Smartphone prices are rising across the industry, and consumers are starting to feel the impact. Several smartphone brands have either increased prices or are preparing to increase them due to higher manufacturing costs, and AI is the major reason behind this. As a result, users have to spend more price for the same devices in the coming months. And old devices pricing are also increased.
In this article, I will explain everything about the latest smartphone price hikes, the reasons behind them. We will also discuss ongoing Flipkart sales which are the biggest scam, pricing strategies. If you’re planning to purchase a new smartphone from Xiaomi, REDMI, POCO, vivo, Samsung, or any other major brand, this guide will help you make a decision.
Price Hike
Brands Xiaomi, REDMI, POCO, Nothing, Samsung and more are increasing the pricing of the devices. There is a proper list too that for which devices they have done. Example, if you are a Xiaomi user, so you will see the new prices in the latest devices as well as old devices and it is being done in all brands. I have collected some data, so check below the list and must comment that in how much pricing you had purchased it.
Xiaomi, REDMI and POCO India Devices List
- Xiaomi 17T: Price increased by 5K: New Pricing is 65K
- POCO X8 Pro: Price increased by 2K: New Pricing is 37K
- POCO X8 Pro Max: Price increased by 3K: New Pricing is 47K
- REDMI Note 15 5G: Price increased 3K: New Pricing is 29K
- REDMI 15 5G: Price increased by 1K: New Pricing is 21.5K
- REDMI Pad 2 Wi-Fi (4GB+128GB): ₹17,999 → ₹18,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Wi-Fi + LTE (6GB+128GB): ₹20,999 → ₹22,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Wi-Fi (8GB+128GB): ₹19,999 → ₹20,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Wi-Fi + LTE (8GB+256GB): ₹22,999 → ₹24,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Pro (8GB+128GB): ₹27,999 → ₹28,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB): ₹30,999 → ₹31,999
- REDMI Pad 2 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB): ₹32,999 → ₹33,999
- POCO M8:
1) 6GB + 128GB: ₹21,999 → ₹24,999
2) 8GB + 128GB: ₹23,999 → ₹26,999
3) 8GB + 256GB: ₹25,999 → ₹28,999 - POCO C85x:
1) 4GB + 64GB: ₹13,999 → ₹14,499
2) 4GB + 128GB: ₹14,999 → ₹15,499
China List
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max : 6499¥ (+500¥)
- Xiaomi 17 Pro : 5399¥ (+400¥)
- Xiaomi 17 : 4799¥ (+500¥)
- REDMI K90 Pro Max : 4499¥ (+300¥)
- REDMI K90 Max : 3499¥ (+300¥)
- REDMI K90 Ultra : 3299¥ (+300¥)
- REDMI K90 : 3099¥ (+300¥)
- REDMI Turbo 5 Max : 2799¥ (+300¥)
- REDMI Turbo 5 : 2599¥ (+300¥)
vivo new Pricing
The recent price revisions are not limited to just a few brands. vivo has also introduced higher pricing for its latest V70 series, with some models seeing an increase of approximately ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 compared to their expected launch prices. Similar adjustments are being observed across several other smartphone lineups.
List
- vivo V70 Elite:
1) 8/256GB : ₹58,999 → ₹66,999
2) 12/256GB: ₹63,999 → ₹71,999 - vivo V70:
1) 8/256GB : ₹53,999 → ₹59,999
2) 12/256GB: ₹56,999 → ₹64,999 - vivo V70 FE:
1) 8/128GB: ₹41,999 → ₹44,999
2) 8/256GB: ₹45,999 → ₹49,999
3) 12/256GB: ₹46,999 → ₹51,999
Nothing Devices
- Nothing Phone 4a:
1) 8/128GB : ₹42,999
2) 8/256GB : ₹46,999
3) 12/256GB : ₹49,999
OnePlus
OnePlus N6x is launched recently with strong battery but if you see other things in this model so everything is downgraded. So there is no use of purchasing this model, grab the previous device if you want to buy the OnePlus, and as we know OnePlus took exit from US already.
Pricing
- 4GB + 64GB: 18999 INR
- 4GB + 128GB: 20999 INR
Flipkart Scam
Flipkart Scam is now in more dangerous, so first check the pricing of the devices and then grab it. Due to AI everyone wants the profit only and Flipkart is increasing the pricing in the sale. Before sale, same devices are in less pricing as you can see in the below images.
Price Before Sale and After Sale
- Before Sale: 56999 INR
- After Sale: 57999 INR
And it is happening with all brands now only one, so don’t purchase the devices from flipkart without verification.
Conclusion
This means users may have to pay more for new devices than they would have just a few months ago. If you are planning to upgrade your smartphone, then before 2028 there is no chance of upgrading it in decent pricing. So which devices are you going to buy? If you want to ask about the devices and the new pricing details, so join my social media platforms like Telegram group and more.
