Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Africa’s smartphone market grew 7% year-on-year in Q2 2025 with shipments hitting 19.2M units. Egypt drove growth with a 21% surge, while low-cost devices under $100 rose 38%. Transsion held 51% share, followed by Samsung (18%) and Xiaomi (14%), as local manufacturing gains pace across the continent.
Africa’s smartphone market grew 7% in Q2 2025, reaching 19.2M units. Driven by sub-$100 models, financing, and local assembly, the boom saw TRANSSION maintain 51% share, Xiaomi and HONOR rise, and 5G adoption accelerate. Africa is on track for further growth in 2025, cementing its role as a buyers’ hub.