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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...

December 29, 2025 3:33 PM

Apple’s iPhone 16 becomes highest-selling smartphone in India: Report

US-based tech giant Apple sold around 6.5 million units of the iPhone 16 in India during the first 11 months of 2025, making it the highest-selling smartphone in the country, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research. The report noted that Apple outpaced its Android rivals during the same period. Notably, the iPhone 15 also featured among the top five best-selling smartphones, underlining Apple’s growing dominance in the Indian market. According to Counterpoint, Apple’s strong per...

February 4, 2025 5:13 PM

India’s premium smartphone market grows 36%, affordable 5G share at 80%

India’s premium smartphone segment continued its strong double-digit growth momentum last year, with Apple, for the first time, securing a spot among the top five smartphone brands in India in Q4 2024, according to a new report on Tuesday. Apple recorded a 72% YoY growth, capturing an 11% market share in Q4. Similarly, the super-premium smartphone segment and uber-premium segment (above Rs 1,00,000) posted impressive gains, up 10% and 25%, respectively, according to the CyberMedia Research (...

December 30, 2024 3:41 PM

India’s smartphone market reaches record high in Q3 2024, driven by 5G models

India’s smartphone market hit a new milestone in Q3 2024, registering a 3% year-on-year growth in volume and a remarkable 12% increase in value, according to Counterpoint’s monthly India Smartphone Tracker. 5G smartphones dominated the market, accounting for a staggering 81% of total shipments. The budget-friendly segment, specifically in the Rs 10,001-15,000 price range, saw a 93% penetration of 5G models, reflecting the strong consumer preference for affordable 5G devices. The market sha...

November 9, 2024 1:46 PM

India’s smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year

India’s smartphone market is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G, and AI smartphones, according to a new report. The overall mobile handset market in India is anticipated to maintain steady growth. “As brands focus on bridging technology gaps and introducing affordable 5G devices, competition will likely intensify. The new wave of AI-capable devices will continue to fuel consumer preferences in the coming quarters,” said Pankaj Jadli, Analy...