Market analysis agency Canalys released a report pointing out that in the fourth quarter of 2024, the global smartphone market grew by 3% to 330 million units.

The market has achieved positive growth for five consecutive quarters, but the growth rate is slowing down significantly.

Apple showed strength in the traditional new phone release season, winning first place with a market share of 23%.

Samsung ranked second with a market share of 16%, and its share declined.

Xiaomi ranked third with a market share of 13%, and it was the only manufacturer among the top three to achieve year-on-year growth.

Transsion and vivo ranked fourth and fourth and fifth, thanks to the recovery of emerging markets in Asia-Pacific.

In 2024, the global smartphone market shipments were 1.22 billion units, a year-on-year increase of 7%, and Apple has surpassed Samsung for two consecutive years to become the world's number one.