Global smartphone shipments grew by 2.6% in Q3 2025: Xiaomi takes its tough stance
Chinese home market suppliers for the quarter were Vivo, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo/Honor (in fifth place). But overall Chinese smartphone shipmen
Global smartphone shipments grew by 2.6% in Q3 2025: Xiaomi takes its tough stance
🔥 Global Smartphone Market Recovers: IDC Q3 2025 Report Crowns Samsung, Xiaomi Holds Strong Third Place Shipments rise 2.6% YoY, driven by AI and premium upgrades. 📈 Market Rebound Summary
According to a recent report from ** IDC **, global smartphone shipments totaled **322.7 million units** in the third quarter of 2025, up **2.6% year-on-year**. The gradual recovery of the smartphone market has been further strengthened by the growing demand for AI-enabled smartphones and dynamically innovative hardware designs, which have encouraged consumers to upgrade their devices. Global leaders such as ** Samsung **, ** Apple ** and ** Xiaomi ** have once again topped the global charts, demonstrating impressive performances in various sectors.
🌍 Global Smartphone Market Overview
In the third quarter of 2025, Samsung took the top spot with 61.4 million units sold, representing a 19% global market share, representing a 6.3% year-on-year growth. Apple came in second with 58.6…