New Delhi:

India has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a report has mentioned.

Global 5G handset shipments grew 20 per cent (year-on-year) in the first half of 2024, according to the Counterpoint Research. Apple led the 5G handset shipments, accounting for more than 25 per cent share.

Apple led the 5G handset shipments globally, accounting for more than 25 per cent share, driven by strong shipments of the iPhone 15 series and 14 series, reported news agency IANS.

5G handset shipments have been growing steadily and with the increased availability of 5G handsets in the budget segment, the emerging markets have witnessed high growth in this segment.

“India became the second-biggest 5G handset market during the first half, overtaking the US. The strong shipments from Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung and other brands in the budget segment were the main reason for this trend,” said senior analyst Prachir Singh.

Samsung followed in the second position, capturing more than 21 per cent share, driven by the Galaxy A series and S24 series. Apple and Samsung took five spots each in the top-10 list for 5G models in the first half of 2024, with Apple taking the top four spots.

Other emerging markets also witnessed high growth in 5G handsets. Consumers in emerging markets are looking at 5G handsets as an upgrade to their devices, even in the lower price segments.

Asia-Pacific accounted for 63 per cent of the overall global net adds and commanded a 58 per cent 5G shipment share. In Europe and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions also, 5G handset shipments witnessed double-digit growth.

Research Director Tarun Pathak said that as the democratisation of 5G handsets increases with increasing 5G penetration in lower price segments as well as increasing expansion of 5G networks, this trend will further grow.
 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

New Delhi:

India has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a report has mentioned.

Global 5G handset shipments grew 20 per cent (year-on-year) in the first half of 2024, according to the Counterpoint Research. Apple led the 5G handset shipments, accounting for more than 25 per cent share.

Apple led the 5G handset shipments globally, accounting for more than 25 per cent share, driven by strong shipments of the iPhone 15 series and 14 series, reported news agency IANS.

5G handset shipments have been growing steadily and with the increased availability of 5G handsets in the budget segment, the emerging markets have witnessed high growth in this segment.

“India became the second-biggest 5G handset market during the first half, overtaking the US. The strong shipments from Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung and other brands in the budget segment were the main reason for this trend,” said senior analyst Prachir Singh.

Samsung followed in the second position, capturing more than 21 per cent share, driven by the Galaxy A series and S24 series. Apple and Samsung took five spots each in the top-10 list for 5G models in the first half of 2024, with Apple taking the top four spots.

Other emerging markets also witnessed high growth in 5G handsets. Consumers in emerging markets are looking at 5G handsets as an upgrade to their devices, even in the lower price segments.

Asia-Pacific accounted for 63 per cent of the overall global net adds and commanded a 58 per cent 5G shipment share. In Europe and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions also, 5G handset shipments witnessed double-digit growth.

Research Director Tarun Pathak said that as the democratisation of 5G handsets increases with increasing 5G penetration in lower price segments as well as increasing expansion of 5G networks, this trend will further grow.
 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Samsung, one of the leading manufacturers of Android phones, has taken a jibe at Apple for switching to USB Type-C from lightning port in its latest iPhones and Airpods. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the South Korean tech giant said they can “C” the change that it magical. Apple unveiled its new line-up of iPhone with the Type-C port after a tussle with the European Union (EU). The new port will offer faster charging and data transfer speeds.

At least we can C one change that’s magical

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 12, 2023

Samsung’s post has been views more than one million times. But internet is divided, with some users praising Apple’s ecosystem and others giving Android ecosystem made by Samsung thumbs up.

“Y’all should give it a rest. Y’all use iPhone to chase clout every year. All these tweets still won’t make us buy samsung products,” commented one user.

“Win win for Samsung. Samsung is Apple’s biggest supplier of components, providing them with a wide range of parts, including displays, memory chips, and processors. This relationship has been going on for many years, and it is mutually beneficial to both companies,” said another. “Not even funny. And iPhone is a way more better btw,” a third user added.

Others, however, enjoyed the ongoing rivalry between two tech giants.

“We C what you did there,” commented one user. “Samsung handler deserves a raise,” said another.

After last year’s event, the Seoul-based company had mocked Apple over its “lack of innovation” even before the launch of the iPhone 14.

In an ad, Samsung showcased some of its high-end features and 120X zoom available in its flagship device. “This innovation is not coming soon to an iPhone near you,” the company had said.

Then in November 2022, Samsung again mocked Apple while reacting to reports that the iPhone maker is working on a foldable phone.

Samsung said in its ad that Apple always makes iPhone users wait for new and useful features.