The reason why smartphone manufacturing companies are taking extra care adding more cameras and sensors to a handset is simple: users want better cameras. However, it can be a daunting task to find all the camera-heavy phones among the ocean of newly arrived models. So, here is a list of the best camera phones under ₹20000.

Following is a list of the best camera phones under ₹20000 in India that have been launched recently. Not only have we mentioned the camera features but also other specifications as well.

1. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | 108 MP+ 2 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite’s incredible triple rear camera system, especially the 108 MP main camera comes with 9-in-1 pixel binning tech to capture stunning, highly detailed photos that are brighter and more colourful. It also allows 3× lossless zoom for blur-free zoomed in photos! 

The phone also features EIS and Dual View Video to shoot stunningly clear 720p/120 fps slow-motion videos.  While its 16MP front-facing camera is great for selfies and video calls.

Launch Date: 11 April 2023

Price: Starting ₹19,999

Key Camera Features:  

• Depth-assist Camera
• 3x Lossless Zoom
• Multi Autofocus
• AI Scene Enhancement

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Snapdragon 695
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 108 MP+ 2 MP + 2 MP
  
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.72 inches

2. Samsung Galaxy A50s | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Rear Camera

The Galaxy A50s is a premium camera phone within budget. Its triple rear camera setup delivers excellent pictures. The 48MP main camera takes excellent daylight photos. While the 8MP Ultra-Wide camera and 5MP Depth camera capture wide angles, with digital zoom up to 4x, and stable videos.

Its 32MP front camera does an incredible job when clicking vibrant, insta-worthy selfies, which are clear, detailed, and bright photos with an option to blur the background. 

Launch Date: 11 September 2019

Price: Starting ₹19,999

Key Camera Features:

• Digital Zoom up to 4x 
  
• Pro-level action camera
• High-resolution photos
• Ultra-wide camera

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611
• Front Camera: 32 MP 
• Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
• Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
  
• Display: 6.4 inches

3. Vivo Y100 | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

Vivo Y100 does quite well in terms of camera setup. Its main camera delivers detailed and rich shots in daylight, with good colour accuracy and sharpness. The phone also boasts of OIS anti-shake camera for an ultra-stable shooting experience.

It comes with Super Night Algorithms and OIS Anti-Blur technology for a perfect brightened shot in dark environments. The phone also allows shooting 4K video with up to 60 fps, and pro-level videos with various video templates and Cinematic Aspect Ratio.

Launch Date: 16 February 2023

Price: Starting ₹18,999 

Key Camera Features:

• OIS Anti-shake Camera
• Dual-View Video
  
• Hybrid Image Stabilization (OIS + EIS)
• Cinematic Aspect Ratio
• Multi-Style Night Scene
• Super Night Mode

Other Specifications:

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 64 MP+ 2 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.38 inches

4. Vivo T2 | 64 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

The Vivo T2 5G is one of the best-selling budgeted smartphones that also features a good camera setup. The phone comes with a 64 MP OIS Anti-Shake Camera to capture steady images that are bright even in the night.  

Its portrait camera comes with a variety of creative spot effects to make you look like the main character in a photo, while its Super Night Mode eliminates any blur and noise to allow you to easily record your great moments in the dark.

Launch Date: 18 April 2023

Price: Starting ₹18,999

Key Camera Features:  

• OIS and EIS anti-shake camera
• Super Night Mode
• Bokeh Flair Portrait

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Snapdragon 695
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 64 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.38 inches   

5. Realme 10 Pro 5G | 108 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

Someone looking for a massive rear camera along with a huge display can be satisfied with this model. Now click photos with ultra-sharp clarity on Realme 10 Pro 5G, thanks to its 108 MP ProLight Imaging Technology.  

Capture even the darkest hours of the night with its Super Nightscape Mode. The phone also comes with high-quality depth camera and a front camera for video calling and shooting excellent selfies.  

Launch Date: 8 December 2022

Price: Starting ₹18,999

Key Camera Features:

• ProLight Camera
• Super Nightscape Mode
• Super Group Portrait
• Street Photography Mode 3.0

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
  
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.72 inches   

6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is equipped with an excellent quad camera configuration including a main camera, ultra-wide camera, and macro camera. Its 108 MP main camera captures everything in minute detail, thus delivering crystal clarity even when zoomed.

Its other extensive camera specifications include ISO Control, HDR mode, face detection, digital zoom, LED Flash, etc.  

Launch Date: 18 February 2022

Price: Starting ₹18,999

Key Camera Features:

• Flagship-level imaging system
• Dual Native ISO
• Large sensor size

Other Specifications:

• Processor: MediaTek Helio G96
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.67 inches   

7. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite delivers wonderful selfies in indoor and outdoor settings. The colour tone of the selfies clicked are accurate and full of details. The main camera has punchy colours and a wide dynamic range.

The phone also has a 2 MP depth-assist camera to click more realistic bokeh portrait shots with finer details. It also allows you to shoot frisky pets or friends in Slow Motion at 720p/120fps.

Launch date: 28 April 2022

Price: Starting ₹17,999

Key Camera Features:

• AI triple camera setup
• Nightscape mode
• Dual View Video

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
  
• Screen Size: 6.59 inches   

8. OPPO A79 5G | 50 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

With OPPO A79 get your perfect portraits and wide landscape shots that are ultra-clear and ultra-high resolution. With its 50MP AI camera, you will always get detail-oriented pictures, while the selfie camera delivers perfectly detailed and clear selfies, no matter what the lighting conditions.

You can also click professional level pictures and videos with the phone’s rear camera setup, as the two cameras come together to create a dreamy bokeh effect. With it, the colours, sharpness, and vibrancy of photos come to life.

Launch Date: 28 October 2023

Price: Starting ₹17,240

Key Camera Features:

• AI Camera
• AI Portrait Retouching
• Large aperture
• Crystal-clear, HD photos

Other Specifications:

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Rear Camera: 50 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 4880 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.71 inches   

9. Realme 9 | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

Realme 9 is one of the best camera phones under ₹20000 with a stunning main shooter dedicated to capturing crystal clear images. It is supported by a 108MP pro-light camera, 4cm macro camera and 120° super-wide camera.

Features like Touch to Focus, ISO Control, Autofocus, LED Flash make the photography and videography system complete. With its NonaPixel Plus technology, you can capture low-lit photos with detailed accuracy and bright colours.

Launch Date: 7 April 2022

Price: Starting ₹16,999

Key Camera Features:

• 120° super-wide camera
• 3x in-sensor ultra zoom
• NonaPixel Plus technology
• Street Photography Mode 2.0

Other Specifications:

• Processor: Snapdragon 680
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.4 inches   

10. Moto G72 | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera

Moto G72 flaunts an extraordinary rear camera that can shoot high quality images and videos. The triple camera system includes a wide-angle main camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera and a macro camera to capture more details.

Its 108 MP Ultra Pixel Camera System clicks incredible pictures, and the front camera comes with a screen flash to provide quality selfies and video calls in all lighting conditions.

Launch Date: 12 October 2022

Price: Starting ₹16,999

Key Camera Features:

• Ultra pixel camera system
• 9x more light sensitivity
• 118° ultra-wide-angle lens
• 5x Macro Vision zoom lens

Other Specifications:

• Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Rear Camera: 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
  
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Screen Size: 6.55 inches