India smartphone market declines 4.1% YoY in Q1 2026: IDC

India’s smartphone market declined in Q1 2026, with shipments falling 4.1% year-over-year to 31.0 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The decline reflects a structural shift in demand patterns rather than a short-term slowdown, as premium segments continued to show strength. Continue reading “India smartphone market declines 4.1% YoY in Q1 2026: IDC”

‘Made in India’ smartphones grew 8% YoY in 2025 with exports surging 28% YoY: Counterpoint

‘Made in India’ manufactured smartphones grew 8% YoY in 2025, driven by a 28% surge in exports, which contributed to nearly one-third of India’s manufactured units, according to a recent study by Counterpoint Research. India-based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company Dixon is leading the chart with a 19% share and 89% YoY growth, owing to increased orders from Motorola, realme, and Xiaomi. Continue reading “‘Made in India’ smartphones grew 8% YoY in 2025 with exports surging 28% YoY: Counterpoint”

India smartphone market falls 3% in Q1 2026; Nothing leads growth with 47% YoY: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market declined 3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, marking its weakest quarter in six years, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The decline came despite higher launch activity, as rising component costs, OEM price increases, and weak consumer demand reduced retail conversions across channels. Continue reading “India smartphone market falls 3% in Q1 2026; Nothing leads growth with 47% YoY: Counterpoint”

Samsung and Apple grow in Q1 2026 as global smartphone shipments fall 4.1% YoY: IDC

Global smartphone shipments declined 4.1% year-over-year (YoY) to 289.7 million units in Q1 2026, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This ends a 10-consecutive-quarter growth streak that began in mid-2023. Continue reading “Samsung and Apple grow in Q1 2026 as global smartphone shipments fall 4.1% YoY: IDC”

Global smartphone shipments projected to decline by 12.9% in 2026: IDC

Global smartphone shipments are forecast to experience a significant downturn in 2026. Shipments are expected to drop by 12.9% year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total market volume down to 1.1 billion units, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments projected to decline by 12.9% in 2026: IDC”

India smartphone shipments fall 5% YoY in Q4 2025: IDC

India’s smartphone market closed 2025 with marginal growth, according to the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker released by International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments rose 0.5% year-over-year to 152 million units. After a subdued start, volumes recovered during the middle of the year before weakening again in the final quarter. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fall 5% YoY in Q4 2025: IDC”

Indian budget 5G smartphone shipments surge by over 1900% YoY in 2025: CMR

According to CyberMedia Research’s (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review for Calendar Year 2025 (CY2025), the Indian smartphone sector has entered a significant phase of structural transition. Continue reading “Indian budget 5G smartphone shipments surge by over 1900% YoY in 2025: CMR”

India smartphone market grew 1% YoY in volume and 8% YoY in value in 2025: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market showed uneven movement in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The year began with slower activity due to elevated channel inventory and a limited number of new launches. Market conditions improved from Q2 as fresh models entered the market and channel stocking increased during the festive period, contributing to a record quarterly value in Q3. Continue reading “India smartphone market grew 1% YoY in volume and 8% YoY in value in 2025: Counterpoint”

Global smartphone revenues grew 13% YoY in Q4 2025: Report

The global smartphone market recorded 13% year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth in Q4 2025, reaching $143 billion, the highest quarterly revenue on record, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Smartphone shipments grew 5% YoY, reflecting continued value-led growth as consumers shifted toward higher-priced devices. Continue reading “Global smartphone revenues grew 13% YoY in Q4 2025: Report”

India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report

India’s smartphone market recorded a modest decline in 2025 amid weaker demand and rising costs, according to Omdia. Shipments fell 7% year-on-year to 34.5 million units in 4Q25, reflecting a post-festive slowdown, elevated channel inventories, a depreciating rupee, and reduced mass-market affordability following price increases driven by memory cost pressures. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report”

Clicks Communicator Android phone with keyboard announced

Clicks Technology has introduced Clicks Communicator, a new Android-based mobile communicator designed with a primary focus on typing, messaging, and voice-driven tasks rather than continuous content consumption. Continue reading “Clicks Communicator Android phone with keyboard announced”

Your next phone could cost 40% more with half the RAM, thanks to AI boom

Have you ever come across a post on social media where people rant about the drastic increase in prices of consumer RAM and SSD storage? It’s not just noise; the numbers back it up. Continue reading “Your next phone could cost 40% more with half the RAM, thanks to AI boom”

HMD 100 and HMD 101 launched in India

HMD has expanded its 2G feature phone lineup in India with two new models — HMD 100 and HMD 101. Both devices feature a 1.77-inch display and a compact build designed for everyday use. Continue reading “HMD 100 and HMD 101 launched in India”

Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC

Global smartphone shipments are projected to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, reaching 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC”

Indian smartphone shipments up 4.3% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC

India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in the festive third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), with shipments growing 4.3% year-over-year (YoY) to 48 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments up 4.3% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC”