Articles about Smartphone market

ITWeb TV: Honor SA expands ambitions with IOT, AI drive

The Chinese smartphone brand meets its target of capturing 10% of SA’s smartphone market, reaching the top three spot in the first quarter.

2024 marked comeback year for global smartphone market

The market grew by 7% last year, marking a welcome turnaround after two consecutive years of decline, says Canalys.

Gap between top five smartphone makers narrows

Samsung and Apple each shipped 18% of smartphones in Q3, while Xiaomi took 14% market share, maintaining its number three position.

Appeal of affordable Android smartphones grows

Emerging markets snap up the low-cost devices, while premium markets start to embrace generative artificial intelligence smartphones, says IDC.

SA analysts blame pricey iPhones for Apple’s revenue fall

While Apple iPhones remain desirable for many South Africans, their steep prices are a deterrent, say analysts.

Smartphone shipments grow 7.8%

This marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong indicator that a recovery is well under way, says IDC.

Entry-level devices propel SA’s smartphone shipments

Africa's smartphone market showed resilience in the third quarter, with South Africa’s mobile shipments showing a 20% growth, says Canalys.

Oppo’s strategic approach sets it up for market gains

While analysts say it’s a huge ask for Oppo to dislodge Samsung, Apple and Huawei, it is making gains in SA.

Samsung sees drop in revenue, smartphone shipments

The company posts $47 billion in revenue, a 6% decline from the previous quarter, due to reduced smartphone shipments.

Huawei’s R&D push evident in new flagship devices

The company continues to unveil flagship offerings, despite sanctions imposed by the US about four years ago.

Honor eyes big three spot in SA’s smartphone market

The former Huawei sub-brand has high expectations after re-establishing its local presence last year.

Apple unboxes ‘most advanced’ Pro line-up

The latest Apple iPhone devices have new safety capabilities that can provide emergency assistance.