Smartphone Sales

Smartphone loan defaults rise after RBI stops remote locking of devices

At the October 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank was still studying the mechanism and checking its advantages and disadvantages

Premium phone makers dial down prices of flagship models this festival

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro drops to ₹70K; Samsung S24 Ultra drains ₹58K off its tag

Nothing announces Rs 45,000 discount on Phone 3 for Phone 1, Phone 2 owners

Nothing said it is rewarding loyalty of its early adopters with Rs 45,000 discount on Phone 3 for Phone (1) and Phone (2) users looking to upgrade and willing to exchange their older generation models

Record shipments, powered by PLI: Smartphone exports cross ₹1 trn in 5 mths

India's smartphone exports surge 55% in five months, led by Apple makers Tata and Foxconn, as PLI scheme drives scale and component ecosystem growth

Lava's affordable Blaze Dragon 5G smartphone goes on sale with bank offers

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G is among the most affordable 5G smartphone in the country at Rs 9,999. It is available for purchase at Rs 8,999 with introductory bank offers on Amazon India

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale: Check offers on Samsung, Apple and more

Amazon's Great Freedom Festival starts July 31 with early access for Prime users. Get discounts on smartphones from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, and more with bank offers and EMI plans

iQOO Z10R with MediaTek 7400, 50MP camera to launch on July 24 in India

iQOO Z10R launching in India on July 24 with MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip, 50MP Sony sensor, 4K video support, and a 6.77-inch AMOLED display

Realme GT 7, 7T, and Buds Air 7 Pro go on sale with introductory offers

Starting at Rs 34,999, the Realme GT 7 series features a 7,000mAh battery, AI-powered creative tools, and a suite of gaming enhancements

Dixon hits 3-month high, stock rebounds 36% from April low; here's why

The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE 200 index on Tuesday and ended the day with a 5.35 per cent rise

iQOO Z10x smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers: Price, specs

Starting at Rs 17,499, the iQOO Z10x is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and offers several AI-based tools including AI-Erase, AI Translation, and AI Documents.

1 in 5 smartphones sold in India is refurbished: Counterpoint Research

Experts also point out that many feature phone users looking to buy their first smartphone prefer a more feature-loaded 4G phone rather than a basic new smartphone at the same price

Vivo V50e smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers: Price and specs

Powered by MediaTek Dimensity7300, the Vivo V50e starts at Rs 28,999 and offers several AI-based tools including Google's Gemini assistant and Circle to Search

Apple takes top spot for first-quarter global smartphone sales, shows data

The data suggests iPhone demand remains strong in emerging markets, even as sales struggle in China due to competition from local players such as Huawei and a lack of AI features

Samsung profits surge as buyers stockpile chips ahead of Trump tariffs

Samsung Electronics March quarter earnings beat estimates as demand spikes for semiconductors and smartphones amid fears of steep US import duties under Trump's trade policy

iQOO Neo 10R smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers: Details here

Consumers purchasing the iQOO Neo 10R will get a discount of Rs 2,000 if they opt to pay from select cards of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI

iQOO Neo 10R with Qualcomm SD 8s Gen3 launched in India: Check price, specs

The iQOO Neo 10R will go on sale on March 19 at a starting price of Rs 26,999. Pre-bookings are now live.

OnePlus announces 'Red Rush Days' sale: Check deals on phones, tabs, more

OnePlus Red Rush Days sale starts February 11 on OnePlus platforms, e-commerce platform Amazon, and mainline stores including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and more

India turns hotspot for smartphone brands as Chinese majors dominate

Apple's move is also sizeable because 12 per cent of global iPhone production has already shifted to India

AI boom won't lead to global chip shortage, says Qualcomm CEO Amon

"During the pandemic everybody was home and started buying consumer electronics," he said at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon on Tuesday

E-commerce sites record Rs 1 tn in sales; non-metros drove festive shopping

Demand from non-metro consumers, coupled with increased interest in luxury brands, drove festive season sales