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India\u2019s smartphone market<\/strong><\/a> recorded a 4% year-on-year growth in 2024, driven by strong demand in the first half of the year, according to IDC\u2019s Worldwide<\/strong><\/a> Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. A total of 151 million smartphones were shipped throughout the year, with a surge in 5G adoption and premium smartphone demand. Notably, Vivo overtook Samsung as India\u2019s top smartphone brand, while Apple made history by entering the top five smartphone brands in Q4 2024.<\/p>\n\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For the first time, Vivo<\/a> surpassed Samsung<\/a> to become India\u2019s top smartphone manufacturer. The company captured 16.64% of the market<\/strong>, while Samsung trailed behind at 13.2%<\/strong>. In 2023, Samsung had 17% market share<\/strong>, while Vivo held 15.2%<\/strong>, showing a clear shift in consumer preferences.<\/p>\n OPPO<\/a> and Xiaomi<\/a> secured the third spot, each holding 12% market share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Realme<\/a> followed closely, ranking fourth with an 11% share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Apple<\/a> saw remarkable growth in India, with its market share rising from 6.4% in 2023 to 8.2% in 2024<\/strong>. For the first time, Apple entered India\u2019s top five smartphone brands<\/strong> in Q4 2024<\/strong>, capturing 10% market share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n India became Apple\u2019s fourth-largest market globally<\/strong>, trailing only the US, China, and Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The company shipped 12 million iPhones<\/strong> in 2024, marking a record performance.<\/p>\n The iPhone 15 and iPhone 13<\/strong> were the most shipped iPhone models, contributing 6% of Apple\u2019s overall Q4 2024 shipments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5G smartphone shipments rose to 79%<\/strong>, up from 55% in 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 120 million 5G smartphones<\/strong> were shipped in India in 2024.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Xiaomi Redmi 13C, Apple iPhone 15, Vivo Y28, Apple iPhone 13, and Vivo T3X<\/strong> were the most shipped models.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Online and offline smartphone sales grew 4% YoY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Samsung dominated online sales<\/strong>, while Apple climbed to the fourth spot<\/strong>, with the iPhone 15 as its best-selling model online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vivo led offline sales<\/strong> across India.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The $200-$400 segment<\/strong> grew 35.3%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The $600-$800 premium segment<\/strong> saw 34.9% growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite 54 million feature phones being shipped<\/strong> in 2024, the segment saw an 11% YoY decline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Transsion led the feature phone market<\/strong>, followed by Nokia<\/a> and Lava<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n India\u2019s smartphone market continued its upward trajectory in 2024, fueled by rising 5G adoption and a growing preference for premium devices. While Vivo took the crown as India\u2019s top smartphone brand, Apple\u2019s entry into the top five marks a major milestone in the country\u2019s mobile landscape. With an increasingly competitive market, brands will need to innovate and expand their offerings to maintain their momentum in 2025.<\/p>\n\n Follow Before You Take<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>WhatsApp Channel<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Telegram<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Threads<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, For the <\/span>Latest Technology News & Updates<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Latest Electric Vehicles News<\/a> | <\/span>Electronics News<\/a> | Mobiles News<\/a> | Software Updates<\/a><\/p>\n The post Indian Smartphone Market Expands 4% in 2024: Vivo Leads, Apple Breaks into Top 5 with Record Shipments<\/a> appeared first on Before You Take<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 India\u2019s smartphone market recorded a 4% year-on-year growth in 2024, driven by strong demand in the first half of the year, according to IDC\u2019s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. A total of 151 million smartphones were shipped throughout the year, with a Continue reading Indian Smartphone Market Expands 4% in 2024: Vivo Leads, Apple Breaks into Top 5 with Record Shipments<\/span>Vivo Becomes India\u2019s Leading Smartphone Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Apple Breaks Into the Top 5 in Q4 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Key Market Trends in 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5G Smartphone Growth<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
Top-Selling Smartphones in 2024<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
Sales Channel Performance<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
Premium Smartphone Market Expands<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
Feature Phone Market Decline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n