October 28, 2020
India Smartphone Market Clocks Highest-ever Shipments in a Single Quarter, Samsung Recaptures Top Spot
Indian smartphone market crossed 53 million units in Q3 2020. The smartphone shipments registered 9% YoY growth as brands rushed for channel-fill…
October 27, 2020
Nokia Phones Lead the Trust Rankings
Counterpoint Research trust rankings are based on four pillars: software, security, build quality, and enterprise-recommended devices. This is the…
October 16, 2020
OnePlus 8T: Some Upgrades and a Robust Charger
This week, OnePlus launched its mid-year refresh model in the OnePlus 8 series, the OnePlus 8T. OnePlus has released “T” models since the OnePlus 3T…
September 28, 2020
Germany Smartphone Sales Plunge 27% in Q2 2020; Apple, Xiaomi Gain
The Germany smartphone market had the worst quarter at the height of COVID-19, with sales plunging 27% from a year earlier. However, the market now…
August 30, 2020
OnePlus Nord: The iPhone SE of Android World
The OnePlus Nord sports a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 765G SoC with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.…
July 31, 2020
OnePlus Regains Top Position in India Premium Smartphone Segment in Q2 2020
India's smartphone shipments in the premium segment (>₹30,000 or roughly >$400) declined 32% YoY in Q2 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. A…
July 29, 2020
COVID-19 Caused European Smartphone Market to Decline 24% YoY for Q2 2020
COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact the European smartphone market as sales contracted 24% YoY and 22% QoQ for Q2 2020. Chinese players held 35%…
July 24, 2020
Pent-Up Smartphone Demand after April, May Lockdown Pushes the June 2020 Volumes to Pre-COVID Levels & the Smartphone User Base in India Beyond the Half a Billion Mark
The smartphone market declined 51% YoY in Q2 2020 as April was a washout. Xiaomi led the Indian Smartphone Market with a 29% shipment share. Samsung…
June 23, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro: Gorgeous Display and Versatile Cameras, at a Premium
The Oppo Find X2 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The triple rear camera setup offers 10X hybrid zoom and 60X digital…
May 15, 2020
The Mi 10 Could Help Xiaomi Increase its Global Presence in the Ultra-Premium Segment
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the global smartphone market to experience its fastest ever decline of 13% YoY in Q1 2020. While Samsung, Huawei,…
May 8, 2020
Samsung Recaptures Top Spot in India Premium Smartphone Segment During Q1 2020
India's smartphone shipments in the premium segment (>₹30,000 or roughly >US$400) grew 21% YoY with the market-driven by new launches and…
April 20, 2020
Podcast: OnePlus 8 Series – Flagship Killer to a Killer Flagship
OnePlus has launched its latest flagship smartphones in the US, UK, China and Indian markets. There are two devices – the premium OnePlus 8 Pro and a…
April 17, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series: Aiming to Redefine Flagship Experience
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphones are powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC. Both smartphones include support for the 5G network by default. OnePlus 8…
March 3, 2020
Samsung Captures 74% of the 5G Smartphone Sales in 2019 in the USA
5G smartphone demand was below expectations in 2019. Multi-Band Sub 6-GHz roll out and Apple iPhone will catalyze 5G smartphone demand in 2020 New…
February 28, 2020
Realme X50 Pro 5G Will Shape The Competitive 5G Landscape in 2020
The Realme X50 Pro 5G features a 90Hz refresh rate display. The smartphone draws its power from a Snapdragon 865 SoC. It features a 4,200mAh battery…
February 4, 2020
OnePlus Grabs #1 Position in India’s Premium Smartphone Market For the Full Year
India's smartphone shipments in the premium segment (≥₹30,000 or roughly ≥US$420 retail price) grew 29% YoY to reach a record high in 2019. The…
November 6, 2019
Indian Premium Smartphone Shipments Reached a Record High in Q3 2019; OnePlus Continues to Lead the Segment
India's smartphone shipments in the premium segment (≥₹30,000 or roughly ≥US$493 retail price) grew 66% YoY to reach an all-time record high in Q3…
August 17, 2019
US Market Declines 1.5% in 2Q19; Samsung, LG Weak while Apple Sustains Growth
US Market Declines 1.5% in 2Q19; Samsung, LG Weak while Apple Sustains Growth Smartphone volumes fell 1.5% during the quarter mainly due to weakness…