We’re buying more smartphones, and more expensive ones
The global smartphone market has seen a major increase in sales over the first three months of 2024, new figures have claimed.
In the first calendar quarter of 2024, 289.4 million smartphone shipments were made during Q1 2024, up from 268.5 million during the same period of 2023 — equivalent to a 7.8% year-on-year increase.
The data fromthe latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the figures also indicate a shift away from iOS, noting fewer shipments of Apple devices and Samsung’s retake of first place after several quarters.Samsung leads the way
Both Apple and Samsung shipped fewer smartphones in Q1 2024 compared with Q1 2023, however they also switched positions.
