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These are the 5 most popular smartphone brands in the world

A recent report by IDC gives Samsung the top ranking in the global smartphone market. Apple saw it sales grow rather slowly whereas

MC Tech Desk | July 16, 2025 / 19:50 IST
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Samsung – 19.7% Market Share With 58 million units shipped, Samsung holds the top spot. It saw a healthy 7.9% year-over-year growth — likely driven by its midrange Galaxy A series and strong foldable lineup.
Samsung – 19.7% Market Share
With 58 million units shipped, Samsung holds the top spot. It saw a healthy 7.9% year-over-year growth — likely driven by its midrange Galaxy A series and strong foldable lineup.
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Apple – 15.7% Market Share Apple shipped 46.4 million iPhones, growing just 1.5% YoY. While solid, the growth is modest compared to Android rivals, possibly due to users waiting for AI-focused upgrades in the iPhone 17 series.

Apple – 15.7% Market Share
Apple shipped 46.4 million iPhones, growing just 1.5% YoY. While solid, the growth is modest compared to Android rivals, possibly due to users waiting for AI-focused upgrades in the iPhone 17 series.
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Xiaomi – 14.4% Market Share Xiaomi shipped 42.5 million phones, with near-flat 0.6% growth. Its dominance in India and strength in budget and midrange segments keeps it firmly in the top three.
Xiaomi – 14.4% Market Share
Xiaomi shipped 42.5 million phones, with near-flat 0.6% growth. Its dominance in India and strength in budget and midrange segments keeps it firmly in the top three.
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Vivo – 9.2% Market Share With 27.1 million shipments and 4.8% growth, vivo continues to benefit from aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia and a strong offline retail presence in emerging markets.

Vivo – 9.2% Market Share
With 27.1 million shipments and 4.8% growth, vivo continues to benefit from aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia and a strong offline retail presence in emerging markets.
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Transsion – 8.5% Market Share The only top brand to decline YoY (-1.7%). Known for brands like Tecno, Infinix, and itel, Transsion still ships in big volumes across Africa and South Asia but may be facing stiffer competition.

Transsion – 8.5% Market Share
The only top brand to decline YoY (-1.7%). Known for brands like Tecno, Infinix, and itel, Transsion still ships in big volumes across Africa and South Asia but may be facing stiffer competition.
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Others – 32.6% Market Share Smaller brands collectively shipped 96.1 million units, but their market share dipped from 33.9% last year — suggesting growing consolidation at the top.

Others – 32.6% Market Share
Smaller brands collectively shipped 96.1 million units, but their market share dipped from 33.9% last year — suggesting growing consolidation at the top.

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