US EditionApple iPhone shipments to beat Samsung for the first time in 14 years, report says
- This year Apple Inc. will retake the crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker, Counterpoint projects, holding a 19.4% global market share and reclaiming No.1 since 2011.
- Counterpoint analyst Yang Wang said, `a large cohort who bought phones during the Covid-19 boom are entering an upgrade phase, boosting replacement demand.`
- Earlier this month, Counterpoint Research published two reports showing Apple outpaced the market with iPhone 17 sales up 22% in the first month and 37% year-over-year in October, while Tim Cook highlighted the strong US and China performance.
- Apple said last month sales are growing faster than anticipated and the holiday quarter is poised to approach $140 billion, while shipments growth is forecasted at 10% for Apple Inc. and 4.6% for Samsung in 2025.
- Looking ahead, Counterpoint projects 3.3% broader smartphone market growth in 2025 and expects Apple to remain top seller until at least 2029, aided by a foldable iPhone, iPhone 17e, and 358 million secondhand iPhones sold between 2023 and Q2 2025.
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According to analysts, the iPhone 17 brings Apple back to the top of the smartphone manufacturers. The US Group will continue to sell most devices in the coming years, predicting industry experts.
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Apple to become number one smartphone maker globally through 2029
A report suggests iPhone 17 demand, an extra-large upgrade cycle, and a range of significant new models through 2027 will see Apple crowned top smartphone maker through 2029, passing Samsung.iPhone 17 Pro Max helped drive salesApple hasn't been the number one smartphone maker since 2011. The position has been held primarily by Samsung in that time, but a combination of factors will soon see Apple retake that position.According to a Counterpoint …
iPhone 17 Helps Apple Reclaim Top Spot From Samsung After 14 Years
Apple is set to reclaim the title of world's largest smartphone maker for the first time since 2011, driven by the success of the iPhone 17 lineup, according to Counterpoint Research data (via Bloomberg). Based on the firm's data, iPhone shipments are projected to grow 10% in 2025, easily outpacing Samsung's 4.6% growth.
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