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India Smartphone Market Size, Growth, Share, Trends, Analysis, Report 2025-2033

  • Writer: Ruby Arora
    Ruby Arora
  • Jul 25, 2025
  • 3 min read

Smartphone Market in India 2025:

How Big is the India Smartphone Industry?

The India smartphone market size reached 153.3 million units in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 277.1 million units by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during 2025-2033.


Market Statistics

  • Base Year: 2024

  • Historical Years: 2019-2024

  • Forecast Years: 2025-2033

  • Market Size in 2024: 153.3 Million Units

  • Market Size in 2033: 277.1 Million Units

  • Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 6.6%

India Smartphone Market Trends and Drivers:

India smartphone market is seeing tremendous growth fueled by a combination of factors including growing internet penetration, higher disposable incomes, and evolving technology. Essentially, the nation's large population base with a tech-crazy youth segment is creating huge demand for smartphones that provide a combination of affordability, innovation, and performance. Further, the speedy deployment of 4G and continuous 5G infrastructure creation are facilitating seamless streaming, rapid browsing, and real-time connectivity, hence driving smartphone upgrades. Additionally, fierce competition between international and local brands is driving price wars and innovation, compelling manufacturers to introduce feature-rich models in several price points. Further, increased use of digital payments, e-learning, and remote work culture has made the smartphone a must-have digital device for personal and business use. Moreover, the Digital India campaign and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) policy have drawn impressive foreign direct investments, increasing local production and driving smartphones into wider availability and affordability.


Additionally, e-commerce websites such as Amazon and Flipkart are improving smartphone access with deep discounts, flash sales, EMI options, and trade-in offers, mainly focusing on customers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Additionally, the growth of multilingual apps and local content is also contributing to brands reaching deeper into the rural and semi-urban markets. At the same time, digital innovations like high-quality cameras, AI-powered features, facial recognition capabilities, and rapid-charging batteries are leading to frequent device renewal and aspirational consumption. Additionally, smartphone companies are collaborating with telecom operators to provide combined data and device plans, encouraging users to switch or upgrade. Further, the growing popularity of gaming, short video apps, and social media content viewing is driving demand for high-performance devices with improved GPUs and refresh rates. Additionally, second-hand and refurbished smartphone markets are also gaining traction, particularly among price-conscious consumers. As a whole, the interaction among supportive policies, shifting consumer needs, low-cost technology, and digital empowerment is driving the India smartphone market towards steady and transformative growth in all user segments.

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India Smartphone Market Report Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Operating System:

  • Android

  • iOS

  • Others

Breakup by Display Technology:

  • LCD Technology

  • OLED Technology

Breakup by RAM Capacity:

  • Below 4GB

  • 4GB-8GB

  • Over 8GB

Breakup by Price Range:

  • Ultra Low-End (Less Than $100)

  • Low-End ($100-<$200)

  • Mid-Range ($200-<$400)

  • Mid to High-End ($400-<$600)

  • High-End ($600-<$800)

  • Premium ($800-<$1000) and Ultra-Premium ($1000 and Above)

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

  • OEMs

  • Online Stores

  • Retailers

Breakup by Region:

  • South India

  • North India

  • West and Central India

  • East India

Top Players Analysis:

The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive environment. It covers various aspects such as market structure, positioning of key players, top strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Furthermore, the report includes comprehensive profiles of all major companies. 

Other Key Points Covered in the Report:

  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market

  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • Strategic Recommendations

  • Market Dynamics

  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

  • Market Drivers and Success Factors

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

  • Top Winning Strategies

  • Recent Industry News

  • Key Technological Trends & Development

If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we will provide it to you as a part of the customization.

About Us: IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

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