According to Counterpoint Research international handset mannequin tracker, Apple’s iPhones remained the best-selling within the first quarter of 2021 and captured each income share and quantity. The high 10 highest revenue-earning smartphone fashions are stated to have captured round 46 p.c of world smartphone income, exhibiting a lot larger consolidation on the quantity entrance. In distinction, the highest 10 best-selling fashions accounted for under 21 p.c of world smartphone quantity.
Counterpoint figures present that smartphone income globally crossed $ 100 billion within the quarter. According to the report, Apple and Samsung dominated the market. The iPhone Pro Max, which is the costliest this 12 months, achieved the best income within the trade and was the best-selling mannequin within the US, adopted by the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 11 and Samsung S21 Ultra 5G.
S21 Ultra 5G gross sales exceeded Samsung’s lower-end variants within the US and Europe. Samsung’s S21 collection, which was launched at decrease costs than the S20 collection, was additionally supported by sturdy service promotions. Of all gadgets, solely the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2020 should not supported by 5G assist.
The iPhone 12 was the best-selling mannequin when it comes to quantity, adopted by the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro. The report famous, Apple’s demand spillover on account of sturdy 5G upgrades, pent-up demand and late launches as a number of the components driving the quantity of Apple iPhones. The iPhone 11 took fourth place within the checklist because it seems to be a preferred alternative for customers on the lookout for low-priced Apple gadgets.
The Redmi 9A carried out effectively in markets equivalent to China and India, whereas the Redmi 9 carried out effectively within the South East Asian market. Demand for Redmi 9A, Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 helped Xiaomi to keep up its place within the sub-$ 150 worth band globally, occupying a 19 p.c stake within the phase. Samsung is the one different model within the high 10 checklist, together with the Galaxy A12, A21S and A31, that are ranked seventh, ninth and tenth respectively.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
