Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Help Samsung Extend Lead Over Apple: IDC, Strategy Analytics
Samsung extended its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple in
the second quarter, gaining from the launch of its updated flagship
handsets, surveys showed Thursday.
The South Korean giant delivered 77 million smartphones in the quarter, up 5.5 percent from a year ago, for a market share of 22.4 percent, research firm IDC said.
That compared with a 15 percent drop in sales for Apple's iPhones, which accounted for 11.8 percent, IDC said.
Samsung got a lift from the March launch of its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagship models, with an upgraded processor, waterproofing and other features, IDC noted.
Apple, despite the launch of its more affordable iPhone SE, failed to keep pace and reported weaker sales compared to a year ago.
A separate survey by Strategy Analytics had a similar estimate, with Samsung at 22.8 percent to 11.9 percent for Apple.
Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics, said he sees Samsung making further gains this year.
"With a new Galaxy Note 7 flagship model rumored to be on the way, Samsung will be able to strengthen its smartphone leadership into the second half of the year," Mawston said.
"Apple continues to face iPhone fatigue among consumers and the new iPhone SE model has not been able to stem that trend."
IDC's Ryan Reith said the saturation of many markets has forced makers to rethink their strategy. "Apple is beginning to put more emphasis on 'device as a service' to try to prevent lengthening replacement cycles," he said.
"This is a growing theme we have heard more about from PCs to smartphones. Additionally, the overall China market slowdown continues to ramp up competition in other high growth markets like India, Indonesia, and Middle East."
Both surveys showed China's Huawei the number three vendor with a 9.4 percent market share.
Other Chinese vendors were in the top five.
According to IDC, Oppo and Vivo were fourth and fifth with 6.6 and 4.8 percent respectively.
The Strategy Analytics report showed Oppo with 5.3 percent and Xiaomi fifth with 4.3 percent.
IDC said overall smartphone sales rose 0.3 percent to 343.3 million units, while the second survey showed a one percent rise to 340 million.
The South Korean giant delivered 77 million smartphones in the quarter, up 5.5 percent from a year ago, for a market share of 22.4 percent, research firm IDC said.
That compared with a 15 percent drop in sales for Apple's iPhones, which accounted for 11.8 percent, IDC said.
Samsung got a lift from the March launch of its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagship models, with an upgraded processor, waterproofing and other features, IDC noted.
Apple, despite the launch of its more affordable iPhone SE, failed to keep pace and reported weaker sales compared to a year ago.
A separate survey by Strategy Analytics had a similar estimate, with Samsung at 22.8 percent to 11.9 percent for Apple.
Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics, said he sees Samsung making further gains this year.
"With a new Galaxy Note 7 flagship model rumored to be on the way, Samsung will be able to strengthen its smartphone leadership into the second half of the year," Mawston said.
"Apple continues to face iPhone fatigue among consumers and the new iPhone SE model has not been able to stem that trend."
IDC's Ryan Reith said the saturation of many markets has forced makers to rethink their strategy. "Apple is beginning to put more emphasis on 'device as a service' to try to prevent lengthening replacement cycles," he said.
"This is a growing theme we have heard more about from PCs to smartphones. Additionally, the overall China market slowdown continues to ramp up competition in other high growth markets like India, Indonesia, and Middle East."
Both surveys showed China's Huawei the number three vendor with a 9.4 percent market share.
Other Chinese vendors were in the top five.
According to IDC, Oppo and Vivo were fourth and fifth with 6.6 and 4.8 percent respectively.
The Strategy Analytics report showed Oppo with 5.3 percent and Xiaomi fifth with 4.3 percent.
IDC said overall smartphone sales rose 0.3 percent to 343.3 million units, while the second survey showed a one percent rise to 340 million.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro With Deca-Core Helio X25 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched
Xiaomi
on Wednesday launched the Redmi Pro smartphone. The smartphone will be
available in three variants - Helio X20 (3GB RAM + 32GB storage) at CNY
1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,100), Helio X25 (3GB + 64GB) at CNY 1,699 (roughly
Rs. 17,100), and Helio X25 (4GB + 128GB) at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs.
20,200). It will be available in Gold, Silver, and Dark Grey variants.
The highlight feature of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro is its dual rear camera setup, with a 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor with a 5-lens module, an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF autofocus, coupled with a 5-megapixel Samsung (unspecified) sensor for the secondary depth-sensing camera. The dual-tone flash module sits between the two lenses. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel camera with an 85-degree wide-angle lens and an f/2.0 aperture.
The other highlight of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro is the 2.5GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 SoC, coupled with a Mali-T880 GPU, that's available on the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant has the same processor clocked at 2.3GHz. Xiaomi says this makes the smartphone its 'most powerful Redmi ever'. As we mentioned, there is a variant powered by a 2.1GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC as well.
The Xiaomi Redmi Pro sports a fingerprint sensor on the ceramic home button, and a 5.5-inch full-HD Oled display with a pixel density of 342ppi, a 100 percent NTSC colour gamut, and 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone bears a brushed aluminium body, with CNC-chamfered edges, and a USB Type-C port.
The smartphone bears a hybrid dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM) slot, with support for a microSD card (up to 128GB) in place of the second SIM card. Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Pro include 4G LTE - as well as VoLTE support - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct functionality, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, It bears a 4050mAh battery, measures 151.5x76.2x8.15mm, and weighs 174 grams.
The highlight feature of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro is its dual rear camera setup, with a 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor with a 5-lens module, an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF autofocus, coupled with a 5-megapixel Samsung (unspecified) sensor for the secondary depth-sensing camera. The dual-tone flash module sits between the two lenses. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel camera with an 85-degree wide-angle lens and an f/2.0 aperture.
The other highlight of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro is the 2.5GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 SoC, coupled with a Mali-T880 GPU, that's available on the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant has the same processor clocked at 2.3GHz. Xiaomi says this makes the smartphone its 'most powerful Redmi ever'. As we mentioned, there is a variant powered by a 2.1GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC as well.
The Xiaomi Redmi Pro sports a fingerprint sensor on the ceramic home button, and a 5.5-inch full-HD Oled display with a pixel density of 342ppi, a 100 percent NTSC colour gamut, and 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone bears a brushed aluminium body, with CNC-chamfered edges, and a USB Type-C port.
The smartphone bears a hybrid dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM) slot, with support for a microSD card (up to 128GB) in place of the second SIM card. Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Pro include 4G LTE - as well as VoLTE support - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct functionality, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, It bears a 4050mAh battery, measures 151.5x76.2x8.15mm, and weighs 174 grams.
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