The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery in 2024 after two consecutive years of decline. According to Counterpoint’s latest report, smartphone sales increased by 4% year-over-year, rebounding from the lowest sales levels recorded in a decade during 2023. This positive growth marks a turning point for the industry, driven by strong demand for …
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Counterpoint: Global Smartphone Market Rebounds in 2024, Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi Lead the Market
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2024 Smartphone Market Share in China: Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi Lead the Charge
The 2024 Q4 smartphone market share in China reveals significant changes in rankings, with Huawei and Xiaomi emerging as the key players. According to market research data, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple claimed the top three spots for new device activations during the quarter. However, Apple witnessed a significant decline of 17.3% in activations compared to …
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Understanding the Relationships Between Major Chinese Smartphone Brands
China’s smartphone market is one of the largest and most competitive in the world, with brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Huawei, and Honor gaining global recognition. For Western customers, understanding the relationships between these brands and their respective sub-brands can provide valuable insight into their strategies, product lines, and operating systems (OS). 1. Xiaomi and …
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Global Smartphone Sales Rankings: Huawei at Tenth, Xiaomi Third, Motorola Emerges as the Dark Horse
December 25, 2024 – Market research firm Omdia has released its Q3 2024 global smartphone rankings, revealing key trends in the industry. The quarter saw a total shipment of 309.9 million units, marking a modest year-over-year growth of 2.6%. Among the highlights, Motorola emerged as the standout performer with a 37.3% growth rate, while Huawei …
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Guide to Checking Chinese Smartphone Compatibility Before Purchase
When considering buying a Chinese smartphone, it’s crucial to ensure the device is compatible with your local network bands for seamless connectivity. This guide provides an overview of network band compatibility across major carriers in key countries and CinaDigital is the go-to platform for purchasing Chinese smartphones like Xiaomi, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, and more. …
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