Apple will likely make the iPhone 12 in India

Apple’s supply chain partner, Wistron, is reportedly going through a massive hiring in India in preparation for the production of the iPhone 12. Wistron will likely employ 10,000 workers at its Narasapura factory in Bengaluru. Production will begin in October this year.

The iPhone 12 made in India will be ready to ship in mid-2021. It seems that these iPhone 12 will be specially for the Indian market, the domestic production could help Apple avoid import tax. up to 22%.

India is the world’s second largest smartphone market, behind only China. Although Apple dominates the premium segment in India, its market share is only 1%. While the mid-range and low-cost segments dominate the Indian market.

Apple has also been producing low-cost iPhones in India since 2017. According to the report, Apple may also produce the iPhone SE 2020 in India, in order to increase competition with Samsung’s affordable smartphones. , Xiaomi or Vivo.

Apple’s second-largest iPhone maker, Pegatron, will also set up a new factory in India, according to another report. Apple also plans to open the first Apple Store in India in 2021.

It is still unclear whether the iPhone 12 and iPhone SE made in India will be sold to other markets, such as Vietnam or not?

Reference: phonearena