Best Budget Camera Phones (Winter 2023) | Top 18 Reviewed

Reviewing the best budget camera smartphones as we hit 2024, from affordable mid-rangers like the Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A54 to cheaper mobiles like the Motorola G84. Here's my top favourite budget-friendly camera phones in Winter 2023 that I've personally tested. And please check out my full reviews and unboxing videos for more on the best Androids of the year!

Google's Pixel 7a is undeniably one of the greatest mid-range smartphones for point-and-shoot ease. While photo quality isn't as good in ambient light, the Pixel 7a still churns out better pics than most rivals. That Pixel 8a should be out in the first half of 2024, hopefully upgrading the camera experience further.

Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is good for photos and video, even if the shutter speed isn't as swift as I'd like. You've got a great selection of bonus modes for the budget price point too. For a more budget price you can also choose the Samsung Galaxy A34, which is almost as good.

The OnePlus Nord 2T is another Pixel 7a rival, while the more budget friendly OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite costs just £300 but offers a 108MP camera. And while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus hasn't launched globally, it should hopefully come to the UK soon. That 200MP primary sensor is a cracker, just like the rest of the phone.

Other best camera phones at this budget price point include the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, Motorola Moto G84 and Nokia G60. Full reviews live now!

Best Budget Camera Phones 2023 Chapters:
0:00 - Rambly intro bit
0:38 - Pixel 7a
3:55 - Nothing Phone 1
6:49 - Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
10:09 - Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
13:58 - Poco F5 vs F5 Pro
17:16 - Poco X5 Pro
17:28 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Pro vs Pro Plus
20:36 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
23:56 - OnePlus Nord 2T
26:10 - OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
28:35 - Motorola Moto G84
31:34 - Motorola Moto Edge 40 Neo
34:41 - Vivo V29
38:17 - Nokia G60