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India's Smartphone Market Shrinks in Q1 2025 as Apple Hits Record Growth

Shipments fell 5.5% year-over-year, but Apple surged with 23% growth, driven by iPhone 16 and premium segment demand.

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IDC projects a low single-digit growth in smartphone shipments for 2025
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Overview

  • India's smartphone shipments declined to 32 million units in Q1 2025, marking a 5.5% year-over-year drop and the second consecutive quarter of contraction.
  • Apple achieved a record 3 million units shipped, leading the market in growth with a 23% year-over-year increase, fueled by strong demand for the iPhone 16.
  • The iPhone 16 became the highest-shipped model in the quarter, representing 4% of total smartphone shipments and driving growth in the premium segment.
  • 5G smartphones accounted for 88% of shipments in Q1 2025, up from 69% a year earlier, with 29 million units shipped as network rollout and affordable options expanded.
  • Qualcomm's chipset share grew to 31.8% with a 40.8% year-over-year increase, while MediaTek's share fell to 43.6%, reflecting shifting dynamics in the chipset market.