INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Apple reclaimed the top spot in global smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research
trade tensions between the United States and China
to avoid potential tariffs
manufacturing remains a risk
Local competitors like Huawei continue to challenge Apple in China, where sales have slowed.Apple Surges to Top in Global Smartphone Sales
allowed Apple to take the lead
Meanwhile, Xiaomi held third place with 14% market share, while Vivo and OPPO rounded out the top five.Analysts expect the global smartphone
market to face headwinds this year due to economic uncertainty and ongoing trade disputes
The broader market, however, remains vulnerable to shifting trade policies and economic pressures.
