Budget Smartphones News

Technology

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 2025
Industry

Low 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 2025
Technology

Infinix 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 2025
Technology

Oppo 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 2025
Companies

Xiaomi 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 2025
Technology

Redmi 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 2025
Industry

Budget 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 2025
Technology

Best 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 2024
Industry

Diwali 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 2024
Industry

Mint 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