Transsion was founded in 2006 in Hong Kong with a focus on emerging markets.
It is the largest smartphone manufacturer by sales in Africa and also sells mobile phones in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.
Its brands include phone brands such as Itel, Tecno, Infinix; after-sales service brand Carlcare; and accessories brand Oraimo.
Tecno: Known for its innovative devices, Tecno is Transsion's flagship brand. It offers a wide range of smartphones, from budget-friendly options like the Spark series to high-end devices like the Phantom series. Tecno was the first brand from Transsion to release a foldable device, the Tecno Phantom V Fold.
Infinix: Infinix is another popular brand from Transsion, focusing on budget and mid-range smartphones. It offers a variety of devices with advanced features like high-performance processors, high-quality cameras, and long battery life. Infinix has gained a strong following among young consumers in Africa and other emerging markets.
Itel: Itel is Transsion's budget-friendly brand, offering entry-level smartphones at affordable prices. Itel devices are designed to provide basic smartphone functionality at a low cost, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers. Itel also offers feature phones and smartphones with advanced features like 4G connectivity.
Transsion's brands are known for their affordability, durability, and innovative features, making them popular in Africa and other emerging markets.
Transsion manufactures phones in China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and India.
Transsion became the world's fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, shipping 22.7 million smartphones and garnering a 9% market share.
