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5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Shipments of 5G smartphones spurted by 74 per cent in 2022 even as overall mobile phone shipments declined by 8 per cent in the year, CyberMedia Research said on Tuesday. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) report, Xiaomi led the overall smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share while Samsung led in the shipment of 5G smartphones with a 23 per cent market share. Driven by a resilient consumer appetite to switch and upgrade, the premium smartphone market continued to gain traction, the report said.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

Whoa! One-third Indians prefer smartphones over sex

Whoa! One-third Indians prefer smartphones over sex

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Also, as many as 74 per cent Indians have slept holding their smartphones while 41 per cent have used their devices in the washroom, a seven-country survey of over 7,000 people about cell phone habits has found.

Huawei to start selling Honor smartphones through Snapdeal

Huawei to start selling Honor smartphones through Snapdeal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The company has set target to sell 15-20 lakh units of Honor smartphones by the end of this year

10 best smartphones to gift!

10 best smartphones to gift!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

With Christmas and New Year approaching, it is once again time to make endless trips to shopping malls to select the best gifts for the holiday season.

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The main reason for any consumer to buy an expensive smartphone is its camera.

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Mobile Download Speeds May Surpass...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Most telcos say the speed will surpass fixed broadband as the 5G roll out, which is currently on 360,000 towers, crosses 400,000.

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Lenovo launches 5 smartphones in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The number of consumers adopting smarter, wireless technology in the country is on the rise.

The 10 BEST smartphones of 2019

The 10 BEST smartphones of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale lists the smartphones that ruled our hearts in 2019.

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The device features a five-inch all-touch screen with BlackBerry 10.3.1 OS.

Top 5 smartphones that record amazing videos

Top 5 smartphones that record amazing videos

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Top smartphones that can record videos at 1080p HD quality.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

There are plenty of smartphones under Rs 30,000 but these are the top five across all major smartphone platforms.

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Spice, Intex to launch cheap Firefox smartphones

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Domestic firms Spice and Intex will launch India's first Firefox operating system-based mobiles next week, a move that will further heat up the strongly contested affordable smartphone market.

'Costly smartphones are affordable luxury now'

'Costly smartphones are affordable luxury now'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The company has identified India as one of the two key markets in South Asia.

Microsoft launches 3 new smartphones

Microsoft launches 3 new smartphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 830, 735 and 730, priced at 330 euros (about Rs 26,190), 219 euros (about Rs 17,370) and 199 euros (about Rs 15,800), respectively, as it tries to build on its acquisition of Nokia's mobile division earlier this year.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

These are the best phones in the mid-range segment and if you have a budget of up to Rs 20,000, then you have a good variety to explore.

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Samsung India on Tuesday announced the launch of four new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7.

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Want to shed those extra pounds? Turn to your smartphone!

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Though there are a slew of smartphones priced under Rs 30,000, only a few of them have succeeded in creating a separate identity in the market. Here's our top 10 list.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 30k

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 30k

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Best devices one can buy for less than Rs 30,000.

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

For people who have had their personal identification stolen, it could also help prevent cyber criminals from using that information to make purchases in their name.

Chinese smartphones are beating Indian brands hollow

Chinese smartphones are beating Indian brands hollow

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Lenovo, Xiaomi, Vivo, Gionee lead the onslaught, beating Indian and global brands with smart deals and astute image management measures.

Top 10 smartphones with strong battery life

Top 10 smartphones with strong battery life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Because a smartphone is only as smart as its battery

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

These come with 1GHz processors, great cameras, build quality and battery power.

LG to launch smartphones with curved display

LG to launch smartphones with curved display

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Last month Samsung said that it will launch smartphones with curved display in October.

Top 8 smartphones under Rs 20k

Top 8 smartphones under Rs 20k

Rediff.com20 May 2014

These devices are a fine blend of quality features that offer value for money.

A smartphone from Cisco?

A smartphone from Cisco?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Patent filings suggest that the networking giant is mulling a foray into high-end wireless phones. That's not such a bad idea, say analysts

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

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

These gadgets offer the best in price and features. Which one are you going to buy?

Best 3G smartphones of 2010

Best 3G smartphones of 2010

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Get Ahead read Nisha Agarwal, a software engineer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in response to our reader invite (below) sent us this snippety review of the best smartphones India saw in 2010.

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Spice Retail has launched a spa with services for transforming smartphones that range from deep body cleaning, screen guard facial to fresh skin rejuvenation and holistic healing services.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

The low-cost smartphone option is very limited if you intend to buy anything other than Android, but we have tried to give the widest choice here in terms of best smartphone for less than Rs 10,000.

Top 5: Gaming smartphones in India

Top 5: Gaming smartphones in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Many new gaming smartphones have been launched in the market since last october. Here is a list which will help you identify the best gaming device for your needs.

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

Smartphone sales fall 30% in top 50 Indian cities

Smartphone sales fall 30% in top 50 Indian cities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Demonetisation impacted the smartphone market at almost all levels, including customer demand and stock movement in distribution channels.

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30k

Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30k

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Get set for the best!

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

These smartphones SLASHED their prices in September

These smartphones SLASHED their prices in September

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Five smartphones from Samsung and HTC, four from Micromax and Motorola, two from Huawei and one each from LG and Karbonn have reduced their price in September.