Mexico Smartphone Shipments Plunge 21% YoY in Q4 2022
Samsung remained the market leader with a 27.1% share, followed closely by Motorola with 22.6%. OPPO took the third spot in the Mexican smartphone…
Apple Contribution to ‘Made in India’ Smartphone Shipments Reached 25% in Value Terms in 2022
However, overall ‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments (units) declined 19% YoY in Q4 2022 and 3% YoY in 2022 due to softening of local demand. The…
One in Three iPhones Sold in China in 2022 Was iPhone 13
Apple’s iPhone 13 was the best-selling smartphone in China in 2022. HONOR’s X30 was the best-selling Android smartphone with a 1.8% market share.…
Global ODMs/IDHs’ Smartphone Shipments Fall 5% YoY as OEMs Cut Orders
Global ODM/IDH smartphone shipments fell 5% YoY in 2022 due to economic pressures and weaker demand from China and Europe. The share of outsourced…
Samsung, Apple, ZTE, HONOR Shine as Colombia Smartphone Shipments Decline 3% YoY in 2022
Apple and Samsung shipped 26% and 14% more smartphones YoY amid market declines. HONOR rose 200% YoY driven by its multi-channel and multi-device…
2022 Worst Year for Europe Smartphone Shipments in a Decade Despite Moderately Merry Christmas
The Europe smartphone market declined by 24% YoY to 45 million units in Q4 2022; the lowest fourth quarter total since Q4 2011. Annual shipments…
Bangladesh Smartphone Shipments Decline 23% YoY in 2022 on High Inflation
Bangladesh’s smartphone shipments declined 23% YoY in 2022 due to high inflation. Deteriorating consumer demand and price hikes due to additional…
2022 Global Smartphone Shipments Lowest Since 2013; Apple Regained No. 1 Rank with Highest-Ever Operating Profit Share of 85%
The global smartphone market declined by 18% YoY to reach 304 million units in Q4 2022. Apple replaced Samsung as the top smartphone player in Q4…
Global Foldable Market Expected to Grow 52% YoY in 2023
Global foldable shipments grow 52% to 22.7 m units. Small overall but big in terms of the key ultra-premium; will pass double digits this year and…
Smartphone Sustainability Touching New Highs with Apple, Samsung in the Lead, But is it Enough?
More and more smartphone OEMs are adopting the circular approach. Apple and Samsung stand out as leaders in sustainable initiatives. Each of the top…
India Smartphone Market Continues to Remain Under Pressure, Modest Growth Expected in 2023
India’s smartphone shipments are expected to fall 5% YoY in 2022, dipping for the second time in the last three years. Weak demand in entry-level…
itel a Preferred Brand in Sub-INR 8K Segment in India, Says Survey
Among the top three sub-INR 8,000 (sub-$100 approximately) brands in terms of ownership, itel users recommend their brand the most when it comes to…
Europe Smartphone Market Down 16% YoY in Q3 2022; Sequential Growth Hints at Stabilisation
The Europe smartphone market declined by 16% YoY to just over 40 million units in Q3 2022 as ongoing economic challenges placed further constraints…
About 50% of India Smartphone Users Planning to Buy New Device Within a Year as 5G Transition Gathers Pace: Survey
Samsung, Apple and OnePlus are the most preferred smartphone brands for the next purchase. INR 20,000-INR 30,000 is the most preferred price band…
Glance Active User Base in India Reaches All-time High of 189 Million in Q2 2022
6 million active users were added to Glance’s lockscreen platform in Q2 2022. Glance launched the Hyperlive content format to boost engagement.…
Global Handset Market Operating Profits Grow 6% YoY in Q2 2022 Despite Declining Revenues
Global handset revenues declined 2% YoY and 15% QoQ to $95.8 billion in Q2 2022. Global handset operating profits grew 6% YoY to $13.1 billion in Q2…
Philippines Smartphone Shipments Decline 3% YoY in Q2 2022; Apple Fastest Growing Brand
The Philippines’ Q2 2022 smartphone shipments declined 3% YoY to 4.7 million units. Apple, Infinix and TECNO were major YoY gainers in terms of…
Premium Smartphone Average Selling Price Reaches Record Q2 High
The global premium smartphone market ($400 and above wholesale price) average selling price (ASP) grew 8% YoY to reach $780, a second-quarter…