7 smartphones from Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo and others that you will have to pay more for now

Several smartphone brands have recently increased the price of their devices. These include the likes of Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, Micromax and others. Smartphones saw a price hike in 2020 when the government raised the GST from 12% to 18%. However, it’s not clear what’s behind the increase in price of these phones. Smartphone industry, like auto and PC industries, has been grappling with semiconductor shortages. According to industry estimates, smartphone shipments are expected to grow 12% in 2021, however, lack of components may hurt the industry and drive up prices for consumers. So, here’s the list of phones that have seen a price hike recently.