Sales of smartphones in the United States dropped 6 percent in the first quarter, thanks to both continuing supply chain constraints and the lack of a “stimulus money boost” this year.
Apple and Samsung managed to grow in Q4 2020 despite smartphone market 6% YoY decline
Information from Counterpoint Research shows how the iPhone 12 and the Galaxy S20 FE helped Apple and Samsung avoid losses in Q4 2020
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2020 has been an atypical year. We are still trying to cope with the new normal that the ongoing pandemic has brought upon us. These changes have helped some companies increase their sales numbers, as laptops and PCs are essential for people to work or study from home. However, 2020 didn’t treat every company or every market the same. The smartphone market suffered a 6% YoY decline in sales during Q4 2020, which translates to severe losses for everyone except Apple and Samsung.
While the US Smartphone Market was Down by 6% YoY in Q4 2020, Apple and Samsung bucked the Trend
Last week Patently Apple posted a report titled While China’s Smartphone Market Declined Sharply in 2020, Apple bucked the Trend Today the U.S. market is shown to have dropped by 6% in Q4 2020 with Apple and Samsung bucking the trend.
According to a new Counterpoint report, The US smartphone market saw a 6% YoY decline in sales in Q4 2020 as COVID-19 continued to impact the economy. Apple and Samsung were the only OEMs to see positive growth in the quarter, thanks to new launches and a strong demand for premium devices during the holiday season. Despite the overall negative growth, there is good momentum going into 2021. Just as in Q3 2020, the market remained on the road to recovery in Q4.