China Accounted for 67% of Global Handset Production in 2021
The global handset production in 2021 was similar to that a year ago. Although there was a brief rise in production in some regions due to the…
China Smartphone Sales Decline for 10 Consecutive Weeks in First Half of 2022
China’s smartphone sales declined for 10 consecutive weeks since the sixth week of 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021, according to…
Huawei’s Q1 2021 Smartphone Installed Base Share at 9.7%, Sales Share at 4.6%
One of the biggest issues faced by the smartphone market in 2020 was the tightening of US trade sanctions against Huawei. The company, which had…
Installed Base Data Testifies to iPhone 12’s Stellar Performance
Apple iPhone’s installed base increased by only 2% in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020. Unlike sales or shipments data, the installed base figure tells us…
China Handset Production Stops Shrinking For Now
Global handset production fell 16% YoY in 2020 due to disruptions at manufacturing units and a sharp drop in demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Will Higher (Above 90Hz) Refresh Rate Screen Become a Standard Feature?
As smartphone market is saturated, companies are trying to differentiate their products through various specifications. Display size, Pixel per inch…
The Rise of ‘Affordable Premium’ in Korea’s Smartphone Market
Displacement of super-premium devices could be sign of changing consumer needs We are seeing the rise of the ‘affordable premium’ in Korea, and…
China’s Smartphone Production Falls Under 70% for the First Time in 2019
Smartphone production is moving out of China China is losing luster as the world’s smartphone factory. This is highlighted by recent dynamics within…