Apart from Samsung and Apple, other phone manufacturers have not done very well this past year. Here’s a look at other phones and what they may have in store for the next year.
LG failed to secure popularity with the G5 smartphone. This year, it has decided to play in the mid-priced smartphone market space, which will help it increase its sales in the industry. The company will unveil five new-mid range smartphone at the CES 2017 slated to be held in Las Vegas in January next year. The company announced to add new mid-range smartphones in its K-series the K3, K4, K8 and K10, along with the Stylus 3, which will come with a stylus pen.
Samsung will venture into the mid range smartphone market. The company is planning on kicking off 2017 with a new budget smartphone Galaxy J3 Emerge, which is expected to remain under USD 200, approximately Rs 14,000, price bracket.
Reliance Jio is preparing to launch featured phone with 4G capability, priced as low as Rs 1000, during January-March next year. The telecom company is aiming to increase its services in the smartphone industry by targeting mid-tier market.