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Insight of the Day: AI smartphone: Consumers are adopting a "wait-and-see" approach says Jefferies

Key Findings:

  • Wait-and-See Approach: Despite investor enthusiasm for AI smartphones, consumers are adopting a cautious approach, waiting to see the real value and benefits of AI features on these devices.

  • Lack of Clarity: Consumers are unsure about what AI can offer on smartphones, its cost, and its user-friendliness.

  • Challenge for Android Camp: Android smartphone makers lack an integrated hardware-software ecosystem, making it difficult to develop customized AI services.

  • 618 Shopping Festival Trends: China's smartphone volume saw initial growth driven by discounts but declined in later weeks, with iPhone outperformance narrowing compared to Android.

Key Takeaways:

  • Consumer Hesitation: The lack of clear consumer demand for AI smartphones poses a challenge for manufacturers.

  • Android's Ecosystem Challenge: The fragmented Android ecosystem hinders the development of customized AI services.

  • 618 Festival Insights:  The festival highlighted the importance of discounts in driving sales and the narrowing gap between iPhone and Android performance.

Trend:

  • Cautious Adoption of AI Smartphones: Consumers are not rushing to embrace AI smartphones due to uncertainties about their value proposition.

Conclusions:

The AI smartphone market is still in its early stages, and consumer adoption is slower than investor expectations. Brands need to focus on developing clear and compelling use cases for AI on smartphones to drive demand.

Implications for Brands:

  • Clear Value Proposition: Clearly communicate the benefits and value of AI features on smartphones to potential customers.

  • User-Friendly AI:  Ensure that AI features are easy to use and understand for the average consumer.

  • Ecosystem Development: For Android manufacturers, focus on developing a more integrated hardware-software ecosystem to enable customized AI services.

  • Competitive Pricing: Offer competitive pricing to attract consumers and drive adoption.

  • Marketing and Education: Invest in marketing and educational efforts to raise awareness and understanding of AI capabilities on smartphones.

By addressing these implications, brands can overcome consumer hesitation and drive the adoption of AI smartphones in the market.

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