Quarterly reports. Generated by billions of data points with monthly in-use view of smartphones and hardware features in 70 major markets. Has OEM, smartphone model, 5G, display, connectivity, and other hardware trends beyond point of sale.
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Aaron West
Senior Analyst, Consumer Electronics and Display Applications
Aaron provides expertise and analysis of the smartphone market, joining Omdia in 2022.
Aaron has a range of research and publishing experience. He graduated from a degree in theoretical physics before moving into consumer product testing, with a focus on sustainability and the environment.
In this role, he was responsible for research project management, including comparative testing of technology products and consumer surveys. He also reported on the energy efficiency and longevity of home appliances, as well as the product lifecycle and obsolescence of smartphones.
He has published articles in Which?, one of the UK’s largest subscription magazines, produced by the country’s largest consumer association.
Further Reading
Smartphone SIM Support, Active Installed Base – 2Q22
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Data / 05 Sep 2022 / Aaron West
Quarterly reports. Generated by billions of data points with monthly in-use view of smartphones and hardware features in 70 major markets. Has OEM, smartphone model, 5G, display, connectivity, and other hardware trends beyond point of sale.
Smartphone Sensors, Active Installed Base – 2Q22
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Data / 05 Sep 2022 / Aaron West
Quarterly reports. Generated by billions of data points with monthly in-use view of smartphones and hardware features in 70 major markets. Has OEM, smartphone model, 5G, display, connectivity, and other hardware trends beyond point of sale.
Smartphone Price Band, Active Installed Base – 2Q22
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Data / 05 Sep 2022 / Aaron West
Quarterly reports. Generated by billions of data points with monthly in-use view of smartphones and hardware features in 70 major markets. Has OEM, smartphone model, 5G, display, connectivity, and other hardware trends beyond point of sale.
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