Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-11-21 16:10Core Insights - The Middle East and Africa's share of the global smartphone market has increased from 10.7% in 2017 to 13.5% in 2024, indicating a dual-track structure of feature phone dominance and smartphone growth in emerging markets [1] - Omdia forecasts a significant rebound in the Middle East smartphone market (excluding Turkey) in Q3 2025, with a 23% year-on-year increase in shipments, reaching 15.1 million units, driven by rising demand for mid-range 4G and budget 5G smartphones [1] - Major brands are leveraging high-cost performance products to accelerate their presence in the Middle East market, with Samsung, Transsion, Xiaomi, Honor, and Apple leading in market share [1] Market Dynamics - Transsion's TECNO brand has seen a 47% year-on-year increase in shipments, while Xiaomi's shipments grew by 35% due to improved channel relationships and regional investments [2] - Honor has experienced a remarkable 128% year-on-year growth, attributed to product portfolio expansion and stronger partnerships with operators and retailers [2] - Chinese brands like Transsion, Xiaomi, and Honor are rapidly localizing their strategies and leveraging high-cost performance products to capture market share [2] Future Outlook - Omdia predicts that growth in the Middle East smartphone market may slow down in 2026 due to rising storage costs impacting the low-end market, which could lead brands to reduce production of low-end phones or increase retail prices, potentially suppressing sales momentum [2] - Industry analysts suggest that domestic manufacturers should enhance supply chain resilience and diversify procurement strategies to mitigate reliance on single suppliers or regions, while also optimizing product structures and enhancing value [3]