Who can resist the allure of a fantastic selfie? This year, smartphones under Rs 35,000 not only met this expectation but exceeded it in various aspects. Yet, there’s one standout smartphone that truly shone in this category. As part of the prestigious Indian Gadget Awards 2023, featuring a distinguished panel of 35+ jury members, 35+ award categories, and over 200 nominees, we are excited to bestow the title of the Best Selfie Phone of 2023 in the Mainstream category, i.e under Rs 35,000. This accolade is reserved for the phone that impeccably captures intricate facial details, showcasing near-perfect colour accuracy and exposure. And the winner is…
Best Selfie Phone of 2023 (Mainstream)
Winner: Vivo V29
With its remarkable 50MP selfie camera, the Vivo V29 effortlessly outperforms its competitors to win the Best Selfie Phone of 2023 (Mainstream) award. The phone’s front camera skillfully maintains a natural tone, even under direct sunlight, avoiding overexposure and producing shots that look natural and colour-accurate.
The Vivo V29 rear cameras are equally impressive as well. Further, The Vivo V29 offers a mix of appealing features. It boasts an intriguing design, a stunning AMOLED 3D curved screen, extended battery life, and quick charging options. When it comes to performance, the phone is powered by a reliable Snapdragon 778G SoC, which performs well for everyday tasks, including web browsing, streaming, navigation, and even some light gaming.
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Selfie Phone of 2023 (Mainstream).
Best Selfie Phone of 2023 (Mainstream) nominees
Realme 11 Pro+ 5G
In addition to the impressive 200MP primary camera, the Realme 11 Pro+ 5G boasts a 32MP front-facing camera in the punch-hole setup. The camera comes with Quad Pixel technology to combine four pixels into one image for brighter and better results.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G offers exceptional performance across the board, including the selfie camera. Equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera, it accurately reproduces skin tones, showcasing impressive facial detailing.
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F54 5G incorporates a 32MP front camera designed for selfies and video calling, producing default 8MP images that exhibit promise, especially in daylight. The captured images showcase fairly accurate skin tones and facial features.
Vivo V29e
The Vivo V29e is a good phone with an interesting design. Additionally, the handset packs a noteworthy 50MP front-facing camera, capable of taking some impressive selfies.
OPPO Reno10 5G
Much like other smartphones in the segment, the OPPO Reno10 5G also features a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. This capable sensor produces visually appealing photos with pleasing colour reproduction and accurate skin tones.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ may not have as high-res a selfie camera as some of its competitors, but it still manages to do a good job. The handset is equipped with a 16MP snapper, which reproduces images with accurate skin tones and acceptable facial detailing.
iQOO Neo 7 Pro
Despite being a gaming-focused smartphone, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro does a good job with its 16MP front-facing camera. The camera gets skin tones right in most cases.
Motorola Edge 40
The Motorola Edge 40 is equipped with a 32MP selfie camera that maintains a healthy dynamic range in the images captured.
POCO F5
The POCO F5 boasts a 16MP front camera dedicated to selfies and video calls, ensuring a reliable capture of facial details.
POCO X5 Pro
For selfies, the POCO X5 Pro 5G sports a 16MP OmniVision sensor with a quad-bayer filter. The camera excels in noise reduction, colour presentation, and white balance.
