In 2024, shipments will grow to 60 million smartphones
Reliable analyst and insider Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that demand for the Huawei Mate 60 Pro has been very high since the launch of the smartphone on August 29. The supply forecast for the second half of the year increased by 20% and amounts to 5.5-6 million units.
Compared to older models, it is clear that the demand for the Mate 60 Pro is much higher. The 4G-capable Mate 50 Pro was launched in September 2022, with cumulative shipments reaching around 2.5 million units 12 months after launch. The 5G-enabled Mate 40 Pro was released in October 2020, with cumulative shipments reaching approximately 6 million units 12 months after launch. In comparison, Mate 60 Pro shipments should reach 5.5-6 million units in just 4 months.
Demand for Huawei Mate 60 Pro turned out to be huge, supply forecast increased
The cumulative shipments of the Mate 60 Pro are expected to reach at least 12 million units 12 months after launch. Huawei smartphone shipments will increase by about 65% YoY to 38 million units in 2023, driven by demand and market impact of the Mate 60 Pro. Huawei’s smartphone shipments are expected to reach at least 60 million units by 2024, “making it the world’s most resilient mobile phone brand.”
