IDC sees growth in global smartphone market, despite tariffs, macroeconomic uncertainty
Global smartphone shipments increased 1% to 295.2 million units in the second quarter, despite tariff concerns and macroeconomic uncertainty, according to preliminary data from research firm IDC.
Samsung shipped 58 million units in the quarter, the highest, led by sales of its new AI-enabled Galaxy A36 and A56 products.
Demand in China declined in the second quarter, as subsidies failed to stimulate demand, with Apple seeing a 1% drop in the quarter.
