The overall number of smartphone users in India is expected to reach nearly 83 crores by 2022, powered primarily by open operating systems such as Android and affordable data rates, according to a report released on Thursday by the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA).

Mobile phone businesses all across the world are aware of the enormous potential that the Indian market possesses. As a result, users now have a plethora of smartphone options to choose from.

This complicates the purchase of a smartphone because multiple premium manufacturers are launching models equipped with cutting-edge technologies to market.

To make things easier, we've compiled a list of the top five mobile firms in India!

• Apple

Apple is one of the few brands on this list that does not require an introduction. It is the world's most profitable smartphone development firm. Aside from the iconic iPhone, Apple also manufactures PCs, laptops, handheld tablets, and other products.

iPhone Mobile Range in India - Without a question, Apple is one of the most popular mobile brands in India, with higher-end handsets costing between Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1.5 Lakh.

Popular iPhone Models: The most popular Apple phones in India are the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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• Samsung

South Korean corporation In India, Samsung has long been one of Apple's main competitors. Unlike Apple, Samsung releases a number of smartphones each year, including premium, mid-range, and low-end models.

Samsung Mobile Range in India - The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus offers a plethora of features for buyers looking for high specifications. It ranges in price between Rs. 1.1 Lakh to Rs. 1.2 Lakh.

Popular Samsung Models: The Galaxy S9, Galaxy M30, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy S9 Plus, and Galaxy M30s are among the brand's most popular phones.

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• OnePlus

OnePlus is another of India's top smartphone brands. OnePlus is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It has gained popularity among Indian smartphone users in recent years.

As a result of the positive user response, OnePlus has expanded its activities into the television business.

The OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7 are priced similarly in India, between Rs. 32,000 and Rs. 35,000, while the OnePlus 7T Pro may cost around Rs. 55,000.

Popular OnePlus Models: The company's most popular handsets in the market include the OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro, and OnePlus 6T.

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• Xiaomi

One cannot discuss the top smartphone brand in India without including Xiaomi. Xiaomi, another Chinese business, entered the Indian smartphone industry when consumers lacked adequate options for quality cheap and mid-range devices. Since then, it has risen to become one of the country's leading mobile phone sellers.

Xiaomi Mobile Range in India - A Redmi K20 Pro device is now available in India at a price of between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000.

Popular Xiaomi Models: The Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7A, and Redmi Note 7S are some of the company's most popular devices.

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• Oppo

Oppo, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, began operations in 2004 as a subsidiary of BBK Electronics. It is now a prominent player in the Indian smartphone market.

Oppo Mobile Range in India - Oppo's flagship for 2019 was the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, which was priced between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 60,000.

Popular Oppo Models - The most well-known devices from the firm are the Oppo F11, F11 Pro, Oppo A7, Oppo A5, and Oppo A3s.

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