Local manufacturers

In addition to these global players, locally manufactured smartphones are also available, particularly in India and China. These local offerings contribute to market diversity, providing alternatives and meeting the specific needs of regional demographics (see table 17).

Table 17: Some local smartphone manufacturers

Manufacturer Headquarters Brands Operating Systems Reference Pricing (in United States dollars)
MicroMax India In Note Series, In Series Stock Android 50 to 150
Lava India Z Series, BeFIT Series Android 50 to 200
Karbonn India Aura Series, Frames Series Android 50 to 200
Jio India JioPhone Series KaiOS 20 to 100
IKALL India IK Series, K Series Android 50 to 150
iBall India Andi Series, Slide Series Android (Remix OS) 50 to 200
Xolo India Era Series, ZX Series Android 50 to 150
ZTE China Axon Series, Blade Series Android 200 to 700
Meizu China Meizu 18 Series, Note Series Android (Flyme OS) 300 to 800
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