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Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Oppo Reno 15C 5G has officially gone on sale in India through an online retail platform. Buyers can choose between two stylish colour finishes, while the handset is also available in two memory and storage variants to suit different needs and budgets.

Oppo K14x To Debut In India With 6,500 mAh Battery

Oppo K14x To Debut In India With 6,500 mAh Battery

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Oppo has announced that the Oppo K14x, the newest addition to its K series, will make its India debut on February 10. The device is set to strengthen the brand's presence in the budget-friendly 5G smartphone segment.

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Oppo has introduced the A6 5G to the Indian market, positioning it as a feature-packed mid-segment handset with a huge 7,000 mAh power unit and starting price of 17,999.

OPPO Debuts All-New Reno 15 Series

OPPO Debuts All-New Reno 15 Series

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

OPPO has rolled out its high-end Reno 15 smartphone family, featuring three distinct variants -- the Reno 15 Pro, Reno 15 Pro Mini and regular Reno 15.

Oppo Set To Launch Reno 15 Pro Mini Soon

Oppo Set To Launch Reno 15 Pro Mini Soon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Oppo is said to be preparing for the India debut of its Reno 15 Pro Mini towards the end of December, with a possible spill-over into early 2026. Despite its smaller footprint, the premium handset is expected to pack a powerful Dimensity 8450 processor and sport a vibrant 6.32-inch OLED screen, promising flagship-grade performance in a pocket-friendly form.

OPPO A6x 5G Arrives At 12,499 With 6500mAh Battery

OPPO A6x 5G Arrives At 12,499 With 6500mAh Battery

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

OPPO has rolled out the A6x 5G in India with a hefty 6,500mAh battery, a smooth 120Hz screen, the nimble Dimensity 6300 engine and clever AI gaming tweaks.

Oppo X9 Pro Unveiled In India

Oppo X9 Pro Unveiled In India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Oppo has officially introduced its Find X9 range to the Indian market, bringing with it the advanced Dimensity 9500 platform and an exceptionally large battery setup that crosses the 7,000mAh threshold.

Govt makes Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all new handsets

Govt makes Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all new handsets

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

According to the direction dated November 28, all mobile phones that will be manufactured in India or imported after 90 days from the date of issuing of the order will need to have the app.

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.

Apple India shipments grew 25% in Q4, Vivo tops smartphone market

Apple India shipments grew 25% in Q4, Vivo tops smartphone market

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Apple's iPhone supplies in India grew 25 per cent year-on-year in March quarter 2025, capturing 8 per cent market share, a CyberMedia Research report said on Monday.

India slaps Rs 4,389 cr notice on Oppo for import duty evasion

India slaps Rs 4,389 cr notice on Oppo for import duty evasion

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Revenue intelligence officers have detected Rs 4,389 crore duty evasion by Chinese smartphone maker Oppo by misdeclaration of imports, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday. The Chinese company deals in mobile brands -- Oppo, OnePlus and Realme. During an investigation of Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corporation Ltd - China (Oppo China), the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has detected Customs duty evasion of around Rs 4,389 crore.

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

To collaborate with Flipkart and Amazon for online sales.

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Protests outside Oppo unit after employee 'insults' flag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Workers allege an official dumped the National Flag, hoisted inside the factory, in a dustbin after tearing it.

The truth about Made in India handsets

The truth about Made in India handsets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Industry estimates suggest that the extent of value addition in the handset space remains at a mere 10 per cent. That effectively means, value-wise 90 per cent of all components used in making a handset continues to be imported.

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

According to analysts, most of the growth in the smartphone space will come from existing users, who will be lured to upgrade their handsets as new features and technologies turn existing features redundant, says Arnab Dutta.

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.

Will you pay Rs 43k for this Oppo?

Will you pay Rs 43k for this Oppo?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The Oppo N3 lacks the punch for its premium pricing and one could rather go for Sony Xperia Z3 and save some cash for accessories, says Himanshu Juneja

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Bharti Airtel on Thursday said its 5G services have gone live in eight cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. The customer availing 5G services will have to pay as per their existing 4G plan, it said. "Airtel has been at the forefront of India's telecom revolution for the last 27 years.

Should Aamir, Ranbir, Ranvir, Salman endorse Chinese brands?

Should Aamir, Ranbir, Ranvir, Salman endorse Chinese brands?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

With tensions brewing between India and China at the border, the Confederation of All India Traders has urged celebrities to stop endorsing Chinese products.

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

After 2 years, Micromax returns to top 5 in smartphone sales

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

But this could be shortlived as the rise has been buoyed on Chhattisgarh assembly poll freebies

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

Update: How Chinese phones are doing in India

Update: How Chinese phones are doing in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Oppo is the second Chinese brand after Xiaomi to secure single-brand retail licence. Xiaomi has now 600 retail partners.

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Apple, Samsung face the onslaught of new sleek devices

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A fleet of cutting-edge premium handsets have been lined up by OnePlus, Google, Huawei and Nokia.

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Though leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo managed to absorb the initial lockdown shock and resumed their local production back to 60 per cent, they would likely suffer a 20-25 per cent loss of sales in the October-December quarter.

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30k

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30k

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Get set for the best!

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

DoT is even considering measures to urge private telecom operators to bring down their dependence on Chinese-made telecom equipment.

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

To escape backlash, handset makers of all major Chinese brands who have their own manufacturing lines in India or outsource from third party vendors here have decided to highlight Made-in-India in their packaging more prominently from now.

5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Shipment of 5G smartphones in the country continues to gain traction and such devices accounted for 22 per cent market share in the third quarter of 2021, according to CMR. As per CMR's India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for Q3 2021, more than 20 5G-capable smartphones were launched over the course of the quarter.

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Income-tax department has conducted searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom company Huawei in the country as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said on Wednesday. The raids were launched at the company's premises in Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana) and Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday. Sources said the officials looked at financial documents, account books and company records as part of a tax evasion investigation against the company, its Indian businesses and overseas transactions.

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move, however, is unlikely to prompt its rivals in India - Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi - to do the same.

All mobiles, TVs sold in India have a China connection

All mobiles, TVs sold in India have a China connection

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

It was expected that supplies from China will be back to normal by end-June as their factories are now operating at nearly 90 per cent of normal capacity. But the recent issue with shipments has placed an obstacle that manufacturers can't bypass.

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It will be exclusively available on Amazon.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The scales started tilting in favour of smartphones in 2014, when a slew of new, yet vibrant, brands entered the market, with their competitively priced offerings helping smartphones become the indispensable device that it has turned into today.

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

After the government backtracked on its plan to impose Customs duty on pricier components, Samsung has decided to begin production of key mobile parts in Noida from April.

Why the Jio Phone rules the feature phone market

Why the Jio Phone rules the feature phone market

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

It has captured 38 per cent of the feature phone segment in 2018 through frequent innovation, says Arnab Dutta.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.