The slack has been picked up by emerging markets, in which manufacturers are helping to stimulate demand with low-cost handsets, and by stronger-than-expected handset replacement in mature markets.

• 新兴市场弥补了市场的不景气,在这些市场,制造商们正以低成本手机来刺激需求。此外,成熟市场的手机替换量强于预期,这也提振了市场需求。