TMCnet News

Research and Markets: UAE Smartphone Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019 - Samsung, Apple, Blackberry, Nokia, HTC are Major Players in the $9 Billion Industry
[October 22, 2014]

Research and Markets: UAE Smartphone Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019 - Samsung, Apple, Blackberry, Nokia, HTC are Major Players in the $9 Billion Industry


DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mnvxpz/uae_smartphone) has announced the addition of the "UAE Smartphone Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering.

The smartphone market in the UAE is forecast to reach US$ 9.32 billion in 2019

The market has been segmented into smartphones featuring display below 5 inches, and phablets (with display size above 5 inches). In 2013, smartphones (display size below 5 inches) dominated the market, occupying majority share in terms of volume sales in the UAE. Through the forecast period, smartphones are expected to continue dominating the market. However, the penetration of phablets is expected to almost double through 2019 as more mobile users would prefer smartphones with larger display. Major players offering high-end smartphones in the UAE include Samsung, Apple, Blackberry, Nokia, HTC (News - Alert), etc.

Over the last few years, mobile phones have evolved from a device used for making calls or sending SMS o a smartphone designed for functions as diverse as accessing internet on-the-go and playing games. With rapid advancements in the field of mobile technology, the adoption of smartphones has been increasing at a faster pace across major global market. Mirroring the same trend, the smartphone market in the UAE is also growing with significant rise in demand over the past five years.



Global mobile giants like Samsung, HTC and Nokia (News - Alert) are coming up with a wide range of smartphones at significantly lower prices. As a result, mobile users are increasingly switching to high-end smartphones with smart features. Ever since the launch of high speed data services in the country, mobile phone users in the UAE are demanding for internet on-the-go features, which has largely driven smartphones sales in the country. Other major factors driving smartphone sales in the UAE include higher disposable income and changing lifestyle of consumers.

UAE Smartphone Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019 discusses the following aspects of smartphone market in the UAE:


  • Growing Mobile Internet Usage
  • Emerging E-Commerce
  • Emerging iOS market
  • Increasing Sales of Phablets

Key Topics Covered:

1. Research Methodology

2. Analyst View

3. Global Smartphone Market Overview

4. UAE Smartphone Market Outlook

5. UAE Smartphones (Display Size below 5 Inches) Market Outlook

6. UAE Phablet (Display Size above 5 Inches) Market Outlook

7. Market Dynamics

8. Recent Industry Trends & Developments

9. Competitive Landscape

10. Strategic Recommendations

Companies Mentioned

  • Apple (News - Alert) Inc.
  • HTC Corporation
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
  • LG Electronics Limited
  • Lenovo Group Limited
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Research in Motion (News - Alert) Limited
  • Samsung Electronics Co.
  • Sony Mobile Communication Inc.
  • ZTE Corporation

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mnvxpz/uae_smartphone


[ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]