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India’s smartphone market grew 5% YoY in terms of shipments and 18% YoY in terms of value in Q3 2025 (July–September), reaching its highest-ever quarterly value, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Thanks to festive deals and strong demand for its iPhone 16 and 15 series, Apple entered the top five by volume, with India emerging as the third-largest iPhone market.
India’s smartphone shipments increased 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 2025, reaching 48.4 million units, according to the latest data from Omdia. The growth was supported by new model launches in July and August, channel restocking, and an early festive season that advanced inventory flows. Continue reading “India smartphone market grows 3% YoY in Q3 2025: Report”
International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its latest Worldwide Smartphone Market Tracker, reporting that smartphone shipments increased by 2.6% year-over-year (YoY) to 322.7 million units in Q3 2025. Research analysts attribute this upward trend to innovative form factors and more affordable AI-enabled smartphones.
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At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Reliance Jio introduced the new Safety-First capability for its JioBharat phones, designed to make family communication more secure and reliable. The feature combines smart connectivity and digital care within Jio’s affordable 4G phone platform to help families stay connected and protected. Continue reading “JioBharat safety-first 4G feature phone launched for Rs. 799”
India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in the first half of 2025 (1H25), showing a modest 0.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments up 7.3% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC”
India’s smartphone shipments rose by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, with market value increasing 18%, as per Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments grew 8% YoY in Q2 2025: Counterpoint”
The Indian smartphone sector rebounded in Q2 2025 with shipments reaching 39 million units—a 7% YoY increase compared to the same period last year—reports Canalys, now operating under Omdia. Following a cautious start to the year, the industry benefited from easing stock imbalances and renewed vendor initiatives. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments grew 7% YoY in Q2 2025: Canalys”
Global smartphone shipments increased by 1.0% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching 295.2 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments grew 1.0% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC”
Dutch manufacturer Fairphone has launched its latest modular smartphone, the Fairphone (Gen. 6), succeeding the 2023 Fairphone 5. Staying committed to sustainability and fairness, this model uses more ethical materials, offers extended software support, and brings improved customization. Continue reading “Fairphone (Gen. 6) with modular design, customizable backplates, 5 years warranty announced”
India’s smartphone market recorded a 5.5% year-on-year (YoY) drop in shipments during the first quarter of 2025, reaching 32 million units, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the second straight quarter of shipment decline, driven by weak demand and leftover inventory from late 2024. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments declined 6% YoY in Q1 2025: IDC”
India’s smartphone market saw a 7% year-on-year (YoY) drop in Q1 2025, according to CyberMedia Research’s (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report. The decline is attributed to changing user preferences and growing competition. However, demand for premium, 5G-enabled, and AI-ready smartphones continued to rise. Continue reading “India smartphone market declines 7% YoY, Feature phones drop 37% in Q1 2025: CMR”
Lava International Limited has announced its Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) feature phones, developed in collaboration with Tejas and Free Stream Technologies, which follows a similar announcement from HMD, representing a major shift in the feature phone market. Continue reading “Lava to unveil Direct-to-Mobile feature phones at WAVES 2025”
India’s smartphone market entered 2025 with caution, seeing an 8% year-on-year decline in shipments during the first quarter. Canalys reported that only 32.4 million units were shipped in Q1, mainly due to weak consumer demand and an overstocked inventory from late 2024. This excess inventory disrupted normal product launch cycles and required brands to adjust their channel strategies. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments fell 8% YoY in Q1 2025: Canalys”
Global smartphone shipments grew 1.5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments grew 1.5% YoY in Q1 2025: IDC”
India’s smartphone market expanded by 4% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, with shipments reaching 151 million units, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Strong growth of 7% in the first half balanced a slower 2% growth in the second half. However, the market saw a slight dip in Q4 2024, with shipments declining by 3% to 36 million units. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market grew 4% YoY in 2024: IDC”
