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OnePlus 6 Could Launch Sooner Than Expected
So far, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the most exciting Snapdragon 845-powered devices on the market right now. On the 27th of March, the Mi MIX 2s will join that list and in a couple of months, the OnePlus 6 will launch. While many have predicted the OnePlus 6 to launch in June 2018, things might be a bit different. The OnePlus 5T has gone out of stock in the US, similar to what happened with the OnePlus 5 before the 5T launch.

This means that OnePlus can, realistically, now buy only the 6, when it’s launched. OnePlus being a young company only makes one smartphone at a time. This means that the launch of the OnePlus 6 is nigh, and could happen sooner than expected. The new iteration in the OnePlus story could be a huge departure in terms of design and build quality from the previous device.

OPPO R15

If history is anything to go by, the OnePlus 6 could look very similar to the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. This means that the 6 could have a glass back, like the OnePlus X and an iPhone X-like notch. While we have seen a lot of iPhone X copycats so far, the OnePlus 6 could house TrueDepth-like sensors for an advanced facial recognition system. If not, then the criticism will be directed at the 6, just like the OnePlus 5.

OnePlus 6 Specs
- 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display
- 2260 x 1080 px resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio
- Snapdragon 845 chipset
- 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage
- 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7
- 20MP front facing camera
- Face Unlock
March 26, 2018
Huawei P20

Huawei P20 is the latest flagship from Huawei, with camera-centric features. The device has a 5.84 inch IPS LCD display, powered by HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device has a dual Leica branded camera setup with a 24MP front-facing selfie camera, which supports Face Unlock. This smartphone has a 3400 mAh battery along with fast charging capability.

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March 26, 2018
Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei P20 Pro is the first smartphone from Huawei to have triple camera setup. The smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Starting with the Huawei P20 Pro, the company has played a lot with the design. As a result, this is the first Huawei smartphone to have 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch.

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March 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Launch: What To Expect

27th March is an eventful day in the tech industry. Three smartphone giants in their own rights have scheduled events with a certain level of anticipation. Apple has a keynote planned which will focus on Apple’s advancements in the education industry. Huawei will launch three new smartphones which will resemble the iPhone X in more than one way. And then, Xiaomi will launch the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s at an event in Shanghai.

Mi MIX 2s Wireless Charging

For months, leaks suggested that the Mi MIX 2s will have an unusual design with a notch at the top-right corner. However, recent leaks and teaser images by Xiaomi have quashed those reports. The Mi MIX 2s will have a design very similar to the Mi MIX 2. So far, Xiaomi has teased a few AI features for its dual-camera setup on the Mi MIX 2s. This confirms that the Mi MIX 2s will be the first MIX smartphone with a dual-camera setup.

The Mi MIX 2s will have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. As was with the Mi MIX 2, the left, right and top bezels of the device will be minimal with a thicker bottom bezel that will house the front-facing camera.

Under the hood is what makes the Mi MIX 2s exciting. It will be the first Xiaomi smartphone with the Snapdragon 845 chipset. This will be coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4.0. A recent teaser by Xiaomi hinted at the presence of wireless charging. However, another leak suggests that the device will retain the ceramic build of the Mi MIX 2.

The Mi MIX 2s will be the first-ever MIX smartphone with a dual-camera setup. It will have a lot of AI features, as teased by Xiaomi. The front-facing camera will have an advanced Face Unlock feature that will to adapt to the user’s attire. This means that it will work if you are wearing a hat, sporting a beard or even if you’re wearing sunglasses.

March 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Spotted On TENAA

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was well-received in India for its build quality and stock Android OS. However, the smartphone still has an older 16:9 aspect ratio display which makes it look a bit archaic when compared to other budget smartphones in India. According to a listing on TENAA, the company is most likely to solve this issue with the Xiaomi Mi 6X. Similarly, the device is likely to launch in India as the Xiaomi Mi A1 (2018) or the Mi A2.

Unlike a leak, the device is officially listed on TENAA with the model number M1804D2SC. This means that the smartphone is ready for its mass production and might launch soon. This time around, the company hasn’t played much with respect to the build quality. However, changes like an iPhone X-style camera module and an 18:9 display are some of the visible changes found in the listing. Similarly, the design looks a lot more premium than the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which has plastic antenna bands. Considering the official listing, the device could launch along with the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s on the 27th of March.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi Mi 6X Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 6X has a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio display. This means the device is likely to miss out on an infamous notch. Considering the similarities between the Redmi Note 4 to the Mi 5x. The device is likely to be powered the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

One thing that the Xiaomi Mi 6x might fail to impress the audience with, is the battery. The device has a 2910 mAh battery, which is less than the 4000 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, the Mi A1 had a 3080 mAh battery, which means the Mi A2’s 2910 mAh battery is not much of a downgrade.

March 26, 2018

Huawei P20, P20 Pro Prices Leaked

We are just a few hours away from the official launch of the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro. We have heard a lot about these devices lately, about their pricing, design, camera etc. And now, the official pamphlets of these devices have been leaked, which contains specifications and pricing details. According to leak, the P20 will retail at 649 Euros and the P20 Pro will cost 899 Euros. Additionally, the leak also confirms that the Huawei P20 Lite, which has been already launched in some market, will retail for 369 Euros. The specifications mentioned in the pamphlet are identical to the previous leaks.

Huawei P20 Pro Specs

The Huawei P20 Pro is the biggest smartphone of the trio, which has a 6.1 inch display with 2240 x 1080 px resolution with a notch. Under the hood, the device has a Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone has a triple camera setup with a 40MP, 20MP, and an 8MP sensor. For the front-facing camera, the phone uses a 16MP sensor with face unlock.

The device has a 4000 mAh Li-ion battery with Fast charging capability via USB type C port. According to today’s flagship standards, the device misses out on a 3.5mm headphone jack. All three models run on Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin.

Huawei P20 Specs

The device has a 5.8 inch 2240 x 1080 px display with a notch. Under the hood, the device has a Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone has a dual primary camera setup with a 20MP RGB sensor and a 12MP depth sensor. The 3400 mAh battery will deliver the power required to run the device with support for fast charging.

Huawei P20 Lite Specs

The Huawei P20 Lite has a 5.84 inch 2280 x 1080 px display with a notch. Under the hood, the device has the Kirin 659 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Note that, except for the notch, the smartphone has almost identical specifications to the Honor 7x, which cost half of the Huawei P20 Lite.

The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 16MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The device has a 16MP front-facing camera with support for face unlock. The device has a 3000 mAh Li-ion battery with fast charging support. Unlike the other two models, this one retains 3.5mm headphone jack.

	Huawei P20 Pro	Huawei P20	Huawei P20 Lite
Price	899 Euros Rs. 72187 (direct conversion)	649 Euros Rs. 52113 (direct conversion)	369 Euros Rs. 29629 (direct conversion)
Display	6.1 inch notch 19:9 aspect ratio	5.8 inch notch 19:9 aspect ratio	5.84 inch notch 19:9 aspect ratio
Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core	HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core	HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa-core
RAM	8GB	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB	64GB
Primary camera	40MP + 20MP + 8MP	20MP + 12MP	16MP + 2MP
OS	Android 8 Oreo EMUI 8	Android 8 Oreo EMUI 8	Android 8 Oreo EMUI 8
Battery	4000 mAh	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Additional Features	Face Unlock	Face Unlock	Face Unlock

March 26, 2018

Apple iPhone SE 2 Might Be An Indian Exclusive Device

There are many rumours swirling around the launch of the Apple iPhone SE 2. Some hint towards the iPhone X’s design, while the others incline towards a design similar to the iPhone SE. According to a new rumour, the smartphone will be manufactured in India, exclusively for India. Which means this could be the first smartphone from Apple made just for a single country. However, we are not sure about this yet, since Apple has never done anything like this ever.

The report also says that the iPhone SE 2 might have a display with a screen size ranging from 4.0 inches to 4.2 inches. This indicates that the device will have prominent bezels, which means the device is most likely to have a Touch ID rather than Face ID. The report is also clear about the fact that, the device will not launch at WWDC 2018.

The iPhone SE 2 is expected to launch with a price tag of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. Considering these numbers, we are safe to say that, the smartphone will have a lot of similarities to the iPhone 8. Additionally, the smartphone will probably have a glass back panel with support for wireless charging capability.

Apple iPhone SE 2 Specs

The iPhone SE 2 will have a display with a screen size of 4 inch to 4.2 inch. Additionally, the display will have HD retina resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device will have the Apple A10 processor with 2GB RAM and 32/128GB storage option.

Going by the latest standards by Apple, the company is most likely to pull out the 3.5 mm headphone jack.The smartphone will run on latest iOS at the time of launch, fueled by a 1700 non-user replaceable battery.

March 26, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A6 Details Leaked

According to Wi-Fi Alliance listing, a new Samsung smartphone has been certified to support dual channel 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi bands. However, the Wi-Fi support is limited to Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and does not support latest ac standards. The device is listed with the model number SM-A6000FN. Which confirms that this is indeed the Galaxy A6 2018.

The smartphone is likely to follow the footprints of the Galaxy A8+. The Samsung Galaxy A6 is expected have a glass back, glass front, and a metallic mid-frame. Additionally, the device is likely to sport a USB type C port for charging and data syncing.

The listing does say much about the hardware specifications. However, it is mentioned that the smartphone will run on Android 8 Oreo with Samsung Experience UI. Recently a Samsung smartphone with the same model number was listed on Geekbench, which clear up on some of the specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A6 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A6 is likely to have 5.5 inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Considering the 18:9 display, the smartphone is likely to have a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the smartphone will have Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset, which powers the quite a few of mid-range Samsung devices. The processor has 8 cores with a maximum clock speed of 1.6GHz. The device scores 723 points on the single core performance and 3605 points on multicore performance. Additionally, the chipset has Mali-T830 GPU.

The phone has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Additionally, we are most likely to see a micro SD card slot for storage expansion. The device is expected to have a single primary camera and a dual front-facing camera similar to the Galaxy A8+. However, we are yet to get a confirmation on camera specs.

March 24, 2018
Huawei P20 Porsche Design Officially Teased

Huawei is one of the few brands to still make a Special Edition variant of its smartphones. Currently, the company is all set for the launch of the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro, which are supposed to have a powerful camera and a modern design. Additionally, the company has released a GIF on its official Twitter page, which hints towards the launch of Porsche design Huawei P20/P20 Pro.

The quest for perfection continues with heritage brand @PorscheDesign
The future of luxury meets the future of technology. #DiscoverExceptional on 27.03.2018 pic.twitter.com/UvDEeWxu5E

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 23, 2018

According to a leak, the Huawei P20 is also expected to have whopping half a terabyte of storage. And now, considering this teaser, the P20 Pro with Porsche Design might be the one to have 512GB of storage. Considering the teaser, the company will launch the premium version of the P20/P20 Pro along with the standard editions in France on 27th of March.

Except for the storage, the other specifications will remain intact for the most part. However, the retail package of the Porsche edition is known to include additional accessories and retail at a premium price tag. The Huawei Mate 10 Pro was launched at a price of US$ 1225 (Rs. 79,600 approx.).

Huawei P2o Pro Specs

The smartphone is expected to have a 6.1 inch 2240 x 1080 px OLED display with a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. In fact, the smartphone is expected to support native face unlock algorithm similar to the iPhone X. The device is also expected to offer a wide range of AI capabilities, which might improve the smartphone photography.

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. Note that, hybrid zoom is obtained with the combination of optical zoom and digital zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness. The sensor comes with an f/1.6 aperture and f/2.4 aperture with Leica branding. Huawei recently released a teaser video, which arguably talks about the slow-motion video capabilities of the device.

March 24, 2018
Android 8 Oreo For Samsung Galaxy Note8 Rolling Out In India

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in India for a starting price of Rs 57,900. Concurrently, the company also started updating its already existing devices with Android 8 Oreo. The update for Galaxy S8 and S8+ was recently made available. Similarly, the company has now rolled out the same for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Samsung Experience UI 9.0.

Recently, the Galaxy Note 8 devices in France started receiving Android 8 Oreo update and now Indian units have started to receive the update. The update includes security update for the month of March. The Android 8 Oreo update brings in some new features to the device with Samsung Experience UI 9.0. This update includes features like a customisable keyboard, new emojis, new stickers, and support for dual apps.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specs

The Galaxy Note8 has a 6.3 inch 2960 x 1440 px Super AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio with an all-glass body and a metal frame. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities. The device has the Exynos 8895 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. The Galaxy Note8 and the S Pen are both IP68 certified water and dust resistant and will be available in Midnight Black and Maple Gold colour variants.

The Galaxy Note8 is also the first Samsung smartphone to feature a dual-camera setup. The new Note8 has a 12MP dual-camera setup, one of which has a wide lens and the other a telephoto. The use of dual camera allows for the ability to blur out the background for bokeh effect shots. Samsung claims that the first smartphone to feature OIS in both the cameras at the back. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 also records 4K videos at 30 FPS along with high-speed video at a lower resolution. The front camera has an 8MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and also records 4K UHD videos at 30 FPS.

March 24, 2018
Top Five Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 With A Massive Battery

Smartphones have improved a lot in the last few years. And now, we have smartphones with four cameras, high-resolution displays and faster chipsets. However, when it comes to battery, we still use older Li-ion batteries, which can drain out rapidly. All these hardware features require a lot of power and to address this issue, smartphone makers have started including a bigger battery, which can last up to 2 days. Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 20,000 with a massive battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a large 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 4/6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone has a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 support. The device has a dual camera setup with a 12MP sensor and a 5MP depth sensor to produce bokeh shots. The 4GB RAM and 64GB model is priced at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB RAM and 64GB model is priced at Rs 16,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

If you think, that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is over your budget, then consider this miniature version of the same. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a same 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The smartphone has a 12MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. Like the Note 5 Pro, the Note 5 packs in a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm quickcharge 2.0 capability. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is priced at Rs 9,999 and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999.

Xiaomi Mi MAX 2

The Xiaomi Mi MAX 2 is a multimedia-centric device, which has a 6.44 inch 16:9 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Similarly, the 3GB RAM model retails for Rs 13,999 and the 4GB RAM model retails for Rs 15,999. To fulfil the power requirements of this massive display, the device has a 5300 mAh battery with fast charging support via USB type C port.

Lenovo K8 Note

When it comes to features packed specifications, the Lenovo K8 Note is no slouch either. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio X23 Deca-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Similarly, the 3GB model retails for Rs 10,550 and the 4GB RAM model retails for Rs 11,615. The Lenovo K8 Note has a dual camera setup, which can capture bokeh shots. Additionally, the device runs on stock Android 7 Nougat and expected to receive Android 8 Oreo update.

Moto C Plus

The Moto C Plus is one of the most affordable smartphones with a 4000 mAH battery. The device has a 5 inch HD 1280 x 720 px IPS LCD screen. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek MTK6737 Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Additionally, storage is expandable up to 32GB. The device runs on stock Android 7 Nougat and expected to receive Android 8 Oreo update.

March 24, 2018
iOS 11.3: Top Five Features

Apple is expected to release the iOS 11.3 update for compatible iPads and iPhones in the next few days. This will be one of the biggest software updates, after iOS 11.2, which introduced Apple Pay cash.

The company was highly criticised for slowing down older iPhones to save battery life without user’s consent. After this fiasco, Apple also decreases the price of battery replacement from Rs 6,000 to Rs 2,000.

The main focus of this update is to resolve that issue, where, owners of older iPhones will be able to toggle between the performance and battery life with a touch a button. Additionally, this also introduces some other features as well. So, here are the top five features to look forward to in iOS 11.3.

Privacy

If the company decides to introduce a feature, that might interfere with the performance of the device, one might see this option. Additionally, when Apple collects personal data to personalise the user experience, the same icon will be displayed on top of the device. This provides a transparency between the user and company to build a strong foundation of security. Similarly, the setting app icon for privacy has been updated from a grey icon to blue coloured one.

Battery Health

This feature will help users to get detailed insights on iPhones battery condition. Depending on the condition, a user will be able to toggle the switch between performance and battery life. Additionally, Apple says, manually toggling the switch will affect battery life. This means user’s with older iPhones will be able to get back the device performance without replacing the battery.

Four new Animojis

This feature is only limited to the iPhone X users. With this new software update, Apple adds four new Animojis characters. Lion, Dragon, Skull, and Panda are the four new characters that have been added to this update.

Messages on iCloud

iMessages now seamlessly sync with iCloud to free up storage on your phone. This also means that one can access messages on devices like iPad and Mac by signing into your Apple ID. Additionally, if you delete a message on one device, it will be deleted from other devices as well.

Multi-Room support for AirPlay 2

This is one nifty feature, which helps you to play the same music on more than one Apple devices. If you have a Home Pod and an Apple TV, now you will be able to play music on both devices simultaneously.

March 24, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Will Have An In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor

Huawei is all set to launch the Huawei P20 series in France on the 27th of March. This hasn’t stopped the company to work on a newer flagship smartphone which is 6 months due. According to a report, the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 (tentative name) will be the first Huawei smartphone to have an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Devices like the Vivo X20 UD and the Vivo APEX use a Synaptic sensor called Clear ID. However, Huawei is working with Qualcomm on an ultrasonic technology. Similarly, the Mate 20 could be the first smartphone to have Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint solution.

Vivo X20 Plus UD

The Huawei Mate 20 will launch by the end of Q3 2018. To keep the manufacturing flowchart in the right direction, Qualcomm has already partnered with two Taiwanian company. GIS and China’s O-film Tech are those companies, which have pioneered in touchscreen technology.

Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic sensor

An ultrasonic sensor would cost 3x times more than the conventional fingerprint sensor. Additionally, one advantage over the normal fingerprint sensor is the fact that the ultrasonic scanner is 0.44mm thick and works even on an 800 micro cover glass. This is a huge advantage over the conventional capacitive sensors, as they can only function if the cover glass is less than 200 microns thick. Another advantage that Qualcomm has over other sensors is the fact that, it can work even with wet or greasy fingers.

P20 Renders

Huawei is not the only company that is looking forward to implementing this technology. In fact, according to a recent report, Samsung might have an in-screen fingerprint scanner on their forthcoming Galaxy Note 9 smartphone.

As the year 2017 was all about taller displays, dual cameras and glass back design. It looks like the year 2018 will be the year of a notch and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

March 24, 2018
Airtel Offering Free 30GB 4G Data To VoLTE Beta Testers

Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) was first introduced by Jio in India. A typical voice call uses a 2g/3g network. Whereas a VoLTE is based on 4G network, which offers more clarity and sound and takes less time to make a connection between the devices. And now, Airtel is testing VoLTE technology in India. To encourage users to participate in the beta test, the company is offering up to 30GB of free 4G data.

Airtel VolTE Beta Test

Airtel claims that VoLTE will offer HD voice calls, 3x faster call connectivity and multitasking. VoLTE will enable users to make a voice call without disconnecting active internet connection.

In most of the smartphones, a user has to place 4G enabled Airtel SIM card in the first slot to get onboard with this beta test. After turning on VoLTE option on the smartphone, a user will receive 10GB 4GB data. The additional 20GB will be credited after providing the feedback on 4th and 8th week consecutively. However, a beta tester might experience network irregularities and they have to share that data with Airtel.

Every Airtel subscriber cannot participate in the beta testing. To be an eligible beta tester, one has to have a smartphone with the latest software update and a 4G enabled Airtel SIM. Additionally, Go to Airtel India official website, enter your mobile number to check your eligibility. However, our number was ineligible to participate in the beta test.

Airtel VoLTE is already available in the following states including Karnataka, Maharastra and Andra Pradesh. Similarly, the company is now beta testing in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh.

March 24, 2018
10 Million Indians Will Own iPhones In 2018

The priciest iPhone ever, the iPhone X was well-received all over the world. In 2018, Apple will repeat the trifecta by launching three new iPhones. The design of the iPhones will be identical to the iPhone X. This means that the iPhone SE 2 will be the only new iPhone to feature Touch ID. But, that won’t stop the company from reaching 10 million iPhone users in India.

iPhone SE

In 2017, there were 8.9 million iPhone users in India. With the launch of three of new iPhones and a price drop of some famous iPhones like the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, this number will increase a lot more. A report by CyberMedia Research claims that Apple will reach the number far quicker if it ramps up its assembly operations in India. If done so, the company will be able to reduce the price of other iPhones as well, just like it did for the iPhone SE.

iPhone 7 Plus

CyberMedia Research analyst Faisal Kawoosa said:

It’s a remarkable accomplishment for Apple. In a price-sensitive market like India where 56% of the smartphones sold are still sub Rs 10,000.

However, just comparing pure numbers would reveal that Apple’s accomplishment pales in front of that of Xiaomi and Samsung’s. The new market leader, Xiaomi, had 28 million users by the end of 2017. Samsung, on the other hand, has crossed the 100 million-barrier. But, as the report points out, India is a very price sensitive market and Apple only sells premium smartphones here. Even its most affordable offering, the iPhone SE is double the average price of a bestselling smartphone.

Redmi Note 5 Pro

In fact, the iPhone X recently became the bestselling premium smartphone in India. In Q4 2017, the iPhone X was the top smartphone in the premium segment, with a share of 21% of the shipments. The iPhone X was followed by the OnePlus 5T at 17% and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at 8%.

March 24, 2018