NDP: Four years later, 80% smartphones

November 26 foreign media reported that market research agency NDP released today, said four years later (2017) global smartphone shipments will reach 1.8 billion, accounting for the entire mobile phone market 82%. In fact, last quarter, the share of global smartphone shipments exceeded 50%, surpassing the functional handset. NPD also noted that the booming smartphone market in China would contribute to the global rise in smartphone shipments, with 30% of smartphones sold in the Chinese market. NPD also said that about One-third of new smartphones will be equipped with a 5-inch large display, and most smartphones will have 4-inch to 4.9-inch screens. It is expected that in 1.8 billion smartphones, 43% of smartphones will be configured with full HD display, and 16% of smartphones will be equipped with Ultra high-definition displays. NPD estimates that smartphone shipments in the Chinese market will increase by 63% this year. (Niuniu)