What They Say
Digitimes Research reports that 650 million smartphones will be sold in the first half of 2021, with Samsung Electronics, Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo the top five brands and all up from last year. For the full year, the firm believes that volumes will reach 1.32 billion units, up 6.4% year on year. 5G will grow by 70% to 80% this year to reach 500-530 million units in 2021 with Apple top.
Foldable shipments are forecast at 18-20 million with Samsung top, although it’s share for the year will drop below 40%.
What We Think
In October last year (image below), Digitimes research expected faster growth in 5G handsets to more than 600 million units in 2022. (BR)
