Camera Phone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 359 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 121 posts to rank the best Camera Phone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/GadgetsIndia, r/PickAnAndroidForMe, r/Tech_Philippines, r/IndiaTech, r/Smartphones. Top-rated brands include Google (4.7/5), Vivo (4.5/5), Samsung (4.1/5).
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Reviews359
Subreddits21
Posts121
Brands41
Products71
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#1
4.7
(99)
"The best photo camera is always a pixel"
"Pixel 7, Samsung S21 Ultra (used), or Vivo X90 (if available)."
"Get a cpid one (Pixel 7 pro, pixel 8 or s22 plus) instead, you'll get better value for money."
"Pixel have some of the best cameras even better than the iPhone and Samsungs of the same year."
"Pixel have some of the best cameras even better than the iPhone and Samsungs of the same year."
"Stretch your budget a bit and go for pixel 7a, in sales it will come under 24k"
"Pixel 8a is probably the best option."
"Iphone or Google pixel"
"Look no further than pixel 7 or 7a."
"The cameras are very similar to the 9 and it can be had for less than 800€."
#2
Vivo
4.5
(32)
"Has to be Vivo X200 if only for just camera."
"Pictures are all social media ready and great bookeh effect"
"If you want just camera blindly ho with vivo v40"
"Vivo v40 pro is much better option"
"Superior camera being much better than any other phone currently"
"Great shots probably even at 20x or higher."
"Vivo X200 hands down if you don't have a budget."
"Vivo X100 Pro."
"Great photography and video machine."
"X200 Pro for the best video and cameras."
#3
Samsung
4.1
(30)
"Samsung s25 ultra. For photo"
"Only Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can be comparable (actually it's even better) with the iPhone."
"Offers great camera quality with its flagship sensor."
"Please do take a look at S23fe!"
"None can come close in camera performance."
"But if you want the absolute best camera under 30k, I think it's the Samsung s23 fe."
"S23 is best go for it."
"S22 is a nice choice if your main focus is camera."
"S24+ for 50k."
"Vivo v40 pro/ S24"
#4
Apple
4.5
(23)
"The best video an iphone"
"I have 15 pro Max which is best"
"For the best 'point and shoot' pictures, iPhone 16 Pro."
"You can consider iPhone 16 pro or Pixel 9 Pro. Both have solid cameras."
"Iphone has the best camera no questions"
"If photos and videos are that important, get dedicated camera. I got iphone for photos and videos but i still miss that camera quality"
"If you’re just a point and shoot 📸 person, then its the iPhone."
"IPhone - Videos. Grabe ung features nya from raw."
"If you're gonna use this for social media, and upload straight from the phone. Then it's the iPhone."
"Iphone"
#5
Xiaomi
4.4
(21)
"Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the best choice."
"It's the first phone that will surprise you with its crazy cameras, good battery, and killer display!"
"Xiaomi 14 for camera easy"
"Xiaomi 14 or 14T best in battery and camera both."
"Xiaomi 13t très bonnes caméras"
"13T."
"Where is Xiaomi 14 , pixel 8 and 8 pro"
"Xiaomi 14 or iPhone 15 Plus"
"Xiaomi 14 will be 60k."
"The best photo phone is ... xiaomi 15 ultra"
#6
Motorola
4.1
(14)
"If you can keep the budget at 21K then moto edge 50 neo has the best cameras otherwise go for iqoo z9s"
"Best camera setup in that price bracket."
"Edge 50 neo is the best, also Moto's camera algorithm is very social media-oriented."
"Moto edge 50 neo is the best."
"Is worth the extra 1k, you can get it for 19k with bank discounts."
"Good camera hardware. The OS is also clean and 5 yrs of updates."
"Motorola Edge 50 Neo would be a good choice for what it's worth."
"Moto Edge 50 fusion is decent yes."
"Latest motorola edge 50 will do the job."
"For camera it's edge 50 fusion."
#7
Google Pixel 8
4.7
(10)
"Pixel 8..i think it was 32k in the salee..check it Optimized software and excellent cameras..."
"Pixel 8"
"Pixel 8 any day"
"Pixel 8 in bbd under 30k with exchange."
"You missed the Pixel 8 in BBD. Could’ve bagged that for 32k."
"Pixel8"
"Pixel 8 was available for 32k during bbd, might go to same price during diwali"
"You could try getting a pixel 8, it's on sale for 40k but offers hai"
"If you can spend a little over 30 k and willing to sacrifice some other things"
#8
OnePlus
4.5
(10)
"Best value for money."
"Get the nord 4."
"The best amongst them."
"OnePlus 12. Been using it for over a month. Can't recommend it enough."
"One plus 12R
Google pixel 7"
"Oneplus nord 4 its all rounder phone not camera centric safe choice for long term use."
"OnePlus Nord 4 or realme gt 6t."
"Nord 4"
"In sale oneplus 12 is currently 52k with card discount."
"I Suggest One Plus 12R."
#9
Honor
4.0
(10)
"Honor 200"
"I recommend the Honor 200 Pro"
"Honor 200 8/256GB"
"Go for honor 200"
"I suggest the Vivo V50 or Honor 200."
"Vivo v50.. Honor 200"
"You might have to bite the bullet and get something like an Honor 200 (preferably the pro version)."
"Honor 200
https://s.shopee.ph/8pUXsDzmFx"
"Try honor 200"
"Honor 200"
#10
Realme
4.3
(9)
"Realme GT6 is by far the best"
"Realme gt6"
"Has the best rear camera in this budget with great zoom features."
"Realme GT 6 for 30k"
"Realme gt 6 or Oneplus 12 Honor magic 6 pro if you find them in your budget imo"
"Amazing with respect to value and camera setup it offers"
"Realme GT 6"
"Narzo 70 pro and samsung m35"
"Narzo 70 pro"
#11
Nothing
3.4
(9)
"I would recommend you to increase your budget and get the nothing"
"Nothing offers better selection as it comes with a 50 MP Telephoto lens compared to Samsung which gives a poor 5 MP Macro lens."
"Nothing cares a lot about its lineup of phones, so you can expect updates and improvements on it."
"Get the CMF Phone 2 from Nothing. No doubt it’s a great value."
"It has clean software and a lot of customization."
"Nothing phone 2a launched 1 yr ago have several issues but a solid phone"
"Nothing phone 2a ou Redmi note 13 pro"
"Nothing Phone is decent but not as good as iPhone (especially for video)."
"People suggest me nothing phone 2 but as I saw on YouTube and other platforms nothing phone 2 is not that much appreciated as of phone 1, so will it be good to choose it?"
#12
Honor 200
4.2
(6)
"Nothing beats it in the camera department for that price."
"Best camera performance ( has UW, W and Tele lens)..."
"Honor 200 would be best for around 25-28k"
"For good cameras, you can look at the Honor 200, its on sale right now"
"I'd suggest you go for Honor 200 but with compromise on design"
"Honor 200 / Vivo 40, both have really good camera"
#13
iQOO
4.2
(6)
"Simply unbeatable in that range."
"As an iQOO 12 user, I can say that the back camera is the best in terms of photos compared to others"
"Best option will be IQOO Neo 10"
"IQOO Z9S pro(with an UW camera) is a good option."
"Bro iqoo 12 can be a option or iqoo 13."
"Just go for iqoo 12 or oneplus 12"
#14
Oppo
4.4
(5)
"Far better hardware than vivo x200 and op13 Xiaomi 15."
"Oppo Find X6 Pro."
"Has a x6 optical zoom and a hybrid digital zoom"
"Both have some of the best camera in this segment, good battery life with fast charging."
"Oppo Find X8 Pro to consider in addition to the X200 Pro."
#15
Nothing Phone 2
4.2
(5)
"Nothing Phone2 definitely. The image-processing is much better than all the chinese rivals."
"Add a couple of thousands and buy Nothing Phone 2."
"These 3 devices have great camera."
"Nothing phone 2 agar 35k ke aspas mile to le lo"
"Id say nothing phone 2"
#16
Samsung S23 FE
4.2
(5)
"If camera is the utmost priority, s23fe without any doubt."
"V40 or s23 fe don't pick moto."
"The camera is superb."
"Samsung S23 FE is camera is what you need."
"S23FE?"
#17
Nothing Phone 2a
4.0
(5)
"Nothing 2a, iqoo z9s pro, Vivo t3 ultra (if you can increase it to 30k) , gt 6t if it's still at 27 k base."
"Nothing 2a"
"Get nothing 2a"
"The newly launched nothing phone 2a is good."
"Check out the Nothing Phone 2a, Lava Agni 2, Lava Blaze Curve 5g, Samsung F54."
#18
Google Pixel 7
4.5
(4)
"Pixel 7 is 37k and it will cook and eat these phones for breakfast."
"I suggest Pixel 7"
"Why not pixel 7 you can get it at around 30 with card offers or exchange."
"Depende kung kaya ipush yung P7 at 21k"
#19
Samsung S22
4.3
(4)
"S22 has better cameras than S21FE."
"As an s22 user u will get best camera software."
"S22"
"Get S22"
#20
Google Pixel
4.3
(4)
"Photography - pixel ( no service center)..."
"For camera performance any pixel is good."
"Refurbished or renewed Pixel"
"Google pixel"
#21
Apple iPhone
4.3
(4)
"For simplicity and broad social media quality retaining feature."
"Welp iphones are the best social media phones..."
"Any updated phone I’m sure is fine."
"Any of the more recent iPhones and I’d imagine Google or Samsung that are similar"
#22
Google Pixel 6a
4.0
(4)
"Pixel6a."
"Used Pixel 6a payincha hola"
"Amazing camera, poor battery life"
"Honorable mention"
#23
Realme 13 Pro Plus
5.0
(3)
"In the above list its realme 13 pro plus.. but if possible try checking for vivo V40."
"Whyno one suggesting real me 13 pro plus? It has pro level camera"
"Realme 13 pro plus it's best camera phone under 30k"
#24
Vivo V40
4.3
(3)
"If you are looking for best camra its vivo v40 with zeiss"
"Vivo v40 has great cameras but lacks the telefoto lens available on honor 200."
"Vivo 40 or S23 fe"
#25
Google Pixel 6
4.0
(3)
"2nd hand Pixel 6 for the big sensor."
"2nd hand Pixel 6, 6a or 7."
#26
HMD
3.7
(3)
"HMD seems it has a very good camera phone, it's the one been hearing even our American partners adopt to a higher level, absolutely good to have more options and competition and HMD seems to be going in right direction."
"HMD Skyline gets a lot of high marks, I tried it myself (multi-brand user) and it's incredibly good."
"HMD Skyline"
#27
Poco
5.0
(2)
"Buy poco add some custom rom and enjoy best experience"
"Nothing comes before Poco + GCAM"
#28
Sony Xperia 1 VI
5.0
(2)
"For its extensive manual controls."
#29
Samsung S23
5.0
(2)
"S23 best"
"Just increase budget by 1-2k and get S23 or Pixel 8."
#30
Google Pixel 7a
5.0
(2)
"Pixel 7a or Moto edge 50(telephoto lens) or Realms 12 pro+."
#31
Vivo X100 Pro
4.5
(2)
"I would keep the Vivo x100 pro to be 1st"
#32
Samsung S21 FE
4.0
(2)
"Refurbished or renewed s21fe"
"Amazing camera, poor battery life"
#33
Motorola Edge 50
4.0
(2)
"Moto Edge 50 and Realme 13 pro+ best phones for camera."
"U can also check motorola edge 50... My friend has it, colour are sharper & image quality is quite good."
#34
Realme GT 6T
4.0
(2)
"Both are beast under 30k."
"If you find the colours to your taste, that seems pretty balanced as well."
#35
Narzo 70 Pro
4.0
(2)
#36
Samsung Galaxy S23
4.0
(2)
"Produces great photos."
"Or wait till Google fixes pixel by ditching Samsung modem."
#37
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
4.0
(2)
"Edge 50 pro. But it has some lag issues in camera ui."
"Only option comes in mind edge 50 pro and honor 200."
#38
Iqoo
4.0
(2)
"Iqoo Neo 9 pro"
"Based on your list IQOO Neo 9 pro is your best blend between battery life and camera."
#39
POCO
4.0
(2)
"Poxo x6 pro (Mediatek) ou Poco F6 ( Snapdragon s)"
"Poco x6 pro or f6"
#40
Sony
4.0
(1)
"You can get the Sony Xperia 5 Mk. V."
#41
Asus
4.0
(1)
"You can get the ZenFone 10"
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