Indian Smartphone Market

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched in India at Rs 79,999: Check offers, more

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

Why smartphone price inflation is hitting India harder than other markets

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

Pixel 11 review: Google's vanilla flagship model makes a convincing case

Longer battery life, a steadier connectivity, and genuinely useful artificial intelligence tricks make Google's Pixel 11 an easy recommendation

Indian smartphone brands eye sub-₹20,000 gap as Chinese firms go premium

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

How rising costs give Indian brands room to revive budget smartphones

Rising memory and component costs are pushing established smartphone makers towards higher price points, leaving room for Indian brands to target budget-conscious buyers

Over 50% of phone purchases in smaller cities use EMI as price hikes bite

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

Rising gadget prices renew consumer, OEMs interest in refurbished devices

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

India's tablet market grows despite rising prices and smartphone slowdown

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

Festive smartphone demand may stall as buyers push back on rising prices

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

OPPO Find X9 Ultra review: The most complete camera flagship smartphone

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

AI-driven memory inflation pushes India's budget smartphones out of reach

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

AI, affordability reshape India's smartphone buying trends in 2026: Report

Flipkart-Counterpoint report shows AI influences 89 per cent of smartphone purchases as consumers shift from specs to experience, value and long-term usability

How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market

A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced

India's smartphone market hits six-year low as memory costs surge: Report

Rising DRAM and NAND prices, currency pressures, and weak entry-level demand are driving price hikes for smartphones, according to market intelligence firm Counterpoint

Motorola Edge 70 Pro to launch in India on April 22: Check specifications

Motorola Edge 70 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chip and will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main camera sensor

Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: Feels more premium, still a little quirky

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 India shifts to online-first model, to exit offline retail: Report

OnePlus is reportedly exiting offline retail channels in India while expanding after-sales support through Oppo's service network amid broader restructuring moves

Xiaomi 17 review: Leica camera and battery shine, software holds back

Starting at Rs 89,999, the Xiaomi 17 focuses on camera performance and endurance, but the experience feels inconsistent at this price

OnePlus India CEO exits amid restructuring buzz: All you need to know

Robin Liu steps down as reports point to global restructuring at OnePlus, even as the company says India operations will continue with "business continuity" in place

OnePlus 16 may launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 'Pro': What to expect

Reportedly, OnePlus 16 is being prepared for a Q4 2026 launch, with reports pointing to a "Pro version" of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 9,000mAh battery, and 200MP cameras