According to a recently published report from our Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service, 'Handset Sales Forecast by Type: Phablet, Superphone, Smartphone, Feature Phone & Basic Phone', the superphone and phablet segments are estimated to dominate global handset market through 2020, largely boosted by consumers' strong preference for larger display size than 4 inch. In contrast, feature phone segment will be steadily slowing, with the transition to smartphones in many emerging countries expected.

Our in-depth report, available to our paid clients, forecasts global mobile phone sales by type from 2003 to 2020, identifying which categories will grow at above-average rates during the next 7 years. Types of devices covered include super-phablets, standard phablets, superphones, standard smartphones, smart feature phones, standard feature phones and basic phones.