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South Korea is the land of the phablet: first connected devices market to reach saturation

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jan 16, 2014, 6:08 AM

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South Korea is the land of the phablet: first connected devices market to reach saturation

Research firm Flurry Analytics that often posts mobile-related studies, has this time turned its focus on one of the most advanced, if not the most advanced smartphone markets in the world - South Korea.

It turns out that folks over there have nearly reached full saturation, the first connected device market in the world to do so, meaning that almost everyone who is able and willing to carry a smartphone or a tablet, has one already. It will be an interesting study to gauge what will happen to manufacturers when the rest of the world catches up, but it's another fun fact that piqued our attention.

In the year of the phablet wars, South Korea is the home of the phablet, with full 41% of its mobile users carrying a phone with a screen larger than 5", compared to only 7% worldwide. Of course, this is the land of Samsung with its Note line, as well as LG and Pantech, but we are curious whether this trend will gradually spread in the global market as well.

South Korea mobile market saturation

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.