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Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo in Top Five Q2 Global Smartphone Shipment List

International research firm Canalys released a Q2 smartphone market report on July 18. The report suggests that the industry was in overall decline in terms of shipments, especially for Android.

Apple Regains Top Spot in Q4 Chinese Smartphone Market, Hitting Record 22% Share

Driven by the iPhone 13's stellar performance, Apple regained its throne in the Chinese smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2021, with a market share reaching 22%, according to a report by Strategy Analytics.

CAICT: 35.3 Million Smartphones Shipped in November, Increase of 19.2%

According to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), the number of smart phones shipped domestically in November totalled 35.252 million, a 19.2% year-on-year growth.

China’s Smartphone Sales in October: Apple Ranks First, OPPO Second

Among the top five brands in China's smartphone market in October this year, Apple has greatly improved year-on-year and month-on-month.

Realme VP Xu Qi: Firm to Aim at High-End Market, New Products’ Price to Be Over $781

The company's products are expected to be launched early next year, with prices starting at 5,000 yuan ($781).

Leading Auto Company Geely Holdings Now Plans to Make Smartphones

Chairman of Geely Holding Group has founded a new company and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone, officially announcing its new smartphone business.

Rumors Say Geely Holdings to Produce Mobile Phones, Setting up Offices in Wuhan and Shanghai

News emerged that Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Holdings, is determined to produce mobile phones. The project is progressing rapidly and Geely has begun to recruit employees for the new endeavor.

Emerging Markets Will Drive Next Wave of Global 5G Smartphone Sales: Realme-Counterpoint White Paper

Two years after the launch of the world’s first commercial 5G network, the race continues. OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) are rapidly expanding their 5G offerings and accessibility, driving the adoption of the next-generation wireless standard across key markets including the US, Europe and China.

Vivo Sub-Brand iQOO Launches Neo5 Gaming Phone with Upgraded Display Performance

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO unveiled a new gaming phone Neo5 on Tuesday, boasting a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the iQOO Neo3.

Gartner: Global Smartphone Sales Decline 5.7% in Q3 2020

Global smartphone shipments totaled 366 million units in the third quarter of 2020, down 5.7% from the third quarter of 2019, according to Gartner, a research and advisory company.

Made for the Young, by the Young: Exclusive Interview with the Team behind realme, the World’s Fastest-growing Phone Maker

It’s a common phenomenon in many Southeast Asian countries: Young people snatch up the latest smartphone models online — but rarely are they satisfied with what comes in the mail.

Coronavirus Outbreak Could Reduce Chinese Smartphone Shipments by 30% in Q1 2020

The pneumonia epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus has had a considerable impact on the Chinese mobile phone industry.

Vivo’s iQOO to Enter Indian Market

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is expected to debut their sub-brand iQOO in the Indian market by March 2020, according to 91mobiles. IQOO will exist as an independent entity, similar to Xiaomi’s spin off of their POCO sub-brand in India.

Xiaomi Spins Off Its Premium Sub-brand POCO as an Independent Company

Xiaomi launched POCO in 2018 as a premium smartphone brand expected to take on competitors like OnePlus and Samsung on the global stage.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G Classic Blue Edition Launched at $604

The Reno3 Pro 5G-Pantone 2020 Classic Blue phone officially went on sale Friday with a price tag of 4,199 yuan ($604). The upgraded 12GB + 256GB version is priced at 4,499 yuan.

OPPO Aims to Produce 100 Million Smartphones in India in 2020

According to Business Today, an Indian executive of smartphone manufacturer OPPO stated on Tuesday that the company aims to produce 100 million smartphones in India this year.

Realme’s First 5G Flagship Realme X50 to Be Released in January

On December 24, Realme officially announced that its first 5G smartphone, the Realme X50 will be unveiled at the company’s launch event on January 7, 2020 in Beijing.

Apple Expected to Outpace Huawei in Global Smartphone Shipments Thanks to Strong Sales in China

According to TrendForce, Apple's mobile phone shipments are expected to surpass those of Huawei in the fourth quarter of 2019 thanks to the success of the iPhone 11 in China.

Xiaomi to Enter Japanese Market in 2020

Xiaomi is planning to enter Japan in 2020 by offering their comparable flagships at a lower price point in an effort to displace market leader Apple

Samsung to Begin Layoffs in China, Affecting One Third of Employees

Samsung is facing an uphill battle in the Chinese smartphone sector and planning to downsize its Chinese offices to combat the increasingly intense competition.

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