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The cult of the flagship smartphone

Hindustan Times | By
Apr 28, 2016 05:10 PM IST

High-priced phones by several brands are facing competition from low priced and feature-rich phones, writes Rajiv Makhni.

The flagship smartphone. A term coined by tech analysts and the media to denote a phone with the absolute best looks, specs and features. This was lapped up by the smartphone makers as it also meant that the brands could charge a gut-wrenching premium on their top-of-the-line device.

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