Omdia: global smartphone shipments fell 20% in 3Q26, lowest third-quarter total since 2013
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Worldwide smartphone shipment market share, top vendors, 1Q23 to 3Q26Worldwide smartphone estimates by region, 3Q 2025 and 3Q 2026 LONDON, October 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year (YoY) to 254.7 million units in 3Q26, according to…
Read at the source ↗MARKET IMPACTNEUTRAL✦ News Impact agent estimateTone: expected bearishThe sharp drop in smartphone volumes weighs on consumer demand and device makers, affecting Samsung and Apple.AI-generated summary
✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01Omdia estimates global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year to 254.7 million units in 3Q26.
- 02The volume is the lowest for a third quarter since 2013, with higher prices weighing on emerging market demand.
- 03Samsung remained the largest vendor with 57.8 million units, down 5% year-on-year.
- 04Distributors and retailers remained cautious about restocking inventory ahead of the holiday season.
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