Indian Smartphone Market

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

Nothing to skip flagship in 2026: Phone 4a, Headphone 1 successor planned

Nothing CEO Carl Pei rules out a new flagship phone in 2026, says the company will prioritise A-series with Phone 4a and expand its focus on over-ear headphones

Vivo X200T to be launched on January 27: Zeiss cameras, specs confirmed

Vivo X200T will launch in India on January 27 with a Dimensity 9400+ chip, Zeiss co-engineered 50MP triple cameras, a 1.5K AMOLED display and Android 16-based OriginOS 6

Google's upgrade program lets you get new Pixel every year: How it works

Google has launched the Pixel Upgrade Program in India, allowing users to upgrade to a new Pixel smartphone every year through a 24-month no-cost EMI plan starting at Rs 3,333 per month

Nothing Phone 3a Lite now available in India: Check price, offers, specs

Nothing's new Phone 3a Lite is now on sale in India with a simplified Glyph Light design, Dimensity 7300 Pro chip and AI-powered features, alongside a new India-specific Blue colour variant

Nothing to launch Phone 3a Community Edition on Dec 9: All you need to know

Nothing will debut the Phone 3a Community Edition on December 9, created in collaboration with winners of its global community project across hardware, software, accessories and marketing categories

Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro get Android 16 with NothingOS 4: New features

Nothing is reportedly rolling out its Android 16-based NothingOS 4.0 update to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, bringing camera upgrades, UI refinements and system improvements

Nothing Phone 3a Lite launched in India with Glyph Light, AI: Price, specs

Nothing Phone 3a Lite debuts in India with a new single-LED Glyph Light, Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, 6.77-inch AMOLED display, triple cameras and Android 15-based NothingOS 3.5