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Global smartphone shipments hit their lowest third-quarter level since 2013
Global smartphone shipments fell in the third quarter, covering July to September.
The total was the lowest for a third quarter since 2013.
The market was hit by higher prices and component supply shortages.
Samsung remained the world's top shipper, according to the figures.
Apple held up relatively well compared with the wider market decline.
The drop shows the pressure on smartphone sales, but no further developments are given.
Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter compared with the same period last year.
The quarter recorded the lowest third-quarter shipment level since 2013.
Rising prices and component supply shortages contributed to the market’s sharp contraction.
Samsung remained the leading smartphone maker, while Apple fared relatively well.
- Who
- Global smartphone makers; Samsung remained in first place, and Apple fared relatively well.
- What
- Global smartphone shipments fell 20% year on year, reaching their lowest third-quarter level since 2013.
- When
- The third quarter, from July to September; the article was published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Global smartphone market.
- Why
- Rising prices and component supply shortages contributed to the contraction.
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- Shipment change
- Down 20% year on year
- Period
- Third quarter, July–September
- Record
- Lowest third-quarter shipment level since 2013