5 Android Camera Phones That Can Rival the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025

If you want a flagship-tier camera performance but having ticket-money spent on an iPhone 17 Pro is unthinkable, 2025 holds some thrilling options for you. Camera prowess is the last frontier that Android brands are attempting to conquer: selling devices that are equal or even superior to Apple's imaging facilities. From amazing shots in the lowest light to full-fledged professional-level video recording, these phones are basically nirvana for a serious photographer.

1. Google Pixel 10 Pro – Rs 1,09,999

Pixel 10 Pro lets Google continue its reign in smartphone photography. It boasts a three-way rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, 48MP periscope telephoto for 5x zoom, and 48MP ultrawide. On the front, the Pixel 10 Pro utilizes a 42MP ultrawide lens that makes every selfie crisp with detailed sharpness. This Pixel 10 Pro, packing 8K video and stellar dynamic range capabilities, is offering a serious run to the iPhone 17 Pro.

2. Oppo Find X8 Ultra – Rs 76,000

With a quad-camera setup featuring twin periscope zoom lenses- 3x and 6x, complemented by a 1-inch-wide sensor with Hasselblad color tuning, the Oppo Find X8 Ultra is a huge photographic beast. Dolby Vision 10-bit video recording means you're set to shoot cinematic-quality footage here. Bearing no import rights into India, this phone is the ultimate choice for photography buffs who want versatility and professional-grade results.

3. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - Rs 98,999

Carrying the tag of monster of mobile photography, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200MP main sensor with a 50MP periscope lens offering 5x optical zoom, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide camera for all differing perspectives that offer spectacle detail and clarity. A camera beast that really records 8K videos with HDR10+ support and can roll its sleeves up for its mutual competition, the iPhone 17 Pro.

4. Vivo X200 Pro – Rs 94,999

Vivo X200 Pro is all about pushing the boundaries. It has a 50MP main camera, a revolutionary 200MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor to ensure snapping with unprecedented clarity and color accuracy. Users seeking professional-grade photography but not aiming for an iPhone might kick themselves if they don't include Zeiss optics and 8K video support in the mix.

5. Oppo Find X8 Pro: Rs 99,999

The Oppo Find X8 Pro comes with four 50MP lenses, with dual periscope telephoto sensors offering 6x optical zoom. The Hasselblad-tuned imagery combined with computational photography ensures that every shot is breathtaking. For camera aficionados, this is a worthy contender against the iPhone 17 Pro.

An incredible year is in store for Android phones in 2025, especially for the photography lovers. Thanks to Google, Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo, these phones make it clear that one does not require an iPhone 17 Pro to capture some really gorgeous images and videos.