17 Best Camera Phones To Buy In Nigeria 2021

The Top Two Best Camera Phones to buy in Nigeria right now are the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. This article covers up to 17 Recommended Camera phones in Nigeria.

Trust me, every phone on this list has an Excellent Camera System. You might even get confused about which is really better while testing these cameras in real life.

Many Android and iPhones are doing well here in Nigeria when it comes to Camera Quality; whether cheap or expensive. The very best are listed below.

1. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera is the best iPhone Camera ever made by Apple and the best iPhone money can buy right now.  For most persons, the iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera is the best in the World. This is without doubt when it comes to video recording…

The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro also have one of the best cameras on any smartphone. The Camera features of the iPhone 12 Pro Max are as follows…

Main Camera (Quad)

• 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift stabilization (IBIS)
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom
• 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6″
• TOF 3D Lidar Scanner
• Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Front Camera (Two)

• 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″
• SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• Video: 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Note: iPhone 12 Pro Max won MKBHD’s best Camera phone of 2021 (Marques Brownlee).

Recommended: iPhone 12 release and price

2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

For many persons, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Camera phone right now.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera is a major improvement on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The Phone has also improved greatly for Snapchat. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone for Snapchat right now.

Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera:

• 4 Back Cameras and One with 108MP
• 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP
• 10x optical zoom
• LED Flash
• Time of Flight (ToF) camera
• Ability to shoot 8k videos at 30FPS.
• Ultra-Wide and telephoto

Front Cameras:

• S21 From Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm
• S21+ Font Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm
• S21U Front Camera: 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.7µm

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Following Camera functionalities like live focus, powerful zoom, excellent video recording and more, it is beyond doubt that the Samsung Note 20 Ultra has one of the best Cameras you can access on a Phone.

It is no news that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has one of the Best Displays on any Phone right now. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one of the best Samsung phone so far and the camera features are:

Main Camera (3)

• 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm
• LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: (8k Video) 4320p@24fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Front Camera

• 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• Dual video call, Auto-HDR
• Video: 2160p@60fps, 1080p@30fps

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Note: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra won MKBHD’s best Smartphone Design of 2020 (Marques Brownlee).

4. Huawei Mate 40 Pro+

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro Penta camera system is pretty impressive. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ packs Five main cameras and a Two Selfie camera. This is one of the best Cameras and good-looking phones in Nigeria right now.

Note: Huawei phones these days don’t come with Google Apps. It is not advisable to buy them in Nigeria unless you know what you are doing.

Back Camera (Five)

• 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
• 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
• 20 MP, f/2.4, 14mm (ultrawide), PDAF
• TOF 3D, (depth)
• Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS

Front Camera (Dual)

• 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
• TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor
• HDR, panorama
• Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps

Recommended: Samsung Galaxy S20 Features and price

5. Google Pixel 5

Google is known for making great Camera Phones. Google Pixel 5 is not left out when you are looking for the best Camera phones to buy here in Nigeria. If you don’t have money to spend on Pixel 5, then the Pixel 4A is a wonderful alternative for you.

Back Camera (Dual)

• • • • 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
      • 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
      • Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps

Front Camera (Single)

• • • • 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
      • Auto-HDR
      • Video: 1080p@30fps

6. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+ And S20

The Samsung Galaxy S20 was announced earlier in 2020. Following the functionality of the Cameras, it is beyond doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has one of the Best Display and Best Camera on a phone. The S20 Ultra Camera is the most advanced you will find in any phone out there.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s Space Zoom lens offers up to 100x Zoom and It captures so much detail in good light that you could crop in on images without losing quality. Many users had an Auto Focus issue in S20U with has been fixed to an extent and completely fixed in the Note 20 Ultra. You can place an order now…

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has four back Cameras and 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF front Camera.

Back Camera (Four)

• 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide angle), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
• Periscope 48 MP, f/3.5, 102mm (telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, AF, Super Steady video
• 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
• LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: (8k Video) 4320p@24fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Front Camera

• 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF
• Dual video call, Auto-HDR
• Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Recommended: Samsung Galaxy S20 Features and price

Note: The Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) won MKBHD’s best phone of 2021 …MVP… (Marques Brownlee).

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7. Apple iPhone 11 Pro And 11 Pro Max

The iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera is among the best Phone Cameras ever made by Apple and the best iPhone camera before the release of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera is still very impressive right now.

iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are some of the best phones you should buy in Nigeria right now. iPhone 11 Pro features a triple back Camera and pictures look more true-to-life and never show signs of being over-processed.

Back Camera (Triple)

• 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide angle), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
• 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)
• Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video: 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Front Camera (Two)

• 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
• SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• Video: 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Recommended: iPhone 12 release and price

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8. Google Pixel 4 And Pixel 4 XL

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are Google’s flagship phones for 2019. The Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL comes with two excellent back Cameras. Like you may already know, Google Pixels are known for rocking one of the best Cameras in the Smartphone World. One thing I don’t like about the Pixel 4 and 4 XL is that they don’t have a wide-angle Camera.

Back Camera (Dual)

• 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide angle), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
• 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
• Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Front Camera (Single)

• 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AF
• TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• Video: 1080p@30fps

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9. Huawei P40 Pro and P40 ProPlus

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro were still doing very well until the release of Huawei P40 lineup. The Huawei P40 Pro camera is pretty impressive. The Huawei P40 Pro+ packs Five main cameras and a Two Selfie camera. This is one of the best Cameras and good-looking phones right now.

Back Camera (Five)

• 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 2.44µm, omnidirectional PDAF, OIS
• 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
• 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
• 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54″, PDAF
• TOF 3D, (depth)
• Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720@7680fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR; gyro-EIS

Front Camera (Dual)

• 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, AF
• IR TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• HDR
• Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

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10. OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 7T pro is another phone with an excellent camera system. Shooting modes in 7T are plentiful, and OnePlus has also included a new action cam-Esque super steady mode. This drops the resolution down to 1080p and reduces low-light performance, but locks footage for some of the steadiest video capture you may ever see in any smartphone.

Back Camera (Quad)

• • • • 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43″, 1.12µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
      • 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
      • 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116° (ultrawide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
      • 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
      • Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
      • Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS

Front Camera (Single)

• • • • 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3″, 1.0µm
      • Auto-HDR
      • Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

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11. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 And Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi’s five-camera Mi Note 10 is a phone with a 108MP sensor, Made by Samsung and featured in the Galaxy S20 Ultra, it’s is a world-first, toppling resolution records and packing more pixels than virtually any DSLR or mirrorless cameras; let alone any smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro main camera nails it, and in good light, beats out the competition in many respects.

Back Camera (Five)

• 108 MP (8P lens), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, 2x optical zoom
• 5 MP (upscaled to 8MP), f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
• 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8″, 1.0µm, Laser AF
• 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0″, 1.75µm
• Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps

Front Camera (Single)

• 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm
• HDR
• Video: 1080p@30fps

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12. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And 10+

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note Plus were the best Samsung Camera phones until the release of Galaxy S20 Ultra. The galaxy S20 camera is pretty impressive. The Note 10 plus packs four main cameras and a single Selfie camera. This is one of the best Cameras and good-looking phones in Nigeria today.

Back Camera (Four)

• 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide angle), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
• 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm, Super Steady video
• 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
• LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Front Camera (Single)

• 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• Dual video call, Auto-HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps

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13. Oppo Reno 10X Zoom

The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom is the eight best Camera phone on my list. It features a periscope camera that shoots with a roughly 5x optical zoom. Its main camera captures detailed stills at 12MP by default, but that can be bumped up to 48MP when the light is right. Additionally, there’s an ultra-wide camera which snaps with a 16mm focal length. Trust me, you will really like this phone Camera.

Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Camera Specs

Back Camera (Triple)

• 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• Periscope 13 MP, f/3.0, 130mm (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)
• Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS; video rec. only with main camera.

Front Camera (Single)

• • Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm
  • LED flash, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

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14. Huawei P30 And P30 Pro

When it comes to low light photography, great specs and zoom capability (5x optical), the Huawei P30 has it all. Huawei P30 Pro Camera takes great pictures and records excellent videos in any light condition. When it comes to the number of cameras, the P30 Pro has four main cameras and one selfie camera.

Huawei P30 Pro Camera Specs

Back Camera (Four)

• 40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide angle), 1/1.7″, PDAF, OIS
• Periscope 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (telephoto), 1/4″, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
• 20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7″, PDAF
• TOF 3D, (depth)
• Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps

Front Camera (Single)

• 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm
• HDR
• Video: 1080p@30fps

Recommended: Huawei P40 release and price

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15. Sony Xperia 1

The Sony Xperia 1 is a great choice for video pros and cinema buffs who want to get manual with their smartphone videography. It’s able to shoot footage at up to 21:9 for cinema-style capture, offers full manual control and features a beautifully flat color profile, perfect for post-processing in Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve. This is one of the best phones for Video Editors.

Back Camera (Triple)

• • • • 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, predictive Dual Pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS
      • 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS
      • 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm
      • LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
      • Video: 2160p@24/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps.

Front Camera (Single)

• • • • 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
      • HDR
      • Video: 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)

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16. iPhone XS And XS Max

iPhone Xs and Xs Max shouldn’t be new to you. These phones offer you excellent photography experience. iPhone Xs camera is a powerful dual 12MP shooter with one sporting f/1.8 and the other f/2.4 that both pack optical image stabilization to offer some impressive shots.

Pictures taken with iPhone Camera are always natural and very beautiful. The iPhone Xs and Xs max are very popular in Nigeria and one of the best Camera phones to get in Nigeria right now. Already using iPhone Xs max? You can upgrade to iPhone 11 or give the Samsung Galaxy S20 a try.

Back Camera (Two)

• • • 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
    • 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
    • Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
    • Video: 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Front Camera (Dual)

• • • 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
    • SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
    • HDR
    • Video: 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

17. Samsung Galaxy S10 And S10+

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus Camera is one thing that will make an iPhone user want to switch to Android. Galaxy S10+ four back cameras feature the desirable wide/ultrawide/telephoto/time of flight combo, and all four cameras perform superbly.

Back Camera (Triple)

• 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
• 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm, Super Steady video
• LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@60fps (no EIS), 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Front Camera (Two)

• 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm, depth sensor
• Dual video call, Auto-HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps

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18. Google Pixel 3A And 3A XL

Google Pixel 3A is the first mid-range phone from Google that features a flagship quality camera, making that coveted Pixel imaging experience that bit more accessible. If you don’t have much cash to spend but want the best cheap Camera phone in Nigeria, the Pixel 3A and 3A XL are a wonderful choice for you.

Back Camera (Single)

• • • • 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
      • Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
      • Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps

Front Camera (Single)

• • • • 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
      • HDR
      • Video: 1080p@30fps

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There are many reasons to find out phones in Nigeria with the best Camera this year 2021. It could be for purchase or to argue with your friends as to which Phone Camera is better between iPhone and Android. Hope you’re satisfied now?