The growth in the trend of consumers opting for costlier handsets is evident from the sales projection for the mid-segment (Rs 10,001 to Rs 25,000)
8% of respondents indicated their interest in spending Rs 80,000 or more
Samsung, Sony, HTC, Apple and LG still dominate the premium market segment
Shipment of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 fell 59 per cent year-on-year, data from Counterpoint Research show