India’s smartphone market slips 7% in Q1 2025, but 5G demand surges: CMR

India’s smartphone market dipped 7% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025, as shifting consumer preferences and fierce competition took a toll on shipments. According to the latest report by CyberMedia Research (CMR), the feature phone segment saw an even steeper decline of 37%, led by a sharp fall in both 2G and 4G models.

Despite the overall slump, 5G smartphones continue to gain ground. Shipments of 5G devices accounted for 86% of the total smartphone market during the quarter, with the budget 5G segment — priced between…