Canalys: Smartphone market finally turned a corner in 2023, Apple took the lead

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Smartphone shipments in 2023 totaled 1.142 billion – the worst in 11 years, claims Canalys in its latest analysis of the market. Apple took the top spot for the first time on the back of a stagnant year in which its main competitor, Samsung, declined 13%.

The holiday period was a positive one for the industry, with an 8% increase, which is a sign of stabilization, according to the analysts.

The smartphone market experienced serious headwinds, but rebounding demand in emerging markets drove global recovery in the second half of the year, commented Sanyam Chaurasia, Senior Analyst at…

​ Smartphone shipments in 2023 totaled 1.142 billion – the worst in 11 years, claims Canalys in its latest analysis of the market. Apple took the top spot for the first time on the back of a stagnant year in which its main competitor, Samsung, declined 13%.

The holiday period was a positive one for the industry, with an 8% increase, which is a sign of stabilization, according to the analysts.

The smartphone market experienced serious headwinds, but rebounding demand in emerging markets drove global recovery in the second half of the year, commented Sanyam Chaurasia, Senior Analyst at…   Read More GSMArena.com – Latest articles 

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