In the growing field of digital media, having a quality camera smartphone is a must. So, today we have taken the pains to group 5 of the best camera phones under 20000 in India. But before that, let’s look at a general buying guide as to what to see for before opting for a quality camera smartphone.
What to look for before buying a Camera Phone?
a. A Wide Aperture
High-end phones made by big companies like Samsung and Apple have lenses with wider apertures than cheaper phones, which means they take better pictures than cheaper phones.
b. The number of Megapixels
All of the phones on top have between 12 and 21 megapixels, which is a good thing. You should also pay attention to the micron/um pixel figure, because this can decide the quality of the shot.
c. The Size of the Screen
It isn\’t possible to use a traditional viewfinder, so you\’ll have to hold your smartphone in two hands and use the screen as both a viewfinder and a shutter button. As a result, the bigger the screen is, the more information is shown.
d. Zoom and lens
It is possible that the lenses in high-end smartphones may be better than those in compact digital cameras in terms of aperture, which is very impressive. As a result, smartphone designers don\’t have a lot of space for an optical zoom. Instead, they usually include a wide-angle prime lens, or a number of different prime lenses, and we all know that prime lenses are better than zooms in most situations.
e. Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Smartphone cameras have built-in Image Stabilization, which helps to lessen the effect that shaking has on your pictures. There will be a picture of everything you do if you don\’t have the camera with you. People who record video with their phones also have better quality videos.
f. HDR
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technique that has been used in photography for a long time. Camera phone manufacturers are now including it in their devices. It is supposed to help you take better pictures that have a wider dynamic range (from dark to light), and it does improve the overall quality of the picture.
Best Camera Phones Under 20000
1. Realme 8i
The Realme 8i is completely packed to the brim with a powerful processor as well as an extremely good quad-camera setup. It has a 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 setup with a 16MP selfie camera. The 64MP primary camera uses pixel binning to convert 16MP shots into 64MP which turn out to be extremely awesome. Moreover, the primary sensor has an aperture size of f/1.8 which helps it shoot quality low-light photos as well as videos.
Specifications & Price
- Price- 16,999
- Processor- Mediatek Helio G96
- Ram-6GB
- Storage- 64GB
- Camera-50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Quad Rear Camera Setup with 16MP Wide Angle Front Camera
- Screen Size- 6.43 Inches
2. Realme 8
The Realme 8 is a perfect camera centric-device. With super-quad cameras and a 64MP primary sensor, it is purely a cameraman’s delight. It too has a large aperture of f/1.8 through which it can take beautiful low-light photos and depth shots. Moreover, with its 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, the image quality comes out to be awesome.
Specifications & Price
- Price- 14,999
- Processor- Mediatek Helio G95
- Ram- 4GB
- Storage- 128GB (UFS 2.1)
- Camera- 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Quad Rear Camera Setup with 16MP Ultra-Wide Angle Front Camera
- Screen Size- 6.4 Inches
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3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G
Well, the first Xiaomi device on the list! The Redmi Note 10T 5G has triple rear cameras with a single 20MP front camera. The main sensor on this device is the 64MP one. It uses the famous pixel-binning technique to add 4 shots into one. This helps improve the image quality to a great extent. Moreover, the aperture size is a large f/1.9 which lets in a lot of light into the sensor.
Also, if someone wants to use its 20MP selfie camera, they can use it as well. For this price, it is an extraordinary selfie camera.
Specifications & Price
- Price- 16,999
- Processor- Mediatek Dimensity 700
- Ram-6GB
- Storage-128GB
- Camera-64MP + 13MP + 5MP Triple Rear Camera Setup with 20MP Front Camera
- Screen Size- 6.5 Inches
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
The Redmi Note 10 Pro is by far the best camera smartphone under the price bracket of 20000 rupees. It sports a brilliant 108MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture size. Due to such a hefty sensor and a wide aperture size, the pictures come out sharp and bright. Moreover, low-light photography and videography is a delight!
Also, these features combined with the 27MP active pixel-binning technology introduces a new realme of details in the shot. Other sensors include an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.
Specifications & Price
- Price- 17,999
- Processor- Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
- Ram-6GB
- Storage-128GB (UFS 2.2)
- Camera-108MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP Quad Rear Camera Setup with 16MP Front Camera
- Screen Size- 6.67 Inches
5. Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung is best known for its camera and the M21 is nothing different! With its triple rear camera setup (a 48MP primary with two 8MP and 5MP sensors) and a 20MP front camera, Samsung has packed this device to the very brim. The primary sensor does a great job in taking low-light pictures and stable videos. Moreover, the EIS on the primary sensor facilitates for super-steady modes! This increases video quality to a great extent.
Specifications & Price
- Price- 16,069
- Processor- Exynos 9611
- Ram- 4GB
- Storage- 64GB
- Camera- 48MP + 8MP + 5MP Triple Rear Camera Setup with 20MP Front Camera
- Screen Size- 6.4 Inches