10 best smartphones with a good camera under 20,000 rubles

This smartphone is bought infrequently, but the choice falls on it whenever a camera phone is required at a price of up to 20,000 rubles. There is a four-module main camera here, and it does its job well even in the twilight. The camera app is handy. Which of the owners had a problem when shooting a video - the image lagged behind the sound. This can be solved by clearing the cache and data about the operation of the camera application. Photos come out bright and clear, color reproduction is correct. But the sound on the video is deaf, so for video shooting it is better to look at another representative of our rating of the best models.

A new budget model-camera phone with a battery capacity increased to 5 Ah and a clear, smooth image on the screen. For the latter, it is worth thanking the 90-Hz AMOLED matrix. But not only the screen is remarkable in this smartphone, but also the cameras. The main one consists of four modules. She shoots photos in 64 megapixel resolution, can take ultra-wide angle shots, portraits and macro. The built-in photo enhancer helps you create great shots. The reviews say that this state employee shoots about as well as the more expensive Samsung Galaxy A72 model. The phone is good for everyone, and only software microlags spoil the impression.

One of the best smartphones with a good camera. A notable feature of this model is that the front camera is placed on a retractable periscope. Thanks to this, the screen is monolithic and without “bangs” and “drops”. The performance is enough for any everyday tasks and not too heavy gaming.Photographic abilities are noticeably above average: against the background of other phones costing up to 20,000 rubles, this one takes much clearer and more detailed photos. It also takes good pictures in low light. Google services are still running on this phone, so it will be the best choice for those who want an inexpensive camera phone from Huawei, but are not ready to put up with the absence of the Play Market.

An inexpensive smartphone from Samsung, which is praised for its photo quality. The model was conceived as optimal for the average user: a high-quality, but not too large screen, a good battery, basic performance and an excellent camera. But this smartphone is often bought by those who are looking for a camera phone cheaper than 20,000 rubles. Photos come out in a resolution of 48 megapixels maximum. There is a 12MP ultra-wide-angle module with a 123° field of view that allows you to capture detailed landscapes and take group shots.Macro is available at 5MP, which isn't bad, as many competitors in this price range only have a 2MP macro module.

Huawei knows how to select optics for its smartphones, so even this budget Honor deserves the title of a camera phone. For an amount of up to 20,000 rubles, it can be called the best, since there is a quad camera with the ability to shoot at a resolution of 48 megapixels. Photos come out with the right white balance and natural colors, and are also crisp. Portrait shots are pleasing with the natural complexion of the model's face and the correct definition of the boundaries of the background, which is beautifully blurred. The main disadvantage of the phone is the lack of Google services. Because of this, the camera capabilities also suffer a little, since you cannot install the Google camera. But the regular application is better than many competitors.

Productive and beautiful smartphone. It fits into the price range up to 20,000 rubles and boasts a good camera. So, here is a three-module main lens with a wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 119 °. You can shoot video at up to 120 frames per second. The main module is 48 megapixels, it is fast, so the photos come out bright. The camera application is convenient: there are built-in modes, an AI function, a filter for increased brightness. The device stands out not only for excellent photo skills, but also for an increased screen refresh rate of up to 90 Hz, as well as a large amount of internal memory. In the reviews, users say that everything in this phone suits them, and only the proprietary shell is not convenient enough.

This is the first budget camera phone that could shoot at 64 megapixels. Thanks to this, the device instantly became popular. The device is powerful, with a good battery and an NFC module, but users in the reviews primarily praise the cameras. For example, if you install a Google camera, night photos will be no worse than those taken with pre-flagship camera phones. When you upgrade to Android 10, you also get the AptX and AptX HD codecs, which is good news for music lovers who use wireless headphones. Among the shortcomings of this device are the presence of advertising in the software shell, a budget-looking teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera, and a lot of pre-installed extra applications.

One of the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles in all respects, including camera capabilities. The main camera received a 64-megapixel main module and a 13-megapixel wide-angle one. Two more 2-megapixel sensors are needed for macro photography and blurring the background in portrait shots. They turn out really good: the camera passes the hair test perfectly - even the hair sticking out separately remains in focus, and the background is evenly blurred. But the main advantage of the camera lies in the presence of special modes for photo and video shooting. For example, "Cloning", which allows you to capture the same person in one frame several times.

A simplified version of the flagship camera phone.This model fits into the budget up to 20,000 rubles, and this is largely due to the lack of Google services. And now, in the reviews, users say that they managed to buy a smartphone with a good camera, high performance and optimal size for an inexpensive price. The camera does not have optical stabilization, but otherwise it is similar in performance to the one used in the flagship Huawei P40. The pictures are detailed, bright, without overexposure. The dynamic range is wide. Artificial intelligence also helps to capture a solid frame. The front camera is also good: it selects the shooting parameters so that the selfie comes out beautiful and natural.

Inexpensive smartphone with a quad camera. It has a large screen and a powerful battery with support for fast charging, as well as a processor with gaming potential.The manufacturer paid special attention to the camera: the main one consists of four modules, shoots at 48 megapixels, makes good macro shots and correctly separates the background from the foreground objects. The reviews also praise the level of detail in landscape shots. In conditions of lack of light, sharpness drops, but not so critical that the frame could be considered unsuccessful. If you need a cheaper camera phone, this Xiaomi will be the best solution.