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Survey: India Smartphone Consumer Insights, Q1 2025

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May 4, 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

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Author

Abhijeet Paleja

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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.