Smartphone Shipments Surge in Q4 2024: Apple Maintains Dominance
In the final quarter of 2024, approximately 330 million smartphones were dispatched globally, with Apple emerging as the frontrunner by claiming a remarkable 23% share of the market. This marks a notable increase of 3% in smartphone shipments compared to Q3 2024 and a year-on-year growth of 7%, culminating in around 1.22 billion units shipped throughout the entire year.
Emerging Markets Fuel Apple’s Growth
Apple’s ascent can be attributed to its expanding presence in burgeoning markets across Southeast Asia and India, which have significantly contributed to its dominance. Following closely behind is Samsung, which secured second place with a market share of 16% during this quarter. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has made strides upward, achieving third position with an impressive share of 13%.
Canalys Preliminary Smartphone Market Pulse: Q4 2024
The Rise of Transsion Holdings and vivo
Transsion Holdings—a conglomerate that encompasses brands such as Infinix, Tecno, and itel—has ascended to fourth place within the smartphone sector. Both it and vivo maintain an estimated market share of about 8%, rounding out the top five manufacturers in terms of global smartphone distribution.
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