US Market Declines 1.5% in 2Q19; Samsung, LG Weak while Apple Sustains Growth
US Market Declines 1.5% in 2Q19; Samsung, LG Weak while Apple Sustains Growth Smartphone volumes fell 1.5% during the quarter mainly due to weakness…
OnePlus Widens Lead over Apple and Samsung with OnePlus 7 Launch in the Indian Premium Segment in Q2 2019
Smartphone shipments in the premium segment (≥₹30,000 or roughly ≥US$430) grew an impressive 33% annually in India way above the single-digit overall…
Majority of Potential Premium Smartphone Buyers in India Planning a Replacement in next 12 Months
Dust and water resistance are the most sought after features in premium smartphones Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San…
Premium Smartphone Market Collapses 8% in Q1 2019, After Apple Shipments Drop 20%
Apple’s declining shipments has pulled down the global smartphone premium segment. Data from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service for Q1…
France: A Battleground for Premium Flagship Smartphones
Being a mature smartphone market, the average selling price (ASP) in France is already high. Apple and Samsung so far dominate the market. However,…
Google Pixel 3 and OnePlus 6T Sales Driven by Previous Samsung Owners in Q4 2018
Both the devices have failed to swing iOS users over to Android. Over 80% of Pixel 3’s volumes are coming from previous Android smartphone owners.…
OnePlus Continues to Lead the Growing Indian Premium Segment for the Second Successive Quarter
According to Counterpoint Research’s latest analysis on the Indian smartphone market, premium smartphone (>INR 30,000/US$400) shipments reached an…
Indian Smartphone Premium Segment Grew 180% Annually in Q3 2017
India Premium segment (>₹30,000, US$465, Retail Price) grew record 180% YoY during Q3 2017 due to the strong performance of Apple, OnePlus &…