6 Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.34,999.00 |
| Ram : | 6GB |
| Cpu : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 3330mAh |
| Primary camera : | 16MP + 20MP |
| Front camera : | 16MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.1 |
Huawei Honor 10
Honor launched its flagship smartphone to counter OnePlus 6 in the form of Honor 10. It has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the front that even works with wet fingers. The Honor 10 is aimed at Sub 35k segment with some tried and tested elements, retaining their core philosophy yet with some compromises. It has a dual rear cameras with 16-megapixel RGB sensor and 24-megapixel monochrome sensor with 2x Zoom, while the front has 24-megapixel front-facing camera with AI beautification feature.
Huawei Honor 10 Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.32,999.00 |
| Ram : | 6GB |
| Cpu : | Huawei Kirin 970 |
| Storage : | 128GB |
| Battery : | 3400mAh |
| Primary camera : | 16MP + 24MP |
| Front camera : | 24MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.1 |
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL)
Introduced initially at MWC 2018, Asus launched Zenfone 5Z in India packing powerful specifications. With the Zenfone 5Z though, ASUS has a formidable competitor that gets almost everything right on paper and is priced exceptionally well. It also has AI charging with the potential to drastically improve long-term battery health. The Zenfone 5Z has a 12-megapixel rear camera with support for OIS, an 8MP secondary camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens for portrait shots and shoot images with wider view. You can get your hands on the device at Rs. 29,999 on Flipkart
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) Specifications:
| Price : | Rs.29,999.00 |
| Ram : | 4GB |
| Cpu : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Storage : | 64GB |
| Battery : | 3300mAh |
| Primary camera : | 12MP + 8MP |
| Front camera : | 8MP |
| Operating Systems : | Android 8.0 |
