February 9, 2026 10:51 AM
Affordable 5G smartphone shipments surge over 1,900% in India in 2025
Shipments of affordable 5G smartphones in India surged by over 1,900 per cent year-on-year in 2025, driven by aggressive pricing, wider availability of entry-level 5G chipsets, and the rapid expansion of nationwide 5G network coverage, a report said on Monday. According to a report by CyberMedia Research (CMR), India’s smartphone market entered a phase of structural transition in 2025, marked by explosive growth in affordable 5G devices alongside sustained demand in the premium segment. The m...