In the second week of August, 2020, smartphone users in India spent about three hours and 14 minutes on smartphone average each day. In comparison, this was at about 3.22 hours before the coronavirus pandemic. The drop was partially due to the ban on certain popular mobile apps.
Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on daily time spent using smartphones across India from January to August 2020
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BARC, & Nielsen. (August 27, 2020). Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on daily time spent using smartphones across India from January to August 2020 (in hours minutes) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1114423/india-coronavirus-impact-on-smartphone-usage-time/
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BARC, Nielsen. (2020). Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on daily time spent using smartphones across India from January to August 2020 (in hours minutes). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 15, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1114423/india-coronavirus-impact-on-smartphone-usage-time/
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