24: Chapter 24 Max's Ancestors

"But many friends have also asked me: Can we have longer battery life? Can we have something more durable? Can we have something more powerful..."

He paused slightly to build suspense, scanning the audience. Seeing the expectant smiles on their faces, he continued:

"Today, Transsion's answer is..."

On the big screen, a space-gray phone slowly rotated. Its design was more rugged; the frame was still plastic, but it had received certain upgrades inside. The casing also featured a unique wavy, anti-slip design.

"TECNO Power max!"

Applause and cheers erupted instantly. This phone had already officially appeared in a prime spot in the display cabinet over 20 days ago, and many of them had already handled it, noting that it felt more substantial.

The shop assistants had even told them that the battery life could reach three weeks, but unfortunately, it hadn't officially gone on sale yet; these were just display units for promotional purposes.

The price would only see a slight increase, while the experience would be a comprehensive upgrade.

"I know what you want to know."

Mr. Adebayo held up the phone: "Battery life? Official data shows 12 days of normal use, and 22 days of pure standby time.

But in our actual tests, in Kenya's Maasai Mara, one Power max lasted for a full 19 days from a full charge until it automatically shut down."

The big screen began playing the test video. The camera followed the Power max as it filmed wildlife on the savanna, occasionally taking a few photos and sometimes making calls.

On the 19th day, the battery finally ran out and it shut down.

"Only needing to charge it once a month is a very user-friendly configuration for long-term outdoor workers."

"19 days?" someone in the audience shouted excitedly: "My Nokia only lasts three days at most."

"The TECNO T1 only lasts about 10 days; the Power max is truly powerful."

"But that's not all..." Mr. Adebayo switched the PPT, and even more shocking data appeared before everyone. "The Power max uses a brand new, independently developed signal amplifier.

The same distance, better signal; the same signal, further distance.

Compared to the TECNO T1, the signal range has increased by another thirty percent."

Shen Fei, sitting in the audience, wore a confident expression. This was the signal enhancement feature rewarded by the system; although it was a stripped-down, further-stripped-down version, it was still more than enough to beat other competitors in Africa.

"We tested it at an altitude of 5,000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro, in the depths of the Congo rainforest, and even in the center of the Sahara Desert... the results were all the same.

Compared to traditional phones, it has improved by 60%. We are serious about maximum signal."

The test comparison chart displayed on the big screen showed Transsion's signal strength curve almost completely suppressing Motorola and Nokia throughout.

Seeing the shocked crowd below, Mr. Adebayo on stage also made a joke.

"This means that when everyone else has lost contact, your phone still has power and still has a signal."

"At the same time, this phone is also equipped with a brand-new quick-release design. You can easily remove the battery in just one step, and after swapping in a spare battery, it can be fully revived in just a few seconds."

Some people in the audience who were currently using the TECNO T1 also became very interested in this phone. If the price wasn't too high, they would switch... after all, the new product was stronger.

"Why is Transsion so obsessed with signal? We believe that safety is the most important thing. We want to ensure that no matter which corner of Africa you are in, you can receive calls from your family."

This sentence struck a chord with countless people. In Africa, where the land is vast and sparsely populated and communication is inconvenient, a single phone call could be a lifeline.

This time, the applause was even more intense, and more people joined in, lasting for over a full minute.

"Next is photography." Mr. Adebayo invited 5 models up on stage again. This time, the clarity of the photos taken was significantly enhanced.

"This time, the Power max is equipped with a brand-new 1-megapixel lens, which is a full two-fold upgrade compared to our T1.

This time, we can not only take clear photos, but also more beautiful ones."

With live selfies and real-time projection, this time the skin tone in every photo was more natural and detailed, richer, and there was little noise even under complex lighting.

The powerful algorithm once again made many people in the audience gasp in surprise.

Some people were already slapping their thighs in frustration, regretting why they hadn't pre-ordered. This phone would probably be out of stock as soon as it hit the market... wanting to snag one would likely mean waiting for a while. This Transsion phone was great in every way, except...

"Finally, there is durability."

Under everyone's gaze, Mr. Adebayo made another shocking move. He threw the Power max directly from a 2-meter-high stage.

The phone hit the floor with a dull thud.

A staff member picked it up, wiped it clean, and it could still easily turn on and function normally.

In the midst of everyone's shock, the security guard directly pulled out a walnut and started smashing it on the floor.

After smashing it, the phone could still be used normally...

The screen was still intact, and the functions were still normal.

"The Power max adopts a brand-new anti-drop and military-grade drop-proof design," Mr. Adebayo said.

"We know that in Africa, mobile phones have to withstand bumpy roads, flying sand, and occasional accidental drops. With these designs, you no longer have to worry about these problems."

After these basic features were introduced, the scene was completely boiling over.

This phone was even more powerful than the phones on the advertisements that had appeared on their houses at some unknown time. It was very worth buying, but the price was still a mystery.

Although Transsion was a company that designed exclusive mobile phones for Africans, this upgrade was just too much... A price increase was certain, but whether they could afford it was still a suspense.

Mr. Adebayo looked at the expectant eyes in the audience and used his old tactic again: "For such a phone, how much should it sell for?

As per the old rules, let's first look at the competitors' products.

Nokia N96, although they are equipped with a 5-megapixel lens, the actual imaging effect is not as good as our 1-megapixel one.

As for other aspects, although it has a large 16G memory, the photography is terrible, and the memory is of no use.

In terms of signal and battery life, it is thoroughly crushed by our Power max."

In the end, four comparisons were listed on the big screen, and the Nokia N96 only won once.

As for Nokia's metal middle frame and higher-definition screen... they were not included in the comparison; the African people had no use for those parameters.

[Lei Jun: That's what I think too.]

"So, such a phone might sell for around 500 USD from other brands."

Some people from Tanzania who didn't know the inside story sighed in disappointment; as expected, such an advanced phone was destined not to belong to them.

"But Transsion's thinking is different..."

"We believe that good technology should not belong only to the rich, so after countless cost calculations, we have decided..."

Surprised cheers immediately erupted from the audience, and this time, the cheers went to a whole new level.