Best budget camera phones for capturing videos at 4K 60 FPS

Shooting at 4K 60 FPS might seem like overkill – movies are shot at 24 FPS after all – but it can be really useful in the right situations. For starters, 60 FPS video is inherently smoother and perfect for action.

Secondly, you could also use the 60 FPS mode as a sort of 2x slo-mo mode for 30 FPS uploads. The higher resolution of 4K and the higher FPS both offer more creative freedom when shooting videos. 

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Having said that, 4K 60 videos are very demanding to record and process, which cheaper phones can’t quite offer. But the good news is you don’t have to blow up all your savings to purchase a phone that lets you do that. We have shortlisted the best budget options for you to accomplish that.

Best budget camera phones to shoot 4K videos

1. Vivo T2 5G

2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

3. OnePlus 11R

4. Realme GT 6T 5G

5. Google Pixel 8a 5G

1. Vivo T2 5G

The Vivo T2 5G is the best 4K camera phone under 20,000. In fact, it might be the only phone in this price range that can capture 4K 60 FPS videos. This is possible thanks to the use of the Snapdragon 695 SoC, which is among the more powerful processors in this category. You also get up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and support for 44W fast charging. The display is a bright, 90Hz AMOLED with a FHD+ resolution of 2400×1080. 

2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE might be a couple of years old, but it’s a brilliant phone and still as effective today as it was the day it went on sale. The standout feature is of course the bright and brilliant 120Hz AMOLED display. It’s edge-to-edge and has a pinhole selfie camera for a seamless finish.

The triple camera array on the rear comprises a 12MP primary paired with an 8MP telephoto (3x) and a 12MP ultrawide. The phone is powered by an Exynos 2100 SoC and comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

3. OnePlus 11R

OnePlus is a brand you just can’t go wrong with, and the 11R is a great phone in the company’s lineup. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powering this phone, it’s one of the most powerful ones you can get under 30K.

The camera department is also very impressive as you’re getting a 50MP primary that records 4K 60 videos in any light. The selfie camera only captures video at 1080p 30, though, but it’s a 16MP unit and captures amazing selfies.

4. Realme GT 6T 5G

If you’re willing to spend a bit over 30k and want 4K selfie videos, the Realme GT 6T is the one for you. It offers Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 power with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The cameras are very capable thanks to the use of a 50MP primary + 8MP ultrawide combo on the rear, and the monster 32MP selfie camera on the front. Both the front and rear cameras shoot 4K videos, but only the rear camera shoots at 60 FPS. Oh, and there’s a 6.78-inch 120Hz display to play around with.

5. Google Pixel 8a 5G

Last but not least, we come to the king of camera phones, Google’s Pixel line. The Google Pixel 8a offers 64MP+13MP dual rear cameras, a 13MP selfie camera, a 6.1-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and of course that all important 4K 60 recording mode. The powerful Tensor G3 processor does an incredible job of processing both videos and stills to deliver fantastic image quality. 

Taking things a step further are features like Audio Magic Eraser for deleting distracting sounds, and the AI processor that manages to nail skin tones with ease. It’s a little more expensive phone, but you’re also getting your money’s worth.

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4K 60 camera phones aren’t as common as one might think, but they’re worth getting if you are serious about video. Hopefully this selection meets your requirements. Oh, and happy shooting!