Smartphone Industry

Samsung warns RAM supply-demand gap will widen even further in 2027: Report

Samsung indicates that tight inventories and surging AI workloads could push the RAM supply-demand imbalance further by 2027, even as chipmakers expand production capacity

Are 144-165Hz smartphone displays overkill or genuinely useful for users?

Smartphone displays are moving beyond 120Hz, but real-world benefits remain limited as most apps, interfaces and games fail to utilise higher refresh rates fully

Why smartphone prices are rising across brands, even for older models

Smartphone prices in India are rising after launch and across generations, driven largely by surging memory costs and supply shortages

Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model

EU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder

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

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

iQOO Z11x 5G with 7,200mAh battery launched in India: Check specs, price

Starting at Rs 18,999, the iQOO Z11x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo processor and packs a 7,200mAh battery

India's smartphone exports to US zoomed 200% in April-November FY26

3-fold jump led by Apple boom offsets slump in other sectors

Pixel 10a launch likely in February with specs close to Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 10a is reportedly set to launch in February, with expectations of a Tensor G4 chip, a 5,100mAh battery and largely unchanged specifications from the Pixel 9a

Xiaomi to expand non-mobile business; bets on TVs, wearables, tablets

Xiaomi is doubling down on TVs, tablets and wearables in India while pushing premium smartphones, aiming to lift non-phone revenues to the high-20% range

Nothing unveils Phone 3a Community Edition, one-day sale on Dec 13: Details

Nothing unveiled the Phone 3a Community Edition, built with inputs from global community winners across hardware, software, accessories and marketing

Strong volumes, uptick in margins to drive gains for Dixon Technologies

Mobile and EMS segments fuel Dixon's growth; brokerages expect further gains from backward integration and component manufacturing expansion

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath backs Nothing smartphone with $21 mn investment

Kamath said that the investment was guided by Nothing's design, utility, affordability, revenue & growth margins, and innovation capability

UK's Nothing to expand smartphone manufacturing in India through $100 mn JV

Under the deal, Nothing and Optiemus will invest more than $100 million and create over 1,800 jobs

Smartphone exports surge 39% in August, ICEA refutes misleading claims

The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) said smartphone exports in August 2025 increased by 39 per cent year-on-year, countering claims of a decline, and cautioned against drawing inferences from month-on-month comparisons without context.ICEA reported that exports increased from USD 1.09 billion in August 2024 to approximately USD 1.53 billion in August 2025, with shipments to the United States more than doubling. Exports to the US increased by 148 per cent to USD 965 million in August 2025, compared to USD 388 million in August 2024."Every export sector has its particular nuances based on multiple factors. Oversimplification of trade data, and worse, inferences based on monthly comparisons, are misleading and avoidable. It's important that subject matter experts are consulted before drawing sector-specific conclusions," said ICEA Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo.ICEA added that August and September are traditionally low-export months due to upcoming new launches, plant ...

Entry-level 5G smartphone market hots up ahead of festival season

India's sub-Rs 10,000 5G smartphone market is heating up with festive offers and brand launches as affordable chipsets boost supply and demand ahead of the shopping season

Pixel 10 series' buyers report troubles with Qi2 wireless charging: Report

Early Pixel 10 buyers are reportedly facing issues with wireless charging, with some reporting that their devices have stopping mid-charge or charging slowly on Qi and MagSafe-compatible pads

Apple, Samsung send separate legal notices to Xiaomi over 'ambush' ads

Apple and Samsung have issued cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi, alleging its comparative ads mocking rival smartphones hurt their premium brand image in India

Inventory buildup may hurt festive season sales for smartphone makers

Smartphone makers are increasingly reducing product lifecycles to ensure their portfolios remain updated ahead of the festive season. They are also rolling out discounts and offers on the older models