US Q3 2019 Results Give Good Hint of What to Expect in Q4
Through the first two months (October/November) of 4Q19, there have been limited changes in the OEM structure of the US market. Apple has gained…
Top Selling Smartphone Models by Revenue – Q3 2019
Overview: Counterpoint Research has been tracking the global smartphone industry on a monthly basis. According to Counterpoint’s latest model…
Apple Continues to Lead Global Handset Industry Profit Share
Overall global handset profits declined 11% YoY to USD 12 billion in Q3 2019 due to an increased mix of entry to mid-tier products and a fall in…
Global True Wireless Hearables Market to Grow by 90% to 230 Million Units in 2020
The market is expected to grow at 80% CAGR from 2019 to 2022 with a similar growth momentum as the early smartphone market a decade ago Seoul, Hong…
Apple Grew 17% YoY in Canada Defying the Global iPhone Sales Trend
Apple’s global sales declined 6% YoY, but it grew volumes 17% YoY and 36% QoQ in Q3 2019 in Canada. This was largely driven by the introduction of…
INFOGRAPHIC: Q3-2019 | MOBILE MARKET MONITOR
Our Q3-2019 Market Monitor report has been published. We release one Infographic in each quarter to summarize the handset and smartphone market…
LATAM Smartphone Market Returned to Growth in Q3 2019
Samsung leads the smartphone market in LATAM with 40% share. Huawei returns to growth and remains the third-largest smartphone brand. New Delhi,…
Global True Wireless Hearables Market Reaches 33 Million Units in Q3 2019
The true wireless hearables market for 2019 is expected to reach 120 million units and global tech giants’ strategies focused on voice communication…
SDC19: Samsung’s DevCon Grows Attendance and Influence
Counterpoint attended the sixth annual Samsung Developer’s Conference (SDC19). Each year the event has grown in size and influence. This year’s event…
Indian Premium Smartphone Shipments Reached a Record High in Q3 2019; OnePlus Continues to Lead the Segment
India's smartphone shipments in the premium segment (≥₹30,000 or roughly ≥US$493 retail price) grew 66% YoY to reach an all-time record high in Q3…
Top 5 Smartphone Model Share For 8 Countries
This data represents the top 5 model share for eight countries. For detailed insights on the data, please reach out to us at…
Samsung’s New Galaxy A Series: A Successful Mid-to-Low Tier Strategy
Till 2019, Samsung had too many smartphone models in the mid-to-low tier price bands. The complicated list of models often left consumers confused.…
Apple is the Most Preferred True Wireless Hearable Brand for Future Purchase in the US
Greater democratization of wireless technology and reduction in prices will help wireless hearables become mainstream in the next two-three years.…
Three out of Four Visitors Get Their Smartphone Repaired in a Day
Counterpoint carries out a study on after-sales service across six key Indian cities Findings reveal OPPO is the fastest in after-sales delivery…
Samsung Gains from Huawei’s Pain in Central and Eastern Europe’s Smartphone Market During Q2 2019
The new A-series was the star performer for Samsung as it accounted for nearly 70% of the OEMs’ shipments. Seeking new markets for growth, Chinese…
Nokia Leads the Global Rankings in Updating Smartphone Software and Security
Key brands had fewer than a third of their sub-US$200 smartphones updated to the latest Android version. Nokia leads with more than 90% of its…
INFOGRAPHIC: Q2-2019 | MOBILE MARKET MONITOR
Our Q2-2019 Market Monitor report has been published. We release one Infographic in each quarter to summarize the handset and smartphone market…
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…