AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushing up device prices, could devices get more expensive?
Mivi One 5G brings 5G connectivity, a clean Android experience, a 120Hz display and long battery life to the budget segment, but camera software and fingerprint sensor reliability need improvement
Motorola says premium phones account for 50-55% of its India revenue as rising memory costs push up prices, while local manufacturing helps the company manage supply-chain pressures
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is priced at Rs 79,999 in India and will go on sale from September 18, with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chip and triple rear cameras
Smartphone brands have raised prices multiple times in the first half of 2026. Market tracker Counterpoint Research has now put a number to the increase, confirming that India has been the worst hit
Mivi, Ai+, Fire-Boltt and Lava are targeting the mass-market segment as rising memory costs squeeze margins and push Chinese smartphone makers towards premium devices
Rising memory and component costs are pushing established smartphone makers towards higher price points, leaving room for Indian brands to target budget-conscious buyers
EMI penetration in Tier 2 smartphone purchases rose to 57.5% in Q2 2026 as brands extended financing tenures and higher prices pushed affordability to the centre of demand, according to Counterpoint
As smartphone and gadget prices climb due to memory cost inflation, more Indian consumers are turning to refurbished devices, supported by organised platforms and OEM-backed programmes
Tablet shipments rose 5 per cent in Q1 CY2026 despite memory-led price increases, driven by demand for larger-screen devices and growing use cases beyond smartphones
With prices rising due to component costs, over half of buyers may delay purchases this festive season, with many turning to refurbished devices instead of upgrading outright
Find X9 Ultra builds on OPPO's already strong camera foundation with better consistency, improved zoom, and more natural output, making it one of the most capable camera-focused smartphones right now
Rising DRAM and NAND costs, driven by AI data centre demand, and supply disruptions are pushing smartphone prices higher and shrinking India's entry-level market, say industry executives and analysts
Flipkart-Counterpoint report shows AI influences 89 per cent of smartphone purchases as consumers shift from specs to experience, value and long-term usability
A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced
Rising DRAM and NAND prices, currency pressures, and weak entry-level demand are driving price hikes for smartphones, according to market intelligence firm Counterpoint
A more premium build, improved cameras and smarter software make the Nothing Phone 4a Pro a stronger package, but the personality shift may not work for everyone
OnePlus is reportedly exiting offline retail channels in India while expanding after-sales support through Oppo's service network amid broader restructuring moves
