Looking for a smartphone that delivers great photography on a tight budget? You’re in luck. The under ₹15,000 segment is brimming with devices offering excellent camera setups, ideal for social media, casual shoots, and everyday memories. From high-resolution sensors to long battery life and immersive displays, here are the top 8 camera-centric phones under ₹15,000 you should consider right now.
Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 20MP
Highlights: AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate
Why Buy: Great selfies and bright, colorful images in daylight. Sleek design and smooth UI.
Trade-off: Weak night performance and some bloatware.
Rear Camera: 50MP dual setup
Front Camera: 8MP
Highlights: Big 5500mAh battery, stylish design
Why Buy: Solid value for price; suitable for day-to-day photography
Trade-off: HD+ display, no headphone jack
Rear Camera: 50MP triple camera
Front Camera: 8MP
Highlights: IP54 water-resistant body, 5000mAh battery
Why Buy: Durable build and reliable daylight camera
Trade-off: Average low-light results, entry-level performance
Rear Camera: 108MP + 2MP
Front Camera: Not specified
Highlights: 120Hz smooth display, improved night shots
Why Buy: Best high-resolution option under ₹15,000
Trade-off: Slower charging speed
Rear Camera: 108MP dual
Front Camera: 13MP
Highlights: FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Why Buy: Top choice for performance + photography + 5G
Trade-off: No stereo speakers, some bloatware
Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Highlights: Huge 6500mAh battery, stereo speakers
Why Buy: Great for video calls, photos, and binge-watching
Trade-off: Slightly bulky due to battery size
Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Highlights: Dimensity 7300 chipset, 6500mAh battery
Why Buy: Fast and reliable with sharp image capture
Trade-off: Lacks ultra-wide sensor
Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Highlights: IP69-rated body, 6000mAh battery
Why Buy: Rugged design and battery champ with decent cameras
Trade-off: Average display, basic camera tuning
If you’re focused on image clarity and high resolutiongo for the Redmi 13 5G or Infinix Note 40X. For selfie loversthe LITTLE M7 PRO offers the best front camera in this price range. If you’re a gamer or power user too, I live T4X and IQOO Z10X bring balanced performance with solid camera hardware.
Bhupendra singh chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur kiranhis insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
