<p>Counterpoint Research released the latest smartphone shipments report for the quarter ending March 2022.</p>.<p>Amid the supply constraints over the geo-political tension over the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid pandemic-induced lockdowns in manufacturing hubs in Asia, Samsung has emerged the top player among its competitors.</p>.<p>Despite 7 per cent Y-o-Y (Year-on-Year) decline in global mobile shipments (328 million-plus in January-March 2022), Samsung was able to ship more than 77 million Galaxy phones. This feat made the South Korean tech giant one of only two top-five smartphone brands to come close to its pre-pandemic Q1 shipments. </p>.<p>"The global smartphone market presented a mixed bag in the first quarter of 2022. Samsung seems to have overcome component shortages that affected its supply last year, as evidenced by higher-than-expected growth in its shipments despite a late flagship launch. Major Chinese OEMs such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, meanwhile, faced a greater component supply crunch, resulting in their shipments falling by 20%, 19% and 19% YoY respectively," said Senior Analyst Harmeet Singh Walia at Counterpoint Research. </p>.<p>Apple's iPhone shipments remained flat with 59 million units and it was mainly driven by strong demand for the latest iPhone 13 series. However, the Cupertino-based company beat both the sales expectations for every unit besides accessories. The iPhone sales in the last quarter touched $50.6 billion, a 5.5 per cent increase from a year ago.</p>.<p>Read more | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/apple-reports-slower-q2-sales-growth-but-results-top-estimates-1104900.html" target="_blank">Apple reports slower Q2 sales growth, but results top estimates</a><br /><br />Others Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo have been severely hurt by the chipset and other critical components shortage.</p>.<p>In India too, the Galaxy series phone-maker has managed to beat the expectations. "Samsung led the Indian smartphone market in March 2022 capturing 22% shipment volume and 27% revenue share, according to Counterpoint Research Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Timely portfolio expansion with 5G capability down to M, F & A series and strong uptake of the Galaxy S22 and foldable flagship series helped Samsung grow back to the leadership position, " noted Neil Shah, Vice President of Research, Counterpoint.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em></p>
<p>Counterpoint Research released the latest smartphone shipments report for the quarter ending March 2022.</p>.<p>Amid the supply constraints over the geo-political tension over the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid pandemic-induced lockdowns in manufacturing hubs in Asia, Samsung has emerged the top player among its competitors.</p>.<p>Despite 7 per cent Y-o-Y (Year-on-Year) decline in global mobile shipments (328 million-plus in January-March 2022), Samsung was able to ship more than 77 million Galaxy phones. This feat made the South Korean tech giant one of only two top-five smartphone brands to come close to its pre-pandemic Q1 shipments. </p>.<p>"The global smartphone market presented a mixed bag in the first quarter of 2022. Samsung seems to have overcome component shortages that affected its supply last year, as evidenced by higher-than-expected growth in its shipments despite a late flagship launch. Major Chinese OEMs such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, meanwhile, faced a greater component supply crunch, resulting in their shipments falling by 20%, 19% and 19% YoY respectively," said Senior Analyst Harmeet Singh Walia at Counterpoint Research. </p>.<p>Apple's iPhone shipments remained flat with 59 million units and it was mainly driven by strong demand for the latest iPhone 13 series. However, the Cupertino-based company beat both the sales expectations for every unit besides accessories. The iPhone sales in the last quarter touched $50.6 billion, a 5.5 per cent increase from a year ago.</p>.<p>Read more | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/apple-reports-slower-q2-sales-growth-but-results-top-estimates-1104900.html" target="_blank">Apple reports slower Q2 sales growth, but results top estimates</a><br /><br />Others Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo have been severely hurt by the chipset and other critical components shortage.</p>.<p>In India too, the Galaxy series phone-maker has managed to beat the expectations. "Samsung led the Indian smartphone market in March 2022 capturing 22% shipment volume and 27% revenue share, according to Counterpoint Research Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Timely portfolio expansion with 5G capability down to M, F & A series and strong uptake of the Galaxy S22 and foldable flagship series helped Samsung grow back to the leadership position, " noted Neil Shah, Vice President of Research, Counterpoint.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em></p>
