Apple and Samsung managed to grow in Q4 2020 despite smartphone market 6% YoY decline Information from Counterpoint Research shows how the iPhone 12 and the Galaxy S20 FE helped Apple and Samsung avoid losses in Q4 2020 2 minute read 2020 has been an atypical year. We are still trying to cope with the new normal that the ongoing pandemic has brought upon us. These changes have helped some companies increase their sales numbers, as laptops and PCs are essential for people to work or study from home. However, 2020 didn’t treat every company or every market the same. The smartphone market suffered a 6% YoY decline in sales during Q4 2020, which translates to severe losses for everyone except Apple and Samsung.