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<ul><li><keyword id="2118630" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HMD" source="Orion">HMD</keyword> has launched the Crest and Crest Max smartphones in India.</li><li>The devices are at ₹14,499 and ₹16,499 respectively.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the <keyword id="22526107" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HMD-Crest" source="Orion">HMD Crest</keyword> and Crest Max smartphones.</li></ul> HMD today launched the Crest and Crest Max smartphones in India. The company has made its debut in the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Crest lineup. The two new smartphones launched by the company support 4G and do not offer 5G support. The devices come with Repairability 1.0, allowing users to easily replace the battery, display, back panel and charging port. <h2>HMD Crest and Crest Max price in India</h2>The HMD Crest is priced at ₹14,499 for the single 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and comes in Midnight Blue, Royal Pink and Lush Lilac colour options. On the other hand, the <keyword id="22543532" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="HMD-Crest-Max" source="Orion">HMD Crest Max</keyword> is priced at ₹16,499 for the single 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant. The device comes in Aqua Green, Deep Purple and Royal Pink colour options. Both smartphone will go on sale during the <keyword id="22545950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Great-Freedom-Festival-sale" source="keywords">Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale</keyword> in August. <h2>HMD Crest and Crest Max specifications</h2> The HMD Crest and Crest Max run on Android 14 out of the box and will offer two years of Android updates. The devices feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Both smartphones are powered by the Unisoc T760 chipset. While the Crest smartphone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the Crest Max features 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera department, the Crest smartphone features a dual camera setup at the back consisting of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary camera. On the front, the device sports a 50MP selfie camera. The HMD Crest Max features a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, the device sports a 50MP selfie camera. Both smartphones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/oneplus-nord-4-vs-motorola-edge-50-pro-best-mid-range-phone-under-rs-35000/slidelist/111981979.cms">OnePlus Nord 4 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro – Best mid-range phone under Rs 35,000</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-to-launch-in-india-on-august-14-alongside-the-pixel-9-series/articleshow/111855704.cms">Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold to launch in India on August 14 alongside the Pixel 9 series</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/samsung-galaxy-m35-5g-with-6000mah-battery-launched-in-india-starting-at-16999/slidelist/111806447.cms">Samsung Galaxy M35 5G with 6,000mAh battery launched in India starting at ₹19,999</a>

HMD Crest and Crest Max smartphones launched in India starting at ₹14,499

<ul><li>Vivo has officially launched its flagship smartphones, the X200 and X200 Pro, in India. </li><li>The Vivo X200 starts at ₹65,999, while its premium sibling, the Vivo X200 Pro, starts at ₹94,999. </li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest smartphones from Vivo. </li></ul>Vivo has officially launched its flagship smartphones, the X200 and X200 Pro, in India. The X200 features a 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz LTPS display, while the X200 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits and 8T LTPO technology. Both models include 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for enhanced viewing comfort. Powered by the Dimensity 9400 SoC, the devices offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. They run on Funtouch OS 15, based on Android 15, with Vivo guaranteeing four major OS updates and five years of security updates. Additionally, the phones come with IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance. Vivo X200 and X200 price and availability The Vivo X200 has been priced starting at ₹65,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The Vivo X200 Pro is priced starting at ₹94,999 for the single 16GB + 512GB model. The X200 comes in Natural Green and Cosmos Black colours, while the X200 Pro comes in Titanium Grey and Cosmos Black colours. Both phones will be available to order on Vivo’s online store, Flipkart, Amazon, and offline stories across the country starting from December 19. Vivo X200 and X200 Pro specifications The Vivo X200 features a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. The Vivo X200 Pro on the other hand features a larger 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. Both the devices run on Android 15 out of the box with the company’s Funtouch OS 15 skin on top. The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro smartphones are equipped with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. While the Vivo X200 is offered in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage options, the X200 Pro is available in a single 16GB RAM + 512GB storage option. In the camera department, both smartphones come with a Vivo-ZEISS co-engineered imaging system. The Vivo X200 features a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of a 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-818, OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 50MP telephoto camera with 50MP Sony IMX882, 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. On the other hand, the Vivo X200 Pro comes with a 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-818, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, and a 200MP camera with Samsung HP9 sensor with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS. Both smartphones feature a 32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. While the Vivo X200 is powered by a 5,800mAh battery with 90W wired charging support, the Vivo X200 Pro is equipped with a slightly bigger 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging and 30W wireless charging support. SEE ALSO: <ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-13-with-snapdragon-8-elite-to-be-launched-globally-in-january/articleshow/115920790.cms">OnePlus 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite to be launched globally in January</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-will-reportedly-launch-three-phones-in-2025-including-the-phone-3/articleshow/115891768.cms">Nothing will reportedly launch three phones in 2025, including the Phone (3)</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/global-foldable-phone-shipments-decline-in-q3-2024-samsung-leads-with-56-market-share/articleshow/115763712.cms">Global foldable phone shipments decline in Q3 2024, Samsung leads with 56% market share</a></li></ul>

Vivo X200 and X200 Pro launched in India starting at ₹65,999

<ul><li><keyword id="21843015" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iQOO-13" source="keywords">iQOO 13</keyword> has been launched in India</li><li>The phone's effective price starts from Rs 51,999</li><li>The phone will be up for pre-order from Dec 5</li></ul> The iQOO 13, the latest flagship offering from iQOO, has officially launched in India. Touted as one of the fastest smartphones in its price category, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s new <keyword id="23635775" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Snapdragon-8-Elite" source="keywords">Snapdragon 8 Elite</keyword> chipset, aiming to cater to power users and gamers alike. Competing with premium models like the Realme GT7 Pro, OnePlus 13, and Vivo X200 series, the iQOO 13 packs impressive specifications and cutting-edge features. Read on to know all about the new toy in town. <h2><keyword id="23847856" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iQOO-13-specifications" source="keywords">iQOO 13 specifications</keyword> and features </h2> The iQOO 13 sports a 6.82-inch AMOLED display, capable of delivering 2K resolution with an industry-leading peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Dubbed the world’s first Q10 Ultra Eyecare display, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals, promising to be ideal for gaming and multimedia consumption. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is paired with iQOO’s proprietary Supercomputing Chip Q2, which is said to enhance gaming graphics and performance. The device will be available in two configurations: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. It runs on FuntouchOS 15, based on Android 15, promising a fluid and modern user experience. The smartphone features a robust triple-camera setup which consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor, 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies, the phone includes a 32-megapixel front camera. Enhancing its photography capabilities, the device offers multi-focal portrait modes, AI-powered night photography, and an updated street photography mode. Additionally, AI tools like Image Cutout and Instant Text allow users to extract subjects and text from images seamlessly. Unique features like Live Call Translate and Live Transcribe further add to its functionality, catering to diverse user needs. Talking about performance, the iQOO 13 is designed with gamers in mind. Along with its powerful processor, the phone introduces a new intelligent display with adaptive refresh rates, ensuring a balance between performance and power efficiency. The device also features a revamped thermal management system with a single-layer motherboard, making it capable of handling intensive gaming sessions. Moreover, the inclusion of Halo lights around the rear camera module not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves practical purposes, offering real-time alerts for calls, notifications, and gaming events. Coming to the battery, the smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery supported by 120W fast charging. According to iQOO, this ensures that the phone can last through an entire day of heavy usage while recharging quickly when needed. iQOO 13: Pricing and availability The iQOO 13 is priced competitively in India, starting at: • ₹54,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant. • ₹59,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant. Launch offers include a ₹3,000 bank discount on both models, bringing the effective prices to ₹51,999 and ₹56,999, respectively. Available in two colours, Legend and Nardo Grey, the device will be up for pre-booking from December 5 and will hit stores and online platforms like Amazon on December 11.

iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip launched in India, price effectively starts from Rs 51,999

<ul><li>Xiaomi has launched the <keyword id="23572429" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Redmi-A4-5G" source="Orion">Redmi A4 5G</keyword>, the company’s latest budget smartphone in India.</li><li>The Redmi A4 5G is priced starting at ₹8,499 and is available in two variants.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest budget 5G smartphone from Xiaomi.</li></ul> Xiaomi today launched its latest budget smartphone, the Redmi A4 5G in the company’s A series. It is the successor of the Redmi A3 that was launched in India in February 2024. The Redmi A4 is a 5G smartphone, aimed at users looking for an affordable 5G smartphone or a secondary smartphone. This is now the most affordable 5G smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker in India. <h2><keyword id="23654937" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Redmi-A4-5G-price" source="Orion">Redmi A4 5G price</keyword> in India</h2>The Redmi A4 5G smartphone has been priced at ₹8,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and ₹9,499 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The device comes in Starry Black and Sparkle Purple colour options and will be available from Amazon India, Mi Home Store and the company’s authorised retail stores from November 27. <h2>Redmi A4 5G specifications</h2>The Redmi A4 5G runs on Android 14 with the Xiaomi HyperOS skin on top. It will get two years of Android updates and four years of security updates. The Redmi A4 5G features a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Redmi A4 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. It comes in two variants – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. Coming to the optics, the device features a dual camera setup at the back consisting of a 50MP primary camera and a secondary camera. On the front, the device sports a 5MP selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a 5,160mAh battery with 18W charging support. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/android-16-developer-preview-announced-new-features-timeline-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/115476441.cms">Android 16 Developer Preview announced – new features, timeline and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/indian-wearables-market-declines-20-7-in-q3-2024-smartwatch-and-earwear-categories-struggle/articleshow/115447720.cms">Indian wearables market declines 20.7% in Q3 2024, smartwatch and earwear categories struggle</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/tata-to-buy-a-majority-stake-in-pegatrons-iphone-plant-in-india/articleshow/115414852.cms">Tata to buy a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone plant in India</a>

Redmi A4 5G with 120Hz display launched starting at ₹8,499

<ul><li>This year’s initial <keyword id="19894908" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="festive-season" source="keywords">festive season</keyword> has been good for smartphone makers, with an 11% increase in sales.</li><li><keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Samsung" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> has emerged as the biggest smartphone maker in the first phase, followed by <keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Apple" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Apple">Apple</keyword>.</li><li>Samsung recorded a 20% market share in the first phase, followed by Apple with a 16% market share.</li></ul>The festive season is here and e-commerce platforms Amazon, Flipkart and others have started their festive sales, offering devices such as smartphones at a discounted price. According to a report by Tech Insights, <keyword id="21017681" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smartphone-sales" source="keywords">smartphone sales</keyword> recorded an 11% growth in the first wave of the festive season sales in India between September 26 to October 6. Among the smartphone makers, Samsung topped the chart with a 20% market share in volume terms during the first phase. "Samsung led the smartphone sales volume with a 20% market share followed by Apple in the first wave of the festive season," Tech Insight said in a blog. Apple is also gaining speed in the Indian market, with over 10 lakh iPhones being sold during the 11-day sale period. The top-selling models for Samsung include the Samsung Galaxy M35, Galaxy S23, Galaxy A14, Galaxy S23 FE and more. "Samsung was also the main sponsor for sales events on Flipkart and Amazon which also gave it an additional push. Samsung sales in unit terms grew 17% year-on-year in 2024's first wave compared to 2023's first wave," the blog said. The platform estimates that online sales volume accounted for 78% of the total sales during the phase 1 period. It was driven by online sales festivals like Big Billion Days on Flipkart and The Great Indian Festival on Amazon India while offline sales started to pick momentum with the start of Navratri. Apple was a surprising second with a 16% market share driven by strong sales of the iPhone 15 which crossed a million mark in 11 days of sales. iPhone 13 followed but the sales gap between iPhone 15 and 13 was significant. Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Realme were also among the top vendors in the first wave of the festive season by volume. "North region sales were less compared to other region sales due to the importance of Shradh in this region. Also, states like West Bengal and Gujrat experienced better sales compared to other regions given the preparation for the popular Durga Pooja festival in these states," the blog said. With inputs from agencies. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/byd-emax-7-electric-mpv-launched-in-india-starting-at-26-9-lakh/slidelist/114046121.cms">BYD eMax 7 electric MPV launched in India starting at ₹26.9 lakh</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/heres-how-a-reddit-user-was-able-to-get-an-iphone-16-at-under-27000/articleshow/114035179.cms">Here’s how a Reddit user was able to get an iPhone 16 at under ₹27,000</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/hyundai-swiggy-ather-upcoming-large-ipos-in-india/slidelist/114014140.cms">Hyundai To Swiggy: Everyone wants to cash in on the IPO bonanza</a>

Samsung leads the first phase of festive sales with a 20% market share

<ul><li><keyword id="23134822" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Great-Indian-Festival" source="keywords">Amazon Great Indian Festival</keyword> begins on September 27 for all</li><li>Prime users get early access to the sale</li><li>Apple's <keyword id="21240170" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="MacBook-Air-M1" source="keywords">MacBook Air M1</keyword> will be available at a special discount</li></ul> Amazon's Great Indian Festival begins this Friday and as we get closer to the shopping fiesta, people are eager to know about the deals that will be available. For Prime members, the sale begins a day early, on September 26. Several gadgets including smartphones, laptops, TWS earbuds etc will be available at attractive prices during the deal. If you are thinking of buying a laptop during the <keyword id="20586627" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-sale" source="keywords">Amazon sale</keyword>, here's some good news. The website recently teased a deal on the MacBook Air M1. <h2>MacBook Air 1 to get discounted during Amazon Great Indian Festival</h2>The MacBook Air M1 will be available at a huge discount during the Amazon sale. The laptop, which originally launched in India at a price of ₹92,990, is set to become much more affordable during the upcoming festive sales. Currently listed on Amazon at ₹62,990, the laptop will see a significant price drop to ₹55,990 during the sale period. Moreover, shoppers using select bank cards will benefit from an instant discount of ₹3,000, bringing the price further down. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113214171" title="iPhone 16 Pro with A18 Pro chip launched: Should you upgrade if you own an iPhone 15 Pro?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> For those who are Amazon Prime members, there's an additional perk. Prime members who act quickly during the first few hours of the sale can enjoy an extra ₹3,000 off as part of an early bird offer. This means the price of the MacBook Air M1 could drop as low as ₹49,990 for some customers, making it one of the most enticing offers in the market for a high-end <keyword id="23291511" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-laptop" source="keywords">Apple laptop</keyword>. <h2>Reasons to buy the MacBook Air M1 in 2024</h2>The MacBook Air M1 may not be Apple's latest model, but it remains a popular choice for both students and professionals due to its solid performance and long-lasting support from Apple. Powered by Apple's M1 chipset, the laptop features an 8-core CPU, with four performance cores and four efficiency cores. This combination allows the device to handle daily tasks with ease, while using far less power than traditional laptops, making it energy-efficient as well. The MacBook Air M1 has a 13.3-inch Retina display, boasting a 2560x1600 resolution. This crisp display makes it ideal for watching videos, editing photos, or simply browsing the web. Despite being launched a few years ago, it still packs enough power to meet the demands of everyday tasks, whether that’s work, study, or entertainment. One of the standout features of this laptop is its battery life. Apple claims that the MacBook Air M1 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, which is more than enough for a full day of use without needing to reach for the charger. This makes it an excellent choice for people on the go, as it offers portability alongside top-tier performance. In terms of its build, the MacBook Air M1 has a sleek, minimalistic design, in line with Apple’s aesthetic standards. It features an aluminium finish that gives it a premium look and feel, while remaining lightweight at just under 1.3kg. This makes it easy to carry, whether you’re heading to the office, travelling, or attending classes. Apple is known for offering long-term support for its devices, and the MacBook Air M1 is no exception. This means that buyers can expect software updates and security patches for several years, extending the usability and lifespan of the laptop. For anyone considering investing in a laptop, this is an important factor, as it ensures that the device will not become obsolete anytime soon. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/article/from-firewire-in-macs-to-type-c-in-iphones-the-apple-connect/articleshow/112734982.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">From FireWire in Macs to Type-C in iPhones - the Apple Connect</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/article/elon-musk-to-tim-cook-a-morning-in-the-lives-of-big-tech-ceos/articleshow/113599807.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Elon Musk to Tim Cook: A morning in the lives of big tech CEOs</a>

Apple MacBook Air M1 to be available under ₹50,000 on Amazon, how to get the deal

<ul><li><keyword id="19901379" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Xiaomi" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Xiaomi" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</keyword> has taken the second spot in <keyword id="21305568" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-smartphone-shipments" source="keywords">global smartphone shipments</keyword> in August 2024.</li><li>This is the first time in three years that Xiaomi has claimed the second spot.</li><li><keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Apple" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Apple">Apple</keyword> reported a slowdown in sales in August as it prepared to launch the iPhone 16 in September.</li></ul>Xiaomi has emerged as the second biggest <keyword id="20770075" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smartphone-brand" source="keywords">smartphone brand</keyword> in the world in August 2024, after a period of three years. The company has beaten Cupertino tech giant Apple to claim the position. Apple’s sales usually slow down in August as the company launches its new flagship devices in the month of September. This allowed Xiaomi to take the second spot, despite the company’s sales remaining flat month-on-month. August is reportedly the weakest month in any year for Apple. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113204340" title="iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with bigger displays, A18 Pro chipset launched starting at ₹1,19,900" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> As per a Counterpoint Research report, Xiaomi has emerged as one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in 2024. Despite the market slowing down in August, Xiaomi was able to outperform the market. While even Xiaomi’s sales reported a decline in its key markets, the company was able to offset it by promotions-led growth in Latin America. “Xiaomi has adopted a leaner product strategy this year, focusing its energies to create one hero model per price band, rather than launching multiple devices in one segment. Besides, it has also re-energized its sales and marketing focus while continuing expansion into newer markets and consolidating its position in existing markets,” said Tarun Pathak, Research Director, Counterpoint Research. “While entry-to-mid-tier devices continue to show strong performance for Xiaomi, it has also made inroads into the premium segment with foldable and ‘ultra’ devices,” Pathak added. As per the report, Xiaomi has been able to change its product, sales and channel strategy after a weak performance in 2022 and the first half of 2023. While Apple took the third spot, Samsung is back on the top, after being dethroned by Apple. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="106922358" title="Apple beats Samsung for the first time since 2010, tops global smartphone shipments" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> In 2023, Apple had beaten Samsung for the first time to become the top smartphone maker in the world since 2010. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/instagram-will-force-teenagers-to-have-a-private-account-enable-sleep-mode-after-10-pm/articleshow/113449313.cms">Instagram will force teenagers to have a private account, enable sleep mode after 10 PM</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/amazon-great-indian-festival-sale-to-begin-on-september-27/articleshow/113445238.cms">Amazon Great Indian Festival sale to begin on September 27</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/iphone-16-series-allows-users-to-wirelessly-restore-the-firmware-using-an-iphone-or-ipad/articleshow/113455048.cms">iPhone 16 series allows users to wirelessly restore the firmware using an iPhone or iPad</a>

Xiaomi emerges as the world’s second-biggest smartphone brand in August

<ul><li>Smartphone makers and e-commerce players have come under the scanner of CCI.</li><li>Smartphone makers have been accused of colluding with <keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> and <keyword id="19896939" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Flipkart" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Flipkart" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Flipkart">Flipkart</keyword>.</li><li><keyword id="23184977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="exclusive-launches" source="keywords">Exclusive launches</keyword> and steep discounting are among the practices being investigated.</li></ul>The <keyword id="19895221" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Competition-Commission-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Competition Commission of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Competition Commission of India">Competition Commission of India</keyword> (CCI), the antitrust watchdog in the country has reportedly accused smartphone makers such as <keyword id="19901379" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Xiaomi" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Xiaomi" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</keyword> and <keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Samsung" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> of colluding with e-commerce players Amazon and Flipkart. According to a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-accuses-samsung-xiaomi-colluding-with-amazon-flipkart-2024-09-14/">report </a>by Reuters, smartphone makers have been accused of colluding with e-commerce players to launch products on their platforms exclusively. The smartphone makers have also been accused of violating competition laws by giving preference to select sellers, prioritising listings, steeply discounting products and more. <h2>CCI submits report on Amazon and Flipkart</h2>The CCI has reportedly submitted a 1,027-page report on Amazon which has accused Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola and Realme of being “involved in the practise of exclusive phone launches” and “colluding” with Amazon, breaking competition law. Similarly, the watchdog has submitted a 1,696-page report on Flipkart that has accused Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Motorola and Vivo of “colluding”. "Exclusivity in business is anathema” CCI's additional director general G.V. Siva Prasad said, as per the report. “Not only is it against free and fair competition but also against the interest of consumers," Prasad added. While the e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart reportedly downplayed the practice of launching “exclusive” smartphones, the practice was found to be “rampant” during the investigation. India’s e-commerce market is expected to grow from $57 billion in 2023 to over $160 billion in 2028. Smartphone maker Vivo currently has a market share of 19% in smartphone shipments, followed by Samsung and Xiaomi, which have a combined market share of over 35%. As per a recent <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indian-smartphone-market-records-7-2-growth-in-the-first-half-of-2024-vivo-leads-the-market-in-q2/articleshow/112629172.cms">report</a> by the International Data Corporation, the shipments to online channels grew by 8% year-on-year to reach 50% in Q2 2024, up from 47% in Q2 2023. As per the report, the exclusive launches pushed customers towards these online platforms and harmed small retailers. The investigation stems from a complaint lodged by the Confederation of All India Traders (<keyword id="20143308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CAIT" source="keywords">CAIT</keyword>) in 2020. The traders body, which has over 80 million members had accused the smartphone makers and e-commerce players of disadvantaging offline retailers and favouring online exclusive launches. We should know more about the investigation and its impact on smartphone makers, e-commerce players and the future of exclusive launches in the coming weeks. 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Xiaomi and Samsung accused of colluding with Amazon and Flipkart

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Amazon won partial dismissal of an FTC lawsuit alleging illegal monopoly practices.</li><li>The FTC accused Amazon of stifling competition by coercing sellers to use its service.</li></ul>Amazon just won a partial dismissal of a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-ftc-suit-how-insider-investigation-led-to-crackdown-2023-6">Federal Trade Commission lawsuit</a> that accused it of operating an illegal monopoly.In September 2023, the FTC sued <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-return-office-push-remote-work-morale-wfh-2024-9">Amazon </a>for stifling competition by punishing vendors who sell their items cheaper on rival platforms and for forcing sellers to use Amazon's own fulfillment service. The competition watchdog <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ftc-questions-amazon-competitors-amid-potential-antitrust-probe-2019-6">started investigating Amazon in 2019</a> over its business practices.On Monday, a federal judge in Seattle partially granted Amazon's earlier motion to dismiss the case, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/amazon-wins-partial-dismissal-us-ftcs-antitrust-lawsuit-2024-10-01/">Reuters reported</a>, citing court records. In December, the e-commerce giant asked the judge to dismiss the case. At the time, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon">Amazon</a> said its practices were standard for all retailers and the FTC had failed to identify harm to consumers.But the FTC can continue to pursue claims that the judge did not dismiss, per Reuters.The FTC and Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.The lawsuit is one of several FTC investigations into Amazon in recent years, as the federal government takes a harder line against Big Tech companies, including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Nvidia.Last year, the agency <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-ftc-suit-how-insider-investigation-led-to-crackdown-2023-6">sued Amazon in another case, saying it lured unwitting customers</a> into <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-is-investigating-prime-team-gender-bias-allegations-2021-6">Prime</a> subscriptions and created a "labyrinthine" process to cancel it. The company "knowingly duped millions of consumers," the FTC said <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.323520/gov.uscourts.wawd.323520.1.0_1.pdf">in its complaint,</a> filed in federal court in Washington state.The FTC is also investigating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-amazon-execs-signal-messaging-app-ftc-investigation-2024-4#:~:text=Amazon's%20top%20executives%20used,of%20its%20disappearing%20message%20feature.">company's use of Signal</a>, an encrypted messaging app, and how its executives used a disappearing messages feature that may have destroyed information relevant to the agency's investigation.<h2 id="bdd16c8e-02cf-4fa5-a144-3a91ee92bc99">Big Tech crackdown</h2>The partial dismissal comes amid <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-monopoly-antitrust-ruling-should-make-apple-meta-amazon-nervous-2024-8">a wave of lawsuits</a> brought on by the US government against Big Tech. Under the Biden administration, the FTC has been examining deals more closely and pushing for more <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-amazon-forces-customers-to-pay-more-ftc-lawsuit-2023-9">aggressive competition policies.</a>In August, a federal judge <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-violated-antitrust-law-to-keep-search-monopoly-judge-rules-2024-8">described Google as a monopoly</a> and said that Alphabet's deals to make Google the default search engine on other platforms violated competition laws while accruing billions of dollars in revenue. The Department of Justice is now mulling whether to seek a breakup of the company, <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" class="" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-13/doj-considers-seeking-google-goog-breakup-after-major-antitrust-win">Bloomberg reported</a> in August.The same month, the agency was reportedly <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-doj-investigation-runai-big-tech-crackdown-antitrust-acquisition-competition-2024-8">investigating Nvidia's acquisition</a> of an Israeli AI startup called Run:ai and how the chipmaker pressured cloud providers to buy multiple products.Earlier this year, the DOJ sued <a target="_blank" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-antitrust-lawsuit-justice-department-2024-3">Apple </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-antitrust-lawsuit-justice-department-2024-3">in an antitrust lawsuit,</a> saying the company illegally maintained a smartphone monopoly by "delaying, degrading, or outright blocking" other technology in the market.In 2022, the FTC repeatedly tried to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a leading video game developer. The agency said that the $69 billion deal would suppress competition in gaming.The US government has also filed similar recent <a target="_blank" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-lawsuit-alleges-long-waits-service-centers-high-repair-prices-2023-3">lawsuits against Tesla</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ruling-ftc-meta-facebook-lawsuit-instagram-whatsapp-can-proceed-2022-1">Meta</a>.

Amazon just won a partial victory against the FTC

Festive season is almost here and Amazon and Flipkart are set to kick off their largest sales of the year. Amazon is hosting the <keyword id="20331458" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Great-Indian-Festival" source="keywords">Great Indian Festival</keyword> while Flipkart's sale is called the <keyword id="20665582" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Big-Billion-Days" source="keywords">Big Billion Days</keyword> sale 2024. The sales start from September 27 for all. However, <keyword id="20392733" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-members" source="keywords">Prime members</keyword> on Amazon and Plus members on Flipkart will get access to the sale a day early, from September 26. As excitement builds, both platforms have started teasing some of their best deals on electronics and gadgets, providing a glimpse of the massive discounts available to shoppers this festive season. Let us take a look at some deals to look forward to. <h2>Deals from Amazon Great Indian Festival </h2> The Amazon Great Indian Festival promises unbeatable offers on a range of electronics, from laptops and tablets to smart gadgets. Here are five deals you can look forward to: 1. MacBook Air M1 – Originally priced at ₹72,990, the MacBook Air with the M1 chip will be available at a massive discount, bringing the price down to ₹52,990. Its sleek design, Retina display, and long-lasting battery make it perfect for professionals and students alike. 2. Lenovo LOQ 2024– Gamers will rejoice with the Lenovo LOQ, featuring an Intel Core i5-13450HX and NVIDIA RTX 4050, available for ₹84,990 (down from ₹1,12,990). Its 144Hz FHD display promises smooth gameplay and stunning visuals. 3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE– This versatile tablet, equipped with a 10.9-inch display and the powerful Exynos 1380 chip, is set to be priced at ₹34,999, a considerable drop from ₹44,999. 4. boAt Airdopes Flex 454 – Music lovers can enjoy crystal-clear sound and active noise cancellation with the boAt Airdopes, available at just ₹1,399, a significant cut from the original price of ₹9,999. 5. GoPro Hero13– For adventurers, the GoPro Hero13 will be up for grabs at ₹49,990, down from ₹64,490. With 5.3K video capabilities and Slo-Mo functions, it's the perfect tool to capture every exciting moment. Shoppers with SBI credit or debit cards can also benefit from an additional 10% instant discount, further sweetening these already attractive deals. <h2>Deals during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2024 </h2> Meanwhile, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale is also teasing several exciting deals, particularly on premium smartphones and AI-powered PCs. Below are five offers that have already been revealed: 1. Apple iPhone 15 series – The iPhone 15 series, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, will see significant discounts, making them available at their lowest prices yet. 2. Samsung Galaxy S23 – Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S23, will be offered at a highly competitive price, giving users the chance to own the device at a discounted price. 3. Pixel 9 – The Google Pixel 9, lauded for its camera and AI-powered features, will also be part of the sale, with significant price cuts. 4. 9th Gen iPad – For the first time, the 9th Gen iPad will be available for under ₹18,999, making it a steal for those looking to enter Apple’s tablet ecosystem. 5. Intel Core Ultra-powered PCs – Flipkart is offering AI-powered PCs for under ₹60,000, promising cutting-edge performance at a surprisingly affordable price. In addition to these deals, HDFC Bank cardholders can enjoy up to 10% instant discounts, and there will be no-cost EMI options along with attractive exchange offers. With both Amazon and Flipkart rolling out jaw-dropping discounts on a wide range of electronics and gadgets, the upcoming sales promise to be the perfect opportunity for tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers to upgrade their devices without burning a hole in their pocket.

Amazon's Great Indian Festival and Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale on September 27: Deals to look forward to

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Amazon is reportedly developing <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-gen-z-friends-review-photos-2023-11">smart glasses</a> that its delivery workers could use.</li><li>The glasses could provide navigation and take pictures of packages upon delivery, Reuters reported.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-delivery-driver-pay-rise-union-pressure-2024-9">Amazon</a>'s next attempt to speed up package delivery may involve smart glasses.The online retailer is developing glasses for its delivery workers that could show them exactly where to go in a building, such as which way to turn in order to find a delivery location, and take pictures of packages once they're delivered, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-developing-driver-eyeglasses-shave-seconds-off-deliveries-sources-say-2024-11-11/">Reuters reported</a> on Monday, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the project.Having that information on a small screen embedded in the glasses instead of a smartphone or other hand-held device would free up workers to carry more packages and save time on deliveries, Reuters reported.The project, known within Amazon by the code name "Amelia," is far from certain to launch, according to the report. Some challenges that Amazon has reportedly faced include creating a battery with enough capacity for a several-hour-long delivery shift and gathering enough location data for the glasses to guide workers."We are continuously innovating to create an even safer and better delivery experience for drivers," an Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider. "We otherwise don't comment on our product roadmap."Amazon, like Meta and Snap, has previously developed smart glasses that were consumer-facing.Amazon has offered <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-echo-frames-smart-glasses-hands-on-2019-9">Echo Frames</a>, its smart glasses for consumers with voice assistant Alexa integrated, since 2019. The Echo Frames don't include cameras or an integrated display but do feature microphones and built-in speakers. Amazon is using Echo Frames as the basis of its delivery-focused version, according to Reuters. Sales of the latest version of Echo Frames totaled fewer than 10,000 over the past year, according to the report.Glasses for delivery drivers would be another way that Amazon is using technology to try to make its delivery operations more efficient, especially during the final stretch, or "last mile," of delivery.Amazon is already planning to add <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-vapr-delivery-van-packages">AI technology</a> that will show its delivery people which packages to deliver in the back of delivery vans at specific stops starting in early 2025.The company announced in July that it had delivered 5 billion items to Prime members globally on the same day or the following day so far this year, a 30% year-over-year increase. Over the years, some <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-delivery-drivers-dsps-working-conditions-legal-threat-2021-9">Amazon delivery workers</a> have said that Amazon has highly ambitious delivery targets and expects them to deliver more packages than they can during their shifts.In October, Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky said that the company's quick delivery times are making it more attractive for customers to order <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-seeing-surge-sales-cheaper-items-2024-11">cheap, everyday items</a>, such as beauty products and shelf-stable groceries, from the retailer.Amazon is also opening more facilities designed to deliver customers' orders — including those placed through <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-orders-deliveries-faster-than-ever-2024-4">Amazon Prime</a> — on the same day that they're placed.Are you an Amazon delivery or retail worker? Do you have information or a story idea to share? Reach out to this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com

Amazon targets smart glasses that could guide delivery drivers to where to drop off packages, report says

<ul><li>The <keyword id="21441808" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Honor-200-Lite" source="Orion">Honor 200 Lite</keyword> smartphone has been launched in India.</li><li>The <keyword id="20014359" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Honor" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Honor" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Honor">Honor</keyword> 200 Lite is priced at ₹17,999 and is available in a single variant.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest smartphone from Honor.</li></ul>Honor today announced the launch of the company’s latest budget smartphone, the Honor 200 Lite in India. The device is the third offering in the Honor 200 series and is also the most affordable among the three. The company had earlier launched the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro smartphones in the country. The Honor 200 Lite is an affordable option, aimed at users looking for a smartphone in the highly competitive sub-₹20,000 segment. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111830855" title="Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro launched in India starting at ₹34,999" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2><keyword id="23231527" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Honor-200-Lite-price" source="Orion">Honor 200 Lite price</keyword> in India</h2>The Honor 200 Lite is priced at ₹17,999 for the single 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant. The device comes in Cyan Lake, Midnight Black and Starry Blue colour options. It will be available from September 26 from Amazon India, Honor Online Store and the company’s authorised retailers across the country. <h2>Honor 200 Lite specifications</h2>The Honor 200 Lite runs on Android 14 out of the box with the company’s MagicOS 8.0 on top. Honor has promised two years of Android updates and three years of security updates for the device. The Honor 200 Lite features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Honor 200 Lite is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera department, the Honor 200 Lite features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 108MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, the device sports a 50MP selfie camera. The Honor 200 Lite is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 35W charging support. The device comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/xiaomi-emerges-as-the-worlds-second-biggest-smartphone-brand-in-august/articleshow/113478178.cms">Xiaomi emerges as the world’s second-biggest smartphone brand in August</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/iphone-16-series-allows-users-to-wirelessly-restore-the-firmware-using-an-iphone-or-ipad/articleshow/113455048.cms">iPhone 16 series allows users to wirelessly restore the firmware using an iPhone or iPad</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/instagram-will-force-teenagers-to-have-a-private-account-enable-sleep-mode-after-10-pm/articleshow/113449313.cms">Instagram will force teenagers to have a private account, enable sleep mode after 10 PM</a>

Honor 200 Lite budget smartphone with 108MP primary camera launched in India

<ul><li>The <keyword id="20632895" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-smartphone-market" source="keywords">Indian smartphone market</keyword> has reported an 8% year-on-year growth in Q1 2024.</li><li><keyword id="19936542" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vivo" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Vivo" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Vivo">Vivo</keyword> has emerged as the top smartphone maker in the country for the first time.</li><li>Over 70% of the smartphones sold in the country in Q1 2024 were 5G enabled.</li></ul>The Indian <keyword id="20284681" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smartphone-market" source="keywords">smartphone market</keyword> reported good growth during Q1 2024, marking a good start to the year for smartphone makers. There was an 8% increase in smartphone shipments in India in Q1 2024. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, the growth was driven by healthy inventory volumes and the low base in Q1 2023. Another reason for the boost in shipments was the premiumisation trend among customers, with the launch of the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-series-with-galaxy-ai-debuts-starting-79999/articleshow/106947200.cms"> Galaxy S24 series</a> and the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oneplus-12-with-snapdragon-8-gen-3-chipset-debuts-in-india/articleshow/107090162.cms"> OnePlus 12</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Vivo springs a surprise, takes the top spot" comment="subhead" text="Vivo springs a surprise, takes the top spot">Vivo springs a surprise, takes the top spot</cmsannotation> Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has emerged as the top smartphone maker in terms of market share, for the first time ever. The company reported a market share of 19.2% in Q1 2024, up from 17.5% in Q1 2023. According to analysts, the company’s 5G offerings and focus on aspects such as colour, material and finish and focus on the device’s cameras helped the company reach the top spot. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Company </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 2024 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 2023 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vivo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">19.20% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">17.50% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Xiaomi </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">18.80% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15.80% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Samsung </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">17.50% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">20.30% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Oppo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10.10% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Realme </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9.90% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9.10% </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: Counterpoint Research <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi climbs a spot" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi climbs a spot"><keyword id="19901379" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Xiaomi" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Xiaomi" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</keyword> climbs a spot</cmsannotation> Xiaomi reported good growth in shipments in Q1 2024, with a 28% year-on-year growth in shipments. The company’s market share increased from 15.8% in Q1 2023 to 18.8% in Q1 2024. The company was able to take the second spot in shipments due to a leaner and streamlined product portfolio and aggressive selling in the offline market. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung reports a decline" comment="subhead" text="Samsung reports a decline"><keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Samsung" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> reports a decline</cmsannotation> Samsung, which was at the top spot in Q1 2023 has been pushed down to the third spot. The company’s market share declined from 20.3% in Q1 2023 to 17.5% in Q1 2024. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Oppo and Realme retain their spots" comment="subhead" text="Oppo and Realme retain their spots">Oppo and Realme retain their spots</cmsannotation> Oppo and Realme retained the fourth and fifth spot respectively, despite a decline in Oppo’s shipments. Oppo’s market share declined from 12% in Q1 2023 to 10.1% in Q1 2024. On the other hand, Realme reported an 18% year-on-year growth to increase its market share from 9.1% in Q1 2023 to 9.9% in Q1 2024. This was fueled by the Realme 12 series, which focuses on the design and camera capabilities. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Nothing and Motorola report good growth in shipments" comment="subhead" text="Nothing and Motorola report good growth in shipments">Nothing and Motorola report good growth in shipments</cmsannotation> Carl Pei-led Nothing reported the highest year-on-year growth in shipments at 144%, led by the popularity of the Nothing Phone (2a), the company’s latest affordable smartphone. Similarly, Motorola reported a growth of 58% year-on-year in Q1 2024 with customers focusing on smartphones offering good design and a near-stock Android experience. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung reports its best-ever ASP, leads the market in terms of value" comment="subhead" text="Samsung reports its best-ever ASP, leads the market in terms of value">Samsung reports its best-ever ASP, leads the market in terms of value</cmsannotation> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Company </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 2024 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 2023 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Samsung </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">25% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">23% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Apple </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">19% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">22% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vivo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">18% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">14% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Xiaomi </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Oppo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9% </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: Counterpoint Research While Samsung has been relegated to the third spot, the company grabbed the top spot in terms of market value share, meaning it received the most money. This was driven by the company recording its best-ever average selling price (ASP) in India at $425 (approx. ₹35,500). The increase in its ASP was due to the Galaxy S24 series and the company’s offerings in the Galaxy A series, which helped the company lead the above ₹20,000 segment. Samsung’s share in market value increased from 23% in Q1 2023 to 25% in Q1 2024. While Apple was not part of the top 5 companies in terms of market share, it is in the second position in terms of market value due to its premium offerings. The company’s market value share in Q1 2024 is 19%, down from 22% in Q1 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="5G shipments on the rise, offline market the preferred choice" comment="subhead" text="5G shipments on the rise, offline market the preferred choice">5G shipments on the rise, offline market the preferred choice</cmsannotation> The share of <keyword id="20704187" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="5G-smartphones" source="keywords">5G smartphones</keyword> in mobile shipments is at an all-time high in Q1 2024, with 71% of the smartphones shipped being 5G smartphones. Despite e-commerce portals like Amazon and Flipkart hosting sales and offering bank discounts, offline markets continue to rule the Indian smartphone market, recording their highest post-Covid share. In Q1 2024, offline markets contributed to 64% of smartphone shipments. 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