Rising phone prices push indians back towards 4G smartphones
- Rising component costs are making 5G smartphones more expensive for Indian consumers.
- 4G smartphone shipments in India are expected to grow three percent in 2026.
- Consumers seeking phones under ₹20,000 are choosing 4G models for better value.
- Smartphone makers are expanding 4G options as affordable 5G models move into higher price segments.
Source: gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com
Get 100 stories a day on the app
Read, watch & listen · Free on iOS & Android



