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The Counterpoint Research report reveals that Apple used to have about 19 per cent market share last year. But this year, the numbers have been abysmally low for Apple.

Worldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, Canalys, and IDC. The bulk of the growth came from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi and Vivo, though Apple and Samsung are still holding strong as the undisputed market leaders.

Apple got hit with downgrades from Jefferies and Loop Capital on fears of slowing iPhone sales and a lack of demand around Apple Intelligence.

No manufacturer besides Samsung and Apple has managed to secure more than 3% market share in South Korea over the past six years, following LG Electronics’ exit from the market in 2021. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung commanded 80% of the market in the third quarter of last year, while Apple held 19%.

Reports on global smartphone sales for 2024 differ on which brand came out on top, but the real winner was Xiaomi.

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Leading quick-commerce company Blinkit has announced a strategic partnership with smartphone makers Xiaomi and Nokia. Blinkit is now delivering their handsets to customers within 10 minutes of placing an order. The service is currently available in select areas of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Typically, Redmi devices occupy the budget to mid-tier space in Xiaomi’s portfolio, which does allow for a handful of higher-end features with each new device. The recently released Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, for example, comes equipped with a 6,200mAh battery and support for 90W wired charging.

Apple stock decreased as Vivo and Huawei overtook it as China’s top smartphone seller in 2024. Intel rose by over 8% in January due to

Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday.