IDC nearly doubles worldwide smartphone forecast for 2025

IDC nearly doubles worldwide smartphone forecast for 2025

In its new forecast, IDC cites “accelerated” iOS growth that will help carry a positive market outlook into 2026 and beyond.

Smartphone Market to Grow in 2025 Despite Trump Tariffs, Says IDC

Earlier this year, when US President Donald Trump first announced plans for sweeping tariffs, the markets panicked. We can’t say we’re surprised. Trump had initially planned on placing massive tariffs on China, and since most phones are manufactured in China, many were worried this could lead to increased prices. This is also why the IDC had initially predicted a negative smartphone forecast in 2025. However, the institute had a change of heart.…

IDC forecasts 1% growth in global smartphone shipments in 2025

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to grow 1% year-on-year in 2025 to reach 1.24 billion units, according to the International Data Corp. (IDC). The figure is higher than its earlier projection of 0.6%, supported by a forecasted 3.9% increase in iOS shipments this year. IDC said that despite weak demand and economic headwinds, steady replacement […] The post IDC forecasts 1% growth in global smartphone shipments in 2025 appeared first o…

iPhones are making a comeback so big it may change the global smartphone market

The latest IDC smartphone forecast for 2025 predicts a much bigger growth than before thanks to Apple’s success.