India Smartphone Market

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  Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Tipped to Launch in India in March; Xiaomi 17T Could Follow in April

  Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker in March 2026, along with the standard Xiaomi 17, a tipster claims. If this is true, the two phones might launch in the country later than previously anticipated. The unveiling of the handsets is said to be followed by the India debut of the purported Xiaomi 17T, which might...

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  Upcoming Smartphones in January 2026: OnePlus Turbo 6 Series, Honor Power 2, Realme 16 Pro Series, More

  January is shaping up to be an exciting month for smartphone enthusiasts in India and global markets. Major brands like OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Oppo, and Samsung are lining up their latest launches. OnePlus is readying the Turbo 6 series for the Chinese market, and Realme is preparing the Realme 16 Pro series. Oppo is also set to launch the Reno 15...

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  OnePlus Phone Codenamed ‘Volkswagen’ With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chip Tipped to Launch in India, Global Markets

  According to a tipster, OnePlus is developing a new smartphone for both India and the global markets, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The mystery handset is tipped to have the codename ‘Volkswagen’, and its specifications match the leaked information about the OnePlus Turbo, which is expected to debut China soon.

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  Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Four Models Tipped to Debut

  The Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G was launched in China in November and is expected to make its way to the global markets soon. The company has now confirmed the launch of the smartphones in India, too. The teaser video, posted on a social media site, provides a glimpse at one of the upcoming models in blue and white colourways. According to a tipster, an...

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  Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Key Features Surface Online; Could Launch in Global Markets Soon

  Oppo may launch the Reno 15 Pro Mini as the first compact smartphone in the Reno series, according to a new report. The phone is expected to feature a 6.32-inch AMOLED display, slim bezels, a glass back, and IP66, IP67, and IP69 ratings. It may use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset in global markets, including India, and support up to 80W fast chargin...

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  Global Smartphone Shipments to Slightly Shrink in 2026 Due to RAM Shortage, Higher Component Costs: Report

  The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research h...

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  OnePlus Watch Lite Launch Date Confirmed; Will Arrive Alongside OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2

  OnePlus 15R will be launched globally by the Chinese smartphone maker in the third week of December. For the phone’s unveiling in India, the tech firm is hosting an event in Bengaluru. While it was already confirmed that the OnePlus Pad Go 2 will also be launched in global markets alongside the OnePlus 15R, the company has now revealed that it wi...

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  Xiaomi 17 Global Variant Listed on Geekbench, Tipped to Launch in India by February 2026

  Xiaomi 17 series, which included the vanilla Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, was launched in China on September 25. Now, the smartphone maker appears to be preparing for the global launch of at least the standard model, as a tipster has spotted the smartphone on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number 25113PN0EG. ...

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  Motorola Edge 70 India Launch Date Leaked; Indian Variant Said to Feature Bigger Battery, Slim Design

  The Motorola Edge 70 could be launched in India soon, according to a tipster. The handset was introduced in select global markets in November as the successor to the Motorola Edge 60. A tipster suggests that its Indian counterpart could come with several differences compared to the global model, including a bigger battery and a “fresh” design. ...

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  Upcoming Smartphones in December 2025: OnePlus 15R, Vivo X300 Series, Realme P4x 5G, and More

  OnePlus 15R, Vivo X300 Pro, Vivo X300, Realme P4x 5G, and more smartphones are scheduled to launch in India in December. Moreover, various Chinese phone makers are also planning to unveil more handsets in their home country, including the Vivo S50 Pro Mini, Vivo S50, and Oppo Reno 15C. The upcoming OnePlus 15R is set to be the second phone in the c...

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  Black Friday Sale 2025: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Available at Discounted Prices on Vijay Sales

  Vijay Sales has kicked off its Black Friday sale with reduced prices across a wide lineup of electronics, spanning smartphones, tablets, televisions, home appliances and more. Several iPhone 16 variants have also received price drops. Alongside direct discounts, the retailer is extending bank offers, exchange bonuses and additional deal benefits on...

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  Nothing Phone 3a Lite India Launch Date Confirmed: Expected Specifications, Features

  Nothing Phone 3a Lite is now confirmed to launch in India later this month. The handset is set to be the latest addition to the tech firm's Phone 3a series. The smartphone is teased to be offered in White and Black colourways, the same as its global counterpart. It was first unveiled in select markets on October 29. It is powered by an octa core Me...

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  Indian Smartphone Market Grew 4.3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025; Vivo Holds Top Spot: IDC

  India's smartphone market grew by 4.3 percent in the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q3), according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. Vivo topped the table with a market share of 18.3 percent, up from 15.8 percent in the same quarter last year, followed by Oppo, Samsung, and Apple. This is ...

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  Nothing Phone 3a Lite India Launch Confirmed; Teased to Come in Black and White Colourways

  Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in the global markets in October as the latest midrange smartphone from British smartphone maker. Its India launch has now been confirmed via social media. It is the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series, powered by a Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The handset ...

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  India’s Smartphone Shipments Grew 5 Percent YoY in Q3 2025; Apple Enters List of Top 5 Phone Makers: Counterpoint

  India's smartphone market witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5 percent by volume and 18 percent by value in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The report highlights that this marks a value-led shift in consumer behaviour. Moreover, Apple has entered the list of the top five s...