Apple and Samsung, the world’s top two smartphone makers, saw their global market shares decline last year, marking the first such drop in eight years since 2016. According to market researcher IDC on Jan.

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,

In 2024, the global smartphone market saw growth for the first time in two years. While Apple and Samsung faced declines, Xiaomi emerged as the fastest-growing brand among the top players.