Owning an affordable smartphone that meets all basic needs and still captures beautiful photos is the desire of many current smartphone users. If you're looking to purchase a budget-friendly smartphone for capturing beautiful photos during end-of-year shopping, then check out TGDĐ's Top 5 smartphones under $200 for stunning photos to kickstart the new year with surreal images.
These are all smartphones that stand out in their segment, offering quite good photography capabilities. So why wait? Let's explore now!
*The list is arranged in increasing price order and prices may change when promotions end!
1. Best Budget Camera Phone - Xiaomi Redmi 10
Redmi 10 is one of the best budget camera phones under $200.Kicking off the list of budget camera phones under $200 is a device from Xiaomi, a newly launched product, the Xiaomi Redmi 10. This smartphone features a primary lens with an impressive 50 MP, integrated with AI technology for fast focusing and more authentic color reproduction.
Photos captured on the Redmi 10 under well-lit conditions. Source: GsmarenaWith the 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, capturing tall buildings, vast architectural structures becomes incredibly easy. Additionally, you can create artistic photos with the macro close-up camera and the 2 MP depth sensor camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi 10 also features an 8 MP selfie camera with various photo shooting features such as autofocus, portrait mode, etc., which will greatly assist you in taking selfies or video calling with friends and family.
Selfie photos taken on the Redmi 10 offer decent quality. Source: Gsmarena- Review of the Redmi 10: Good configuration, 9-hour battery life, decent camera.
2. Samsung Galaxy A12 (2021)
Galaxy A12 always ranks among the top smartphones for good budget photography.The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2021) is a standout phone in its segment with a quad-camera setup boasting impressive specifications for a budget smartphone camera, delivering fairly good photo quality. The device is equipped with a 48 MP main camera for detailed and colorful photos in various lighting conditions.
Photos taken on the Galaxy A12 under well-lit conditions.The camera of the Galaxy A12 produces photos with fairly vibrant colors, particularly impressive is its ability to reproduce the green of foliage or the blue of the sky. The contrast and detail of the photos are relatively good and can meet the needs of basic users.
Photos taken on the Galaxy A12 in backlight conditions.Portrait photos taken with the Galaxy A12 camera are also quite decent. The device automatically detects subjects well, focuses quickly, and the background blur is quite natural, which is a plus if you want to own a good portrait mode camera.
- Review of Samsung Galaxy A12 after 6 months of use: Still too good!
3. Realme C25
The Realme C25 features a main camera with a 48 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, 26 mm focal length, providing sharp, detailed images. Additionally, it offers various lens types such as wide-angle, macro, to enhance the photography experience.
Photos taken with the main camera of the Realme C25. Source: c.realme.comThe triple rear camera setup allows users to capture various types of photos including portraits, bokeh shots, or wide-angle shots, allowing you to immerse in different styles of photography you like.
Realme C25 offers detailed macro photography capabilities. Source: c.realme.comIn addition to the rear camera, the front camera of the device is quite favored with an 8 MP resolution, equipped with AI technology and accompanying features, helping you capture high-quality selfies to share with friends on social media.

- Hands-on with the Realme C25: 6,000 mAh battery, decent configuration with Helio G70.
4. Realme C25Y
Not only does the Realme C25Y boast a good configuration and high-capacity battery, but it also features a 3-camera system with a 50 MP main camera capable of capturing excellent photos.
The Realme C25Y not only has a long-lasting battery but also captures beautiful photos.Under sufficient lighting conditions, the Realme C25Y captures quite beautiful photos, producing vibrant and appealing colors. The photos taken by the C25Y also have a high level of detail, making them more realistic.
Realme C25Y performs quite well in low-light conditions.Moreover, in low-light conditions, the Realme C25Y also has the ability to capture relatively good photos, slightly surpassing some competitors in the same segment. Truly a phone worth owning, isn't it?
Photos taken on the Realme C25Y under well-lit conditions.- Review of Realme C25Y camera: 50 MP sensor for impressive photo details.
5. OPPO A55
For a long time, the camera has been a strong point of OPPO, and the OPPO A55 is certainly no exception as it is equipped with a pretty impressive camera system for its price range.
The camera cluster of the OPPO A55 features a 50 MP main sensor.The vertically arranged camera module on the back adds a highlight to the phone's design, including a 50 MP main sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera.
With the main camera sensor reaching up to 50 MP for excellent low-light performance and autofocus, your photos will be vibrant, realistic, and highly detailed. Moreover, the OPPO A55 also supports various night mode filters, making each of your night shots stand out even more.
Photos taken on the Oppo A55 under well-lit conditions.Furthermore, the ability to blur the background, highlighting the subject with the depth sensor camera's bokeh effect, will make your photos more captivating, artistic, and clearly convey the desired message from the photographer.
Under well-lit conditions, the Oppo A55 delivers good photo quality.The 16 MP front camera with portrait mode and AI beauty features will make you stand out in selfie photos with confidence and charm. Additionally, the OPPO A55 supports Full HD video recording to capture sharp videos with both front and rear cameras, making FaceTime calls exceptionally high-quality.
- 4 reasons to buy the OPPO A55, a great choice in the sub-$200 segment.
Conclusion
Above, I've just sent you the TOP 5 smartphones under 5 million VND with impressive camera quality at Mytour. These phones feature camera setups with multiple lenses, high-resolution main sensors, promising to deliver the most artistic photos.

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