5G tablet shipments in India grew 61% in Q3 2022

As per new insights from CMR’s Tablet PC Market Report Review for Q3 2022 released today, the India Tablet market grew 22% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), with 5G-capable tablet shipments picking-up steam in the run-up to the festive season.

According to Menka Kumari, Analyst-Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR, “Shipments of 5G tablets continued to gain strength in Q3 2022. This is driven by the recent 5G auctions, and the beginning of a 5G era. The growth in 5G Tablets is consistent with the trends seen in the 5G smartphone market.”

Shipment of Tablets with 8-inch display constituted 43% of the overall shipments in the Indian market.

Samsung (28%), Lenovo (26%) and Apple (19%) captured the top three spots in the Tablet leaderboard in Q3 2022.

India Tablet Market: Vendor Highlights
Samsung led the Tablet Market with a 28% market share. Samsung Tab A8 (Wi-Fi + 4G) and Tab A7 Lite (Wi-Fi + 4G) had 25% and 18% market share respectively. Samsung shipments recorded 83% QoQ growth in Q3 2022.

Lenovo was placed on the second position in the entire region, mainly driven by its commercial business and retail market. Lenovo Tab M8 (HD) (Wi-Fi+4G) and Lenovo Tab M8 (HD) (Wi-Fi) series had a 32% and 17% market share respectively, primarily in the Value for Money tablet (INR 7,000-INR 25,000) segment. Lenovo shipments recorded 21% QoQ growth in Q3 2022.

Apple was placed on the third position with a 19% market share. Apple iPad 9 (Wi-Fi) and Apple iPad Air 2022 (Wi-Fi) had a 57% and 15% market share respectively, followed by Apple iPad Pro 2021 (Wi-Fi) and Apple iPad Air 2022 (Wi-Fi) at 8% and 6% respective shares in the tablet market. Apple iPad shipments recorded 26% QoQ growth in Q3 2022.

CT Bureau