Page 15 - Smartphones

India's smartphone market up 11.5%; Apple rules the super-premium segment

Vivo dethrones Samsung in overall smartphone market

Vivo tops Indian smartphone market in Q1; Apple dominates premium segment

Vivo secured a market share by volume of 19 per cent as against 17.5 per cent year-ago, driven by its leadership in 5G technology

Nothing inaugural smartphone under CMF brand could be cheaper than Phone 2a

Named CMF Phone 1 in news reports, the smartphone is expected to be priced at Rs 12,000 onwards. If it turns out to be true, the smartphone will become an affordable entry point to Nothing ecosystem

Google launches Pixel 8a, opens pre-order in India with introductory offers

Following suit with other models in the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel 8a is promised seven years of software support from Google, encompassing security updates, Android OS upgrades, and feature drops

Pixel 8a: What to expect from Google's upcoming affordable smartphone

Google is expected to offer seven years of software, security, and feature drop updates on the Pixel 8a, in line with other models in the Pixel 8 series

Nothing shares glowing first look of Phone 2a Community Edition: Check here

Announcing the Stage 1 winners of its Community Project Edition, Nothing unveiled the Phone 2a concept with green-tinted phosphorescent material on the back that it said emits a soft glow in the dark

Vivo V30e smartphone with 5500 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs

Offered in velvet red and silk blue colours, the Vivo V30e smartphone is available for pre-booking and will go on sale starting May 9

Huawei Technologies net profit surges 564% as it eclipses Apple in China

"Industry and global markets will remain rife with uncertainty for rest of 2024. Nevertheless, we are continuously building out mechanisms for global business continuity and agile operations," co said

Nothing introduces Phone 2 (a) in Blue colour at Rs 23,999 onwards: Details

The Nothing Phone 2 (a) in Blue colour will be available on e-commerce platform Flipkart from May 2 onwards with introductory offers

Nothing to launch Phone 2a India special edition on Apr 29: What to expect

While the details are scarce, the Phone 2a India special edition could bring improvements based on feedback from the Nothing community

Huawei's new mobile carries latest version of advanced made-in-China chip

Huawei has enjoyed a resurgence since Mate's August debut, riding a wave of celebration around its ability to realize sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing despite escalating US tech export curbs

Mobile makers can offer market for fabs if they make 10-14 nm chips

The total demand for semiconductors in the country varies from $22 billion to $24 billion, most of which is currently imported. The requirement from mobile devices is nearly half of this demand

OPPO Find X7 Ultra: Unboxing premium smartphone with Hasselblad cameras

After China debut, OPPO has launched its 2024 flagship smartphone, the Find X7 Ultra, globally. The OPPO Find X7 Ultra is a camera-focused smartphone with imaging-system co-engineered with Hasselblad.

HMD Global announces smartphone line in pivot away from Nokia: Details here

HMD Global has introduced three models in its inaugural Pulse series. These comprise Pulse, Pulse Plus, and Pulse Pro

Vivo T3x 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs 13,499 onwards: Details here

The Vivo T3x 5G smartphone will be available on Vivo India e-store, e-commerce platform Flipkart and select retail outlets from April 24

Realme P1 Pro 5G: Unboxing and hands-on | Phoenix Red colour variant

Realme P1 Pro 5G: Unboxing and hands-on | Phoenix Red colour variant

Realme P1 5G: Unboxing and hands-on | Phoenix Red colour variant

Realme P1 5G: Unboxing and hands-on | Phoenix Red colour variant

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Stands out in segment rife with good options

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro stands out in the segment with features such as 144Hz refresh rate display, AI-enhanced imaging system, rapid wired and wireless charging capabilities, and IP68 protection

Motorola Edge 50 Pro goes on sale with introductory offers: Price, specs

Priced at Rs 31,999 onwards, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is available for purchase at an introductory price - inclusive of all offers - starting at Rs 27,999

Majority of feature phone users want to shift to Rs 6k-8k smartphones: CMR

Around 75 per cent of feature phone users want to shift to smartphones priced in the range of Rs 6,000-8,000, according to a report released on Friday. Poor camera quality, lack of advanced apps, and limited internet access are the key reasons triggering the need to shift feature phone users to smartphones, according the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). CMR said it surveyed 2,000 mobile phone users across Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, New Delhi, Kochi, Nasik, Patna, and Varanasi. "Three of four users expressed interest to switch to smartphones, primarily in the Rs 6,000-8,000 price range," the report said. The survey found that Indian feature phone users spend an average of 3 hours daily on calls (87 per cent), alarms (72 per cent), and texting (62 per cent). The report found that one-third use apps like weather (47 per cent), news (34 per cent), and social media (24 per cent). "Consumers are increasingly seeking feature phones with a more premium ...