Look who just replaced Samsung as king of global smartphone market
Samsung has led global smartphone shipments for the last 14 years, according to research firm IDC, but its arch-rival has just taken its crown.
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Samsung has led global smartphone shipments for the last 14 years, according to research firm IDC, but its arch-rival has just taken its crown.
Figures released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) reveal how Apple took 20.1 per cent of the market share last year - a 3.7 per cent increase on 2022.
Apple shipped more smartphones than Samsung in 2023, usurping the South Korean firm for the first time ever and knocking it off the top spot.
In 2023, Apple claimed the title of the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, surpassing Samsung with a 20.1% market share.
IPhone maker toppled Samsung after a decade-long run at the top