Sales of mobile phones Have fall of 6.8% in 2018

Smartphone sales fell 6.8 percent in Brazil in 2018, totaling 46.9 million units, according to research firm IDC. It is expected new retraction in 2019. According to the study, the high dollar and a lack of news, mainly in terms of design of the equipment affected the interests of consumers. The worst moment of the year was the fourth quarter. From October to December there was 14.3% drop in sales, with 10.7 million units. The average price of smartphones was the biggest of the year: went from R $1,232 in the fourth quarter of 2017 to R $1,480 in the same period in 2018. Revenues increased 6 percent, to $58.1 billion.