From 2G, 3G, 4G, and then to the 5G communication era, mobile phones have realized the iterative upgrade from monochrome screens to color screens, and from functional phones to smart phones, and they are constantly evolving toward intelligence and high-end, which is the entertainment life of the masses. Added a lot of excitement.
In recent years, mobile phone products have changed a lot in form and appearance. In the 1990s, the big brothers who could conduct dial-up communication became popular. This was a landmark product of the 1G communication era. In the 21st century, 2G allows mobile phones to be no longer limited to making calls, but also to send text messages, browse the web, and play games. In 2010, the 3G era officially arrived. Mobile phones can quickly process multimedia functions such as images, music, videos, and e-commerce. The appearance of mobile phones has begun to be simplified. In 2015, the 4G era brought many audio and video application experiences to mobile phones. Touch screens, curved screens, and full screens gradually emerged, and the development of smart phones accelerated. Beginning in 2019, my country has ushered in the 5G era. The high-speed, large-capacity, low-latency, and high-reliability features make the mobile phone experience faster and better. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, domestic 5G mobile phone shipments will be 163 million units in 2020, accounting for 52.9% of mobile phone shipments in the same period.
From the perspective of functional innovation, with the gradual development and maturity of my country's mobile phone industry, the functional design of mobile phone products is gradually evolving in a more intelligent direction. The rise of full screens from 2016 to 2017, the innovation of under-screen fingerprints from 2018 to 2019, a new round of upgrades for 5G-driven screens in 2020 and beyond, and the progress towards full-screen, integrated, and concise, under-screen fingerprints and off-screen fingerprints The research and development of the camera will further increase the screen-to-body ratio and meet the public's desire for larger and more comprehensive mobile phone screens. The recent explosion of folding screen mobile phones will satisfy the public's desire for larger screens and the pursuit of technological satisfaction.
For more than two decades, Chinese brands have firmly occupied the mainstream in the mobile phone market. Among the top five mobile phone brands in the world in terms of shipments in 2020, Huawei, Xiaomi, and OPPO hold three of them. The overall performance of Chinese brands is strong and eye-catching. Domestic mobile phone brands started from the earliest simple imitations and took the route of low-cost competition, and gradually learned while OEM. They have accumulated understanding and innovative ability of mobile phone technology and technology in the process of growing up. Gradually master the core in the process of growth. Technology, bigger and stronger.
It is worth mentioning that domestic mobile phone brands are actively advancing in terms of screen, sound quality, camera, body material, charging speed, etc., which not only provide the public with a convenient and high-quality experience, but also promote the innovative development of mobile phone technology. For example, although the full-screen technology was pioneered by Sharp, it was not until Xiaomi launched the MIX mobile phone that it really entered the public eye. As early as 2011, LG, HTC, etc. introduced dual-camera models. It was not until the recent years that Huawei and other brands launched a variety of rear-mounted dual-camera phones that made them the standard for flagship models of major mobile phone brands.
Product strength has become an important factor in demonstrating the strength of mobile phone brands. Chinese mobile phone brands are continuing to strengthen their technical reserves and enhance their brand image, upgrading "Made in China" to "Created in China" and gaining greater voice in the international market.