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Huawei Becomes China’s Top Smartphone Seller for the First Time in 4 Years: IDC
CHINA, JUL 15 – Samsung's AI-enabled Galaxy A series drove a 7.9% shipment increase to 58 million units, helping it maintain a 19.7% global market share amid a 1% overall market growth, IDC reported.
- On Monday, IDC reported shipments rose 1.0% year-on-year to 295.2 million units in Q2 2025.
- In China, IDC reports smartphone sales shrank 4% to 69 million units amid macro headwinds and subsidy cuts.
- Among top brands, Samsung Electronics shipped 58 million units, up 7.9%, while Apple reached 46.4 million and Xiaomi held at 42.5 million.
- Q2 2025 marked the eighth straight quarter of growth since 2013, and `the market is poised to return to growth,` said Anthony Scarsella.
- Looking ahead, IDC expects a gradual recovery through the remainder of 2025, while OEMs focus on AI integration, channel efficiency and localized promotions.
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Global smartphone shipments growth slows in Q2
THE growth of global smartphone shipments slowed in the second quarter (Q2) as buyers, wary of US tariff-driven economic uncertainty, curbed spending, especially on low-end devices, data from research firm International Data Corp. (IDC) showed on Monday.
Tariff Truce & Macroeconomics Headwind Slows Down Smartphone Growth in Q22025
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased just one per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 295.2 million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25).
Samsung Regains Top Spot as World's Leading Smartphone Seller
Samsung Electronics is leading the global smartphone market once again. After a short time behind Apple, Samsung’s smart moves and the great performance of its new AI-powered phones have put it back in the lead. This change shows just how competitive the market is, with Samsung and Apple always trying to outdo each other in innovation and sales. Experts say Samsung’s sales jumped by 12% from last year, making it clear they’re leading the way. Te…
After Covid's "feasty years", the obvious collapse has not been expected. Now: Place to the rebound! The firm IDC publishes very encouraging figures for the smartphone market in the second quarter of 2025.
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