"Counterpoint Research is predicting Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will help it nudge Samsung out as the number one phone manufacturer in the world this year, as reported by CNBC and Bloomberg. The report estimates Apple will ship 243 million phones this year, while Samsung will ship 235 million, landing Apple a 19.4 percent share of the global smartphone market, less than 1 percent ahead of Samsung."
"Counterpoint says the newly introduced iPhone 17 series garnered 12 percent more sales in its first four weeks than the iPhone 16 lineup, with sales boosted by "lower-than-expected" impact from tariffs. Different analysts have reported different stats about who is the leader in phone shipments over the last few years, but by Counterpoint's evaluation, this will be the first time Apple has passed Samsung in phone shipments in 14 years."
Counterpoint Research projects Apple will ship about 243 million iPhones this year versus Samsung's 235 million, giving Apple a 19.4% global smartphone market share, just under 1% ahead. The iPhone 17 series sold 12% more in its first four weeks than the iPhone 16 lineup, aided by a lower-than-expected tariff impact. Different analysts have varied shipment figures historically, but Counterpoint's evaluation marks Apple passing Samsung in shipments for the first time in 14 years. Reports of muted iPhone Air reception and AI progress concerns did not hinder iPhone 17 sales. A cheaper '17e' and a foldable iPhone are expected next year.
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