Counterpoint Research forecasts Samsung will surpass Apple in global smartphone shipments in 2026 as Apple faces weaker sales.<\/p>\n
\n Samsung Electronics’ new foldable lineup: From left, Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Ultra8 and Z Fold8
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Samsung Electronics is forecast to reclaim the top spot in the global smartphone market this year, overtaking U.S. rival Apple, an industry report showed Monday.<\/p>\n
Samsung’s smartphone shipments are expected to rise about 0.8 percent from a year earlier, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple’s shipments are expected to decline 2.1 percent this year.<\/p>\n
Samsung’s relatively strong performance is attributed to its broad product portfolio, geographically diversified business presence, in-house component sourcing capabilities, and robust carrier and distribution networks, which have helped strengthen its competitiveness amid supply chain uncertainties, the report said.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Apple is facing potential price hikes for the iPhone 18 series phones as well as changes in the launch schedules for individual models.<\/p>\n
In addition, Apple is only expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone in the third quarter of this year, with initial shipments projected to be only a few million units, making it unlikely to significantly alter the overall shipment trends in 2026, the latest findings said.<\/p>\n
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