5 best mobile phones with optical zoom support

The best camera phones to zoom into your favourite moments

5 best mobile phones with optical zoom support

Smartphone cameras have completely changed how we capture and share moments, especially in a world where posting eye-catching photos online has become the norm. The best phones with optical zoom let you zoom in on distant subjects and still get clear, sharp shots, keeping all the details intact. 

Whether you’re into photography or just want your photos to look sharper, phones with optical zoom make capturing those small moments in stunning detail easier. So, if you’re looking for a smartphone that can keep up with your need for picture-perfect posts, here are the best mobile phones with optical zoom.

Best mobile phones with optical zoom support

1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

3. Vivo X Fold3 Pro

4. OnePlus 12

5. Realme 13 Pro+

1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung’s flagship phones have set the bar for high-quality mobile photography, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra continues that legacy. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 12GB of RAM, this phone can not only handle everyday tasks with ease but also process high-resolution images and complex camera features in real time, ensuring smooth performance while capturing detailed shots

SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Titanium Gray)

Price ₹121,999/-

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SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Titanium Gray)

2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

If you’re not ready to jump to Android but still want plenty of performance and features like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple’s latest iPhone 16 Pro Max has got you covered. This flagship packs everything you’d expect from Apple, including a sleek design, the powerful A18 Pro chip, and a beautiful 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, perfect for everything from streaming to gaming. 

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On the camera front, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 48MP primary sensor that captures more light, producing bright, detailed photos, even in low-light situations. You also get a 12MP 5x telephoto lens for crisp close-ups with gorgeous background blur, and the 48MP ultra-wide lens delivers sharp, wide-angle shots. 

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB, Desert Titanium)

Price ₹137,900/-

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB, Desert Titanium)

3. Vivo X Fold3 Pro

Foldable smartphones have come a long way, but they’ve struggled with packing a powerful camera system without messing with the design. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro changes that. It features a triple camera rear setup with a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. 

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This combo lets you snap super-detailed shots, whether you’re shooting portraits, close-ups, landscapes, or zoomed-in shots. The 64MP telephoto lens is perfect for close-ups without losing quality. On top of that, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro runs on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, has an 8.03-inch 2K+ AMOLED foldable display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual SIM. Additionally, it’s packed with sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and laser focus sensor, all powered by a 5700mAh battery with fast charging.

vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G (16GB RAM, 512GB, Celestial Black)

Price ₹159,999/-

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vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G (16GB RAM, 512GB, Celestial Black)

4. OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 brings impressive camera performance with its 4th-gen Hasselblad system. It includes a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 6x in-sensor zoom for sharp, clear close-ups. There’s also a 50 MP wide-angle camera with OIS and a 48 MP ultra-wide lens for wide-angle, detailed shots. Features like XPan, Nightscape, and Dolby Vision HDR add extra flexibility for creative photography. 

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, the OnePlus 12 is built to be your daily driver for everyday tasks like messaging and email and more demanding stuff like gaming and pro-level photography. It also has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 5400mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging.

OnePlus 12 5G (16GB RAM, 512GB, Silky Black)

Price ₹66,999/-

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OnePlus 12 5G (16GB RAM, 512GB, Silky Black)

5. Realme 13 Pro+

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly phone with great optical zoom, the Realme 13 Pro+ is a clear winner. Its 50MP periscope telephoto lens gives you up to 3x optical zoom, so you can capture distant subjects clearly, while the 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens complete the triple-camera setup. Additionally, modes like Moon Mode and Starry Mode Pro make night sky photography easy. 

Powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a smooth 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, the Realme 13 Pro+ can handle almost anything you throw at it. You also get a 3D VC Cooling System to keep it cool even during heavy use. Other features include Dolby Atmos-backed speakers and a 5200mAh battery with 80W ultra-fast charging. 

realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Emerald Green)

Price ₹32,999/-

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realme 13 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Emerald Green)

These are some of the best options out there. Zoom in on the one that suits you best.

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