China smartphone market and industry – 3Q 2014

Looking at smartphone sales in the local China market, under the influence of stagnating sales of international brands, a lack of differentiating features in high-end and high-cost/performance ratio products marketed by China-based makers, and ultra-low-cost 4G phones yet to be launched, the third quarter China smartphone market only saw heightened demand during summer promotion periods, and shipments reached 90.6 million units, down three million units, or 3.1% on quarter.