Worldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, Canalys, and IDC. The bulk of the growth came from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi and Vivo, though Apple and Samsung are still holding strong as the undisputed market leaders.

No manufacturer besides Samsung and Apple has managed to secure more than 3% market share in South Korea over the past six years, following LG Electronics’ exit from the market in 2021. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung commanded 80% of the market in the third quarter of last year, while Apple held 19%.

While Apple and Samsung both saw slight declines in shipments, Xiaomi experienced a notable 15.4 per cent growth in its shipments. This growth is attributed to the brand’s aggressive push into mid-ran

After a couple of declines, the global smartphone market grew by 6.4% in 2024Apple and Samsung are still the market leaders but their market shares dipped

Apple is no longer the top smartphone seller in China, overtaken by Vivo and Huawei, with a 17% market share decline in 2024. Apple now holds 15%, marking its worst annual performance in the country.

Apple managed to get humbled in the largest smartphone market last year. Apple’s iPhone sales fell in all four quarters in China. That includes a major 25% drop in the fourth qu

BEIJING: Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year, new data showed Thursday, with a pair of local rivals surpassing it with surging shipments.