AI-driven features top wish list for smartphone shoppers, survey reveals

Prelims-testable facts

• 01Nearly 25% of smartphone buyers in India seek a phone that can understand and suggest action.
• 0218% of smartphone buyers in India need a phone for generative photo editing.
• 0317% of smartphone buyers in India require a phone for visual search capabilities.
• 0482% of Indian consumers prioritize trust in smartphone AI when making a purchase.
• 0568% of Indian consumers prioritize AI features in their smartphone buying decisions.
• 0689% of smartphone buyers in India consider AI features important when making a purchase.
• 07Affordability remains a key consideration for many Indian smartphone buyers, alongside AI features and performance.

Trap alerts

• Most people think AI features are not a priority for Indian smartphone buyers, but actually, 89% consider them important.
• Most people think AI features are only for high-end smartphones, but actually, they are becoming a standard expectation, even in mid-range phones.
• Most people think AI features are not a major factor in smartphone purchases, but actually, a recent report suggests AI is becoming a major factor.