Apple increased its share of the smartphone market by 3%, but still could not beat Samsung

Analytical agency Canalys published a report on the smartphone market in the third quarter of 2022. The list of leaders for the year has not changed.

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Apple was able to increase its share more than the other manufacturers in the top 5. While it held 15% of the market in the third quarter of 2021, the Cupertino-based company's share rose to 18% in the reporting period. Despite this, Apple has remained in second place.

Samsung remains the market leader. The South Korean giant for the year increased its share from 21% to 22%. At the same time, the gap with Apple has decreased from 6% to 4%. Xiaomi with the "old" 14% continues to occupy third place.

OPPO and vivo have 10% and 9%, respectively, although a year earlier each had 11%. All other manufacturers together control 27% of the market compared to 28% last year. Overall, the market sagged 9%, but Canalys experts predict an increase in demand for smartphones over the next six months.

Source: Canalys

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