Huawei finally displaced from the top spot in the Chinese foldable phone market

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According to data from market research firm, IDC, OPPO is all set to become the number one mobile phone brand in China in terms of sales volume. The Chinese brand will claim the top spot for the first quarter of 2023 with a market share of 19.6%. The sub-brand OnePlus performed strongly in the market, with a year-on-year increase of more than 300%. OnePlus is now the fastest growing mobile phone brand in China. At the same time, OPPO’s dual-flagship high-end strategy has begun to bear fruit. The OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip series top the Chinese foldable phone market with a market share of 35.0%.

Among the OPPO product lines, the Find N series foldable phones have attracted the most attention. According to previous official data, since its launch, the Find N2 series maintains its top spot in the Chinese foldable phone market. This it did for three consecutive months. Liu Zuohu, an OPPO executive said that the Find N series has become the first choice of more people with interest in foldable phones.

Among them, the OPPO Find N2 is the lightest large foldable phone in OPPO history. It weighs only 233g, which is lighter than iPhone 14 Pro Max. Through the ultimate assembly precision and strict control standards, the reliability of the Find N2 has been further improved. Even if the hinge volume is reduced by 37% and the weight is reduced by 36%, the Find N2 still achieves strength. More importantly, Find N2 is currently the first horizontal foldable phone that has passed the Rheinland folding worry-free cert 2022.

Foldable phones from Chinese brands

Foldable mobile phones have been gaining popularity among tech experts and users alike since their launch in 2019. While Samsung and Huawei were the first brands to release foldable phones, Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have also jumped on the train with their own innovative designs. Chinese brands have been quick to adopt foldable phone tech and have been pushing the limit of what is possible with their designs.

One of the main pros of foldable phones is their bigger screen. When unfolded, these devices offer a larger display than regular mobile phones. This makes them ideal for watching movies, playing games, and multitasking. They also offer the convenience of being able to fold down to a more compact size for easy portability.

Another pro of foldable phones is their ability to offer a unique user experience. The folding and unfolding motion of the device can be satisfying and add an extra level of interactivity for users. Also, the ability to fold the device in different ways can offer more versatility in terms of how the device is used.

However, there are also some issues that come with foldable phones. These issues are centre on durability and price. Many of the initial foldable phones released by Samsung and Huawei were criticized for their fragility. This has led to some skepticism around the long-term durability of foldable phones and whether they are worth the premium price tag. Despite these issues, Chinese brands still push forward with their foldable phone designs and they are doing very well.

Huawei

Huawei was one of the first brands to release a foldable phone, the Mate X, in 2019. The device featured a unique outward-folding design, which allowed for a larger 8-inch display when unfolded. It also boasted decent specs, including a Kirin 980 chip and a 4500 mAh battery. Since then, Huawei has been at the top of the Chinese foldable phone market.

After the Mate X, Huawei went ahead and released newer versions of the Mate X, including the Mate Xs and Mate X2. These have improved on the original design with a better hinge style and very strong chips. The Mate X2, released in 2021, features an inward – folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and boasts a large 8-inch OLED display when unfolded.

Huawei’s foldable phones have been praised for their innovative design and impressive specs, but they have also faced challenges due to the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. The company has been barred from using Google services on its devices, which has impacted its appeal in global markets.

Xiaomi

A Chinese brand that has made waves in the foldable phone market is Xiaomi. The company’s Mi Mix Fold, released in 2021, is one of the most innovative foldable phones on the market. The device features a large 8.01-inch foldable OLED display and uses a unique liquid lens technology to enable up to 3x optical zoom. It also boasts a 5020 mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, making it a powerful device for both productivity and entertainment.

Oppo is another Chinese brand that has been making waves in the foldable phone market. The company’s Find X3 Pro, released in 2021, uses a rollable screen that expands to reveal a larger display. When fully expanded, the device offers a 7.56-inch OLED display, making it one of the largest foldable phones on the market. It also features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip and a 4500 mAh battery, making it a solid performer in terms of both power and longevity.

Vivo, another Chinese brand, has also entered the foldable phone market with the release of its Vivo X60 Pro+. The device features a unique hinge design that allows it to fold in multiple directions, making it more versatile than many other foldable phones on the market. It also boasts a large 6.56-inch OLED display and a powerful Snapdragon 888 chip, making it a great device for both productivity and entertainment.

Final Words

Chinese brands have been making waves in the foldable smartphone market with their innovative designs and commitment. While there are still some concerns around durability and price, these devices offer a unique user experience. At the moment, foldable phone tech is on a higher level. Thus, many users are now willing to break the bank to own one. However, as the rivalry in the Chinese market beefs up, cheaper models will hit the market sooner or later. What do you think about Chinese foldable smartphones? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below