OnePlus, iQOO, and Samsung compete in India's budget phone market

The budget smartphone market in India is seeing intense competition as OnePlus, iQOO, and Samsung release new models to navigate rising memory component costs. The OnePlus N6 Lite 4G, iQOO Z11 Lite, and Samsung Galaxy M17 are all targeting the budget segment with a focus on large battery capacities and high refresh rate displays.

In terms of pricing and specifications, the OnePlus N6 Lite 4G is the most affordable entry, starting at ₹16,999 for a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The iQOO Z11 Lite ranges from ₹19,999 to ₹26,499, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 is priced between ₹18,999 and ₹24,999.

Display technologies vary across the devices. The Samsung Galaxy M17 features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 1,100 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. In contrast, both the iQOO Z11 Lite and OnePlus N6 Lite 4G utilize HD+ LCD panels with 120Hz refresh rates. Software experiences also differ, with Samsung utilizing One UI 7, iQOO using OriginOS 6, and OnePlus employing OxygenOS 16.