Smartphone accessories, in-demand in 2020 market

Along with the necessity of smartphones comes the sky rocketing demand for mobile accessories. These are about to get even more popular by 2020. Its market is expected to reach about $284.05 billion by 2026. Consumers want to maximize the use of their phones with the help of these popular accessories that are making waves in the market:

Photography – Bringing heavy DSLR cameras for casual photography is becoming a thing of the past. Today's phones, especially flagships, can capture high quality images nearly as good as professional cameras with the help of mobile phone camera lenses. Attachable telephoto, zoom and wide angle lenses give users the chance to take good photographs of distant objects without losing much of their image quality. These lenses give users more control and artistic freedom with the types of photos they want to take.

Tech savvy-millennials and Gen-Z youngsters like to take selfies, post vlogs, videos and share stories on their social media accounts. Selfie sticks and smartphone gimbals make good accessories for these activities.

Media consumption – Streaming music on Spotify and watching movies and series on Netflix is the new normal, especially when on the go. This is why Bluetooth headphones, earphones and wireless earbuds always come with users’ smartphones. When at home, expect to see consumers pairing their mobile phones with Bluetooth speakers to enhance the quality of the music they're listening to or the video audio they’re watching.

Mobile gaming – Aside from media consumption, a lot of people use their phones to play games. And gaming in a phone eats a lot of power. Hence, mobile gamers always pack power banks with them to make sure they never run out of battery juice. Certain USB cables are also designed for mobile gaming. They're more robust compared to regular cables. They're designed specifically for gamers to ensure that they get the maximum gaming experience without worrying about accidentally breaking their cables or hitting them at an angle.

Protective cases – Some of the first accessories consumers buy are cases and screen protectors for their phones and tablets. Although today's gadgets are sturdier, and several phones are water-resistant, users generally want the peace of mind of knowing that their phones are safe and cared for. Hence, the popularity of these protective accessories never goes away. As long as consumers are purchasing and using phones, they will always look for protectors for their devices.

Global Sources houses thousands of these hot and trendy mobile accessories. Source this month’s top picks:

Up to 14 hours battery life

Company: Shenzhen Xingcheng Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd

The FeiyuTech Pocket model is a smartphone gimbal that supports Hitchcock, dolly and zoom.

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With card slot

Company: Shenzhen Megix Technology Co. Ltd

Made of TPU and polycarbonate, the model MG-IP11-0001-6967 hybrid case for iPhone protects against scratches and drops.

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Supports Fast Charging

Company: Shenzhen Chongzheng Industrial Co. Ltd

The model RE-AI(1+1+1)Z cable supply for iPhone is 3ft long and comes in blue, orange and green.

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45W Fast Charging

Company: Shenzhen Kingware Technology Co. Ltd

The model X20PD Pro 45W PD Power Bank has a 20,000mAh capacity with an LCD battery indicator.

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Alien design

Company: Shenzhen Dblue Technology Co.Ltd

This alien-shaped TWS earbuds, the B22-1model has a 5 and 150hr talk and standby time, respectively. The unit is Bluetooth 5.0-enabled and runs on a Realtek chipset.

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Water-resistant

Company: Firstar Company Ltd

The PC905-bluemodel is an IP67-rated 10,000mAh power bank with over 500 recharge cycles.

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For iPhone 11 Pro

Company: Smart Devil Technology Co. Ltd

The Full Glass for iPhone 11 Promodel is a 3D tempered glass screen protector that adopts oleophobic coating, which prevents fingerprint smudges.

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Retractable headset

Company: Shenzhen Meidong Acoustics Co. Ltd

The model SE7 MAX noise-cancelling wireless headphones incorporates an over-ear design.

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Retro style

Company: Shenzhen Moorechip Technologies Ltd

The D-HQ-M1-7model is a 3.5in video game pocket console in retro design. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and supports Wi-Fi, Team Play, HDMI and Bluetooth.

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Adopts ring holder

Company: Guangzhou Boyi Telecom Co.Ltd

The model 2in20A1 hybrid mobile phone case protects against shock and falls.

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