Published on: 2026-11-04
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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On August 25, customers test the selfie feature on a smartphone at a store of the Chinese brand Transsion in Nairobi, Kenya.
In recent years, Chinese smartphones have rapidly conquered the African market. Stores of brands such as Transsion, Xiaomi, and Honor are increasingly found on the streets of cities and towns across various African countries. Hundreds of millions of the continent’s consumers prefer smartphones made in China. According to the research company Omdia, the volume of smartphone shipments to the African market in 2025 reached 84.4 million units. Of these, 40.5 million were products of Transsion, whose market share reached 48%, securing the company the first place in the market. Xiaomi, Honor, and OPPO took third, fourth, and fifth places respectively.
In the past, access to digital technologies in certain regions of Africa remained limited due to underdeveloped telecommunications infrastructure, low internet penetration, and the high cost of mobile devices. Today, as smartphones spread, more and more residents of the continent are gaining the ability to easily and conveniently use the internet. Chinese smartphone manufacturers, offering devices at relatively affordable prices, a wide product range, and a developed sales network in local markets, play an important role in spreading digital technologies in Africa. Considering the real needs of African consumers, Chinese companies constantly adapt the design and functional capabilities of their devices, making smartphones even more convenient for everyday use.
In every smartphone lies a reflection of the path Africa is taking from the era of mobile communication to a digital society. By developing trade networks and after-sales service, enhancing device functionalities, and implementing artificial intelligence technologies, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly integrating into the digital life of the African continent, paying special attention to adapting their products and services to local conditions.
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