What Tinno does

Tinno (legal name: Shenzhen Tinno Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Shenzhen-headquartered Original Design Manufacturer founded in 2005 that designs and manufactures intelligent terminals — smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, smart POS terminals, automotive electronics, network/5G mmWave terminals, and communication modules — for global brand owners and telecom operators. The company operates both ODM and JDM models, runs seven R&D centers across China plus a design center in Marseille, France, and supports four manufacturing bases in Nanchang, Yibin, Heyuan, and Haiphong (Vietnam) with 130 million units/year of total production capacity; it shipped 61+ million units in 2025 and is ranked among the top three global smartphone ODMs by Counterpoint for H1 2025. Core customers include Lenovo, Transsion, and HONOR on the brand side and AT&T, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Rakuten, and China Mobile on the carrier/operator side, with additional automotive engagements at GAC and Zeekr under IATF 16949 certification. Tinno also retains owned consumer brands Wiko and SUGAR, holds 3,000+ patent applications (including a 2015 National Technology Invention Award for multi-frequency multi-mode antenna technology), and is a certified Google ODM partner for Android/GMS devices. Revenue mechanics are B2B quote-based with multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company received an RMB 864 million strategic investment from Yibin Emerging Industry Investment Group in February 2026 at an RMB 6.5 billion pre-money valuation.

Name

Tinno

Legal name

Shenzhen Tinno Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tinno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Tinno is a Shenzhen-based top-3 global smartphone ODM founded in 2005 that designs and manufactures intelligent terminals — smartphones, IoT, modules, POS, and automotive electronics — for global brands and telecom operators across 190+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Device ODM Manufacturing

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Smartphone & Feature Phone ODM/OEM Manufacturing (Contract Manufacturing) (CRACALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electronics Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) (IMAGAGAB), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), IoT/M2M Mobile Network Operators (LPWAN, NB-IoT/LTE-M) (HDAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Mobile device ODM
• Smartphone manufacturing
• IoT terminal design
• Automotive electronics supply
• Telecom device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ODM Manufacturing Services: Original Design Manufacturing services for smartphone brands and telecom operators, providing product design, manufacturing, and supply chain integration
2. JDM Services: Joint Design Manufacturing services offering flexible customization for diverse customer requirements alongside ODM capabilities
3. EMS Services: Electronics Manufacturing Services including automotive electronics, drones, and specialized devices beyond traditional ODM scope
4. Communication Modules: 5G and IoT communication module manufacturing with major project wins including China Mobile orders
5. GMS Integration: Google Mobile Services integration and certification for Android devices

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tinno is a global top-3 Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) of intelligent mobile terminals, providing end-to-end design, R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain services for smartphones, IoT devices, tablets, smart POS terminals, automotive electronics, network terminals, and 5G/IoT communication modules. The company serves global smartphone brands (Lenovo, Transsion, HONOR) and major telecom operators (AT&T, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Rakuten) through B2B contract manufacturing, with products reaching over 190 countries.

Product overview

TINNO is a global top-3 smartphone ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) providing end-to-end intelligent terminal design and manufacturing services. The company operates both ODM and JDM (Joint Design Manufacturing) models and has diversified its portfolio from core smartphones to include IoT devices, tablets, Smart POS terminals, automotive electronics, and network terminals. Key products and brands include: Smartphones (core ODM offering, 61M+ shipments in 2025 ranked #3 globally), IoT devices (including wearables and communication modules), Tablets and accessories, Smart POS terminals with under-screen NFC, Automotive Electronics (IATF 16949 certified), and Network Terminals (5G mmWave MiFi). TINNO also operates owned brands including Wiko and SUGAR. The company offers GMS (Google Mobile Services) integration as a certified Google ODM partner. Manufacturing is supported by four global bases in China (Heyuan, Nanchang, Yibin) and Vietnam (Haiphong), with a total annual production capacity of 130 million units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIKO: Consumer smartphone brand acquired by Tinno, operating in multiple markets globally
• SUGAR

Products and services

• Smartphones End-to-end ODM/JDM design and manufacturing of smartphones for global brands (Lenovo, Transsion, HONOR) and telecom operators; 61+ million units shipped in 2025, ranked top 3 globally.
• IoT Devices & Wearables IoT smart hardware including wearables, AIoT terminals, and connectivity modules for global IoT brands; EMS-grade manufacturing for leading drone manufacturers.
• Tablets Android tablets and 2-in-1 keyboard tablets designed and manufactured under ODM/JDM for clients including Lenovo (Annual Product Quality Excellence Award winner).
• Smart POS Terminals Smart POS terminals with under-screen NFC tap-to-pay, supporting mobile, storefront, and rugged vertical scenarios; certified to PCI PTS 6.x and EMV L1&L2.
• Automotive Electronics IATF 16949-certified intelligent vehicle control units and vehicle-mounted electronics supplied as a core supplier to GAC and Zeekr.
• Network Terminals (5G mmWave MiFi) 5G mmWave MiFi mobile hotspots (Jaguar Wave product) and other wireless data terminals designed for global telecom operators.
• Communication Modules (5G/IoT) 5G and IoT communication modules manufactured for partners including China Mobile IoT, Fibocom, and BDSTAR; 52M+ modules expected to ship in 2025.
• GMS (Google Mobile Services) Integration Service Certified Google ODM partner offering GMS integration, certification, and Android device development services for brand companies building Android devices with Google apps and APIs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61+ million units shipped in 2025, ranking top 3 globally among smartphone ODMs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and key.

• Ethio TelecomstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Exploring strategic partnership to promote digital inclusion across Ethiopia and Africa by introducing affordable smart devices and establishing local manufacturing. Leverages Ethio Telecom's infrastructure and TINNO's manufacturing expertise to improve device availability and reduce import dependency.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle ODM partner providing Google Mobile Services (GMS) integration for brand companies building Android devices. TINNO provides Android device development with Google apps, supporting products including smart phones with QCOM and MTK SOC platforms.
• LenovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for tablet and smartphone ODM manufacturing. TINNO received Lenovo Tablet Annual Product Quality Excellence Award 2023/2024 and Excellence Service Award. Deep collaboration on technology integration and supply chain efficiency.
• TranssioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for smartphone manufacturing. Awarded Transsion Excellence Delivery Award and recognized for successful 5G project mass production.
• HONORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for smartphone ODM services. Received HONOR Excellence Quality Team Award for quality performance.
• China Mobile IoTkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for communication modules. TINNO won major China Mobile module project in 2025, with annual module shipments expected to exceed 52 million units.
• BDSTAR (华大北斗)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in advanced manufacturing for positioning and navigation technology integration.
• FibocomkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for communication modules and IoT connectivity solutions.
• AT&TcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor North American telecom operator partnership for custom device development. TINNO won bid for AT&T business, further developing North American market.
• VodafonekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal telecom operator with certification capabilities for TINNO devices.
• OrangekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean telecom operator partner with device certification.
• T-MobilekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor telecom operator partner with device certification and customization requirements.
• RakutenkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese telecom operator partner for custom device development.
• Leading AI CompanieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with major AI players to co-develop next-generation intelligent hardware, positioning TINNO at AI-device convergence frontier.
• QualcommcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic chipmaker partner providing Snapdragon platforms for device development.
• MediaTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic chipmaker partner providing MTK platforms. Won MediaTek Annual Technology Innovation Award 2009-2010.
• SpreadtrumkeyTechnology or IntegrationChipmaker partner for platform development.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Compal Electronics: Taiwan-listed smartphone, tablet and IoT ODM serving similar global brand customers; comparable ODM/JDM model and geographic footprint, providing direct global competitor signal for Tinno's smartphone ODM business.
• Quanta Computer: Leading Taiwanese ODM with comparable production scale in tablets, notebooks and IoT devices; overlapping capability in LTE/5G devices and similar global brand customer base as Tinno.
• Wingtech Technology: Major Chinese smartphone and IoT ODM (acquired by Luxshare) with overlapping product portfolio in handsets, tablets, IoT terminals and automotive electronics; competes head-to-head for global brand ODM/JDM programs.
• Longcheer Technology: Shenzhen-headquartered smartphone and IoT ODM with similar tier-1 brand and carrier customer relationships; comparable scale in feature phones transitioning to smartphones, IoT and automotive electronics.
• Inventec Corporation: Taiwanese ODM with comparable smartphone, server and IoT device manufacturing services; overlapping tier-1 brand customers and similar JDM/ODM service offerings to global telecom operators.
• Wistron Corporation: Taiwanese ODM with large-scale smartphone, IoT and computing device manufacturing; comparable diversified contract manufacturing services and shared brand customers including tier-1 telecom operators.
• Huaqin Technology: China's largest smartphone ODM directly competing with Tinno for tier-1 brand manufacturing programs; comparable ODM/JDM model, similar Shanghai-headquartered footprint and overlapping customer set across Lenovo, Transsion and HONOR.

Emerging players

• Quectel: Global leader in IoT communication modules with 5G/LTE-M/NB-IoT modules; competes with Tinno's communication module business in the same IoT/wireless module category, addressing similar connected-device OEMs.
• Fibocom: Leading Chinese wireless communication module maker and Tinno's partner in IoT modules; comparable 5G/IoT module product line and overlapping customers like China Mobile, providing capability overlap in module ODM/EMS alongside Tinno.

Broad incumbents

• Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision): World's largest EMS with smartphone, communication module, IoT and automotive electronics manufacturing; broader portfolio and customer set than Tinno but overlapping capabilities in 5G devices, IoT modules and contract manufacturing for tier-1 brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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