- Samsung will lead the global smartphone market for three consecutive quarters in 2024.
- Global smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 4.0% year-on-year, reaching 316.1 million units.
- Chinese vendors such as Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, Huawei contribute to overall market growth
In the relentless race for smartphone supremacy, Samsung has once again won, retaining its position as the world’s top smartphone maker for the third consecutive quarter in 2024.
After briefly ceding the throne to Apple late last year, Samsung has bounced back and proven that in an ever-changing technology landscape, agility and innovation are everything.
Although overall shipments declined slightly, Samsung’s strategic push in the luxury sector has kept it in the lead, showing that demand for quality and innovation remains strong despite tight wallets. There is.
But this isn’t just a Samsung story. According to data from International Data Corporation (IDC)Global smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 4.0% year-on-year, totaling a staggering 316.1 million units. This marked the fifth consecutive quarter of growth despite broader macroeconomic challenges. In a world plagued by inflation and supply chain disruptions, smartphones have emerged as a surprising bright spot, with consumers continuing to prioritize technology upgrades.