Global Smartphone Sales Drop in Q3 2019 – What’s Going On?
387 million phones left the shelves worldwide in the third quarter, a little 0.4 % less than last year. The headline? Samsung still takes the crown, but Huawei is moving fast enough to keep pushing toward the throne.
So why the hiccup? Mid‑range models are hopping onto the scene like a cool breeze—they stay reliable for longer, so folks don’t feel the urge to upgrade as often. Plus, the 5G hype train has people holding off on fresh purchases, waiting for the next big “5G‑ready” drop.
Samsung’s numbers: 79 million units shipped globally in Q3 2019—about 5.7 million more than the same quarter a year ago.
Huawei, despite facing diplomatic roadblocks that keep many of its Android devices off shelves, is thriving. The Chinese juggernaut confirmed its second‑place spot in the market and even boasts a 26 % double‑digit jump in sales—lastingly impressive in a slowing market.
Where’s the heat? Over 40 million of those sales came from Huawei’s stronghold in China, contributing out of its total 65 million iPhones worldwide.
Top 5 Smartphone Vendors Worldwide in Q3 2019
- Samsung – 79 million units (20.4 % market share)
- Huawei – 65.8 million units (17 % market share)
- Apple – 40.8 million units (10.5 % market share)
- Xiaomi – 32.3 million units (8.3 % market share)
- Oppo – 30.8 million units (8 % market share)
