Budget Smartphones News
Storm series debuts: Lava unveils budget smartphones with Dimensity chips - Price, specs and more
Lava has launched two budget smartphones, Storm Play and Storm Lite, targeting younger consumers. Storm Play, priced at ₹9,999, features the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 processor, while Storm Lite, at ₹7,999, is the first Indian smartphone under ₹8,000 with the Dimensity 6400 chipset.
1 min read13 Jun 2025Low demand for smartphones, smartwatches as consumer sentiment sours
A decline in electronics sales in January-March signals a challenging year ahead for the industry. Over the past five years, smartphone sales have dipped three times, and smartwatches two times.
4 min read2 Jun 2025Infinix NOTE 50x 5G+ vs Vivo Y19 5G: Which mobile under ₹15000 is a better buy?
Looking for an affordable 5G smartphone? Here's a detailed comparison of the Vivo Y19 5G and Infinix NOTE 50x 5G+ to help you make an ideal decision.
3 min read2 May 2025Oppo A5 Pro 5G vs Vivo T4 5G: Which mobile is better around ₹20000 budget?
The Oppo A5 Pro 5G and Vivo T4 5G both offer strong features for under ₹25,000. Here's a detailed comparison to help you decide which suits you better.
2 min read25 Apr 2025Xiaomi India shifts focus to premium smartphones to boost sales, profit
Xiaomi’s move to target the over ₹20,000 smartphone segment assumes significance as the company once led India’s smartphone market for nearly five years from 2017 to 2022, purely on high-volume sales in the budget segment.
4 min read22 Apr 2025Redmi A5 alternatives: Mobiles under ₹8000 to buy (April 2025)
Looking to buy a new mobile under ₹8000 in 2025? Here are five Redmi A5 alternatives to check out.
2 min read16 Apr 2025Budget smartphones sell like hot cakes in tepid market
This revival is happening in the context of an overall slowdown in sales of smartphones in recent years.
5 min read18 Feb 2025Best smartphones under ₹25,000 in November 2024: Motorola Edge 50 Neo, OnePlus Nord CE4 and more
You no longer have to compromise much when buying a phone under ₹25,000. Here’s our list of the best phones you’ll enjoy within this budget.
1 min read16 Nov 2024Diwali smartphone sales revive budget phones—for now
Festival season discounts have lured buyers into budget upgrades, but the momentum won’t last beyond Diwali.
3 min read31 Oct 2024Mint Primer | 5G smartphones at ₹8000: The push for digital India
The chipset makes up nearly half the cost of making phones, and the absence of a cheap 5G chipset prevented brands from offering 5G smartphones below ₹15,000-17,000.
2 min read9 Aug 2024