-
Redmi Note 7 Pro becomes best-selling smartphone of Q2 2019
Last updated on Sep 16, 2019, 12:42 am
-
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro has emerged as the best-selling smartphone in India for the second quarter of 2019, according to a new report by market research firm Counterpoint Research.
The budget-friendly phone took the first spot with a total market share of 12.1%, as per Counterpoint's data. Meanwhile, Redmi 6A stood second, with a market share of 6.4%.
Here's more.
-
Mid range
Fastest growing price segment in India lies between Rs. 15,000-20,000
-
With premium glass bodies, sharper displays, upgraded cameras, and better processors coming to mid-range devices, it is no surprise that the fastest-growing price segment in India lies between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000.
In fact, going by Counterpoint's figures, this segment witnessed a 26% growth in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to the same quarter last year.
-
Data
Realme also performed well in this segment
-
Realme also offered a good fight to Xiaomi with its Realme C2 and Realme 3 taking the third and fourth places with 5.9% and 5.6% market share, respectively. The fifth spot was taken by Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 with 5% market share.
-
Marketplaces
Flipkart recorded 45% year-on-year growth in the Q2 2019
![Flipkart recorded 45% year-on-year growth in the Q2 2019]( "Flipkart recorded 45% year-on-year growth in the Q2 2019")
-
Further, Counterpoint observes that discounts offered by leading e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon have led to an increase in smartphone shipments.
The likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme C2 propelled Flipkart's online growth by 45% year-on-year in the Q2 2019 while the Redmi 6A, Redmi 7, and the latest OnePlus 7-series helped Amazon's 'everything store' register 9% year-on-year growth.
-
Information
Offline sales fell by 4% in Q2 this year
-
While flash sales and discounts have spurred growth for online platforms, the increase in online smartphone shipments has affected offline sales. In Q2 this year, offline smartphone sales fell by 4%, according to Counterpoint Research.
