IDC Report 2024 Q1 Apple out of number 1 position Samsung becomes leader in mobile shipment

Samsung (SamsungThe tough challenge from Android smartphone makers like Xiaomi has put Apple (Apple) has been pushed down from the top position in the smartphone market. Research firm IDC (IDCThe latest data from Apple showed that Apple’s smartphone shipments fell by nearly 10 percent in the first quarter of 2024. Global smartphone shipments grew 7.8% to 289.4 million units between January and March, with Samsung having the highest market share of 20.8%. That is, Samsung has now come to the top position.

Report According to, Apple showed a lot of strength in the last quarter of 2023. It overtook Samsung to become number-1. Now Apple’s market share has come down to 17.3% and it is in second position. Huawei’s market share has increased in the first quarter of 2024.

Xiaomi is at the third position, which has captured 14.1% market share. According to the report, Samsung has benefited from the Galaxy S24 series. Earlier this year, the company launched a new smartphone series. It has shipped 60 million phones in these three months. Counterpoint’s report has already stated that
Global sales of Galaxy S24 smartphones grew by 8% in the first three weeks of sales compared to the Galaxy S23 series launched last year.

According to IDC, Apple shipped 50.1 million iPhones in the first three months of this year, which is less than the 55.4 million units sold during this period last year. iPhone sales have declined in China. There has been a decline of 2.1% compared to last year.

China is one of the biggest markets for Apple. The decline in iPhone sales there is a matter of concern for Apple. The ongoing tension between America and China is not hidden from anyone. America has tightened its grip on many Chinese apps, while China has also banned its offices and private companies have banned employees from using iPhones in their offices.