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The global smartphone market is experiencing a rapid shift towards premiumization: is the sub-4,500 phone becoming a relic of the past?
The global smartphone market is experiencing a rapid shift towards premiumization: is the sub-4,500 phone becoming a relic of the past?In recent years, a significant transformation has been underway in the smartphone market, with a clear trend towards higher-end devices. Data from market research firm Counterpoint Research reveals a surge in consumer preference for premium smartphones, reshaping the global landscape...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 15:24:27 -
ASUS Zenbook 14 Air Snapdragon Edition: A Lightweight, High-Performance Mobile Workstation
ASUS Zenbook 14 Air Snapdragon Edition: A Lightweight, High-Performance Mobile WorkstationThe ASUS Zenbook 14 Air Snapdragon Edition is a groundbreaking addition to ASUS's lineup of premium ultra-thin laptops. Weighing just 960g and featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor, it delivers all-day unplugged productivity without compromising portability...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 15:02:21 -
The Middle East Smartphone Market: Strong 2024 Growth, but Challenges Loom
The Middle East Smartphone Market: Strong 2024 Growth, but Challenges LoomCanalys' latest report reveals robust growth in the Middle East (excluding Turkey) smartphone market in 2024, with 48.4 million units shippeda 14% year-on-year increase...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 14:21:53 -
China's Ultra-High-End Smartphone Market in 2024: Apple Reigns Supreme, Huawei in Hot Pursuit, Others Lag Significantly
China's Ultra-High-End Smartphone Market in 2024: Apple Reigns Supreme, Huawei in Hot Pursuit, Others Lag SignificantlyThe high-end smartphone market, often referring to flagship models, is typically categorized by pricing: devices exceeding $600 are considered high-end, while those over $1000 fall into the ultra-high-end segment. So, who dominates China's fiercely competitive ultra-high-end smartphone market? On February 17th, RD Observation released data revealing the top 15 best-selling single smartphone models priced over 8000 RMB (approximately $1100 USD) in China in 2024, providing a clear answer...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 14:08:07 -
Apple's Cold Reception in China: Unpacking the Sales Decline and Future Outlook
Apple's Cold Reception in China: Unpacking the Sales Decline and Future OutlookCanalys' February 17th, 2024 report on China's smartphone shipments sparked widespread discussion. The data revealed that Apple no longer holds the top spot in the Chinese market, barely managing a position within the top three, with a dramatic year-on-year sales decline...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 11:30:52 -
Global High-End Smartphone Market Report 2024: Apple's Dominance Slightly Shaken, Rise of Chinese Brands Unstoppable
Global High-End Smartphone Market Report 2024: Apple's Dominance Slightly Shaken, Rise of Chinese Brands UnstoppableOn February 17th, CounterPoint Research, a renowned data research firm, officially released its 2024 Global High-End Smartphone Market Report, revealing the latest trends in this market segment. The report indicates continued growth in the global high-end smartphone market (priced above $600 USD), with market share rising from 15% in 2020 to 25% in 2024...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 10:12:02 -
Leaked Images Reveal Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro: Type-C Port Takes Center Stage
Leaked Images Reveal Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro: Type-C Port Takes Center StageRecently, the prominent digital leaker @MajinBuOfficial on X platform shared renders of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro cases, along with photos of an iPhone 17 Pro camera module prototype, sparking widespread interest. These leaked images and information offer a glimpse into the design philosophy and potential specifications of these mysterious new models...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 09:45:46 -
2024 High-End Smartphone Market Share Growth Report: Apple Leads, China Emerges
2024 High-End Smartphone Market Share Growth Report: Apple Leads, China EmergesCounterPoint Research recently released a report indicating strong growth in the global high-end smartphone market (priced above US$600, approximately RMB 4358) in 2024. Market share jumped from 15% in 2020 to 25%, significantly exceeding the overall smartphone market's 5% year-on-year growth...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-18 08:54:02 -
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever's SafeSuperintelligence raises over $1 billion, achieving a valuation exceeding $30 billion
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever's SafeSuperintelligence raises over $1 billion, achieving a valuation exceeding $30 billionFebruary 18 Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has reportedly secured over $1 billion in funding for his company, SafeSuperintelligence (SSI), resulting in a valuation exceeding $30 billion. This valuation catapults SSI into the ranks of the world's highest-valued private technology companies and has generated significant industry attention...
Industry dynamics 2025-02-18 08:15:40 -
The high-end smartphone market is heating up: Apple leads the charge, a deep dive into the global premiumization trend
The high-end smartphone market is heating up: Apple leads the charge, a deep dive into the global premiumization trendRecent data from Counterpoint Research reveals a significant premiumization shift in the global smartphone market, with a growing number of consumers opting for higher-priced devices. In 2024, approximately 25% of global smartphone shipments had a wholesale average selling price (ASP) of $600 or more, a substantial jump from 15% in 2020...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-17 23:34:17 -
Apple's iPhone 17 Series Poised to Shake Up the Market: Design, Performance, and Foldable Phone Upgrades
Apple's iPhone 17 Series Poised to Shake Up the Market: Design, Performance, and Foldable Phone UpgradesFrankly, in the fiercely competitive global smartphone market, Apple, the once undisputed king, faces unprecedented challenges. The years-long continuation of the design language since the iPhone 11 has led to user fatigue, and the disappointing sales of the iPhone 16 series have sounded a clear alarm...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-17 22:56:45 -
Realme Neo7X and Neo7SE Launch: A Price War in the Budget Smartphone Market?
Realme Neo7X and Neo7SE Launch: A Price War in the Budget Smartphone Market?The fiercely competitive smartphone market sees the mid-range segment continuously attracting consumers with its high price-performance ratio, prompting numerous manufacturers to invest heavily in this sector. Realme, while still building brand recognition, consistently delivers leading hardware specifications within its price bracket, making its market impact significant...
Mobile Internet 2025-02-17 22:53:54
