The number of smartphones shipped worldwide in the last year decreased by 5.9% compared to the previous year due to the economic deterioration caused by the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
According to US research firm IDC, the total number of smartphones shipped worldwide in the last year was 1,292,200,000, which was affected by the deterioration of the world economy due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, compared to the previous year. It decreased by 5.9%.
Of these, Huawei in China, which is being tightened by the US government, has decreased significantly by more than 21% compared to the previous year.
In terms of market share by manufacturer, Samsung Electronics of South Korea maintained the top position with 20.6%, Apple of the United States, which introduced the "iPhone 12", was second with 15.9%, and Huawei was third with 14.6%.
According to IDC, the number of models compatible with the latest communication standard "5G" is increasing, so the number of shipments from October to December last year turned positive, and as infection control progresses around the world in the future. Demand is expected to increase further.