Chinese smartphones reconnect with Iraqi consumers

BAGHDAD - Over the past seven years, Iraqi consumers have gradually been attracted to the Chinese smartphones for their usability, affordability and advanced technologies.

In 2008, Chinese-made phones from little known manufacturers first entered the Iraqi market, but found a foothold due to their considerably low prices, new technologies such as touch-screen, hi-fidelity speakers, and attractive designs.

However, poor performance besmirched the image of Chinese phones relative to devices of Nokia and Samsung.