Apple to Ship 2.8 Million iPhone Units in India in Q2 2025 Despite Seasonal Slowdown, Heat Wave: Report

Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent, as per the report.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 16 June 2025 15:15 IST

Apple to Ship 2.8 Million iPhone Units in India in Q2 2025 Despite Seasonal Slowdown, Heat Wave: Report

iPhone 16 accounted for 4 percent of the total smartphone shipments in India in Q1, as per IDC

Highlights

iPhone shipments in India are reported to increase YoY in Q2 2025
Discounts and financing offers are boosting demand for iPhone
Heat waves and seasonal slowdown are said to be affecting sales

In 2024, Apple managed to secure a spot among India's top five smartphone brands. According to a report, it is expected to continue on this upwards trajectory by shipping more iPhone units in the latest quarter compared to the same period last year. The Cupertino-based tech giant will reportedly ship 2.8 million iPhone units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, translating into a 20 percent growth.year-over-year (YoY). This is despite the anticipated downturn in the Indian smartphone market due to seasonal slowdown as well as the ongoing heat waves in several key regions.

iPhone Shipments in Q2 2025

Citing information from the International Data Corporation (IDC), MoneyControl reported that the smartphone market in India is expected to witness a drop of 3-4 percent in terms of shipments in Q2 2025. Market analysts anticipate between 33-34 million shipments during this period.

This decline in shipments is attributed to a variety of factors affecting the Indian smartphone market, including seasonal slowdown. The sales are further expected to be impacted by the ongoing heat waves in several regions.

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Despite this reported decrease, Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, shipping upwards of 2.8 million iPhone units. In the same period, Android phone shipments are expected to decline by 5 percent YoY.

The report states consumers' demand for discounts and financing options on iPhone models is helping drive the company's sales and its presence in the market.

This growth is in line with Apple's strong performance in Q1 2025 in India. The company was reported to have the strongest YoY growth amongst the top five smartphone brands in the country. It recorded a 23 percent increase, shipping three million units.

The iPhone 16, in particular, was found to be a high-selling model, accounting for 4 percent of the total smartphone shipments in India during the same period. In total, Apple reportedly recorded a 9.5 percent market share.

iPhone 16

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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