Synopsis

Mobile voice services still account for the largest share of mobile revenues, contributing over 70%. The handset market is very competitive and smart phones continue to be a hot topic for the global mobile industry. Smart phone sales and market share continue to rise and smart phones are becoming increasingly important to success in the industry.

Touchscreen tablets have also become very popular; with the most widely known being the Apple iPad. The iPad has competitive threats however from the multitude of tablet devices now on the market and the rising threat of Android.

This report provides overall global statistics and forecasts for mobile smartphones and handsets, including growth, sales and revenue. Current and historical global market share for the top handset suppliers is also included. The report also provides information on Touchscreen Tablets including the major devices and Operating System market share. A case study in the key market of China has also been included.

Latest developments:

Smart phone sales will account for around 30% of the handset market in the next twelve or so months; in Q1 2012 Samsung replaced Nokia as the top handset supplier in the world in terms of market share.

Companies mentioned in this report:

Apple iPhone; Nokia; Google Android; other handset market leaders.

Financial information in this report includes:

Global handset sales; global handset revenue; handset supplier market share; Smartphones sales; smartphones operating system market share; Global touchscreen tablet operating system market share; Global touchscreen tablet sales.