Semi Bellwether TSMC’s Q2 Earnings Forecast Sunny Days Ahead
COVID-19, along with the rise of advanced capabilities such as 5G, AI and imaging technologies, has catalyzed the semiconductor demand for the last…
phone (1) launch: much ado about Nothing
This afternoon, the latest smartphone brand will launch in selected markets across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The Nothing phone (1),…
Parallel smartphone imports start in Russia, can they help?
Smartphone brands leave Russia Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022, several smartphone makers withdrew from…
Apple Leads Top 10 Smartphone List for April 2022, Samsung Follows
London, San Diego, New Delhi, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Seoul, Hong Kong – June 22, 2022 Apple led the global best-selling smartphone list with five…
Europe Smartphone Market Drops 12% YoY in Q1 2022; Region Braces for Further Challenges Ahead
49 million smartphones shipped in Europe in Q1 2022, the lowest first quarter total since Q1 2013 Samsung remained as the region's top vendor,…
Global Wafer Fab Equipment Revenue to Grow 18% in 2022
New Delhi, London, Hong Kong, Beijing, San Diego, Denver, Seoul, Buenos Aires – June 2, 2022 Global Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) manufacturers’ revenue…
Global Smartphone Shipments to Contract 3% YoY in 2022 on Economic Headwinds
Smartphone shipment forecast for 2022 lowered to 1.36 billion units. Q2 2022 results will be weaker than expected, but the outlook for a rebound in…
One in Two Cars Sold Will Have Electric Powertrain by 2030
China will be leading the global EV market, followed by Europe and US. BEV will have nearly 40% share in the global passenger vehicle market by…
500-mn Installed Base: Xiaomi Joins Samsung, Apple; What next?
Xiaomi passed a significant milestone in Q1 2022. According to Counterpoint Research’s Installed Base Tracker Service, the Chinese brand crossed the…
ASML Net Sales at High End of Guidance; High NA Orders to Drive Long-term Growth
ASML has reported Q1 2022 net sales at the higher end of its guidance. Outlook for the long term is positive due to leading-edge EUV systems and…
Smartphone ODM/IDH Companies’ 2021 Shipments Rise 6.4% YoY Despite COVID-19, Component Shortages
San Diego, Buenos Aires, London, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul – May 3, 2022 Smartphone shipments from ODM/IDH (Original Design…
Global CIS Market Revenue to Reach $21.9 Billion in 2022
Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, London, Seoul, Buenos Aires, San Diego - FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The global CIS market’s revenue is expected to reach $21.9…
MEA Smartphone Market Grows 15% YoY in 2021 as Digital Adoption Accelerates
MEA smartphone sales grew 15% YoY in 2021, marking the best year ever for the market. Samsung continued to top the market, though its lead was…
India Smartphone Market Records Highest Ever Shipments, Revenue in 2021
India’s smartphone market revenue crossed $38 billion in 2021 with 27% YoY growth. Xiaomi led the market with a 24% shipment share.The brand also…
Podcast #51: Smartphone Battery – Not all mAh are Created Equal
Smartphones have become a big part of our daily lives. From advanced processing power to vivid high-refresh-rate displays and stunning cameras, there…
MEA Smartphone Market Witnesses Best Q3 on Record; Samsung Reverses Decline, TECNO Solidifies Position
MEA smartphone shipments grew 1% YoY and 7.5% QoQ in Q3 2021. The quarter was the best Q3 on record, registering shipments of 46.5 million devices.……
China’s Singles’ Day Smartphone Sales Drop 0.7% YoY But Major Local OEMs See Good Growth
China preludes the global festival sales season with its Singles’ Day online shopping festival, held from November 1 to November 11 in recent years.…
Global Smartphone Volume Declines by 6% But Registers Highest Ever Third Quarter Revenue
The global smartphone market grew 6% QoQ but declined 6% YoY to 342 million units in Q3 2021. While shipments declined due to component shortages,…