4G Smartphone Sales Rise in India Amid Increasing Memory Chip Costs
India's budget smartphone market is seeing a rise in 4G phone shipments amid a surge in memory chip prices, which have nearly quadrupled, increasing the cost of 5G smartphones. According to Counterpoint Research, 4G smartphones' share grew from 7% in late 2025 to 12% in mid-2026, with expectations to reach 15% by 2027. Higher costs for newer memory chips required by 5G devices have led manufacturers to expand 4G portfolios, as consumer demand weakens due to rising prices.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 4 Sept, 12:34 am. Other outlets followed.
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