Oppo overtakes Xiaomi to become No 4 in global smartphone sales

Oppo has overtaken Xiaomi to become No 4 player in global smartphone sales according to the second quarter of 2016 Worldwide Smartphone Sales report by Gartner.

Among the top five smartphone vendors, Oppo exhibited the highest growth in the second quarter of 2016 at 129 percent. This is due to strong sales of its R9 handset in China and overseas.

“Features such as an anti-shake camera optimized for selfies, and rapid charge technology, helped Oppo carve a niche market for itself and boost sales in a highly competitive and commoditized smartphone market,” said Anshul Gupta, research director, Gartner...Read More