Smartphone Buyers In India

Gemini Intelligence brings proactive assistance to Pixel 11, Watch 5, Buds

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

Made by Google 2026: How to watch Pixel 11 series launch and what to expect

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.

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

Phone brands bets on longer EMIs, bank cashbacks to counter slowing demand

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

Gen AI goes mainstream on smartphones, influences purchase decisions: CMR

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

Why smartphone deals during online sales may not be the bargains they seem

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 review: Democratises AI, but the smartphone shines elsewhere

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

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

OnePlus Nord 6 price jumps again as smartphone costs continue rising

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 Edge 70 Pro may launch in India on April 26: What to expect

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 with selfie mirror, 7000mAh battery launched: Price, offers

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

Redmi Note 15 Special Edition with 5800mAh battery launched: Check price

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 with 'Selfie Mirror' launching on April 2: Check specs, features

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

Lava Bold N2 Pro with 5000mAh battery launched at Rs 7,999: Check specs

Powered by the UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor, the Lava Bold N2 Pro packs a 5000mAh battery and comes with a 50MP rear camera

Premium push or rising costs: What's shrinking India's budget phone market

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

Samsung kicks off early deliveries of Galaxy S26 series: Pre-order offers

Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series remain open until March 10, with Samsung offering several limited-time benefits including a free storage upgrade, and no-interest EMI options and more

Motorola launches Edge 70 Fusion with 7000mAh battery: Check Price, specs

Starting at Rs 26,999, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion comes with MIL-810H certification, IP68 and IP69 durability along with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Nothing Phone 4a series launch today: Where to watch, what to expect

Nothing is launching its Phone 4a series today at 4 PM IST, with a Snapdragon chip, new Glyph Bar interface and multiple colour options

Nothing shows Phone 4a at MWC 2026; plans exclusive drop in India on Mar 7

Nothing will launch the Phone 4a series on March 5, with an exclusive first retail drop in Bengaluru on March 7, offering early access and special benefits for the first 100 buyers

iQOO 15R with 7600mAh battery launching on February 24: What to expect

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the iQOO 15R will run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 with four years of OS updates and six years of security patches