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Low-spec smartphones with 2GB and 3GB RAM are making a comeback in the Indian market as brands like Itel and Lava target the entry-level segment, which has been abandoned by major brands due to rising costs.

IN · 2026-09-15

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  1. Step 1 · The triggermajor smartphone brands exit India's entry-level segment due to rising input costs, leaving unmet demand for low-spec devices
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onItel and Lava re-enter the segment, capturing volume in the budget smartphone market
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onWithheld
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs selling, repairing, or using budget smartphones see renewed demand and improved device availability, but face thin margins due to persistent cost pressures

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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