We check that certain Chinese smartphone brands, such as OPPO and vivo, may cancel their launches of clamshell foldable phones in Y2024.
January 12, 2024
Key Takeaways:
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OPPO and vivo may be highly confirmed to suspend the release of their flip foldable models, Find N4 Flip and X Flip 2.
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Although Honor and Xiaomi have proceeded with the launch of their first clamshell models, Honor Flip and MIX Flip, as originally planned in 2Q24, our checks indicate that the PLC (Product Life Cycle) shipments may be more conservative than initially expected volume.
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As for Huawei, it may launch two new clamshell models: P60 Pocket in 1Q24 and Nova Pocket in 3Q24.
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Authors
Eddie Han
Eddie Han, Sr. Analyst/Research Director at Isaiah Research, has been studying smartphone industry for 10+ years. Focus on smartphone and the related components supply chain research. Master in Social Enterprise, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Currently as the Sr. Analyst/Research Manager of Smartphone Team at Isaiah Research and lead 3+ members to work on supply chain analysis from smartphone(Apple/Android), 5G, RF, camera, display to XR research with a solid methodology. Business development and customer management include top-tier smarphone brands and components vendors. Used to work as Sr. Industry Analyst/Section Manager for 10+ years at Market Intelligence and Consulting (MIC). Conduct 150+ smartphone industry reports on OEM/EMS/ODM shipment tracker, application processor, radio frequency, display and 5G communication related research.
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