Apple and Samsung account for 96% of global operating profits from smartphones.

According to a survey released on Friday, Apple and Samsung continue to be the most profitable brands

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accounting for 96% of all operational earnings from smartphones worldwide.

According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung overtook Apple as the leading worldwide smartphone player in Q1 2023

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thanks to its mid-tier A Series and the recently released S23 series.

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Among the top five brands, Apple's shipment loss

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(year over year) was the smallest because the business had its highest-ever Q1 share of 21%.

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According to the most recent analysis from Counterpoint's Market Monitor service.

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