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Mivi entry into Indian smartphone market

Overview

Indian consumer electronics brand Mivi has announced its expansion from audio products into the smartphone market. Initial reports indicated the company would launch its first 5G device in September, with technical leaks suggesting the handset, identified as ‘Mivi MVNOE’, would utilize a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and run on Android.

Following these reports, Mivi confirmed the launch of the ‘Mivi One 5G’, scheduled for September 24, 2026, in India. The device is expected to be sold exclusively via Flipkart. While specific pricing remains undisclosed, the phone is rumored to offer 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM and run Android 16. Design previews suggest a modern aesthetic featuring a thin body, a vertical dual-camera setup, and a flat back panel. Available color options are expected to include Green, Burgundy, and Blue.

Co-Founder Viswanadh Kandula described the expansion as a “natural progression” of the company’s strategy to develop domestic hardware infrastructure and consumer technology within India.

Entities

Mivi · Qualcomm · Flipkart · Vivo · Viswanadh Kandula

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Smartphone launches announced for India by vivo and Mivi

    vivo and Mivi are launching new smartphones in India. The vivo T5 features a large 7050 mAh battery, while the Mivi One 5G is set to debut on September 24, 2026.

  2. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Mivi to launch first 5G smartphone in India on September 24

    Indian electronics brand Mivi will launch its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G, on September 24 via Flipkart, featuring a Snapdragon processor and a focus on domestic manufacturing.

  3. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Mivi to launch first 5G smartphone in India this September

    Indian audio brand Mivi is set to launch its first 5G smartphone in September, likely featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and priced under 15,000 INR.

Sources

cnmo.com · devicenext.com · nokiamob.net · pc-tablet.com · technobugg.com · telecomtalk.info · thetechoutlook.com

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