Apple Takes High Spot In First-Quarter World Smartphone Gross sales

Apple took the highest spot for world smartphone gross sales within the first quarter on the again of the iPhone 16e’s launch and powerful demand in nations similar to Japan and India, information from Counterpoint Analysis confirmed on Monday.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Counterpoint expects the smartphone market to say no this 12 months, on account of financial uncertainty and tariffs imposed by U.S. president Donald Trump.

Trump’s back-and-forth tariffs and escalation of worldwide commerce tensions has resulted in a worsening financial outlook and the opportunity of stronger inflation.

A risky macroeconomic surroundings could cause shoppers to postpone the acquisition of cell phones, unsettling the availability chain and rising commerce dangers which might negatively impression the market, the report stated.

KEY QUOTE

“As per our present estimates, the tariff announcement didn’t result in a significant demand improve due to the uncertainty round tariffs and coverage. Since Tariffs have been introduced in April, it didn’t impression iPhone demand in Q1 2025,” stated Ankit Malhotra, senior analysis analyst at Counterpoint.

BY THE NUMBERS

The worldwide smartphone market grew 3% within the first quarter of 2025, however Counterpoint expects the general market to say no this 12 months.

Samsung adopted Apple with 18% market share. Xiaomi additionally continued its gross sales momentum whereas vivo took the fourth spot and OPPO got here in at fifth.

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