10 trends within China's smartphone industry in 2015 (6)

　　Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge. [File photo]

5. Phablet's market share will rise to 30 percent

Thanks to a more agreeable price, phablet, also known as tablet phone, will see a rise in demand. The IDC expects its market share to grow from 18 percent last year to 30 percent in 2015. Phablets between 4 and 5.4 inches are most convenient and expected to lead the market.