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India's smartphone market saw about a 4 percent growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This is claimed to be the highest YoY growth in a quarter, driven by strong demand in the premium segment in the country. This is indicative of a market shift, where customers are preferring more expensive handsets rather than entry-level or budget phones. Apple climbed to the fourth position in terms of quarterly shipments for the first time. Vivo, Oppo, and Samsung took the first three spots, with a market share of 18.3 percent, 13.9 percent, and 12.6 percent, respectively. Indian Smartphone Market's Growth in Q3 2025 Was Driven by Demand for Premium Phones According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report for the June to September 2025 quarter, India's smartphone market witnessed a growth of 4.3 percent YoY, which is the highest in the last five years in the corresponding quarter. The OEMs together shipped 48 mi...