4G Smartphone Shipments in India to Rise 3% in 2026 as Costly 5G Pushes Buyers Towards Budget Devices: Counterpoint

India's 4G smartphone shipments set to grow 3% in 2026 amid broader market slump: Counterpoint

India's 4G smartphone market is projected to grow by three percent year-on-year in 2026. Shipment shares are expected to increase from 11 percent in 2025 to 13 percent in 2026. Consumers are shifting towards 4G devices, particularly in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment for better value. Original equipment manufacturers are expanding their 4G portfolios to meet this rising demand.

4G smartphone shipments in India to rise 3% in 2026 as costly 5G pushes buyers towards budget devices: Counterpoint

India’s 4G smartphone market is set for a 3% shipment rise in 2026 as costly 5G devices push budget-conscious buyers toward affordable models. Counterpoint Research says 4G’s share could climb to 13% in 2026 and 15% in 2027, with OEMs expanding 4G portfolios in the ₹10,000–₹20,000 segment to meet demand for better specs at lower prices.

India's 4G Smartphone Shipments Expected to Rise as the 5G Price Gap Widens

The short version Counterpoint Research expects India’s 4G smartphone shipments to grow 3% year over year. The report puts 4G’s share of… This post: India’s 4G Smartphone Shipments Expected to Rise as the 5G Price Gap Widens is first published on Compsmag.com

India's 4G smartphone share to rise to 13% in 2026

India’s 4G smartphone market is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with its shipments set to grow 3% YoY after a 48% YoY decline in 2025, and its share in the overall market rising to 13% in 2026 from 11% in 2025. Rising component costs have widened the price gap between 4G and 5G devices, […]

India’s 4G smartphone shipments to grow 3 pc as price gap with 5G widens

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India’s 4G smartphone shipments are expected to grow 3 per cent year‑on‑year after a 48 per cent year‑on‑year decline in 2025 and its share in the overall market is rising to 13 per cent in 2026 from 11 per cent in 2025, a report said on Monday. The report from market research firm Counterpoint Research said rising component costs have widened the price gap between 4G and 5G devices, pushing 5G models mo…