Supply chain sources in the panel industry believe that most smartphone vendors in China will be after Full HD panels in 2014 in order to keep up with market demand.

For the second half of 2013, the ratio of HD displays will be ramped up substantially as China-based smartphone players continue to compete in hardware specifications, said the sources.

Meanwhile, more international players are moving to focus on entry-level and mid-range models as mobile components and hardware specifications become standardized, while the high-end segment is becoming saturated, said the sources.

Samsung Electronics has ramped up its competitiveness in the mid-range segment by releasing its Galaxy S4 mini and adding new models to its Galaxy Mega family.

In addition to launching its HTC One mini, HTC has said that it plans to introduce more mid-range models in the second half of 2013.

Article translated by Steve Shen