India, China contributing to sub-Rs 12,000 smartphone sales globally as 5G becomes affordable: Counterpoint

NEW DELHI: The global sales of budget smartphones saw a robust recovery in the second quarter of 2024, growing by 10% year-on-year and surpassing 100 million units as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrate more high-end features and 5G connectivity, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report released on Tuesday.