Best phones for photography under Rs 30,000: Vivo T4 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and more
Follow UsVivo T4 Pro stands out with a rare 50MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion combines a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 camera, 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a huge 7,000mAh battery in a slim design.
Realme 16T 5G, Samsung Galaxy M55 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite focus on different strengths, including battery life, selfie photography, and 4K video recording.
The smartphone cameras have seen great improvements in the past few years. All categories, including the flagships, high-end, and budget phones, got improved sensors, increased megapixels, and better software processing. But among those, the mid-range devices have now become the sweet spot for buyers who want all-round performance along with good imaging. Buyers can now find optical image stabilization (OIS), high-resolution sensors, 4K recording and much more. So, changing your current device with a better camera phone priced under Rs 30,000 is on your mind, here are the top picks.
SurveyVivo T4 Pro 5G
The Vivo T4 Pro comes with a portrait-focused camera instead of pairing the main camera with an ultra-wide lens. The device comes with a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and OIS. Along with this, the device features a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom, OIS support, and up to 100x digital zoom. The device also offers 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait mode for portrait photography. A 2MP depth sensor completes the rear setup, while selfies are handled by a 32MP front camera capable of recording 4K videos.
Apart from cameras, the device comes with a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. It houses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and packs a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery and 90W fast charging support. The device also carries IP68 and IP69 certifications for water and dust resistance.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola is also in the list for its Edge 70 Fusion with 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 sensor with OIS, All Pixel Focus technology, and Ultra Pixel processing for improved low-light performance. It also offers a 13MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view that can also function as a macro camera thanks to PDAF support. The device offers 4K video recording support with Adaptive Stabilisation, Horizon Lock and Audio Zoom. For selfies, the device offers a 32MP sensor.
Apart from the camera, the device features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and up to 5,200 nits peak brightness. The device is backed by a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 68W charging. It also offers IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H certifications and durability.
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
The device comes with a 12MP front camera and offers natural skin tones and good subject separation,. Talking about the rear camera, it includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro lens. It also offers Samsung’s Nightography processing to offer better low-light photography, while both the front and rear cameras support 4K video recording at 30fps. The M56 also offers dual recording mode as well.
Apart from the camera, the Galaxy M56 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset. A 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support powers the device.
Realme 16T 5G
The Realme 16T comes with a 50MP Sony IMX852 sensor with PDAF and an f/1.8 aperture. While the phone does not include OIS, Realme compensates through software features such as the LumaColor IMAGE Engine. It also offers a 2MP monochrome sensor that assists with portrait depth mapping. AI Portrait Glow is also available for improving facial lighting in challenging conditions.
Along with this, the device offers decent performance. The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It is backed by an 8,000 mAh battery and 45W fast charging.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite comes with a 50MP OmniVision OV50D40 sensor with PDAF and an f/1.8 aperture and electronic image stabilisation. The device also offers a 2MP depth sensor that assists with portrait photography and an 8MP selfie camera. Just like other devices, the Nord CE6 Lite supports 4K Motion Photos and Dual View Video recording.
Apart from the camera, the Nord CE 6 Lite comes with a host of features, including a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset. It comes with a 7,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Which phone should you choose?
If you enjoy taking portraits, the Vivo T4 Pro 5G may be a good choice thanks to its 50MP periscope camera with 3x optical zoom. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion provides a well-balanced camera experience. And if you enjoy taking selfies with your loved ones, the Samsung Galaxy M55 could be a good option.
Meanwhile, the Realme 16T 5G focuses on portraits and endurance, whereas the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite provides straightforward photography with a long battery life and 4K video support. Keep in mind that the best option will always be determined by the specific requirements.
