Page 13 - Smartphone Industry
India's handset industry may go past the 300-mn unit mark in 2019
India, which has second position in the global mobile handsets market, is projected to grow to 302 million units this year
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New rules for e-commerce portals will not hurt smartphones' growth in 2019
According to experts, 2018 was a vibrant year for smartphones and the growth streak is expected to get a bit better in 2019
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Asus Zenfone 6 with 48+13MP flip camera unveiled: Better than OnePlus 7?
Pitched as a rival to the recently launched OnePlus 7, the Zenfone 6 is expected to launch in India sometime next month
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OnePlus 7 rival Asus 6z India launch at 12 noon: Livestream, specifications
The Asus 6z is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, and boasts flip camera module, three-side bezel-less screen, glass-metal-glass design and a 5,000 mAh battery
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Asus 6z review: Design, motorised flip camera, easy OS steal the show
The Asus 6z is a well-packaged midrange phone. Consider it for its unique motorised flip-camera module, sturdy build, easy-to-use operating system and all-round performance
Asus 6z first sale starts today at 12 PM: Know price, specs, launch offers
The key highlight of the phone is its motorised flip camera module, which rotates 180-degree and turns into a selfie camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery
Sleek new devices may dull Apple and Samsung's festive season sales
Till last June, the premium game was largely played between Apple and Samsung - the two had well over 90 per cent of the 6 million units market
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How Indian handset cos have lost their status as feisty challengers to MNCs
Chinese brands have been aggressive in terms of their device launches and capturing key marketing trends to offer well-designed products at competitive price points with clever marketing
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Xiaomi, Samsung accounts 60% share of Indian smartphone mkt in Q2: Canalys
Vivo took third place, while Oppo came fourth, with shipments of 3.6 million and 3.1 million
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Down but not out: The big four of Indian smartphone industry
Despite dip in sales, Micromax, Intex, Lava & Karbonn continue to assert influence over current smartphone users
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