China’s Smartphone Market Grew 10% QoQ but Declined 9% YoY in Q2 2019
Q2 2019 Shipments in China's smartphone market was less than 100 million units for the second consecutive quarter. Huawei was the only brand in the…
UK Consumers Cool on Huawei
The US government has been discussing its concerns over Huawei as a potential security threat for many months. It has also been urging other…
Rise of the Open Channel in LATAM
The sales channel landscape for the LATAM mobile devices market has been going through significant changes in the last few years. Just two years ago,…
Smartphone OEMs are Keen on Enhancing Camera Megapixels
Global smartphone sell-in volumes in Q1 2019 fell for a sixth consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. As a…
Can Huawei’s Success Story in China’s Premium Segment Continue?
In Q1 2019, Huawei overtook Apple as the second largest smartphone brand globally. In China, Huawei has remained the number one smartphone brand…
Operator Partnerships Hold the Key to Success in Canada’s Smartphone Market
Like in many developed economies, operators drive the Canadian smartphone market. More than 85% of smartphone sales take place through operators.…
Smartphone Shipments in Peru Fell for the Third Consecutive Quarter in Q1 2019
Huawei was the only brand which grew during the quarter. New Delhi, Hong Kong, Seoul, London, Beijing, San Diego, Buenos Aires – June 13th, 2019…
INFOGRAPHIC: Q1-2019 | MOBILE MARKET MONITOR
Our Q1-2019 Market Monitor report has been published. We release one Infographic in each quarter to summarize the handset and smartphone market…
Samsung Leads Sri Lanka Smartphone Market Even as Xiaomi Enters Top Three
Sri Lanka’s smartphone market grew around 11% YoY during Q1 2019. New Delhi, Hong Kong, Seoul, London, Beijing, San Diego, Buenos Aires – 3rd June…
Smartphone Market in Bangladesh Grew 45% YoY in Q1 2019
Samsung took the first position from Symphony in Bangladesh smartphone market, grabbing a 22% market share. LTE capable smartphones grew 117% YoY…
Analyzing the Impact of the US Trade Ban on Huawei’s Smartphone Business
The US trade ban on Huawei has come as expected. The US has put Huawei on the “Entity List”, which prohibits it from buying or selling anything from…
Colombian Smartphone Market Continues to Grow in Q1 2019
Huawei was the fastest growing brand (76% YoY growth including HONOR co-brand), surpassing Motorola to become the second largest brand in Colombia…
The European Smartphone Market Declined 3% YoY in Q1 2019
While overall smartphone sales declined 3% annually, Chinese brands grew a record 39% YoY in the European market. Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi,…
France: A Battleground for Premium Flagship Smartphones
Being a mature smartphone market, the average selling price (ASP) in France is already high. Apple and Samsung so far dominate the market. However,…
Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 48%YoY in Q1 2019 with One in Three Being an Apple Watch
Top nine brands contribute to 75% of the market shipment. Samsung, Fitbit, and Huawei grew exponentially in Q1 2019 Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi,…
Huawei’s Global Smartphone Market Share Reaches Highest Ever Level in Q1 2019
Overall smartphone shipment declined 5% in Q1 2019, making it the sixth consecutive quarter of shipments falling. New Delhi, Mumbai, Hong Kong,…
Sell-Through in China’s Smartphone Market Continues to Decline but Bright Spots Emerge in Q1 2019
In Q1 2019, the sales volume of smartphones fell below 100 million again. Huawei, OPPO and Vivo maintain YoY growth. With the release of new models,…
Samsung is the Most Preferred Brand for Next Purchase in the UK
The UK is a mature smartphone market driven by operator channels. Apple and Samsung dominate the best-selling list. Competition is intensifying with…