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Digitimes October 12, 2026 By DIGITIMES positive

India's festive smartphone sales may slow as memory costs lift prices

Memory
India's key festive smartphone season is set to matter far beyond its borders, as higher memory costs reshape pricing, buying habits, and brand competition in a major emerging market. Counterpoint Research expects unit sales to fall, even as market value rises, highlighting a global shift toward pricier, more selective device upgrades.
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