Best camera phones under Rs 15,000 in India [September 2024]: Redmi 13, iQOO Z9x, Infinix Note 40X, and more

Are you on the hunt for a phone with impressive camera performance but on a tight budget? Thankfully, you don’t have to break the bank to get a smartphone with a decent camera setup.

There are excellent camera phones available in the entry-level segment as well. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best options currently on the market that deliver outstanding camera results within the Rs 15,000 price range.

Best camera phones under Rs 15,000

Infinix Note 40X

The Infinix Note 40X comes with an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and a triple rear camera setup, including a 108MP primary camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The primary camera delivers good daylight images with balanced colours and dynamic range, with a dedicated 108MP mode for capturing detailed photos. 

It features a 3x in-sensor zoom that retains satisfactory detail. The phone excels in low-light photography, producing sharp, detailed night shots with preserved shadows and low noise. The front camera, however, has a different colour science, resulting in images with boosted colours but good facial detail.

Other specifications: 

• Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel
• SoC: MediaTek Dimenisty 6300 
• RAM, storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
• Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 18W charging

Check out our detailed review of the Infinix Note 40X here. 

Redmi 13

The Redmi 13 has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 primary camera and 3x in-sensor zoom, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor., and a 13MP front-facing camera. The primary camera produces bright, punchy images with good detail and sharpness, especially in the dedicated 108MP mode. 

While low-light performance is satisfactory, images can appear softer with reduced detail and some graininess around the edges. The phone is capable of capturing appealing macro shots and has a slightly warmer colour profile that closely emulates the actual scene. However, in low light, images tend to be soft with significant noise. The selfie camera smooths out the skin slightly.

Other specifications: 

• Display: 6.79-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Accelerated 
• RAM, storage: Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
• Battery, charging: 5,030mAh battery and 33W charging

Check out our detailed review of the Redmi 13 here. 

iQOO Z9x

The iQOO Z9x features a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP bokeh sensor, with an 8MP front camera for selfies. The primary camera excels in daylight photography, producing detailed images with appealing colour reproduction. The dynamic range is generally good, although the HDR mode can occasionally overexpose images. 

In low light, the camera captures acceptable images in night mode, but performance is limited. The selfie camera delivers decent daylight photos but tends to smooth out facial details. Low-light selfies may require multiple attempts to get a satisfactory shot.

Other specifications: 

• Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 
• RAM, storage: Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
• Battery, charging: 6,000mAh battery and 44W charging

Check out our detailed review of the iQOO Z9x here. 

Moto G64

The Moto G64 features a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide camera that doubles as a macro lens. The front houses a 16MP selfie camera. The device processes images with high saturation, resulting in photos with a warm, orange-ish hue and heightened contrast, making them more dramatic and social media-ready. The primary camera captures sharper images in daylight, while the ultra-wide camera can be inconsistent, especially with human subjects, sometimes causing colours to wash out at the edges.

While daylight photos are generally satisfactory, low-light performance is weaker, often lacking clarity and accurate colours. The 16MP selfie camera produces images similar to the primary camera, though with potentially even warmer tones. Adjusting the “Image preference” option can help, but doesn’t offer natural skin tones.

Other specifications: 

• Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel
• SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 7025
• RAM, storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
• Battery, charging: 6,000mAh battery and 30W charging

Check out our detailed review of the Moto G64 here. 

Realme Narzo 70x

The Realme Narzo 70x houses a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The camera performs adequately in well-lit conditions, capturing acceptable details, though sharpness and colour accuracy could be better. 

Images often have a yellow tint, and portrait shots may exhibit slight warping at the edges. In low-light or indoor settings, noticeable graininess is present, but using night mode can help reduce it. The selfie camera delivers decent facial detail, although the skin tones are often overprocessed.

Other specifications: 

• Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel
• SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
• RAM, storage: Up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
• Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery and 45W charging

Check out our detailed review of the Realme Narzo 70x here.