Dual SIM Handsets: Market Research Report

July 2012 | 486 pages | ID: DE2E8143AD9EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Dual SIM Handsets in Thousand Units.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2018.

The report profiles 83 companies including many key and niche players such as G'Five International Limited, HTC Corporation, LG Electronics, Inc., Maxx Mobile Communications Ltd., Micromax, Motorola Mobility LLC, Nokia Corporation, Royal Philips Electronics NV, Samsung Electronics Co.Ltd., Spice Corporation, Shenzhen Vovophone Telecom Technology Co., Ltd., and Tecno Telecom Limited Company.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Demand for Dual SIM Smartphones On the Rise
Use of More Than One SIM Card Drives Demand for Dual SIM Phones
Popularity of Dual SIM Handsets Heightens Competitive Pressures for Service Providers
Growth Strongest in High Prepaid Markets
Opportunity Indicator

Table 1. Percentage (%) Penetration of Prepaid Mobile Services in Select Countries Worldwide As of the Year 2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Triple SIM Handsets: A Challenge to Reckon With
Technical Widgets for Converting Single SIM Phones to Dual SIM Pose a Major Threat
Apathy Among Telco Majors: A Major Bottleneck in Developed Markets
Competition Heats Up
Fake Dual SIM Handsets Cast a Long Shadow of Worry

Table 2. World Mobile Handset Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales in Primary & Secondary Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Dual SIM Handset Market (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales of Legitimate Handsets & Fake/Counterfeit Handsets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Outlook
Key Statistical Findings

Table 4. World Mobile Phones Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Dual SIM Handsets: A Definition
Evolution
Types of Dual SIM Handsets
Active Dual SIM Phones
Benefits
Limitations
Complex Functioning
Non-Functioning of GPRS

3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Nokia Introduces Nokia Asha 300 and Asha 200 Dual SIM Mobile Phones in India
ViewSonic Launches Line of Dual-SIM Android Smartphones
ViewSonic Introduces ViewPad 10pi, ViewPad 10e and ViewPhone 3
Visual Fan Launches Dual SIM - P2 AllDro Smartphone
Micromax to Introduce Micromax A78 Smartphone
Karbonn to Launch Karbonn A7 Smartphone in India
Karbonn Mobiles Introduces Karbonn KT66 Thump
Micromax Rolls Out Micromax A50 Ninja Handset with Voice Assistant
Motorola Introduces Motorola XT390 Handset for China Unicom
SICT Mobiles Unveils iV208 Multimedia Phone
Cherry Mobile Launches Magnum 2X Smartphone, Candy Smartphone and Supreme Tablet
XAGE Unveils M486 Giant

20:20 MOBILE TO DISTRIBUTE CAT B25 DUAL-SIM OUTDOOR PHONE AND CAT B10 PREMIERE DUAL-SIM SMARTPHONE

Wiko Introduces Minimi Phone
LG to Unveil Android Compatible Dual SIM Phones
SICT Mobiles Introduce iV 168
InfoSonics Launches s700
iBall Introduces Glam3 and Aaura3 Dual SIM Phones
Teletalk Unveils CG-700
Motorola Unveils Defy Mini Dual-SIM Smartphone
Bee Mobile Unveils Bee 9200
Allview Mobile Unveils White Version of P3 AllDro
Tecno Telecom Rolls Out Tecno T1
Nokia India Introduces Nokia Asha 202
SICT Mobiles Phones Introduces iV128 dual SIM Mobile Phone
Intex Technologies Introduces Intex Avatar
Fly Mobiles Launches E370
iBall Unveils Fab9
Intex Technologies launches Yuva
iBall Unveils Andi 2
Maxx Moblink Unveils MAXX Focus MTP9
Samsung Electronics Unveils GALAXY Y Pro DUOS and GALAXY Y DUOS
MAXX Mobile Introduces MAXX Primo MX428 Dual-DIM Mobile Phone
Micromax Unveils A75 Superfone Lite
Nokia Launches X2-02 Dual SIM Mobile Phone
SICT Mobiles Introduces Chota Ustad iV192 Dual SIM Mobile Phone
Nokia Introduces Nokia 100 Single SIM and Nokia 101 Dual SIM Music Phones in India
Nokia to Launch Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01 Dual SIM Handsets in Tanzania
Visafone Unveils Motorola ZTE R750 and XT 800 Dual SIM Phones in Africa
Nokia Rolls Out Nokia C2-03 and C2-00 Dual SIM Phones in Qatar
Motorola Unveils New Dual SIM Phones
Nokia Launches Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01 in Bangladesh
Zen Mobile Introduces M72 Dual SIM mobile Handset in India
Visual Fan Unveils F2 Crony Dual SIM Mobile Handset
Motorola Mobility Unveils EX223 Dual SIM Handset in Taiwan
Nokia Launches Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01 Dual SIM Handsets in Pakistan
myPhone Unveils 1030 Halo and 6600 Free in Poland
LG Electronics Launches LG Cookie Duet C310
Fly Mobile Introduces Fly E185 in Russia
Samsung to Launch Dual-SIM Phones
TIM Introduces Motorola Screen EX 128
Intel Mobile Communications Launches XMM 2138 Dual SIM Platform
ITTM Monaco Rolls Out Dual SIM Series in the UK
Micromax Launches Mobile Handsets in Brazilian Market
Nokia Launches Nokia C2-06 and Nokia C2-03 Dual SIM Mobile Phones
Techcom Technologies Rolls Out T65 and T35 Dual SIM Mobile Phones
MVL Introduces MVL R6 Multimedia Phone
Spice Launches MI 270 Dual SIM Android Mobile Phone
Bemobile Launches Bluechip 102 Dual SIM Mobile Handset
Nokia Launches Nokia 101 and Nokia 100 Dual SIM Mobile Phones in Kenya
Akai Rolls Out Trio Triple-SIM Mobile Phone
Samsung Launches Ch@t 222 Dual-SIM Phone
MAXX Introduces MAXX JAZZ Dual-SIM Music Phone
Micromax Launches X 365 Dual-SIM Phone
Micromax Launches Micromax Pike X 510
Micromax Launches Micromax Bling Q55 with QWERTY Keypad
GIGABYTE to Launch GSmart G1310 Dual-Sim Froyo Android
Micromax Introduces Micromax Q1 Dual-Sim Phone
AKAI Rolls Out AKAI 2212 Dual SIM Cell Phone
LAVA to Unveil Lava B8 Professional Edition Cell Phone
Micromax Launches Bluetooth Active X450 Van Gogh Mobile
G’FIVE Unveils Dual SIM E6 Series with G20 Gaming Mobile
Salora Launches Dual SIM Active SM401 and SM501 Mobile Phones
Micromax Unveils Convertible X395 Dual SIM Mobile Phone
MAXX Mobile Unveils MAXX SCOPE MT150 Dual SIM Touch Phone
MAXX Mobiles Introduces MAXX SUPER MX4224 (India)
MAXX Mobiles Introduces MAXX SLEEK MX464
MAXX Mobiles Introduces MAXX SOUL MS727
MAXX Mobiles Introduces MAXX Vista
Samsung Introduces Chat 335 and 322 Smart Messaging Phones
AKAI Launches Connectbook in India
Intex Launches Five V.Do Series Handsets
Micromax Launches Micromax Q7
Wynn Telecom Introduces Wynncom W-253 Mobile Phone
Lemon Mobiles Launches Lemon Mobiles iT414
Phillips Rolls Out Six Green Mobile Phones
Samsung Unveils Samsung Champ Duos E2652
Lenovo Launches P85 Dual SIM Handset in Japan
Spreadtrum Communications Unveils SC6600L7 Triple SIM Solution
Wynncom Rolls Out Y100 Dual SIM Touchscreen Phone
Etisalat Nigeria Launches Dual SIM Phone
Beetel Unveils TD 590 Mobile Handset in India
Samsung Launches New Dual-SIM Range of Phones
Onda Communication Introduces Cerise
Intex Technologies Introduces Dual-SIM Mobiles in UAE
Bright Telecom Introduces G Phone 468 Dual SIM Mobile Handset in Kerala
Airfone India Introduces AF202 Dual SIM Handset
Karbonn Mobiles Introduces Karbonn K406 with Dual SIM
Samsung Introduces Three Phones with Dual SIM in Punjab
Byond Tech Introduces Byond Q99 Phones
Nokia Introduces Nokia C1 in Qatar
Accord Communications Introduces A351 Phone with Dual SIM
Motorola Introduces EX115 and EX128 Dual SIM Phones in India
Samsung Electronics Introduces Three Handsets with Dual SIM
Wynncom Introduces Y23
Nokia Launches Nokia C1 in Ghana
LG Releases LG GX500 in Thailand
Starcomms Launches New Dual-SIM Handset in Nigeria
Nokia Introduces Nokia C1 and Nokia C2 Handsets
Bright Telecom Introduces G-Fone 468 Phone
Lemon Mobiles Introduces iT 717 Phone
Airnet Introduces AN2020i Handset
Karbonn Mobile Unveils K25 Handset
Mi-Fone Introduces Mi-2010 Phone in India and Africa
INTEX Introduces IN 6633 Handset
Intex Launches INTEX IN 4470
Zen Mobile Introduces Z66 Handset
Samsung Unveils B5722 Dual-SIM Phone in Germany
Intex Announces IN 4470 Dual-SIM Handset with UM Chat
Micromax Mobile Unveils Micromax Q5 Dual-SIM
Lava Rolls Out Dual-SIM A9 Mobile in India
Samsung Introduces Multi-SIM Phones in Jordan
Zen Mobile Unveils Dual-SIM Mobile in India
Samsung Unveils Three New Multi-SIM Models
Aroma Telecom Launches D110 Dual SIM Mobile Phone in India
Samsung Unveils Guru Dual SIM Mobile in India
Motorola to Launch EX115 and EX128 in Europe
Pantech Unveils P1000 and P4000 in India
Nokia to Launch Nokia C2 Dual SIM Phone
Nokia Unveils Bicycle Charger Kit
Fly Launches Booom in India
Zen Mobile Introduces X220 Dual SIM Phone
Zen Mobile Unveils X390 Dual SIM Mobile in India
Zen Mobile Introduces M25 Dual SIM Phone
Zen Mobile launches M20 and M40 Dual SIM Phones
Zen Mobile Introduces M16 Dual SIM Mobile Phones
Bright Telecom Launches G-Fone G588 Handset
LG to Launch LG X335 Dual SIM Mobile Phone
Beetel Teletech Launches New Range of 2G and 3G Mobiles
Micromax Introduces Q50 Ezpad
Fastrack to Launch Lemon DUO 525
Micromax Unveils X550 Qube
Samsung Unveils Guru Series of Standby Dual-SIM Mobile Phones
Karbonn Mobiles Unveils K485 and K777
Samsung Launches Duos 259 and Duos Touch Mobile Phones
Intex Unveils IN-6611 ACE Mobile Phone
Intex Unveils IN-6622 Dual SIM Phone in India
Intex Unveils iSmart Dual SIM Phone
Zen Mobile Launches Multi-SIM Slider GSM S10 Handset
LG Electronics Unveils A120 and A155 Entry-Level Handsets with Dual-SIM Capability
Wynncom Rolls Out Y99 and Y90 Dual-SIM Handsets in India
LAVA Launches ARC 02 Dual-SIM Mobile
Wynncom Unveils Y100 Multi-SIM Touch Phone
Videocon Introduces VC1425 Triple SIM CDMA MobilePhone
LAVA Unveils Lava B2 and Lava B5 Mobile Handsets
Kobian Introduces Mercury B2 Bizmobile
Zen Mobiles Introduces Z82 Dual-SIM Handset

4.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

G'Five International Limited (China)
HTC Corporation (Taiwan)
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)
Maxx Mobile Communications Ltd. (India)
Micromax (India)
Motorola Mobility LLC (USA)
Nokia Corporation (Finland)
Royal Philips Electronics NV (Netherlands)
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)
Spice Corporation (India)
Shenzhen Vovophone Telecom Technology Co., Ltd (China)
Tecno Telecom Limited Company (Hong Kong)

5.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 10-Year Perspective for Dual SIM Handsets by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 7. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
vProduct Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 9. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Dual SIM Handsets High on Demand in Russian Market
Dual SIM Handsets Popular among German Migrants
Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Focus on Select Regional Markets
Pakistan
Nepal
Philippines
Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Dual SIM Handsets by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A.CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
China- A Power House of Growth

Table 13. Mobile Phones Market in China (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Single SIM & Dual SIM Handsets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B.INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
India- A High Potential Growth Market
Key Statistical Findings

Table 15. Indian Mobile Handset Market (2012): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Mobile Handsets Shipped by Type - Single-SIM and Dual-SIM Phones (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Indian Dual SIM Handset Market (2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Indian Dual-SIM Handset Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dual- SIM Handset Ownership by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Indian Dual-SIM Handset Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dual- SIM Handset Ownership by Occupation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Africa
Nigeria

Table 21. Dual SIM Phone Market in Nigeria (2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dual SIM Handsets Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 83 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 91)
The United States (4)
Canada (1)
Europe (12)
France (1)
Germany (2)
The United Kingdom (2)
Italy (1)
Rest of Europe (6)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (71)
Middle-East (3)