According to new research from Counterpoint IoT Services, smart TV shipments in India grew 38 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022. The growth is mainly due to holiday availability to meet strong pent-up demand, multiple new product launches, discount campaigns and promotions.

The share of smaller TVs is increasing, with 32-inch-42-inch displays accounting for about half of the total shipments in the quarter. While LED displays are still the preferred choice, advanced technology displays such as OLED and QLED are gaining support. More models are being introduced with QLED displays. Dolby sound and better speakers are other features that more and more brands are offering.

Regarding market trends, research analysts say, “Dolby Atmos is becoming popular. Most new TV models support Dolby Atmos. 32 inches remains the most popular screen size because it caters to a wide range of consumers and is affordable, while 43 inches is becoming increasingly popular in the mid-range market. On the software side, newer models are increasingly coming with Google TV, primarily in the greater than INR 25,000 (about Rs. 2,118, $300) segment. the main benefit of Google TV is its user interface and content recommendations for content from various streaming apps, as well as YouTube, which is not available on Android TV.”

Regarding Smart TV shipments by brand origin, the analyst said, “Global brands lead the market with a 40 percent share, followed by Chinese brands with a 38 percent share. The share of Indian brands doubled in Q3 2022 to 22% of overall shipments. Many new Indian brands are entering this highly competitive market.”

Looking at brand growth, the senior research analyst said, “OnePlus, Vu and TCL are the fastest growing brands in the smart TV segment in Q3 2022. Xiaomi leads the overall smart TV market with 11% share, followed by Samsung. LG again holds the third position due to the launch of new models, especially in the INR 20,000 (~RMB. 1,694) – INR 30,000 (RMB 2,541) ($250-400) price range. Other emerging brands in the top 10 include realme, Sony and Haier.”

This quarter, smart TV penetration in overall shipments reached an all-time high of 93 percent. Penetration is expected to rise further as more products are launched in the price range below INR 20,000 (about RMB 1,694, $250). The online channel’s contribution to total shipments increased to 35 percent during the quarter. During the recent holiday sales, major online platforms offered various promotions and discounts, along with exclusive products.

The following is a market analysis.

Xiaomi continued to lead the smart TV market with an 11% share in Q3 2022. During the quarter, Xiaomi launched the Mi TV X series with a 4K display featuring Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. These models also have PatchWall, which has more than 300 live channels and other features. Xiaomi’s Mi 4A Horizon Edition, 5A series and Redmi Smart TV series are its main sales drivers.

Samsung held a 10 percent share of the smart TV market in the third quarter of 2022, placing it in second place. During the quarter, Samsung launched new models in 32-inch and 43-inch screen sizes. the T4000 and T5000 series models were the main drivers of sales. Samsung offers a model that turns TVs into PCs, offering content recommendation guides, web browsers, and streaming free TV channels through Samsung TV Plus.

LG’s smart TV market share was 9 percent in the third quarter of 2022. During the quarter, LG launched QNED TVs, while its OLED TVs were a hit in the premium segment. LG offers profile options where viewers can create their own profiles for personalized content, game optimizers and cloud-based games in its lower-end models.

The Y1, Y1S and Y1S Pro series contributed the majority of sales during the quarter. Yiga has some better features such as Dolby Audio support, 4K display and Oxygen Play, as well as a recommendation system and other features for a personalized viewing experience.

VU share more than doubled in the third quarter of 2022. This quarter, VU launched the GloLED series with a 4K display, Google TV support and a built-in subwoofer with 104W sound output. The series is one of the brand’s best-selling products.

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Honor Smart Screen 3i Specifications

The displays have a 93 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, a 200–300 nit brightness range, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and DC dimming. It is powered by a quad-core processor with a Mali-G52 MC1 GPU and a Cortex-A53 CPU. Additionally, the new gadget has 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. Furthermore, the device has 2X HDMI 2.0 ports and 2X USB 2.0 ports.

The device’s operating system, the company’s own Magic UI 4.0, supports Kids Mode, which has special resources for kids and lets parents or guardians set time limits for usage. Besides this, there is an Elder Mode that is simpler to use and has larger fonts for the elderly. Moreover, it supports the “Home Entertainment Center,” which enables the use of the device as a speaker without turning on the display. For mobile phones and laptop screens, it also has a one-touch projection feature.

Honor Smart Screen 3i Price

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As we know, the smartphone comes in three series based on the size of the screen 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. The 55-inch is priced at 1,999 yuan ($295), while the 65-inch goes for 2,699 yuan ($399), and on top of all, the 75-inch is priced at 3,999 yuan ($591).

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TCL’s most recent launch, the T7E Smart TV, claims to be the “first true high-speed TV that does not cool young people.” That is a very bold way to describe a company’s product. Is that statement just a marketing scheme, or does TCL’s new Smart TV live up to the hype? Let us find out!

To judge the accuracy of TCL’s claim with its new Smart TV, first, ask yourself what a young person will look out for when getting a Smart TV. Vibrant colours, good audio (even without a soundbar) and a lag-free display for the gamers. The ideal Smart TV for young people should tick all the boxes listed above. Does the TCL T7E Smart TV series have any or all features mentioned? Let’s take a look at its specs to find out!

Equipped with ALLM low-latency technology, TCL’s new TVs will produce a high-brush picture experience hence displaying true, rich and vibrant colours. For sound delivery, the TCL T7E Smart TV have 7 units of 2.1-channel HIFI-quality audio. This is backed up by its 7 independent speakers, delivering speaker power of 50W. When it comes to gaming, the Smart TV supports a full-channel 4K display with a 144Hz VRR dynamic refresh rate. You can play games rest assured that there will be little or no lag thanks to the 1.2ms ultra-low game latency. Viewing angles are also amazing on this machine, this is a result of its 98% scree-to-body ratio.

Pricing And Availability Of The TCL T7E Smart TV

The smart TV comes with different screen sizes, hence giving buyers the freedom to pick what suits their needs. Starting from the smallest size and heading upwards, here are the prices of TCL’s new Smart TVs.

• 55 inches, priced at 3,299 yuan.
• 65 inches, priced at 4,399 yuan.
• 75 inches, priced at 6,499 yuan.
• 85 inches, priced at 7,999 yuan.
• 98 inches, priced at 15,999 yuan.

These Smart TVs will be available starting on the 1st of May.

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