Samsung Partners With Winklevoss Exchange to Expand Crypto Push
Samsung’s phones held 18% of the global smartphone market, on par with Apple Inc., in the fourth quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. Read…
Why new U.S. rules on selling chips to Huawei could be a ‘big blow’ for the Chinese tech giant
For its smartphones, Huawei has a series of processors under the brand name Kirin which goes into almost all of its smartphone models. The problem…
More Than 10 Million Nokia Phones Shipped During Q1 2020
In the first quarter of 2020, according to data published by Counterpoint Research, the global smartphone shipments declined by 13%, which represents…
Businesses are hinting at 5G rollout delays
The extent of the impact is likely to vary by region, however. While most companies agree that Europe’s 5G rollout is likely to face delays, other…
China’s smartphone sales decline 22 per cent in first quarter, only Huawei bucks the trend
Smartphone sales in China saw the largest year-on-year decline ever in the first quarter of the year, according to Hong Kong-based research firm…
Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?
What about those without compatible phones? Not everyone with a mobile phone will be able to use the apps deployed. Globally, about 25% of the active…
OnePlus 8 Pro marks the improbable rise of the Chinese phone maker
The Chinese company, owned by the same parent organization as fellow handset makers Oppo and Vivo, sells a tiny number of phones compared with Apple…
Samsung’s Q1 operating profit rises 3% on robust chip demand
Meanwhile, Samsung's smartphone sales remained stable thanks to its minimum exposure to the Chinese supply chain and China market demand, accounting…
Global smartphone sales fell 14% in February as coronavirus spread: Counterpoint
Global smartphone sales tumbled 14% in February as the coronavirus spread in China and overseas, Counterpoint Research said on Thursday, a likely…
Motor Show Powers On Despite Lacklustre OEM Participation
Vinay Piparsania, Consulting Director – Automotive, Counterpoint Research said the Motor Show reflected the resilience and optimism of the Indian…
Huawei expects a 20% drop in phone sales, thanks to lack of Google apps
China takes up 60 percent of Huawei's shipments, according to Counterpoint Research, and this large chunk of Huawei's business should be unaffected…
Samsung nabbed 74% of 5G smartphone sales in the US last year
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G was the best-selling 5G phone in the US last year, according to market research firm Counterpoint Research.…
Nearly every top-selling smartphone in 2019 was an iPhone or Galaxy
It's almost a cliché to say that Apple and Samsung dictate the tempo of the smartphone market, but there's now more evidence to support that claim.…
Will Google Regret Having To Cut Off Huawei?
With 36 percent of the market (according to Counterpoint Research) that is not reliant on Google’s online services, Huawei can build up HMS,…
Samsung Bets on Big Camera Upgrade in Galaxy S20, Unveils Z Flip
Ahead of Samsung’s unveiling, Counterpoint Research projected that shipments of the S20 series will rise to more than 40 million units for the year,…
Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo reportedly to join forces against Google Play Store
Last year Huawei had the unpleasant experience of launching a flagship phone, the Mate 30 Pro, with no support from Google's Mobile Services. It ran…
Xiaomi spin-off Poco returns with the 120Hz X2 for $225
Xiaomi remains the leading smartphone vendor in India, but its newest and most dangerous competitor in India of late has been Realme, which grew 255…
Nokia Smartphone and Feature Phone Shipments Were Down in 2019 (+ Q4 2019 Results)
Counterpoint Research released their full year and 4th quarter analysis of the mobile market of 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Apple regained…