Xiaomi stories

Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to new reports from Gartner. >>

The Mi 11 is designed for the visual creatives out there who will love its “on the fly” brilliance.>>

The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.>>

Apple’s growth was largely due to the success of the iPhone 12, which helped the company surpass Samsung to regain the status of number one global smartphone vendor for Q4 2020.>>

The top 10 original equipment manufacturers increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020 and accounted for 42% of the market, according to Gartner.>>

It comes off the back of a better-than-expected year for smartphones: while total 2020 shipments declined by 5.9% in comparison to 2019, IDC says the market’s recovery in the face of the pandemic was ‘impressive’, with the momentum heading into 2021 remaining strong.>>

Overall global mobile phone sales to end users totalled 401 million units, a decline of 8.7% year-over-year.>>

Opportunity beckons to upgrade supply chain processes, transform the consumer experience and build customer loyalty across the omni-channel landscape.>>

The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.>>

The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.>>

Data from Canalys paints a grim picture for the worldwide smartphone industry, with more economic strife to come in Q2.>>

“Markets [in which] smart speakers are booming saw the most significant year-on-year growth.”>>

IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.>>

The research conducted by Gartner also revealed a newcomer for second place in global sales internationally.>>

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.>>

The full-year decline in 2019 represents the third consecutive year of falling shipments.>>

Shipments of smartphones grew 1% this quarter, despite falling 2% generally in 2019. >>

Fitbit faltered in Q3 and was the only vendor in the top five not to grow shipments over last year. >>

Huawei, Samsung, and OPPO increased market share in the third quarter of 2019, while Apple and Xiaomi share declined.>>

"The market returning to positive growth shows the resilience of the industry as well as the ongoing demand for mobile phones, all in the face of many global macroeconomic challenges.">>

Competition from lower-cost smartwatches will reduce average selling prices by 4.5% in 2021.>>

Ear-worn devices captured 46.9% of the overall wearables market during the 2Q19, up from 24.8% a year ago.>>

Thanks to the trend in premium brands, worldwide headphone revenue is growing four times faster than shipment numbers. >>

This will mean some respite after the Australian market’s massive 2019 decline and help NZ’s see some stability.>>