Where is the smartphone industry headed

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Apple and Nintendo repurpose components, cut production estimates ahead of holidays. Chip wait times get longer as companies continue to stockpile, predicating a worse chip shortage. Global chip shortage will hit the smartphone industry harder than expected. In the markets where Huawei and LG are strongest China and the USA, respectively , companies face different chances of gaining that share. Huawei had significant share in the high-end segment in China, and with its massive decline, Apple remained the best option for consumers in this segment.

This is a clear sign that other players in this market have not breached this price segment," said Nabila Popal , research director with IDC's Mobile and Consumer Device Trackers. As all these Chinese brands increase their focus in regions like Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa, the competition will only get more intense for the likes of Samsung and other players in those markets.

Share the image. IDC Tracker products provide accurate and timely market size, vendor share, and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than countries around the globe. Regionally, when you look at markets where Huawei primarily plays China and the same for LG USA , different vendors stand different chances of gaining that share. Huawei had significant share of the high end segment in China, and with its recent massive decline, Apple remained the best option for consumers in this space.

A clear sign other players in this market have not breached this price segment.