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Samsung Retains Title as No. 1 Smartphone Brand in the World in 2025
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Samsung remains the top smartphone brand globally in Q1 2025, based on shipments.
Counterpoint Research and IDC confirm Samsung’s lead over Apple and Xiaomi.
Strong demand for foldables and Galaxy A-series helped Samsung retain its lead.
Samsung has held on to its position as the number one smartphone brand in the world in the first quarter of 2025.
The latest report was released on June 6, 2025, by Counterpoint Research, a leading global market analysis firm.
According to their data, Samsung led the global market with a 20% share in smartphone shipments.
The data shows that Samsung shipped about 60.1 million units globally, surpassing other major brands like Apple and Xiaomi. The report is available at Counterpoint’s official article.
Samsung has consistently ranked among the top smartphone brands for over a decade.
The data shows that Samsung shipped about 60.1 million units globally, surpassing other major brands like Apple and Xiaomi. The report is available at Counterpoint’s official article.
Samsung’s Consistent Global Performance
Samsung has consistently ranked among the top smartphone brands for over a decade.
Its performance in 2025 is driven by a strong lineup of affordable and premium devices, including the popular Galaxy A-series and its latest Galaxy Z foldables.
According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Samsung benefited from better supply chain management and early launches of its flagship models. IDC's latest tracker report can be found here: IDC Smartphone Tracker Report Q1 2025.
Apple ranked second in the global smartphone market. The company accounted for 17% of global shipments in Q1 2025.
According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Samsung benefited from better supply chain management and early launches of its flagship models. IDC's latest tracker report can be found here: IDC Smartphone Tracker Report Q1 2025.
Apple Comes Second Amid Declining Shipments
Apple ranked second in the global smartphone market. The company accounted for 17% of global shipments in Q1 2025.
Although Apple showed strong revenue performance due to its high-end pricing strategy, its shipment volumes declined year-over-year, especially in key markets like China and Europe.
Analysts believe Apple’s decline is partly due to rising competition in the premium market and fewer iPhone upgrades this year. The absence of a new SE model also affected Apple's sales in emerging markets.
Xiaomi secured the third position with 13% global market share, showing resilience in India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The company's focus on budget-friendly 5G phones helped it maintain its ranking.
Following Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo both held market shares between 8–10%, driven by competitive pricing and localized strategies in Asia.
Analysts believe Apple’s decline is partly due to rising competition in the premium market and fewer iPhone upgrades this year. The absence of a new SE model also affected Apple's sales in emerging markets.
Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo Compete in Emerging Markets
Xiaomi secured the third position with 13% global market share, showing resilience in India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The company's focus on budget-friendly 5G phones helped it maintain its ranking.
Following Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo both held market shares between 8–10%, driven by competitive pricing and localized strategies in Asia.
However, both brands saw a slight decline compared to last year, mainly due to intensified competition and supply chain disruptions.
Experts credit Samsung’s success to a combination of factors:
Strong mid-range segment: The Galaxy A-series continues to perform well in Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
Foldable leadership: Samsung dominates the foldable category globally, ahead of Huawei and Motorola.
Software support: The brand provides four years of OS updates, which improves consumer trust.
Offline and online presence: Samsung maintains a wide retail and e-commerce network.
Global Smartphone Market Overview
Despite economic uncertainty, the overall global smartphone market grew by 3% year-over-year in Q1 2025, ending a streak of declines seen in 2023–2024.
What Helped Samsung Stay on Top?
Experts credit Samsung’s success to a combination of factors:
Strong mid-range segment: The Galaxy A-series continues to perform well in Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
Foldable leadership: Samsung dominates the foldable category globally, ahead of Huawei and Motorola.
Software support: The brand provides four years of OS updates, which improves consumer trust.
Offline and online presence: Samsung maintains a wide retail and e-commerce network.
Global Smartphone Market Overview
Despite economic uncertainty, the overall global smartphone market grew by 3% year-over-year in Q1 2025, ending a streak of declines seen in 2023–2024.
Much of the recovery came from emerging markets and replacement demand in mature economies.
However, analysts remain cautious. According to Canalys, overall industry growth is still fragile. Canalys' report is available at Canalys Global Smartphone Analysis Q1 2025.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 in the coming months. If consumer interest in foldables continues to grow, the brand might further strengthen its lead.
Meanwhile, Apple is preparing for the iPhone 17 lineup, expected in September 2025, with a focus on AI-driven features.
Chinese brands like Realme and Transsion are also gaining momentum in Africa and Southeast Asia, which could shift the rankings later in the year.
Samsung’s continued dominance shows that balancing innovation and affordability is still a winning formula. Apple may have a strong brand, but Samsung has a wider product range that appeals across segments. The growing interest in foldable smartphones has also worked in Samsung’s favor.
However, holding the lead won’t be easy. With AI-powered features becoming central to next-gen phones, all brands will need to innovate fast. India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America are the real battlegrounds now—not just in terms of market share, but influence over the future of mobile tech.
Michael B. Norris is a senior technology journalist at TrendingAlone, specializing in mobile innovation, consumer tech, and global market trends. With over a decade of experience in digital reporting and tech analysis, he brings thoughtful coverage on emerging tech developments across Asia and beyond
However, analysts remain cautious. According to Canalys, overall industry growth is still fragile. Canalys' report is available at Canalys Global Smartphone Analysis Q1 2025.
What to Expect Ahead in 2025
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 in the coming months. If consumer interest in foldables continues to grow, the brand might further strengthen its lead.
Meanwhile, Apple is preparing for the iPhone 17 lineup, expected in September 2025, with a focus on AI-driven features.
Chinese brands like Realme and Transsion are also gaining momentum in Africa and Southeast Asia, which could shift the rankings later in the year.
Author’s Opinion: Michael B. Norris, TrendingAlone
Michael B Norris Author’s Note —
Samsung’s continued dominance shows that balancing innovation and affordability is still a winning formula. Apple may have a strong brand, but Samsung has a wider product range that appeals across segments. The growing interest in foldable smartphones has also worked in Samsung’s favor.
However, holding the lead won’t be easy. With AI-powered features becoming central to next-gen phones, all brands will need to innovate fast. India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America are the real battlegrounds now—not just in terms of market share, but influence over the future of mobile tech.
About the Author
Michael B. Norris is a senior technology journalist at TrendingAlone, specializing in mobile innovation, consumer tech, and global market trends. With over a decade of experience in digital reporting and tech analysis, he brings thoughtful coverage on emerging tech developments across Asia and beyond
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