TRANSSION India becomes the No.1 mobile handset player with 28% market share in Sub 10K: Counterpoint report July 2021

• TECNO, the premium smartphone brand of TRANSSION registers a growth rate of more than 100% in <10K (Jul’20-Jul’21)
• Tecno emerges as the ‘India’s Most Rewarding Smartphone brand’ in the 6-12K price segment – TechARC Survey

New Delhi, 23 Sep 2021 (GNI):  TRANSSION Holdings, the leading global mobile phone conglomerate, continues to strengthen its foothold in the Indian market. According to a report on India’s Mobile Phone market for July by Counterpoint Research, TRANSSION across brands (itel, TECNO & Infinix) has emerged as the No.1 handset player by capturing 28% percent market share in sub 10K segment. While TECNO the premium smartphone brand of TRANSSION is already a strong player in the segment 6-10K securing 4^th rank among top smartphone brands of India.

Additionally, a recent consumer study conducted by TechARC provides a comprehensive view of a consumer’s expectation from a smartphone, in comparison to the experience that users are getting from their existing smartphone in the 6-12K segment. This study is based on the ‘GAP analysis’ between the expectations of the smartphone users & the experience which the brands were able to deliver.  Tecno as a smartphone brand has been able to deliver on major factors like camera and battery which makes them lead in the segment. (Source: TechARC consumer study)

Commenting on the milestone, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India said, “India is the top priority market for TRANSSION globally, and we are consistently working towards providing world class experience, and, customized mobile solutions to the Indian consumers. We are absolutely delighted to share that we have emerged as India’s No.1 mobile phone brand in sub 10K as per Counterpoint July report. This further fuels our commitment towards Indian consumers.

He further added, “TECNO has witnessed a robust 556% YoY growth, highest by any Top 10 smartphone brand in the online space. TECNO’s success strategy is built on its core product philosophy of introducing ‘Segment-first’ features at aggressive price-points so that every Indian can get the best Smartphone experience. The TechARC Survey recognized TECNO as the ‘Most Rewarding Smartphone’ brand in the segment which further reinforces the fact that the brand has an accurate sense of the pulse of its aspirational consumers and that is reflected in the TECNO’s diversified product portfolio – SPARK, CAMON & POVA”, stated in the press release.

Key Takeaways from the TechARC study of Expectations Vs Experience

• Camera and Battery are two key parameters determining the smartphone choice in INR 6,000-12000 segment in India.
• 82% smartphone users in the segment consider camera the most important feature defining the expectation whereas only 66% happy with the experience of their respective brands.
• Within camera indoor and outdoor photography / videography are the two important expectations from users in the segment.  Night photography is an emerging area defining the expectations, while the AI driven enhancements and optimizations is another key factor impacting the GAP analysis.
• Likewise, in the battery, charge cycle and the charging rate are two important factors influencing the expectations versus experience.  Users are increasingly wanting their batteries to last longer and take lesser time to replenish.
• Tecno is able to deliver a satisfaction score of 70% in camera performance and 71% in battery
• Overall, Tecno emerges as the leader in meeting expectations of the users in this segment.  Tecno’s strength is in its superior camera quality as well as emerging in leader-board in Battery and Display & Touch parameters.

About TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand from TRANSSION Holdings. With “Stop at Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspires consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide. TECNO is also the Official Partner of Manchester City, Premier League Champions 2020-21. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com.