Samsung managed to maintain the top spot for the full year 2019. Despite Huawei's ongoing challenges outside of China and a notable drop in 4Q19 shipments, it did manage to overtake Apple for the number 2 position overall in 2019.
Vivo Philippines recently bared its newest flagship offering -- the Vivo V17 Pro, which features six camera lenses including two that are touted as the industry’s first 32MP Dual Elevating Front Camera.
The new smartphones feature an enhanced quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide angle lens, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP mono lens.
Rising device costs are expected to lower SIM card replacement rates contributing to an already challenged SIM card market, according to analyst firm ABI Research.
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently unveiled their latest smartphone offerings, which include a flagship-level phone priced like an upper mid-ranger and two budget segment devices.
It is expected that the use of 5G and flexible displays will be the catalysts to galvanize the industry, creating improved user experiences (UXs), while stimulating smartphone replacement rates.