Discounts raise sales at smartphone, tab expo

The Smartphone and Tab Expo 2022 ended Saturday with better sales as companies offered lucrative discounts and gifts.

The companies offered discounts between 8 per cent and 50 per cent on various products on the occasion of the expo.

The last day of the expo witnessed huge buyers rushing to the venue and the highest number of mobile phones was sold on the day in the three-day expo that began at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital Thursday.

Sales of the tab, laptops, various accessories and software were also better at the expo.

Most of the discount offers, 8 to 10 per cent, were for smartphones. The companies also offered Television, Tk 5000 in cash, electronic device, and T-shirts through scratch card lottery and alongside EMI facilities.

The expo began on Thursday to give the users an opportunity to experience and buy the latest models of smartphones and tablet computers.

Smartphone importers and producers of various brands like Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, Techno, Vivo, Walton, and OnePlus attended the fair. There were also several stalls and pavilions showcasing accessories and gadgets.

Prices of smartphones at the expo ranged between Tk 8 thousand and Tk 1 lakh 80,199.

Korean brand Samsung offered the highest discount on smartphones ranging from 10 per cent to Tk 50,000 on various Samsung devices. Posts and telecommunications minister Mustafa Jabbar officially unveiled Samsung’s new 5G flagship S21 FE model smartphone after the inauguration of the expo. The new model smartphone is sold at Tk 64,999.

MFA Al-Kawsar Shuvo manager of SEC Corporation that sells Samsung brand phones, told The Business Post that there was a better response on the last day of the expo than the past two days. “Sales have increased for the discount offers. The display of new products at the expo also caused advanced orders from the buyers. Samsung has given 8 to 10 per cent discount on mobile phones,” he said.

Xiaomi displayed three new models of smartphones which drew the attention of the buyers. “Our sales at the expo were good. After the exhibition, sales in showrooms will increase further,” hoped Mohammad Mamun Kazi, manager of Solar Electro Bangladesh, official partner Xiaomi.

Walton brand also saw increased sales at the expo. “Customers are getting up to 10 per cent discount on smartphones, tabs and accessories from the Walton pavilion at the fair. Walton's newly launched smartphone Primo S8 drew the attention of the buyers,” said Tanvir Ahmed, senior principal officer at Walton’s mobile branding.

For the first time, users had a 5G experience at a dedicated zone at the Expo. State-run mobile operator Teletalk with the technological support from Huawei set up the zone to provide the visitors with a 5G experience. Entry to the Expo was free for everyone.