Many mobile device manufacturers have managed to secure a part of the smartphone market cake, given the demand for greater diversity in price levels and phone specifications, despite the monopoly before iOS and Android mobile operating system
According to Arab Net, Samsung continued to dominate the smartphone market during the third quarter of 2021, with the pursuit of its competitors, Apple and Xiaomi.
Apple regained its runner-up seat during the three months ending last September, after it was ousted by Xiaomi in the second quarter, as the Chinese smartphone manufacturer was hit hard by supply chain disruptions and chip shortages, and lost 3.5% of its global market share compared to In the second quarter of 2021.
The decline was reflected in Xiaomi's financial results, and while revenue from the Internet and Internet of Things sectors grew, Xiaomi generated only $7.5 million through the smartphone division, a decrease of $7.5 million. 19%.
With Apple launching its new line of iPhone 13 devices at the end of the third quarter, specifically on September 24, the American technology giant may be able to significantly increase its current 1.8% lead Bigger in the coming months.
On the other hand, the upcoming flagship model of Xiaomi 12 Ultra is likely not to see the light until next year, although many leaks and reports have already confirmed Specifications of the phone, which includes 4 cameras with a resolution of 50 megapixels, and the use of the latest CPU from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 898).
On the other hand, the five largest smartphone manufacturers in terms of market share include four Asian companies, namely the South Korean Samsung and the Chinese Oppo, the maker of OnePlus phones, and Vivo , in addition to Xiaomi.
Overall, 1.4 billion smartphones were sold in 2021, representing an estimated revenue of $450 billion, according to a survey by data company Statista.
