Vivo & iQOO phones to reportedly receive price hikes, just like Realme and others
The Indian smartphone market may soon become more expensive again. After multiple brands such as Realme, Samsung and OnePlus reportedly raised prices in recent weeks, Vivo and its sub-brand iQOO are now expected to follow the same trend.
Leaks and industry reports suggest that several popular budget and mid-range devices could get costlier starting March 2026.
This article explains what phones may become expensive, how much the price may increase, and why smartphone prices are rising in general — in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Vivo & iQOO price hike report: What’s happening?
According to recent reports, Vivo and iQOO may revise prices across their T-series and Z-series smartphones. The change is expected to affect multiple variants across RAM and storage options.
- Expected price increase: ₹1,500 – ₹2,500
- Effective date (reported): Around March 1, 2026
- Status: Not officially confirmed yet
The hike is said to impact popular mid-range models widely sold in India.
List of Vivo phones expected to get costlier
Reports suggest the following Vivo models may receive a price revision:
Vivo T4 Series
| Model | Approx price increase |
| Vivo T4 | Around ₹2,000 |
| Vivo T4R | Around ₹2,000 |
| Vivo T4x | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
For example, the Vivo T4 (8GB + 128GB) variant may rise from around ₹22,999 to ₹24,999.
List of iQOO phones expected to get costlier
The iQOO Z-series lineup is also expected to see revised pricing.
iQOO Z10 Series
| Model | Expected hike |
| iQOO Z10 | ~₹2,000 |
| iQOO Z10R | ~₹2,000 |
| iQOO Z10x | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
The iQOO Z10x base variant could move from about ₹14,999 to ₹16,999 after the revision.
Not just Vivo & iQOO — other brands already increased prices
This isn’t an isolated case. In fact, the entire smartphone industry is seeing similar changes.
- Realme phones reportedly got price hikes earlier in February
- Samsung models also received price increases
- OnePlus devices may get costlier too
So Vivo and iQOO joining the trend is expected rather than surprising.
Why smartphone prices are increasing (Simple explanation)
Most users think brands increase prices just for profit — but the real reason is global hardware cost pressure.
- RAM and storage prices are rising
Memory components like DRAM and NAND storage have become expensive globally.
These are core parts of every smartphone — more RAM = higher cost.
- AI demand is causing chip shortage
AI data centers and servers are consuming the same memory chips used in smartphones.
Because of this, manufacturers get fewer chips and pay higher prices.
- Supply chain pressure
Production and logistics costs increased worldwide after recent global economic changes.
Brands pass these costs to buyers to maintain margins.
- Industry-wide trend
Multiple companies increasing prices at the same time confirms the issue is global, not brand-specific.
Should you buy now or wait?
Here’s a practical suggestion:
Buy now if:
- You are planning a mid-range Vivo or iQOO phone
- You already shortlisted a model
- Offers are available online/offline
Wait if:
- You are waiting for new launch models
- You want festive sales discounts
- You don’t urgently need a phone
Because once prices officially increase, they rarely drop quickly — discounts just return to old price levels.
Impact on buyers in India
For Indian buyers, especially in ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 range, this matters a lot because:
- Mid-range phones are the most popular segment
- Even ₹2,000 increase affects decision making
- Budget phones may slowly move to higher price brackets
Experts already predict smartphone prices could rise further in 2026 due to component shortages.
Final Thoughts
The reported Vivo and iQOO price hike is part of a larger industry-wide shift rather than a single company decision.
With Realme, Samsung and others already increasing prices, the smartphone market is entering a phase where:
- Budget phones are becoming mid-range
- Mid-range phones are becoming premium
- Waiting may actually cost more
So if you are planning to buy a Vivo or iQOO phone soon, this might be the right time — before the revised pricing officially takes effect.
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