idc market share

Even though worldwide smartphone shipments declined year over year in the fourth quarter of 2021, Samsung still reigns as the top smartphone brand in 2021 in terms of market share. Samsung which boasts a 20.1% market share led the way with a 6% growth year-over-year, followed by Apple and Xiaomi, in second and third respectively. With channel inventory low in almost all regions and as supply constraints ease up towards the middle of the year, IDC expects this pent-up demand to drive the market toward healthy growth in 2022." Source: IDC The iPhone Fold is projected to capture more than 22 percent of global foldable unit share and 34 percent of the market’s total value in its first year, largely due to its rumored premium price of around $2,400. IDC notes that foldables will continue to outperform the wider smartphone market, which has slowed in growth in recent years. HUAWEI continues to lead China’s foldable smartphone market, taking a 72.6% share in Q2 2025, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The brand also held 76% market share in Q1 2025, showing strong momentum since 2024. Huawei's homegrown operating system, HarmonyOS, has made significant strides in the Chinese market, and has achieved a 15% market share in Q3 2024. Read more in our articles including "IDC: Samsung top smartphone brand in 2021 market share" and "IDC: iPhone Fold to Take 34% of Market Value by 2026".