Samsung, Apple see smartphone market share drop

Apple and Samsung are neck-and-neck in global smartphone sales with Xiaomi gaining
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.
Samsung, Apple see smartphone market share drop as Chinese rivals surge
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.
Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery
New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity.
Smartphone market sees growth after 2-year gap but Apple, Samsung face drop in sales
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.
China’s Xiaomi, Huawei leave Apple, Samsung in the dust as global smartphone market recovers
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
Apple, Samsung phone sales slide as China competition bites: IDC
Smartphone shipments for Apple and Samsung declined in the fourth quarter globally, as they grapple with intense competition from Chinese companies including Xiaomi, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on Monday.
Global Smartphone Market Sees Shifts as Chinese Brands Gain Ground
Smartphone shipments for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung (KS:005930) declined in Q4 as competition from Chinese companies like Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF) intensified, according to preliminary data from IDC. Despite a rebound

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