In April of this year, India's monthly 5G smartphone sales share surpassed 50% for the first time. According to Counterpoint Research, after launching in October 2022, 5G services are still patchy across most of India.

"We still have a long way to go, particularly in terms of network coverage." "However, this is unquestionably a watershed moment," said Tarun Pathak, Research Director. Furthermore, the report stated that while Samsung aided in crossing the 5G market in the country, OnePlus was the true winner.

"Samsung aided in the development of 5G, but OnePlus was the true victor." "They had a huge month, punching above their weight and capturing a third of all 5G sales," said senior research analyst Shilpi Jain.

Meanwhile, global smartwatch shipments fell 1.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, despite a 121 percent increase in shipments from India.

In terms of regional markets, India surpassed North America to reclaim the top spot, accounting for 27% of global smartwatch shipments.