Page 3 - Smartphones

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The midrange marvel Indians can only admire from afar

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 VII with a Pixel-like camera bar, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, dual rear cameras, and Android 15, but it won't be launching in India

Electronic components PLI received over ₹50K cr proposals: Vaishnaw

Today, the world trusts India's electronics manufacturing capabilities, says Vaishnaw

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

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value, shows data

Steady gains make country third-largest market; China and UK see declines

HMD launches Vibe 5G, and 4G feature phones in India: Check price and specs

HMD has launched the Vibe 5G smartphone in India at Rs 8,999, alongside two entry-level 4G feature phones - the HMD 101 and 102

Scrolling on toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows

Prolonged sitting on a toilet seat is believed to increase pressure inside the pelvic floor and lead to blood pooling in the vascular cushions of the anus, making haemorrhoids more likely to develop

Nothing announces plans to open a retail store in India later this year

Nothing will open its first flagship store in India this year, while CMF is establishing its global headquarters locally to strengthen its presence

GST overhaul: Will your smartphones get cheaper? Here's what you must know

Smartphone manufacturers had been seeking a reduction in GST on mobile phones from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, arguing that this would boost demand

Google to sell certified refurbished Pixel smartphones in India via Cashify

Google's Pixel Refurbished Program, in partnership with Cashify, brings certified Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 Pro at reduced prices, bundled with warranty and charger

Apple ramps up India production as peak festival season approaches

Production ramps up, exports soar, and the US market takes 78% of shipments in the first half of 2025

CloudMosa looks to the cloud to speed up 4G feature phone journey

CloudMosa sees its offering as a big opportunity to hasten the upgradation of consumers from 2G to 4G feature phones

Realme P4 series with AI gaming features launching Aug 20: What to expect

Realme will launch the P4 Pro 5G and P4 5G in India on August 20 with dual-chip architecture, AI gaming features, 144Hz AMOLED displays, and 7,000mAh batteries

These SIM card-sized SSDs from China promise big storage in a tiny package

China's Biwin has unveiled Mini SSD, which combines SSD performance with microSD portability, offering IP68 durability, hot-swap support, and up to 2TB storage

Datanomics: India's manufacturing sector yet to show its strength

While certain sectors such as smartphones have shown remarkable export growth, the broader manufacturing landscape does not tell an inspiring story

Optiemus debuts RhinoTech, its made-in-India screen protectors for phones

Optiemus has launched RhinoTech, India-made screen protectors using Corning glass, offering durability, anti-microbial benefits, and premium options starting September

Best of BS Opinion: India must make rational choices on Trump tariffs

Our editorials and opinion pieces today look at the impact of Trump's tariffs and how India should calibrate its responses, as well as the social and economic impact of AI replacing IT jobs

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could launch next month: Check expected specs, more

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 FE earlier than usual, with reports suggesting a global debut around IFA 2025 and availability starting September 19

Vivo Y400 5G with 6000mAh battery, 90W charging launched: Price, specs

Starting at Rs 21,999, Vivo Y400 5G offers several AI-powered features such as Google's Circle to Search, AI Transcript Assist, AI Note Assist, and more

Apple's iPhone exports from India increase 82% to $6 billion in Q1

Total smartphone exports hit record $7.7 bn despite US tariff threat

India's smartphone market dials 8% volume growth in Q2 2025: Report

The Indian smartphone market saw an eight per cent year-on-year rise in volume and 18 per cent growth in wholesale value in Q2 2025, scripting a solid rebound after a muted Q1, according to Counterpoint. The iPhone 16 was the most-shipped device in Q2 2025. "India's smartphone market grew 8 per cent YoY in volume and 18 per cent YoY in value in Q2 2025, marking a solid rebound following a muted Q1," Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker said. Overall, the recovery was driven by a 33 per cent YoY jump in new launches, aggressive marketing, and strong summer sales, with brands offering steeper discounts, easy EMIs (equated monthly instalments), and bundled offers, especially in the mid and premium segments, it said. vivo topped the charts in volume, while Samsung and Apple led in value metrics. Counterpoint Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh noted that India's smartphone market recovery in Q2 2025 was further supported by an improved macroeconomic environment that boost