Phone cameras are getting better as well as featuring higher megapixel count and multiple image sensors. But finding a good camera phone under Rs. 10,000 price bracket isn't very easy. Companies do offer features such as dual camera setup and software tweaks to attract customers. However, in some cases, those are not more than a marketing gimmick. We tested some of the popular smartphone models in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price segment, including the popular ones from Xiaomi, Realme, HMD Global, and Asus, that are touted to take on the competition with their fascinating camera performance.
In this piece, we list the smartphone models that are currently available under Rs. 10,000 with the best camera results. We've notably restricted ourselves to the models that we've reviewed. Best camera phones under Rs. 10,000 right now are the Redmi Note 7[1], Realme U1[2], Nokia 5.1 Plus[3], Redmi 6 Pro[4], and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2[5]. All these phones are found to deliver comparable camera results, and none of them have received a camera rating less than 7 in our reviews. In addition to that, all of them have got an overall rating of 7 or higher, which means they're worth considering as all-rounders as well.
As for how we determine the camera performance, we capture daylight shots in HDR and non-HDR, as well as low light shots along with night mode, macro shots, and portrait shots, among other scenarios. We also test slow-motion videos, image stabilisation, and focusing capabilities to assess their video recording capabilities.
So without further ado, here is the list of top camera phone models under Rs. 10,000....