iPhone 15, Apple After 12 years of South Korean reign, Apple surpassed Samsung in the production of smartphones in 2023. According to data from consultancy IDC, Apple produced 234.6 million devices, against 226.6 million produced by Samsung.
Last year was better for Apple than for its competitors. The survey shows that 2023 was the worst year in the last decade for the smartphone market, with a 3.2% drop in the total number of devices produced, which reached 1.17 billion devices.
Taking revenue into account, that is, how much each company earned from sales, Apple is also in the lead, which shows the company’s dominance in the high-end market.
The growth of Chinese manufacturers stands out in the ranking. Xiaomi, Oppo and Trassion are among the top 5 in the world.
New Samsung mobile phone
Samsung’s counterattack to return to the top of the list was made today, with the launch of its newest device, the Galaxy S24. The South Korean company is expected to announce pre-sale promotions for those interested in purchasing it first-hand. The price? According to some specialized websites, it should exceed 12 thousand reais.
