India’s Mobile Gaming Market Shifts To AI-Powered Phones As Realme P4s 5G Targets Performance, Display And Battery
New Delhi: Mobile gaming has evolved from a casual pastime into a demanding form of entertainment, with smartphones now expected to deliver experiences once associated with dedicated gaming phones. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, India's gaming market is projected to grow from roughly $5 billion in 2026 to $9.89 billion by 2031, at a 14.52 per cent CAGR, with mobile alone commanding…
India's mobile gaming market has shifted towards AI-powered phones, with Realme's P4s 5G targeting performance, display and battery improvements. As the sector grows from $5 billion (2026) to $9.89 billion (2031), smartphones now dominate the gaming market, commanding nearly 80%. The advanced handsets focus on higher refresh rates, richer graphics, faster touch response and complex game environments, pushing the 5G category to prioritize frame stability, latency, thermals and battery endurance.
AI is now integrated into gaming, enhancing intermediate frames, visual details and dynamic optimisation based on screen content. Indian buyers increasingly consider AI features when purchasing smartphones, reflecting a broader shift in the smartphone gaming industry. The definition of a top gaming phone now includes a balance of processor power, graphics processing, display, cooling system, battery and software intelligence.
Manufacturers are exploring specialised hardware and AI-led optimisation to manage various aspects of the gaming experience, making devices like the realme P4s 5G more accessible in the Rs 30,000 price segment. The phone utilizes a dual-chip architecture, combining the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra with a dedicated Hyper Vision+ AI Chip, enhancing visual processing, graphics and HDR visuals for smoother gameplay and improved content viewing.
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