Indian smartphone market (Apple iPhone photo)
There is a huge upheaval in the Indian smartphone market. In the first quarter of the year, there has been a tremendous decline in the shipment of smartphones in India. Overall shipment has decreased by 5.5% year after year. According to the latest IDC report, only 32 million units of smartphones have been shipped in the Indian market in the first quarter of 2025. The biggest disadvantage is to the Chinese company Xiaomi. Xiaomi’s market share is constantly going into the trough.
Smartphone decreased demand
According to the IDC report, the Indian smartphone market has decreased shipment for two consecutive quarters. The quarter ended in December 2024 also saw a decrease in smartphone shipment in India. This decline is being seen in the Indian market due to reduced demand for smartphones and surplus inventory.
Big shock to xiaomi
Talking about the Chinese brand Xiaomi, the first quarter of 2025 saw a decline of 42% in the company’s shipment. According to the IDC report, the company’s market share was 12.4% in the first quarter of 2024, which has now come down to just 7.8%. Due to the weak market share, Xiaomi’s ranking has come down to sixth position. After a long time the Chinese company is out of the list of top-5 smartphone brands.
Smartphone shipment in the first quarter of 2025
Apple, Realme benefits
Realme has taken Xiaomi’s fourth spot with 10.6% market share. The market share of Reality has increased by 2.2% year-on-year. The company’s market share was 9.8% in the last quarter of 2024. Apple has got the biggest benefit. The company has joined the Top-5 list for the first time. Apple’s market share has increased to 9.5% and the company is at 5th place. Apple shipment in India has recorded a bumper growth of 23.1% due to the increasing demand for iPhone.
Vivo, Samsung strengthened positions
Vivo and Samsung have kept their positions strong. Chinese company Vivo is once again at the first position with 19.7% market share. The company’s market share was 16.2% in the last quarter of 2024. The company’s shipment has seen a growth of 14.6%. At the same time, Samsung is at number two with 16.4% market share. The company’s market share was 15.6% in the last quarter. Oppo’s market share has also increased. The Chinese brand captured 12% market in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s market share was 10.2% in the last quarter. Oppo’s market share has seen a growth of 11.9%.
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