Best AI Camera Smartphones Under ₹20,000

The Realme P3 debuts as the India's first Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-powered phone. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 2000 nits. The phone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also features a 6,050mm² VC cooling system. ,Moreover, the Realme P3 5G packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging. For imaging, there is a 50M primary sensor and a 2MP portrait camera. Other features include a 16MP front camera and GT Boost gaming features. Lastly, the phone includes an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. In terms of pricing, the Realme P3 5G starts in India at Rs 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB model. It also is offered in Space Silver, Comet Grey, and Nebula Pink colour options.

The POCO X7 is the latest addition to the brand’s mid-range lineup, priced at ₹19,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant and ₹21,999 for the 8GB/256GB model. The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. ,For photography, the device sports a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera. The POCO X7 packs a 5110mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. It runs on Android 15-based HyperOS and is available in POCO Yellow, Glacier Green, and Cosmic Silver color options.

The Poco M7 Pro was launched in India as an affordable 5G smartphone with power-packed features. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with a peak brightness of 2,100 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. ,The Poco M7 Pro packs a 5110mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging. On the software front, it runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi's HyperOS on top and is confirmed to receive two years of Android OS updates and four years of regular security patches. ,For optics, the  Poco M7 Pro offers a dual-rear camera system including a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with OIS and a 2MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front-facing camera. The Poco M7 Pro also features an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. It comes with a starting price of Rs 14,999 and is offered in Lunar Dust, Lavender Frost, and Olive Twilight shades.

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is the brand's latest Edge series phone that falls into the sub-25K smartphone segment. The smartphone has a 6.7-inch curved pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Edge 50 Fusion is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.  ,The phone also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 68W wired fast charging support. For imaging, there is a 50MP Sony LYTIA-700C primary sensor with OIS and a 13MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro camera. Up front, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion gets a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.45 aperture.  ,On the software front, the phone runs Android 14-based Hello UX on top with Motorola promising three years of OS updates and four years of regular security patches with the Edge 50 Fusion. The handset also comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Moreover, the phone has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. ,In terms of pricing, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion price starts at Rs 22,999 for the base 8GB/128GB model, while the 12GB/256GB configuration will cost you Rs 24,999. It is offered in Forest Blue, Hot Pink, and Marshmallow Blue colour options in India.