"According to a new report by research firm IDC, global sales of smartphones will increase by 1% in 2025 compared to last year, to a total of 1.24 billion units. This increase is taking place despite the global economic turmoil, thanks to unexpectedly high demand in the US, the Middle East, and Africa. Apple is doing the best, and is expected to sell 3.9% more iPhones this year compared to last year."
"This increase is taking place despite the global economic turmoil, thanks to unexpectedly high demand in the US, the Middle East, and Africa. Apple is doing the best, and is expected to sell 3.9% more iPhones this year compared to last year. Furthermore, IDC expects 370 million AI-enabled mobile phones to be sold this year, accounting for 30% of total sales in the segment. In four years, that share is expected to rise to 70%, IDC notes in the report."
Global smartphone sales will increase by 1% in 2025 to 1.24 billion units. The increase occurs despite global economic turmoil due to unexpectedly high demand in the US, the Middle East, and Africa. Apple will lead growth with an expected 3.9% rise in iPhone sales year-on-year. The market will also see a rapid adoption of AI-capable devices, with 370 million AI-enabled mobile phones expected to sell this year, representing 30% of the segment. The share of AI-enabled phones is projected to reach 70% within four years, signaling a major shift toward AI integration in mobile hardware.
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