Apple and Samsung took five spots each among the world's 10 best-selling smartphones in Q2 2026, as premiumisation, financing and rising component costs reshape the global market
As smartphone prices rise and replacement cycles stretch to about 40 months, consumers are increasingly opting for protection plans, with adoption stronger for premium and refurbished devices
Amazon's Best in Tech survey shows AI is becoming a smartphone buying factor for Indian consumers, but performance, battery life and camera quality still matter more
Samsung will host its Galaxy Event on August 27, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500 chip, new AI features, upgraded cameras and Android 17-based One UI
OnePlus has raised prices for the fifth time in nine months, while Samsung has made its ninth price revision in eight months. OPPO has also increased prices across new models
Google's Pixel 11 ecosystem brings Gemini deeper into phones, watches and earbuds, building on AI features first previewed at Google I/O 2026 while adding new camera, health and translation tools
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event, alongside the Pixel Watch 5, while the rumoured Pixel Tag could also make its debut.
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
Samsung, Apple and other smartphone brands are expanding longer EMI and ownership programmes as rising handset prices and slowing demand reshape the premium smartphone market
AI is becoming central to the smartphone experience, with 71 per cent of Indian users reportedly using generative AI features and 59 per cent considering AI when buying a new device
An analysis of OnePlus, Samsung, Nothing and Lava smartphones shows many Prime Day and GOAT Sale discounts merely reverse earlier price increases rather than offering genuine savings
HMD Vibe 2 5G gets the basics right with solid battery life, smooth performance, and clean software, but the Savam AI's Indus integration feels like an early experiment rather than a defining feature
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
Smartphone prices are rising even after launch, with the OnePlus Nord 6 getting its second price hike in a week amid growing memory costs and AI-driven hardware demand
Motorola has teased the Edge 70 Pro launch in India, with a microsite hinting at an April 26 debut. Here is what to expect from the upcoming smartphone
Realme 16 5G goes on sale from April 6 with bank discount, no-interest EMI plans, and more. Pre-bookings are now live, giving buyers early access to the smartphone before its official sale begins
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the smartphone packs a 5800mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the 5,520mAh unit found in the standard Redmi Note 15 model.
Realme 16 5G launches in India today at 12 PM with a 7,000mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras, and a selfie mirror feature designed for easier rear-camera selfies
Analysts and industry executives say rising component prices and a shift toward profitability are pushing brands upmarket even as entry-level demand persists in India
