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Apple officially led global sales of smartphones in the first quarter of 2026, marking a historic fact for the company in a quarter of March. Counterpoint Research shows that Apple...
The global smartphone market declined by 6% in the first quarter of 2026, with Apple and Samsung together dominating 41% of the market. Apple gained market share to 21% thanks to the iPhone 17, while Samsung remained stable at 20% but experienced a decline in sales volume. Brands like Google and Nothing made progress outside the top five, but most smaller players struggled in a shrinking market.
The worldwide smartphone market declined in the first quarter of 2026. Only Apple increased with its iPhones and overtook Samsung for the first time.
Apple Takes Lead in Global Smartphone Market in Q1 as iPhone 17 Boosts Growth ~ My Mobile India
Highlights For the first time, Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter, taking about 21% of the market and overtaking Samsung. The iPhone 17 series was a major factor in Apple’s shipment growth, even though the overall smartphone market shrank. Even as global smartphone shipments fell, Apple’s focus on high-end devices, its strong […] The post Apple Takes Lead in Global Smartphone Market in Q1 as iPhone 17 Boosts Growth appear…
Global Smartphone Market Update: Apple Maintains Lead Followed By Samsung
The global smartphone market entered early 2026 with Apple successfully defending its top position. Driven by the sustained commercial success of the iPhone 17 series, the American tech giant managed to stave off competition from Samsung, despite a challenging macroeconomic climate. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, the current market distribution among the top players is as follows: Brand Market Share Year-over-Year (YoY)…
Global smartphone sales fell by 6 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year, according to preliminary figures from the market research company Counterpoint Research. The main cause is a persistent shortage of DRAM and NAND memory chips, because manufacturers are increasingly using these components for AI data centers. At the same time, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy costs are pushing the buyin…
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