Indian smartphone shipments declined 6% YoY in Q1 2025: IDC

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 smartphone market declines 7% YoY, Feature phones drop 37% in Q1 2025: CMR

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 to unveil Direct-to-Mobile feature phones at WAVES 2025

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”

Indian smartphone shipments fell 8% YoY in Q1 2025: Canalys

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% YoY in Q1 2025: IDC

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”

Indian smartphone market grew 4% YoY in 2024: 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”

Indian premium smartphone market grew 36% YoY in 2024: CMR

India’s smartphone market in 2024 reflected varied consumer preferences, with notable growth in premium segments. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for CY2024, the premium smartphone segment (Rs. 25,000- Rs. 50,000) continued its double-digit growth. Continue reading “Indian premium smartphone market grew 36% YoY in 2024: CMR”

Global smartphone market rebounds with 7% growth in 2024: Report

The global smartphone market rebounded in 2024, growing by 7% and reaching 1.22 billion units, according to the latest Canalys research. This marks a recovery after two consecutive years of decline. Continue reading “Global smartphone market rebounds with 7% growth in 2024: Report”

Indian smartphone market revenue grew 9% YoY in 2024: Counterpoint

The Indian smartphone market witnessed a significant increase in wholesale revenue by 9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching an all-time high, according to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market revenue grew 9% YoY in 2024: Counterpoint”

Global smartphone shipments increase 6.4% YoY in 2024: IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its latest Worldwide Smartphone Market Tracker, reporting that smartphone shipments increased 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331.7 million units in 4Q24. In 2024, the market saw a 6.4% growth and 1.24 billion shipments, marking a strong recovery after two challenging years of decline.

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iQOO 13 and Snapdragon 8 Elite: A Technological Symphony Redefining Performance

The smartphone industry has always been a race to achieve bleeding-edge innovation, and iQOO’s latest flagship, the iQOO 13, stands as a testament to this philosophy. At the heart of this technological marvel lies the powerhouse Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Qualcomm’s most advanced offering to date.

iQOO’s strategic collaboration with Qualcomm to bring this chipset into their flagship phone has resulted in a product that not only challenges the status quo but sets a new gold standard for what users can expect from a premium smartphone.

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Thinking of buying an iPhone for the New Year? Here are some great alternatives

Is the iPhone the only smartphone worth considering buying for the holidays or new year? Not at all! While Apple’s flagship device offers a premium experience, there are several outstanding Android alternatives powered by the Snapdragon Mobile Platform, offering comparable or even superior features at competitive prices. Continue reading “Thinking of buying an iPhone for the New Year? Here are some great alternatives”

The Subtle Supremacy: Dissecting Snapdragon’s Hold on the Foldable Phone Market

The rise of foldable phones has ushered in a new era of mobile innovation, with devices that seamlessly morph between compact portability and expansive displays. But beneath the captivating allure of folding screens lies a crucial component driving this technological leap: the processor. And in this arena, Snapdragon has quietly but firmly established itself as the dominant force. While the foldable phone market is a hotbed of competition, a closer look reveals that Snapdragon processors are the engine behind a significant majority of these devices. This isn’t mere coincidence; it’s a result of Snapdragon’s strategic alignment with the unique demands of foldable technology.

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India smartphone shipments up 3% YoY in Q3 2024: Report

India’s smartphone shipments increased by 3% YoY in Q3 2024 (July-September), while its value surged by an impressive 12% YoY to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to the latest report from Counterpoint Research.

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Global smartphone shipments up 4% YoY in Q3 2024: IDC

Global smartphone shipments reached 316.1 million units in Q3 2024, marking a 4.0% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments up 4% YoY in Q3 2024: IDC”