TOP 5 CAMERA PHONES (INDIA) | JUNE 2025 | ALL BUDGETS
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### 📸 FLAGSHIP KILLERS (₹40k-70k)
1. **Google Pixel 8a (Best Point-and-Shoot)**
• **Price:** ₹52,999 (8GB+256GB)
• **Cameras:** 64MP OIS (main) + 13MP ultrawide | 13MP front
• **Key Tech:** **Google Tensor G3**, Magic Editor, Night Sight, 4K60 video
• **Pros:** AI-enhanced photos, Best-in-class image processing
• **Cons:** 60Hz display, heating issues
2. **Nothing Phone (3) (Best Video)**
• **Price:** ₹49,999 (12GB+256GB)
• **Cameras:** 50MP OIS (Sony IMX890) + 50MP ultrawide | 32MP front
• **Key Tech:** **4K/120fps video**, Cinema Mode, Glyph light for fill-light
• **Pros:** Natural color science, Pro-level video controls
• **Cons:** Average low-light selfies
### 🌆 PREMIIUM MID-RANGE (₹25k-40k)
3. **vivo V30 Pro (Best Portraits)**
• **Price:** ₹38,999 (12GB+256GB)
• **Cameras:** 50MP VCS OIS (main) + 50MP ultrawide + **50MP Zeiss Portrait** | 50MP AF front
• **Key Tech:** **Zeiss optics**, Aura Light 3.0 (dual soft-light)
• **Pros:** Studio-grade skin tones, best bokeh under 40k
• **Cons:** Funtouch OS bloatware
### 💰 BUDGET CHAMPS (Under ₹25k)
4. **realme 12+ 5G (Best All-Rounder)**
• **Price:** ₹22,999 (8GB+256GB)
• **Cameras:** 50MP OIS (Sony IMX890) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro | 16MP front
• **Key Tech:** **Street Photography Mode**, 2x lossless zoom
• **Pros:** Flagship sensor in budget, DSLR-style filters
• **Cons:** Ultra-wide quality average
5. **Moto G84 5G (Best Daylight)**
• **Price:** ₹18,999 (12GB+256GB)
• **Cameras:** 50MP OIS (main) + 8MP ultrawide | 16MP front
• **Key Tech:** **Stock Android**, Auto HDR, 4K30 video
• **Pros:** Natural processing, no oversharpening
• **Cons:** Mediocre low-light
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CAMERA PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
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| Use Case | Best Option | Runner-Up | Budget Pick |
|-------------------|---------------------|--------------------|-------------------|
| **Low Light** | Pixel 8a | vivo V30 Pro | realme 12+ |
| **Portraits** | vivo V30 Pro | Nothing Phone (3) | Pixel 8a |
| **Video** | Nothing Phone (3) | Pixel 8a | Moto G84 |
| **Selfies** | vivo V30 Pro | Pixel 8a | realme 12+ |
| **Zoom (2x-5x)** | Pixel 8a (AI) | vivo V30 Pro | realme 12+ (AI) |
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BUDGET-WISE WINNERS
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• **Under ₹20k:** **Moto G84** (balanced)
• **Under ₹30k:** **realme 12+ 5G** (feature-packed)
• **Under ₹50k:** **vivo V30 Pro** (portrait master)
• **No Limit:** **Pixel 8a** (point-and-shoot king)
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CRITICAL TIPS
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1. **Pixel 8a secret:** Use **Night Sight in daylight** for ultra-dynamic range
2. **Avoid:** Phones without OIS (e.g. Redmi Note 14) if camera is priority
3. **Sale Alert:** Pixel 8a drops to ₹45k during Amazon sales
4. **Accessory:** ₹299 phone tripod > gimbal for stable videos
🏆 **OVERALL CHAMPION:** **Google Pixel 8a**
👉 *Why?* AI computational photography beats hardware specs!
