In Q2 2020, Huawei toppled Samsung to become the world’s largest smartphone seller. The scene could be drastically different next year.
The industry was on its way to recovery this year but it received a setback because of the pandemic.
The availability of entry-level 5G and 4G phones in emerging markets will also boost shipments. Total sales are estimated to reach over 1.5 billion units in 2023 and 1.7 billion units in 2025, respectively.
Samsung will likely remain at the top next year, with Apple coming in at the second place. Oppo is expected to emerge as the third-largest player.
Vivo and Xiaomi will likely be the fourth and fifth largest sellers, respectively. Chinese company Transsion which sells entry-level phones under Tecno, Itel, and Infinix branding in Africa and South Asia could become the sixth-largest player next year.
