Page 3 - Smartphones

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

India needs more Apples: Replicating Apple's model to attract top brands

The PLI for smartphones was extremely sophisticated in design, a win-win for all parties

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G launched with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2: Check price, specs

The Lava Blaze Dragon, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and a 5,000mAh battery, will go on sale starting August 1 in only one RAM and storage configuration

Industry body warns China's curbs threaten India's smartphone exports

ICEA urges government action as Foxconn recalls staff and Chinese customs block key machines

iQOO to launch Z10R smartphone in India soon: Check expected specs, more

iQOO Z10R is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip and Vivo V50-style rear camera module with Aura light system

Nothing Phone 3 may get Android 16-based Nothing OS 4 update soon: Details

Nothing Phone 3 boots Nothing OS 3.5 out of the box; however, the next major software update is set to arrive in the next few months, CEO Carl Pei confirmed

NxtQuantum AI-powered 5G smartphones to be next market giant-killer

Currently, the cheapest 5G smartphones in India are priced above ₹8,000. Sheth's latest offering promises not just affordability, but also compatibility with standalone and non-standalone 5G networks