Ever wondered how the delivery partners quickly scan the barcodes, slide the tabs and complete the delivery using just a smartphone? As per the latest findings of Borzo (erstwhile WeFast) the delivery partners prefer using mobile phones by Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo.
Technology is changing the Gig economy landscape and giving greater autonomy to gig workers. Entry of multiple Ecommerce, Food and Logistics players have provided multiple gig delivery options for the delivery personnel. With multiple opportunities available, a good gadget in hand, 2-wheeler/ 3-wheeler, and appropriate paper work have become the criteria to enrol in any technology enabled platform to perform couriers and deliveries across the city.
Smooth functioning of these ‘tech-enabled platform apps’ require a good smartphone supported by adequate RAM and Storage. Data from Borzo’s fleet of 18000 + active delivery partners, which has doubled YoY, showsthat Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are most popular mobile phone brands amongst delivery partners in India this year.
Though delivery partners have shown an affinity towards mobile phones offered by Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo but the trend suggests that Xiaomi phones are leading the race and gaining immense popularity amongst Indian Delivery personnels.
The smartphones offered by these brands are affordable and provide great features in the price segment.
Information accessed from Borzo (erstwhile WeFast) suggests that Indian Delivery partners prefer using affordable mobile phones in the price range of Rs 7000 to Rs 17000 having a minimum of 3GB RAM and maximum of 8GB RAM. The most popular phone has been Xiaomi Redmi 9 and its other variants.
Top 10 most popular phones among Indian delivery partners this year:
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