Old-school phone firms fighting back

Motorola, Nokia, Blackberry face stiff battle to attract younger consumers

Old-school smartphone brands including Motorola, Nokia and Blackberry are attempting a comeback in the Chinese market this year, but experts said they may encounter steep challenges as China's smartphone industry is witnessing a slowdown and the competition from local vendors is very intense.

These brands may find it difficult to lure members of the younger generation, as their design and function are not perceived as competitive enough, experts said.