Best camera phones in India you can purchase in 2026

With flagship smartphones now delivering photos rivalling that of mirrorless cameras and entry-level camera phones matching premium devices from just a year or two ago, smartphone photography is in a great place. Smartphone cameras today are so good, in fact, that the focus is shifting from pure image quality to features, speed, stabilisation, and more.

Since you’re here, you’re clearly looking for the best camera phones in India, so here’s that list!

Vivo X300 Pro

Tanking near the top of DXOMark’s smartphone camera performance charts, the Vivo X300 Pro is a powerhouse camera system that puts even traditional camera systems to shame. It’s primary camera, a 50 MP 1/1.28 inch sensor, boasts of an impressive 17-stop dynamic range. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a 200 MP telephoto camera that can hit 100x with AI enhancements, a 50 MP ultra-wide that can handle macro photography, and a 50 MP selfie camera for amazing selfies and for vlogging.

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On top of that, the phone shoots in 4K 120 Dolby Vision or 8K UHD and supports 10-bit log video. The front camera also shoots 4K and supports a portrait mode. The good stuff doesn’t stop there. There’s a telephoto extender kit, a stage mode for capturing concerts, and a street photography mode that mimics popular prime lenses. It’s a powerful camera system that will set you back Rs 1,09,999 for the 16 GB RAM version with 512 GB storage.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

We can’t say ‘camera’ without mentioning the Google Pixel phones. Google redefined smartphone photography when it introduced the world to computational photography and the first Pixel phone. Today, 10 generations later, the phone is still at the top of the game and offers stunning image quality and superb video.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro retails at Rs 1,09,999 and offers a 50 MP primary camera with a new and improved HDR pipeline, a 48 MP ultra-wide that supports macro focus, a 48 MP telephoto with 5x optical and 100x AI zoom, and a monster 42 MP selfie camera with a 103-degree field of view. All of these cameras support ultra-fast phase detect autofocus. Oh, and did we mention support for 8K video, 4K Dolby Vision, and stability up to 20x zoom in video?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

If the Pixel is known for photos Apple’s Pro phones are known for their video capabilities. Of course, that doesn’t mean the cameras aren’t great. On the iPhone 17 Pro’s rear you’ll find a triple 48 MP array featuring best-in-class optical image stabilisers, a teraprism design telephoto with 40x zoom (8x optical), and the ultra-wide does macro photography.

These cameras shoot photos in ProRAW and video in Apple Log 2 and ProRes Raw to allow editors to extract the maximum possible performance from these sensors. Speaking of, these same sensors were even used to shoot Hollywood movies, which should give you some appreciation of the fantastic quality they offer. Genlock, a new feature, syncs the shutters on multiple iPhone 17 Pro units and is a feature not found on any other smartphone.

The selfie camera is a relatively tame 18 MP unit but it uses larger pixels for a cleaner output and supports Centre Stage to keep you framed perfectly during video calls.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple’s biggest rival, Samsung, has put up the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This phone features a quad-camera array on the rear that includes two telephotos – a 10 MP 3x for portraits and a 50 MP 10-100x. The primary camera is a 200 MP beast while even the ultrawide sports a 50 MP sensor. The front is a more toned down 12 MP unit that’s optimised for 4K vlogging and natural-looking selfies. On the video front, you can expect support for 8K30, 4K 120, and a bunch of AI enhancements. Yours for Rs 1,29,999.

Oppo Find X9 Pro

Lastly, we have the Oppo Find X9 Pro. This one’s here because it offers excellent dynamic range and excellent stabilisation. A trio of 50 MP cameras handle main, ultrawide, and selfie duties while a 200 MP telephoto camera offers 13.2x lossless zoom and, unusually enough, a tele macro.

This one also shoots 4K 120 in Dolby Vision and 8K. It also supports 10-bit log recording at 4K 120. Sold separately is a Hasselblad teleconverter kit that delivers 10x optical zoom and 200x digital zoom. There’s even a dedicated shutter button. A 16/512 GB variant is available for Rs 1,09,999 on Croma.

All of the phones listed above offer fantastic cameras and exceptional video recording capabilities. They also support log recording, raw photo formats, and Dolby Vision, offering smartphone filmmakers capabilities rivalling those of much more expensive cameras. Just pick whichever model suits your fancy because these are all great devices.