Apple currently has the overwhelming majority of the worldwide cell phone market, thumping Samsung off the best position without precedent for 12 years.
The American telephone goliath represented in excess of a fifth of telephones sent last year, as per information from the Global Information Enterprise (IDC).
Samsung took 19.4% of the portion of the overall industry with Chinese phonemakers Xiaomi, OPPO and Transsion following behind.
Cell phone deals have been wavering as many individuals redesigned in the pandemic.
The IDC reports that practically 1.2 billion cell phones were sold last year - a drop of over 3% on the earlier year. It is the most minimal sum sold in 10 years, with numerous purchasers fixing their satchel strings notwithstanding monetary difficulties and exorbitant loan fees. Specialists foresee the market will recuperate this year.
Apple's ascent
In any case, the IDC said Apple - which sold in excess of 234 million telephones last year - is "the greatest champ".
"In addition to the fact that apple is the main player in the Main 3 to show positive development yearly, yet in addition packs the number 1 spot every year unexpectedly," said the IDC's Nabila Popal.
"This in spite of confronting expanded administrative difficulties and reestablished contest from Huawei in China, its biggest market."
Huawei has as of late made progress in making its own chips, in the wake of being prohibited from purchasing chips that were made utilizing US innovation over claims the organization represents a public safety hazard to Washington.
Offers to exchange old models as well as without interest supporting plans are additionally driving interest for premium gadgets like Apple.
Samsung droop
It's disheartening information for Samsung which - up to this point - had the best position as the world's biggest producer of memory chips, cell phones and TVs.
As of late, the South Korean hardware goliath cautioned its benefits would drop more than anticipated as worldwide interest for customer gadgets stays powerless.
It is likewise confronting rivalry from less expensive Android models including Transsion and Xiaomi which are getting a lift from both cost smart customers and developing business sectors.
The IDC likewise said the cell phone market is entering a "exceptionally fascinating time", with a developing number of Android-suppliers fragmenting the market and clients progressively focusing on foldable telephones and simulated intelligence capacities.