5 best AI smartphones to buy under Rs 30,000 in India: Motorola Edge 70, Galaxy M47 and more

In recent years, AI has become one of the biggest talking points in smartphones. What started as a simple photo editing tool has now expanded to features like summarise notifications, improve pictures, removing unwanted objects from your pictures, translate conversations and even help with everyday tasks. The good part is that, AI features are now available on phones across all budgets, and are not limited to just flagship devices. And so, brands like Motorola, Samsung, Realme, OnePlus and Vivo are now bringing some useful AI-powered features to smartphones under Rs 30,000 as well. 

While buying a new smartphone, if AI features are high on your priority list, these are some of the best ones available in the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment.

Motorola Edge 70

Motorola has put a lot of focus on AI this year and their mid-range offering, the Edge 70 is a good example of that. The phone features a 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, making it well-equiped for everyday use as well as for casual gaming. For photography, the Motorola Edge 70 comes with a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP selfie shooter. 

However, the biggest reason to consider the Motorola Edge 70 is Moto AI 2.0. Features such as Catch me up, Pay attention, Rember this, Next move, AI image studio, and Text to Sticker, not only help a lot in daily usage but are also some of the practical features to have on a smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy M47

Samsung has been expanding its Galaxy AI features to more budget friendly devices, and the Galaxy M47 is the latest one to get some of the goodness. The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. On the camera front, you get a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera, while the selfies are handed by a 12MP front camera. In terms of endurance, the Galaxy M47 packs a 6,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charing. 

As for the Galaxy AI features, there are a lot of them on the Galaxy M47.  For quick tasks, you can circle anything on your screen to search it instantly, talk to Google Gemini like a real conversation, or let the phone transcribe your voice notes into text. The camera app lets you tap to erase background clutter, auto-adjust lighting with quick edit suggestions, or turn your favorite shots into custom color filters. Best of all, the system learns your daily routine and puts unused apps to sleep, keeping that huge battery running even longer.

Realme P4 Power

If AI along with god-tier battery life is your biggest priority, the Realme P4 Power is the best bet in this category. We’ll get to the AI in a little bit, first, here are some of the key specifications. 

The Realme P4 Power phone packs a massive 10,001mAh with 80W fast charging. At the front, the P4 Power features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For cameras, the device comes with a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 16MP front camera.

Now, when it comes to the AI tricks, the Realme P4 Power focuses heavily on photography and gaming. On the camera front, tools like AI Edit Genie and AI Travel Snap help you clean up and tweak your photos on the fly. For gaming, Hyper Clarity and Hyper Motion sharpen the visuals and smooth out frame rates during intense sessions. It is a solid mix of features if you spend a lot of time playing games or creating content, and you won’t have to stress about the battery running out when you leave the house.

OnePlus N6

The OnePlus N6 brings a bunch of AI-powered features to the sub-Rs 25,000 segment, making everyday photo editing much easier and intuitive. It includes tools such as AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Portrait Glow and AI Unblur, allowing users to remove unwanted objects, improve portraits and sharpen blurry images with minimal effort. While some of OnePlus’ more advanced AI features remain exclusive to its flagship smartphones, the N6 still offers a useful set of AI tools for casual users.

Beyond its AI capabilities, the OnePlus N6 features a 50MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Under the hood, there’s a large 8,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. At the front, the N6 sports a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex processor.

Vivo T5x

Finally, we wrap up the list with the Vivo T5x, another phone on the list that brings a range of AI features to the affordable segment, making it easier to edit photos without relying on third-party apps. It includes tools such as AI Erase, which lets you remove unwanted objects from images, along with AI-powered camera enhancements that automatically improve colours, sharpness and overall image quality.

In terms of the key specifications, the Vivo T5x features a 6.76-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. For photography, there’s a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 32MP front-facing camera. In terms of endurance, there’s a 7,200mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging, making it a well-rounded option for users looking for AI-assisted photography and long battery life at a relatively affordable price.