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Handset revenue dips three per cent this Q3 over last year – Counterpoint
Selling prices hold up in Q3 due to higher cost of 5G devices
Staff Reporter
December 23, 2022
Analysis: Consolidation in the telecoms space is set to grow
Talks of consolidation has been rife within the telecoms industry ever since Virgin Media and O2 merged in 2021. Now it seems that mobile networks Three and Vodafone want to strike a deal, as well as some in the broadband space. Analysts in the industry share their thoughts…
Other
October 5, 2022
Counterpoint Research: Europe smartphone shipments decline 11pc YoY in Q2 2022
Economic climate, geopolitical uncertainty, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and chip shortages have contributed to a slower European recovery
Manufacturers
August 2, 2022
European smartphone market suffers worst first quarter since 2013
A number of factors including geopolitical tensions in Ukraine have caused the slump, says Counterpoint Research
Manufacturers
June 15, 2022
Latest China lockdowns create new uncertainty for smartphone sector
COVID-19 has led to enforced lockdowns in parts of China, resulting in the closure of some manufacturing hubs. Mobile News spoke to some analysts to get their take on how this might impact on the global smartphone industry
Other
May 3, 2022
Xiaomi aims to stand out from the crowd in pursuit of top-three
The vendor hopes the combination of its product ecosystem and value proposition will help boost its share in the UK, a market that has been dominated by Apple and Samsung in recent years
Other
May 3, 2022
China’s lockdown moves may hit phone market
China has enforced strict lockdowns in a bid to completely quash Covid outbreaks in the last couple of months
Manufacturers
May 3, 2022
Apple dominates 2021 global top 10 smartphone charts
The top three iPhones accounted for 41 per cent of Apple’s total sales
Manufacturers
March 11, 2022
European smartphone market rises 8pc YoY in 2021, but still below pre-pandemic levels
The top spot changed four times throughout 2021 and supply issues impacted all vendors.
Manufacturers
January 31, 2022
Realme now the real deal
Fledgling manufacturer’s sales up 831 per cent
Manufacturers
January 7, 2022
Counterpoint: OnePlus gains ground in Europe
The vendor grew by 131 per cent YoY in European during the last quarter 
Manufacturers
November 22, 2021
Counterpoint Research: Samsung retains top spot in Europe during Q3 2021
Xiaomi and Apple increase market share during Q3 2021 to pressure Samsung 
Manufacturers
November 3, 2021
Counterpoint: Global refurbished market up 4pc during 2020
Apple dominates the refurbished market, with 44pc market share
International
July 16, 2021
Oppo tops smartphone charts in China for the first time ever
Oppo starts 2021 off as the highest-selling smartphone brand in home market
International
March 9, 2021
Counterpoint: Apple dominates smartwatch market during 2020
The success of Apple’s Watch series continues with over 33m units sold in 2020
Manufacturers
March 5, 2021
Third-place race heats up as vendors jostle for position
Challengers like China’s Xiaomi and Oppo are staking a claim for a top-three slot globally. How will it pan out?
Manufacturers
December 4, 2020
Xiaomi takes third place in global market share for the first time, say analyst firms
Chinese vendor benefits from growth at Huawei’s expense and delayed iPhone launch
Manufacturers
November 2, 2020
Realme announces it is fastest brand to reach 50 million sales
Realme records 14.8 million sales in Q3, growing 132 per cent QoQ
Saf Malik
October 30, 2020
Nokia phones lead Counterpoint Trust Rankings for software, security, build quality and enterprise recommendation
HMD Global provides most frequent updates and sterner build quality tests than other top OEMs
Manufacturers
October 27, 2020
Counterpoint: Global smartphones ASP up 10pc YoY
iPhone sales accounted for 34 per cent of the total global smartphone revenue for Q2 2020
Manufacturers
September 25, 2020
Counterpoint: Apple leads the way as smartwatch revenue grows 20pc YoY
Apple shipments accounted for over half of the overall smartwatch market during H1 2020
Paul Lipscombe
August 20, 2020
A third of smartphone users will cut spending by 20pc or more on next device – Counterpoint
Study of seven countries finds UK consumers least likely to cut spending budgets
Manufacturers
June 23, 2020
Slow Q1 for Apple causes premium smartphone market to drop 8pc
Apple, Samsung and Huawei capture 88 per cent of the premium smartphone market
Manufacturers
June 20, 2019
How LG’s star was eclipsed by a Galaxy that was once far away
In 2009, LG was a leading vendor, but its market share has since dwindled. We analyse the brand’s decline
Jasper Hart
May 28, 2019
European smartphone market decline continues despite Chinese growth
Europe accounted for 14.5 per cent of total global smartphone sales in the first quarter of the year, as Chinese brands flourished in the region with sales up 39 per cent YoY 
Manufacturers
May 23, 2019
Huawei claims record-high market share after strong first quarter as Apple sales slump
IDC and Counterpoint Research report strong Huawei growth amid challenging smartphone market as Apple slides
Manufacturers
May 1, 2019
Previous Samsung owners drive Google Pixel 3 and OnePlus 6T sales
Over half of new Google Pixel 3 owners previously owned a Samsung
International
April 11, 2019
A stalling market means good times ahead for refurbished kit
While global sales of new devices have stalled, the prospects for recycled devices have soared 
Paul Lipscombe
March 13, 2019
Xiaomi topples Apple to regain top spot in China
Xiaomi and Huawei both sold more smartphones in world’s biggest market than iPhone maker during Q2
International
August 3, 2015
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