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Nandika Ravi

Global smartphone shipments rise 2.3% in Q4 2025: Samsung and Apple lead the market

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What you need to know

  • Global smartphone shipments rose by 2.3% YoY in Q4 2025, totaling 336.3 million units.
  • Samsung shot up as one of the strongest performers, shipping 61.2 million units and contributing to 18.2% of the total global market share.
  • Apple leads with 24.2% market share, while Chinese brands face new challenges amidst rising competition.
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