As Intel has won adoption for its smartphone processors from Lenovo and Acer, and for its tablet platforms from Lenovo and Asustek Computer, Intel stands a chance of winning more customers for its smartphone and tablet platforms in 2013, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.

However, the sources believe Intel will still have difficulties to compete against ARM in the handset industry in 2013.

In 2012, although Intel successfully acquired support from handset players including Motorola, Lenovo, ZTE, Orange and Lava International, the company's overall handset product shipments were still far below expectations. With consistent discussions as well as some attractive subsidies, it has earned the trust of some first-tier brand vendors and is expected to attract more in the future.

Intel has planned two platforms for the smartphone market, the low-power Lexington-based Atom processor, designed specifically for the entry-level segment and the Clover Trail+ processor, targeting the performance and mainstream segments. The Lexington-based processors have already landed orders from players such as Acer, Lava International and Safaricom, for their new smartphones.

Lenovo will also launch 1-2 new smartphone models later in 2013 and will first release the K900 in April with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a dual-core Atom Z2580 (Clover Trail+) processor and the latest Android operating system.