Taiwan panel makers are continuing to see increased orders for handset panels used in 5- and 5.5-inch 4G smartphones, according to industry sources. Most of the orders are for HD panels used in China-based vendors' handsets set to be released in 2014.

　　China's domestic market for 4G smartphones is poised for a massive liftoff in 2014, as shipments grow sixteen-fold from 2013 levels, according to recent findings from IHS.

　　In terms of 4G handsets, vendors hope to release mostly 5-inch and above size units in 2014 priced around CNY$1,000 (US$163), the sources noted.