# Apple's global smartphone shipments grew by 5 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of this year.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · India Today*

## Key points

- Apple led global smartphone shipments in Q1 for the first time, reaching a 21 percent market share.
- Apple's shipments grew 5 percent year-over-year, while some competitors saw declines up to 19 percent.
- Apple's supply chain and premium positioning insulated it from rising RAM prices affecting other brands.
- Apple will delay the standard iPhone 18 launch to spring 2027, releasing only Pro and foldable models in 2026.
- The standard iPhone 18 is expected to have only minor exterior design changes.

**Companies:** Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, Nothing, Oppo, Vivo
**Countries:** China, India, Japan, United States, South Korea

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