Foreign media: According to Counterpoint data, global smartphone shipments grew by 2% year-on-year in 2025, with strong demand from emerging markets driving the growth.
Apple ranked first with a 20% market share, thanks to the popularity of the iPhone 17 series and strong performance in emerging markets. Samsung ranked second with 19% market share, and Xiaomi ranked third with 13%.
In the first half of 2025, manufacturers shipped early to cope with tariff impacts, and shipments were basically normal in the second half. However, the global smartphone market may slow down in 2026 due to chip shortages and rising costs, as chip manufacturers prioritize supply for AI data centers, leading to limited supply of mobile chips.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854109440022720/
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