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Remember when ₹15,000 got you an AMOLED display, powerful processors, stereo speakers, and cameras that actually impressed? Fast forward to 2026, and the value-for-money smartphone segment feels completely different.

In this video, we break down how GST hikes, 5G, AI-driven component shortages, and shifting brand strategies slowly killed the legendary ₹10K–₹15K smartphone category.
Is the budget smartphone dead? Or can brands bring value back?

Watch till the end and let us know: Which phone are you using, and how much did you pay for it?

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Video Highlights
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 The Golden Era
02:09 Where it started going wrong?
03:32 The 5G Tax
04:23 AI stole your RAM
05:23 The Twist
06:34 Who's Paying the price?
06:58 Is there any hope?

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