Buying guide · Updated November 2026
Best camera phones in India (November 2026)
If photos matter most, look for a telephoto lens for zoom, a large main sensor, and a powerful chip for processing. These phones have the strongest camera hardware right now.
How we ranked: Ranked by number of rear cameras, telephoto and periscope lenses, main sensor size and resolution, and chip performance. Prices are India launch prices; check the retailer for today's price.
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Xiaomi · Mar 2025Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 50 MP 1-inch main, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 3x telephoto, 200 MP 4.3x periscope
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹1,09,999Full specs → - 2
Samsung · Jan 2025Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 200 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 10 MP 3x telephoto, 50 MP 5x periscope
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹1,29,999Full specs → - 3vivo · Dec 2024
vivo X200 Pro
- 50 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 200 MP 3.7x periscope
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 4K 120 fps
₹94,999Full specs → - 4
OnePlus · Jan 2025OnePlus 13
- 50 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 3x periscope
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹69,999Full specs → - 5realme · Nov 2024
realme GT 7 Pro
- 50 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 3x periscope
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹59,999Full specs → - 6
Nothing · Jul 2025Nothing Phone (3)
- 50 MP main, 50 MP 3x periscope, 50 MP ultrawide
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 4K 60 fps
₹79,999Full specs → - 7
Samsung · Jul 2025Galaxy Z Fold7
- 200 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide, 10 MP 3x telephoto
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹1,74,999Full specs → - 8
Xiaomi · Mar 2025Xiaomi 15
- 50 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 2.6x telephoto
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹64,999Full specs → - 9
Samsung · Jan 2025Galaxy S25
- 50 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide, 10 MP 3x telephoto
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 8K 30 fps
₹80,999Full specs → - 10
Apple · Sept 2025iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 48 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, 48 MP 4x telephoto
- Optical zoom with a telephoto lens
- Video up to 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision
₹1,49,900Full specs →