The Smartphone Industry has been steadily developing and evolving; both, in terms of market size and varied models. Factors such as the rise in disposable income of individuals, the development of robust telecom infrastructure, the introduction of budget-centric smartphones, and the increasing number of product launches are collectively contributing to the holistic growth of the smartphone market.
List of Smartphone Players by Market Share
Samsung topped the list of smartphone players with a market share of 19 per cent, followed by Apple with a 15 per cent of market share. Huawei stood third, holding 14 per cent of the market share. Xiaomi came in fourth on the list with an 11 per cent market share, followed by Oppo at 8 per cent, rest 33 per cent are held by other players in the market.
Of late, Samsung is the market leader that makes numerous best-selling Android phones, and with over 300 million sales a year, it is now the largest smartphone maker in the world. Keeping pace with advancing technology, Samsung also expanded its 5G smartphone lineup at entry and midrange price bracket of phones.
Right behind Samsung, there's Apple, an ultra-premium brand that offers flagship iOS-based smartphones, unlike other brands which are dealing in the Android OS.
China's stronghold in the world smartphone market can't be overlooked. Huawei is the largest smartphone manufacturer in China and the second-largest in the world, after South Korea’s Samsung. Huawei has a subsidiary brand, named 'Honor' that also designs and sells smartphones.
Xiaomi is another china's big giant emerging as one of the top leaders in the market with a mighty online customer base and fast expansion in the global markets beyond the Asian-Pacific region driven by investments via retail channels and partnerships with top communication services providers.
Another renowned china based smartphone maker 'Oppo' has grown tremendously by popular-priced mid-range smartphones, a wider distribution network, and robust marketing strategies in Western Europe.
Demand for smartphones continued to grow as users tilted towards higher specifications and a better user-friendly experience. The improvement in consumer outlook sustained learning, and work from home culture, along with pent-up demand from 2020, is also boosting sales of smartphones in 2021.
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