Smartphones

India second-largest active installed base of smartphones globally

Longer retention cycles build an installed base that places it just behind China

AI-led memory shortage threatens to make phones, TVs, PCs costlier in 2026

A global supply squeeze driven by AI servers is raising costs for phones, PCs and TVs, while some brands consider Chinese memory makers as a fallback

Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors

Allocations for 2026-27 across 14 sectors reveal clear winners and laggards

Apple hits record 28% value share as India's smartphone market goes premium

Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28 per cent in the Indian smartphone market, driven by a surging "premiumisation" trend where consumers are increasingly opting for high-end devices, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The report highlighted a significant shift in the world's second-largest smartphone market, noting that while volume growth remains steady, the total market value is expanding at a much faster clip as Indian buyers trade up to more expensive models. According to Counterpoint's latest insights, Apple had a 23 per cent value share in India in 2024. The success of the iPhone 16 series, coupled with aggressive financing schemes and trade-in offers, has pushed the Cupertino-based company to its highest-ever value share in the country. "Apple led the market in 2025 in value terms with a 28 per cent share, as festival-led promotions and deeper channel expansion supported revenue growth. Apple's iPhone 16 ranked as the top-shipped mode

iPhone 16 tops the charts in major reset of India smartphone market

India's smartphone market is premiumising fast, with Apple's iPhone 16 emerging as the country's top-selling model by volume in 2025, Counterpoint data shows

Google expands theft protection features on Android smartphones: What's new

Google is rolling out tighter authentication, expanded biometric checks, and improved remote lock options to make stolen Android devices harder to access and easier to secure

Lava Blaze Duo 3 launched with dual screen, 50MP Sony camera: Price, specs

Featuring a dual-screen setup, Lava Blaze Duo 3 pairs a rear AMOLED display with a 120Hz front AMOLED screen, a Dimensity 7060 chip, and Android 15 at Rs 16,999

India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push

The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks

Smartphone exports may have topped $30 billion in 2025 on PLI push

Phones make up 38% of India's outbound shipments since 2021 on PLI push

POCO M8 with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 launched: Check price, availability, specs

POCO M8, powered by a 5,520mAh battery, has been launched at a starting price of Rs 18,999. It will be available for purchase starting on January 13

Lenovo aims to double India business in 3 years; bets on AI, smartphones

Global technology major Lenovo aims to double its business in India over the next three years, banking on a surging Motorola smartphone segment and "high double-digit" growth in its infrastructure and services verticals, according to a senior company official. Lenovo Asia Pacific President Amar Babu believes Lenovo's future growth trajectory will be fuelled by domestic consumption and the "India for the world" innovation strategy. "Lenovo in India is a growth story. And the opportunity exists to sustain that growth story across all our businesses. Our Motorola business has done exceedingly well. We've more than doubled our revenues in the last two years. Our infrastructure business is growing in high double digits. "Our services and solutions business are growing in high double digits. Our hope and our vision is that we'll be able to double our business in the next three years. "And if we are able to achieve that, of course, with the right level of innovation, infrastructure and ..

Year-ender 2025: How smartphones quietly transformed into AI-first devices

AI quietly reshaped smartphones in 2025, shifting them from feature-driven tools to context-aware companions that anticipate intent, reduce friction and fade into everyday use

Smartphone price hike alert: Why smartphones could get costlier in 2026

A global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. Entry-level buyers could be hit the hardest, even as premium phones keep sales values afloat.

Samsung seeks PLI extension, eyes display manufacturing expansion in India

While Vietnam remains the company's main global manufacturing hub, Samsung's Southwest Asia President JB Park said India could see more investment if demand rises naturally

Smartphones fuel 38% jump in electronics export in FY26, shows data

India's electronics exports surged 38% to $31 billion in April-November FY26, led by smartphones and Apple iPhones, narrowing the gap with petroleum exports

Export dilemma: The 'shrimp vs smartphone' debate in India-US trade

How US tariffs are forcing India to weigh exports of labour-intensive products against technology-intensive ones. One is a job creator, the other a sunshine industry. It is not an easy choice

OnePlus 15R launched in India, Pad Go 2 tags along: Price, offers, specs

OnePlus has launched the 15R smartphone and Pad Go 2 tablet in India, with prices starting at Rs 47,999 for the phone and Rs 26,999 for the tablet. Check their detailed specifications below

A phone that uses apps for you? Meet Nubia M153, China’s agentic AI phone

China’s Nubia M153 is being pitched as a “fully agentic” AI smartphone—an AI that can see your screen and operate apps for you. But major apps are pushing back. Here’s what it does, why it sold out

Memory chip prices are soaring: Here's how smartphone prices could be hit

Smartphone buyers face higher costs as memory chip prices surge. Rising DRAM and storage module costs are pushing brands to hike device prices affecting budget and mid-range segments through 2026

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