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iQOO Introduces Latest Addition to Z Series Smartphone Lineup in India
Available in two captivating color options, Brushed Green and Graphene Blue, the iQOO Z9 promises an immersive experience for consumers. With a price tag of Rs 17,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 19,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant, this smartphone will be accessible through both the iQOO e-store and Amazon.in, offering convenience and accessibility to tech enthusiasts across the nation. Prime members of Amazon will have exclusive access to purchase the device from March 13, while it will be available to all customers starting March 14.
China’s smartphone market sees decline in 1st 8-month of 2023: Report
As per Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in the country also slowed down, falling 4 per cent (year on year) in the first eight months of 2023, reports South China Morning Post.
Foldable smartphones to sell worth over Rs 6,300 cr in India this year: Report
This is expected to be achieved by selling over 6.35 lakh foldable smartphones during the year. This translates to less than 0.5 per cent of the total sales by volume estimated for the period, according to market research firm techARC.
US smartphone market decline 17%, Apple share up to 53%
The market witnessed a dip in shipments across all major OEMs after registering a strong first quarter last year, according to Counterpoint Research. "Persistent inflation and an uncertain economic outlook are causing consumers to hold off on new device purchases, resulting in lower upgrade rates and fewer device sales, especially in the prepaid segment,"
Global smartphone market to gain momentum only in 2nd half of 2023
Shipments will stabilise around the levels from 2022 as we move into the middle of 2023, according to market research firm Canalys. "Decline rates will start to improve soon, although this is more connected to the stark contrast between 2022 and 2023 shrinking," said research analyst Lucas Zhong.
India leads global refurbished smartphone market, Apple captures 49% share
5G is growing in the secondary markets and it now makes up 13 per cent of global refurbished sales, according to Counterpoint Research. With the demand for refurbished smartphones continuing to grow across most geographies, the global secondary smartphone market grew 5 per cent YoY last year.
vivo India to ship over 1 mn smartphones in 2023
In its second edition of India Impact Report, the company mentioned that it exported its first 'Made in India' smartphone shipment to Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022. As part of its Rs 7,500 crore proposed investment plan, vivo is on track to complete phase I investment of Rs 3,500 crore by the end of 2023,.
realme to redefine entry-level smartphone segment with realme C series
According to a tweet by realme, it seems realme is planning to upgrade its C series with big steps. realme's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable devices at a competitive cost has been evident in its realme C series. Designed to meet the needs of consumers preferring reasonable smartphones, realme has launched multiple smartphones in India, including the realme C30, C33, C31, and C35, among others.
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