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iPhone-maker Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, growing 5% year-on-year.
Apple led global smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 for the first time in a first quarter.
KEY POINTS
- Apple's China smartphone sales surged 23% in the first nine weeks of 2026.
- Global smartphone shipments fell 6% due to memory component shortages and Middle East tensions.
- Memory suppliers prioritized AI data centers over consumer electronics, impacting smartphone availability.
- Samsung's shipments declined 6% due to a delayed Galaxy S26 launch and weak entry-tier sales.
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