Local Mobile Phone Production Surpasses Imports

[Zibago]

I am just curious, was that issue covered by warranty?

The problem wasnt that it didnt work the problem was it stopped being accurate
I had to press 2-3 tomes for it to register my fingerprint

 

[blueazure]

I used zero 8 and I had issues on the third month
I also used redmi note 8 pro which had a much better finger print scanner

i suggest you upgrade to the INFINIX note 10 pro

see for yourself

 

[Mav3rick]

This was so easy to do tbh, just 1 or 2 years, but the previous gov didn't do shit to do this easy a** job instead of exports we were importing

(although I am not satisfied we want to go up the value chain and atleast be capable of producing 80% of tablets, Laptops, phones etc ourselves, this isn't even close to that but a very good first step and with focus we can certainly achieve that target in max 10 years)

Instead of parroting PTI rhetoric nonsense without any knowledge and information, it is better to simply stay quiet. Or you can read up on the acute shortage of power when the 'previous' Government came into power due to which existing industry was exiting Pakistan let alone establishment of any new industry!

All can thank the 'previous' Government today for surplus power generation which has enabled all the new industries, as the foundation of any industry is cheap, stable and abundant energy. Too bad that the USD is hitting 168 otherwise the same power generation would be at almost 50% of it's cost today (considering compound effect of USD).

 

[Mav3rick]

I'll be happy when Samsung or apple are manufactured in Pakistan

Samsung has already partnered with a local manufacturer; hopefully, we will have MIP (Made In Pakistan) Samsung Smartphone by the end of the year. And then, if Apple starts manufacturing mobiles and tablets, that would be the icing.

 

[Zibago]

i suggest you upgrade to the INFINIX note 10 pro

see for yourself

I am sticking with one plus till 2022 and after that I think I will go for realme or poco

 

[Mav3rick]

Chinese phones suck , give trouble in first three months . Samsung is best in android category.

I have been using a Redmi Note 4 Pro for the past 4.5 years and bought a Poco M3 & X3 for the kids about a year ago as I was so confident on Xiaomi Mobiles.

In my opinion, you get what you pay for. While none of these, or even the highest end Chinese or Korean Android phones can beat the performance of my iPhone X; they are still pretty amazing for price per performance.

 

[Zibago]

Samsung has already partnered with a local manufacturer; hopefully, we will have MIP (Made In Pakistan) Samsung Smartphone by the end of the year. And then, if Apple starts manufacturing mobiles and tablets, that would be the icing.

Samsung budget phones are crap and they make them crap so they dont bite into their premium phones
Dont even go near Samsung phones under 50k

I have been using a Redmi Note 4 Pro for the past 4.5 years and bought a Poco M3 & X3 for the kids about a year ago as I was so confident on Xiaomi Mobiles.

In my opinion, you get what you pay for. While none of these, or even the highest end Chinese or Korean Android phones can beat the performance of my iPhone X; they are still pretty amazing for price per performance.

Mi 11 which is about 144000 in Pakistan can beat iphone x in performance and with realme gt with snapdragon 888 being launched at 88000 I think we will see many gamers ditch Samsung and apple for Chinese brands

 

[Mav3rick]

Samsung budget phones are crap and they make them crap so they dont bite into their premium phones
Dont even go near Samsung phones under 50k

Mi 11 which is about 144000 in Pakistan can beat iphone x in performance

My primary is an iPhone X; Readmi Note 4 Pro is the backup.

I was referring to the performance of when the iPhone X was released, obviously. Just like none can beat the performance of the latest iPhone; no matter what......in real life scenario. It is simply because the iPhone is mated to well with its O/S whereas Samsung's Android has to cater to a wide variety of Hardware devices.

 

[ARMalik]

im using not one, but two INFINIX smart fones

both are MADE IN PAKISTAN

im more than satisfied

What is the price tag of this phone?

 

[Zibago]

What is the price tag of this phone?

Mostly under 40000 PKR

 

[Maula Jatt]

Instead of parroting PTI rhetoric nonsense without any knowledge and information, it is better to simply stay quiet. Or you can read up on the acute shortage of power when the 'previous' Government came into power due to which existing industry was exiting Pakistan let alone establishment of any new industry!

All can thank the 'previous' Government today for surplus power generation which has enabled all the new industries, as the foundation of any industry is cheap, stable and abundant energy. Too bad that the USD is hitting 168 otherwise the same power generation would be at almost 50% of it's cost today (considering compound effect of USD).

While I respect what they did with the power shortage - did a whole lot better than any other gov but

Our exports were doing better under PPP compared PMLN

Actually why is it that the best year for exports under previous gov was the first year (year they shared with the PPP) they came into power and afterwards it just declined

If it was all just power generation, shouldn't exports be at it's worst point in 2013 and than we improve or at the very least stagnate from that point on - why were we declining when the issue was just power generation and last two years of their gov were much better for their power issue than their first ones

But exports wise we were worse off compared to their early days (- also if I know my power is an issue and while I am working on it why can't in the meantime I try to increase my agricultural yield, this is the proactive approach but our yields were also not taken care of)

And y'all know why rupee depreciated...
While I realize what he was trying to do but what happened to the thing you were targeting

Exports declined, good FDI didn't come so your policy was bad in of itself even if forget what happened afterwards

 

[Mav3rick]

While I respect what they did with the power shortage - did a whole lot better than any other gov but

Our exports were doing better under PPP compared PMLN

Actually why is it that the best year for exports under previous gov was the first year (year they shared with the PPP) they came into power and afterwards it just declined

If it was all just power generation, shouldn't exports be at it's worst point in 2013 and than we improve or at the very least stagnate from that point on - why were we declining when the issue was just power generation and last two years of their gov were much better for their power issue than their first ones

But exports wise we were worse off compared to their early days (- also if I know my power is an issue and while I am working on it why can't in the meantime I try to increase my agricultural yield, this is the proactive approach but our yields were also not taken care of)

And y'all know why rupee depreciated...
While I realize what he was trying to do but what happened to the thing you were targeting

Exports declined, good FDI didn't come so your policy was bad in of itself even if forget what happened afterwards

You want me to tell you that PML was just as DUMB and Stupid as many of the previous Governments the way they ignored agriculture? Our basic lifeline and blood is Agriculture and yet we imported over 5 Billion USD worth of agricultural last year and God knows how much in the years before that.......I believe that it is CRIMINAL negligence.

Thousands of Acres of Agricultural land is being turned into Residential land on the greed of successive Governments and Army Top Brass; All are involved in this heinous crime for which our Children will bear the consequences whereas the Children of those who are involved in this treason of turning Agricultural Land into Residential Land will simply be living in UK, Australia, UAE, US or some other country.

On the part of exports, none of the Governments have realized that our exports cannot break the 25 Billion USD barrier unless 1) we invest in higher yield seed using drip irrigation. We must ensure, constitutionally, that sufficient land will be marked Agricultural Land to sustain our current and future generations through self sufficiency.....with room to export. Our farmers should also invest in Organic Seed and organic Poultry, Farm Animals. 2) We diversify our exports and stop relying on just 1-2 items. 3) Invest in latest tech in Textile to compete with Vietnam, China and Bangladesh on the international market. 4) Invest a lot more on technology and technology related exports; even if it only means assembled products in the first 10-15 years with special focus on Computers, LED's, Laptops, Tablet PC's etc.. 5) Totally locally assembled Cars; ban all imports related to vehicles (gradually) and ensure that all vehicles are locally assembled.......may also export to African Countries like India does eventually.

And for all the above, we need to change the mindset of the Businessmen by assuring them at all levels (Troika of Judiciary, Establishment and Military) that they will be protected for the next 25-50 years with no questions asked on their investments if they produce locally and invest in technology. We have thousands of Engineers and yet we assemble/produce nothing of note; we have hundreds of thousands of Doctors and yet we cannot even produce a vaccine (even with the formula)......for how long must we live with this unfortunate situation?

 

[Zibago]

Too bad that the USD is hitting 168 otherwise the same power generation would be at almost 50% of it's cost today (considering compound effect of USD).

Currency being low is a big factor why our exports are so competitive right now

 

[Maula Jatt]

Currency being low is a big factor why our exports are so competitive right now

Spin doctor spotted

It should be consistently between 160-165 for couple more years anything less or more is bad

This the rate market is expecting

You want me to tell you that PML was just as DUMB and Stupid as many of the previous Governments the way they ignored agriculture? Our basic lifeline and blood is Agriculture and yet we imported over 5 Billion USD worth of agricultural last year and God knows how much in the years before that.......I believe that it is CRIMINAL negligence.

Thousands of Acres of Agricultural land is being turned into Residential land on the greed of successive Governments and Army Top Brass; All are involved in this heinous crime for which our Children will bear the consequences whereas the Children of those who are involved in this treason of turning Agricultural Land into Residential Land will simply be living in UK, Australia, UAE, US or some other country.

On the part of exports, none of the Governments have realized that our exports cannot break the 25 Billion USD barrier unless 1) we invest in higher yield seed using drip irrigation. We must ensure, constitutionally, that sufficient land will be marked Agricultural Land to sustain our current and future generations through self sufficiency.....with room to export. Our farmers should also invest in Organic Seed and organic Poultry, Farm Animals. 2) We diversify our exports and stop relying on just 1-2 items. 3) Invest in latest tech in Textile to compete with Vietnam, China and Bangladesh on the international market. 4) Invest a lot more on technology and technology related exports; even if it only means assembled products in the first 10-15 years with special focus on Computers, LED's, Laptops, Tablet PC's etc.. 5) Totally locally assembled Cars; ban all imports related to vehicles (gradually) and ensure that all vehicles are locally assembled.......may also export to African Countries like India does eventually.

And for all the above, we need to change the mindset of the Businessmen by assuring them at all levels (Troika of Judiciary, Establishment and Military) that they will be protected for the next 25-50 years with no questions asked on their investments if they produce locally and invest in technology. We have thousands of Engineers and yet we assemble/produce nothing of note; we have hundreds of thousands of Doctors and yet we cannot even produce a vaccine (even with the formula)......for how long must we live with this unfortunate situation?

Honestly at one point or another relevant ministries have mentioned all of these issues for eg stopping the expansion of cities, master plan

But of course it remains to be seen what are they working on and we'll only see the results after some years

 

[Zibago]

A devalued currency is bad news for importers but exporters make a killing when the price of labour and local goods falls in dollar terms