Nowadays, a camera is an smartphone indispensable feature. We have got used to whipping out our phones to capture memorable events or take selfies. If you feel that the best smartphone cameras are very expensive, think again. Listed below are a few top camera smartphones that offer great quality and are perfect for those on a budget.

1. Google Pixel 4a
This is on most lists of the best budget camera smartphones. Priced at below $350, this phone has a single 12.2MP lens that is just perfect. Although, it does lacks ultrawide and telephoto lenses, you can still get clear pictures. The Night Sight feature is especially noteworthy as it allows you to take excellent pics even in poor light. Another feature of this device is the Astrophotography mode that allows you to take long-exposure pics of the night sky.

2. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
This is smartphone is priced at under $400 and has one of the best cameras in the market. The Apple iPhone SE has only one wide 12MP camera lens that allows you to take sharp and natural-looking pics. The A13 Bionic chip on this phone allows you to just point and shoot clear images every time.

3. Samsung Galaxy A51
This budget smartphone comes with a quad-lens camera setup: a 48MP wide lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro lens. Although this device does not have an autofocus feature, it is capable of capturing great shots in good lighting. But your pics could be a bit fuzzy in low light. With a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen and a 4,000 mAh battery, this budget smartphone by Samsung will never let you down.

4. Moto G Power (2020)
For those looking for smartphone cameras at a pocket-friendly price, the Moto G range is just the thing to buy. It has a 16MP main lens and an 8MP ultrawide lens, making this phone perfect for taking landscape shots. With a 5,000 mAh battery, this phone does not need to be charged as often as the others mentioned in this list. This device has a 6.4-inch display and an internal storage of 64GB, which can be expanded with the addition of a microSD card.

5. Nokia 5.3
This bugdet smartphone has a main lens that is 13MP and a 5MP ultrawide lens. The Nokia 5.3 also has a depth lens of 2MP and a macro lens that is also of 2MP. This phone comes with a Portrait Mode feature that allows you to take pics that can be easily uploaded onto social media.

As you can see, some of the best smartphone cameras don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. You can find many such budget smartphones with superb cameras. Look for sales and discounted prices to save more.