
Written By Divya
You don’t need to spend Rs 70,000+ for good photos anymore. Phones under Rs 45K now come with solid camera setups—OIS, telephoto zoom, and even pro-brand lenses.
Whether you’re snapping portraits, shooting reels, or just clicking low-light shots, these phones handle it surprisingly well without needing a DSLR.
A big megapixel number or crazy zoom sounds cool, but real photo quality depends more on software—think Google Pixel’s image processing magic. If you have made your mind to buy a new camera phone, then here are some recommendations under Rs 45,000.
Priced at Rs 44,999, the OnePlus 13R offers 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and a huge 6000mAh battery. Cameras include a 50MP Sony main sensor with OIS, 50MP telephoto (2x optical, 4x lossless), and 8MP ultra-wide. The 1.5K ProXDR display also comes with a lifetime warranty.
The Edge 50 Ultra costs Rs 44,275 and comes with a 6.7-inch 144Hz curved pOLED display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB RAM, and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Cameras: 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 64MP telephoto (100X hybrid zoom). Battery is smaller at 4500mAh, but supports 125W wired + 50W wireless charging.
At Rs 45,999, the Vivo V60 packs the same 16GB + 512GB combo but shines with its Zeiss camera setupv– 50MP OIS main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide, and 50MP selfie. It has a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display and a 6500mAh battery.
At Rs 42,490, the Pixel 9a 5G is the most affordable. It has 8GB + 256GB storage, Google Tensor chip, 30+ hour adaptive battery, IP68 rating, and scratch-resistant display. Less powerful hardware, but classic Pixel software and cameras.
The T4 Ultra is Rs 41,999 with 12GB + 512GB storage and a 5500mAh battery with 90W FlashCharge. Runs on Android 15 with 3 years OS updates, features stereo speakers, gaming vibration feedback, and supports Wi-Fi 7.