Canalys reports smartphone shipments in Q1 2023. Apple iPhone is the only vendor showing annual growth – 3%. All other major vendors see a significant decline.
Also, Apple seem to have highest share of smartphones sales in China taking market share of 19.9%.
Canalys: Global smartphone market declined by 13% in Q1 2023
Counterpoint: China Smartphone Sales Fall 5% YoY in Q1 2023; Apple on Top With Highest Sales Share
References:
- Global smartphone market continued to fall in Q1; iPhone the only exception
- Despite global smartphone market contraction, Apple is thriving with 21% market share
- Apple captures highest Chinese smartphone sales since 2015 in a market decline
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