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Apple Claims Top Spot in Global Smartphone Market, Ending Samsung’s 12-Year Reign

According to IDC data, Apple has taken the top spot in the global smartphone market for the first time in 12 years, with a market share above 20% and over 234 million phones sold, ahead of Samsung's 19.4%. The overall market fell to its lowest level in a decade, with nearly 1.2 billion smartphones sold in 2022, a decline of more than 3%.

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  • exceeded 20% Apple share of smartphones shipped Maldives Republic Apple’s market share exceeded 20%, accounting for more than a fifth of smartphones shipped in the past year.

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  • over 234 million Apple phones sold Maldives Republic selling over 234 million phones, making it the top player in the market.

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  • 19.4% Samsung market share Maldives Republic In contrast, Samsung secured a 19.4% market share.

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  • nearly 1.2 billion Smartphones sold worldwide Maldives Republic with nearly 1.2 billion smartphones sold, reflecting a decline of over 3% compared to the previous year.

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  • over 3% Year-on-year decline in smartphone sales Maldives Republic with nearly 1.2 billion smartphones sold, reflecting a decline of over 3% compared to the previous year.

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  • 12 years Years since Apple last led the market Maldives Republic surpassing Samsung for the first time in 12 years, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

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