Survey: India Smartphone Consumer Insights, Q1 2025
Overview: This consumer survey report focuses on understanding chipset awareness and preference among smartphone users in India. The study examines how consumers perceive smartphone chipsets, the extent to which chipsets influence their purchase decisions, and the factors that shape brand preference within the chipset ecosystem. It also explores future expectations regarding the role of chipsets in enhancing overall smartphone experience. This wave also explores consumers’ perceptions of chipset performance in AI, as well as their overall understanding of the evolving AI landscape.
The research was conducted as a syndicated, quantitative online study using quota sampling, with a sample size of N = 1,100 respondents per wave. The survey targeted smartphone users across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India, providing comprehensive insights into consumer attitudes in diverse urban markets. This report delivers actionable insights for stakeholders seeking to understand consumer priorities in the rapidly evolving smartphone and chipset landscape.
Note : Note: It is a customised report created to address specific action items for a particular question statement. A similar report can be developed on demand and tailored to any new requirements.
Table of content
Key Takeaways
Recommendations
Chipset Awareness and Familiarity
I. Awareness of chipset presence across devices
II. Importance of chipset in smartphone purchase decisions
III. Brand awareness and sources of awareness (advertising, word-of-mouth, etc.)
IV. Consumer perception of chipset brands
MediaTek Awareness & Perception
I. Visibility of MediaTek chipsets across devices
II. Smartphone brands commonly associated with MediaTek
III. Overall consumer opinion and sentiment towards MediaTek
IV. Perception of MediaTek in flagship/premium smartphones
V. Key sources of information and awareness about MediaTek
Smartphone Ownership and Preferences
I. Current smartphone ownership status
II. Key factors influencing smartphone purchase decisions
III. Preferred smartphone brands and price segments
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
I. Awareness of AI features in smartphones
II. Usage behaviour related to AI features
III. Consumer concerns related to AI (privacy, control, etc.)
IV. Chipset brands consumers associate with AI capabilities
Appendix
Demographic Profile
Published Date: May 2025
Category
Industry
Smartphone
Service
Consumer Lens
Report Type
Report
Time Period
Quarterly
Receive our insightful weekly newsletter and stay ahead of the competition.
Author
Abhijeet Paleja
Abhijeet is a Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research with over 8 years of experience in the Market Research industry, specializing in project management and client relations. He has a track record of managing B2B and direct consumer surveys. Throughout his career, Abhijeet has worked on diverse projects across industries such as Fintech, Automotive, Banking, and Insurance, showcasing his expertise in delivering valuable and actionable insights.
Arushi Chawla
Arushi Chawla is a Research Analyst with Counterpoint Research, based out of Gurgaon (near New Delhi). Currently, she is dedicated to primary research of emerging technology like mobile phone device, consumer IoT, and other technology-associated segments. She also has a keen interest in researching the impact of mobile phone technology and the digital payment ecosystem on the economy. Arushi holds a Post Graduate Degree in Economics from Amity School of Economics and is a graduate in Economics from Delhi University.