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How to Stay Ahead of the Curve Philippine Smartphone Market Growth in 2024 – IDC

As a social documentary filmmaker, it's essential to stay informed about the latest market trends and shifts that can impact your work. In this post, we'll explore the growth of the Philippine smartphone market in 2024, as reported by IDC.

Philippine Smartphone Market Sees Significant Growth

According to IDC's Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the Philippines' smartphone market experienced a substantial 6.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2024, reaching nearly 18 million units. This growth can be attributed to steady economic growth and the availability of affordable smartphones.

Affordable Smartphones Drive Market Growth

Over 50% of shipments were priced under $100 (P5,790), with Transsion (Infinix, Tecno, and Itel) leading the segment, selling over 4.8 million units. This pushed the average selling price (ASP) down from $192 (P11,120) in 2023 to $179 (P10,366) in 2024.

Q4 2024 Sees a Decline but Holiday Season Boost

Although Q4 2024 shipments declined 11.8% YoY due to early product launches, the holiday season still drove nearly 5 million units, making it the strongest quarter of the year.

Thailand's Smartphone Market Rebounds Strongly

Thailand's smartphone market rebounded strongly in 2024, growing 17.1% YoY to 16.9 million units, according to IDC. Growth was driven by entry-level models, financing programs, and aggressive vendor strategies.

5G Adoption Increases

The average selling price fell 7.5% to $336, with 5G adoption increasing to 45.6%. This growth is supported by lower prices and wider availability of budget 5G models. IDC expects vendors to capitalize on growth opportunities despite economic and political uncertainty.

Indonesia's Smartphone Market Sees Growth

Indonesia's smartphone market saw a 15.5% YoY growth in 2024, reaching nearly 40 million units, according to IDC. The recovery was fueled by ultra-low-end models ($100) and affordable 5G devices.

Key Takeaways for Social Documentary Filmmakers

As social documentary filmmakers, it's essential to stay informed about the latest market trends and shifts that can impact your work. Here are some key takeaways

Affordable smartphones drive growth in the Philippine market.
Thailand's smartphone market rebounds strongly due to entry-level models and financing programs.
5G adoption increases globally, driven by lower prices and wider availability of budget devices.

Conclusion

The Philippine smartphone market saw significant growth in 2024, driven by affordable smartphones and steady economic growth. As social documentary filmmakers, it's essential to stay informed about these trends and shifts that can impact your work.

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