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.
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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.
Apple, Samsung lead smartphone shipments in 2024 but Chinese rivals gain ground: IDC
Global smartphone shipments increased 2.4% year-over-year to 331.7 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung Electronics (OTCPK:SSNLF) taking the top two spots,

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