Why this little-known Chinese phone brand is EVERYWHERE in Africa

The world’s fourth largest smartphone producer is a Chinese company called Transsion. However, few people in China seem to know about it. That’s because their phones are not sold in China at all. Instead, they account for over half of all smartphone sales on the other side of the world, in Africa. In this episode of InFocus, we explain how these Chinese phones have won over the African market.

[tonymwangi]

As an Infinix user here in Kenya, these phones are not only cheap..but reliable. I mean these phones are pretty good and offer phones for each price range

[patggggh]

China is the reason most Africans can afford a smartphone. The Itel, Infinix and Tecno brands offers smartphones that fits nearly everyone's economic situation in Africa.

[AjizSatay]

it's just not Africa only but in Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Philippines also love this brand.

[ALWH]

Africa countries deserve products tailored to their specific needs.

[ahmednjidda]

Am currently using an infinix hot 40, just replaced a techno before this, these phones are awesome, am Nigerian by the way.

[midnighteclipsed]

Infinix is hugely popular here in Indonesia, in fact most of their competition is from Tecno, which is dubbed king of low cost mobile game, its also force other brand like xiaomi to release more cheaper mid to low phone. all in all, transsion has got a very solid hold in Indonesia

[lemonade_ib]

Working in Algeria, the most popular phones are Chinese, Xiaomi, Oppo, , Realme and Redmi, also Infinix.

[abdullahsiddiqui]

Transsion is also the #1 Smartphone maker in Pakistan🇵🇰 with its brands Infinix & Tecno & Itel selling like hot cakes in the sub $200 segment

[kenaut]

Not only in Africa, but those brands are famous here in the Philippines. LAZADA and Shopee sold many Infinix, Techno, and Itel.

[DanBurgaud]

"Fight where the enemies are not." - - - Sun Tze

[adityapathak]

Here in India also They are Doing Fabulous Work
Their Budget Phones are Again very Valuable to Indian Budget Consumers

Especially Providing Hi-Res Audio Jack, Dedicated SD Card Slot, FM Radio, Front Facing Flashlight, IR Blaster
These are the Important Features Removes by Big Western Tech Giants and the Solution is Sold Separately which makes us Pay more whereas Transson Phones Provide all of it in a Single Phone
I Hope They'll never Remove this Important Features from their Phones and Provide Great Value as Ever❤

[Faraz-cse]

Techno and Infinix are catching up in India too.

Since competition is tough with Moto E & G series, Samsung F & M series, Poco & Realme C series.
They don't sell that much online, so they targetted offline market with better incentives for shop sellers.

[protogen]

These Chinese brands are also sold in Russia. they are usually bought by the elderly, because most people only need a phone for calls and one or two messengers. And parents buy them for children, because they don't need an expensive phone to be in touch with their parents

[kingsleyudeagu]

That's the phone I am currently using and it's been so good...camera quality is awesome, long lasting and durable...we love the phone and that's what my family uses...dual sim and very durable

[DW-oply]

Man I can’t even get a cell phone plan for 10 bucks

[Nyonibjr]

Africa is also big in digital transactions. You can transfer money just using your SIM card MMS without Internet which seems quite advanced since most Western countries don't seem to focus on it even though it's been there for over a decade

[MahSomething]

And everybody here thinking Infinix, Tecno and iTel weere from different companies. Big Up to Transsion

[rochellofalla]

I hope they can market it here in poor Philippines. These phones look good at affordable prices. The features mentioned are also good for Philippines environments.

[Ally_Jane]

From south east Asia here those phone brands are really focused on budget gaming and 5G connectivity because mobile gaming is huge here.

[stefaron]

I am from Russia, and this manufacturer has been selling these phones on our market for 3 years. Recently, my grandfather turned 75, and I gave him a tecno that cost me $ 50 at a discount, he was very pleased, and even I liked it, I did not expect that it would work so well for such a price. I use the iPhone 15 myself, but it's so terrible that I ordered a xiaomi 14 yesterday. With love from Russia to Chinese brothers