The mid-range smartphone segment has come a long way, with most modern premium devices now sporting flagship-level cameras. While these mid-range devices may not offer the same features as their more expensive counterparts, they offer great value for money. If you are looking for a new smartphone with good telephoto cameras, here are some of the best devices you can buy under Rs 50,000.
Vivo V40 Pro has three 50MP cameras. (Express Photo)
Vivo V40 Pro
Launched earlier this month, the Vivo V40 Pro (review) is the company’s latest mid-range device. The phone runs on Funtouch 14 based on Android 14 out of the box and comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 4,500 nits peak protected with Schott Xensation Alpha protection.
The back of the phone has a huge camera island that packs a Zeiss-tuned 50MP primary camera alongside a 50MP ultrawide lens and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. You also get a 50MP selfie shooter.
Featuring the Dimensity 9200+ chipset, it comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and packs a 5,500mah battery that supports 80W fast charging. The base variant of the Vivo V40 Pro starts from Rs 49,999.
Samsung Galaxy S23 is one of the best compact flagship phones available under Rs 50,000. (Image Source: Samsung)
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung’s yesteryear flagship – the Galaxy S23 may not be the fastest or the best mid-range phone, but it packs great point-and-shoot cameras that excels during both day and night time. The compact phone has a 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the base variant of the phone comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and runs on One UI 5 based on Android 13 out of the box.
The back of the phone has three individual cutouts that house a 50MP primary camera along with a 12MP ultrawide sensor and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. All of this is powered by a 3,900mAh battery that supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. It is currently available on Amazon for Rs 49,997.
The Realme GT6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. (Image Source: Realme)
Realme GT 6
Realme’s latest flagship is a solid mid-ranger powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with 1,600 nits peak brightness protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The Realme GT 6 comes with up to 12GB RAM And 512GB storage backed by a 5,500mAh battery that supports 120W wired charging. On the back, you get a huge camera island that houses a 50MP primary camera along with a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. However, the ultrawide camera is powered by an 8MP sensor. You can buy it from Rs 40,999.
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