Sales of smartphones than those of conventional mobile phones this year

Figures: According to DisplaySearch, the first will transpire to 937 million copies in 2013 against 899 million for the latter.

Already announced us for 2012 but the toggle will take place this year. According to DisplaySearch, sales of smartphones will exceed sales of conventional mobile and feature-phones this year.

Specifically, the first will transpire to 937 million copies compared to 899 million for the latter. These are the emerging countries that accelerate the movement, as well as the adoption of the 4 G.

Ever larger screens

According to the research firm, very mobile broadband-compatible terminals will represent 23% of the market. Suddenly, the appetite for the terminals to large screens will grow.

Terminals equipped with 4 and 5-inch screens will represent 57% of sales. Even larger screens hisseront 16% of sales. What strengthen the ambitions of manufacturers in the phablets market.

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Key figures: sales of mobile and smartphones