Samsung has secured top spot among the smartphone manufacturers, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
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There have been a number of issues posing challenge to the global smartphone market. Despite the challenges, smartphone manufacturers have logged strong performance. As a result, global smartphone shipments increased 1.5 per cent year-over-year to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025.
Samsung has reclaimed its market leadership, followed by Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo in the top 5 spots in consideration of shipments in 1Q25.
The success was mainly driven by popularity of its Galaxy S25 premium device and the Galaxy A series in the mid-range, particularly the latest Galaxy A36 and A56.
These devices are offering AI at more affordable prices for the smartphone users. With a global market share of 19.9 per cent, Samsung鈥檚 global shipments stood at 60.6 million units in the first quarter of 2025, said a press release.
