Affordable 64MP camera phones in India: Realme 7i, POCO X3, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and more

Highlights
  • There are a number of affordable 64MP camera phones in India now
  • Smartphones as low as the Rs 10,999 offer 64MP cameras
  • Tecno Camon 16 and Realme 7i are among the cheapest 64MP camera phones

There are tons of affordable 64MP camera phones in the market today that don’t require you to spend a lot to get a good camera phone. Low-cost smartphones from brands like Realme, POCO, Xiaomi, and more come equipped with very capable cameras for those interested in photography. Tecno, for example, recently launched the Tecno Camon 16, which is the most affordable phone with a 64MP camera in the Rs 10,000 segment. The 64MP camera sensors from Samsung and Sony aim to offer high clarity and details when capturing photos. Here we take a look at some of the cheapest phones with a 64MP camera available in India right now.

1. Tecno Camon 16: Rs 10,999

Tecno Camon 16 has been priced in India at Rs 10,999, which makes it the cheapest option available in India right now with a 64MP quad-camera setup. The camera system comprises of a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro, 2MP depth, and a 2MP AI lens. The camera app comes with Night Portrait Mode, 10x Zoom, Slow-mo Video Recording, Video Bokeh, and more. Other highlights of the phone include a 6.8-inch HD+ punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio G70 SoC, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 16MP front-facing camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging solution. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

2. Realme 7i: Rs 11,999

Realme 7i

Before Tecno Camon 6i, the Realme 7i was proudly wearing the badge of the ‘cheapest 64MP camera phone’ in India. The latest Realme smartphone, which was launched last week, has been priced starting at Rs 11,999. The handset ships with quad rear cameras that include a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a couple of 2MP (f/2.4) lens for macro and B/W shots. At the front, it gets a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calling. Another interesting aspect of the phone is its display. The Realme 7i packs a 6.5-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 662 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. The Realme 7i also houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

3. POCO X3: Rs 16,999

The POCO X3 (review) is the cheapest 64MP camera phone with a 120Hz refresh rate screen in India right now. The POCO X3 price in India starts at Rs 16,999. The handset touts mid-range specifications including a quad-camera setup with 64MP Sony IMX 682 primary sensor, Snapdragon 732G SoC, 32MP selfie camera, a 6,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging solution, and a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display. The POCO X3 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

4. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Rs 16,999

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price in India currently starts at Rs 16,999 but it is available at Rs 15,999 during the ongoing Diwali with Mi sale. The handset ships with an AI quad-camera setup that includes a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor. The front camera of the phone touts an impressive 32MP shooter for selfies and video calling. Additionally, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max packs a 6.67-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2,400p) punch-hole display and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G chipset under the hood. The phone houses an astounding 5,020mAh battery with supports 33W fast charging and runs on Android 10-based MIUI 11 out of the box.

5. Samsung Galaxy M31: Rs 15,499

The Samsung Galaxy M31 (review) another cheapest 64MP camera phone you can buy in India right now. The mid-range phone from Samsung packs quad rear cameras, highlighted by a 64MP primary sensor. Up front, in the U-shaped notch atop the 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, the handset sports a 32MP snapper for selfies and video chats. The M31 is powered by Exynos 9611 SoC under the hood. It’s driven by a whopping 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging tech. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy M31 is retailing in India for as low as Rs 15,499 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale.

6. Motorola One Fusion+: Rs 15,999

Lastly, in the cheapest 64MP camera phone list in India, we have the Motorola One Fusion+ (review). The phone is selling in India for as low as Rs 15,999 via Flipkart. The handset comes with 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad camera setup at the back and runs a near-stock version of Android 10 out of the box. The phone rocks Snapdragon 730G SoC under the hood and a notch-less 6.5-inch FHD+ display. The 16MP front camera is housed in a pop-up mechanism. The handset is driven by a 5,000mAh battery with 15W TurboCharge fast charging support.