Industry data on Tuesday from Counterpoint Research showed Samsung Electronics reclaimed the global smartphone shipments lead in Q2 (Apr–Jun), with a 24% share versus Apple’s 20%. Counterpoint attributed Samsung’s gain to strong Galaxy S26 sales, relatively modest price adjustments in key markets including India and the Middle East, and aggressive promotions. In Q1 Counterpoint had shown Apple leading with a 21% share to Samsung’s 20%.

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Industry data on Tuesday from Counterpoint Research showed Samsung Electronics reclaimed the global smartphone shipments lead in Q2 (Apr–Jun), with a 24% share versus Apple’s 20%. Counterpoint attributed Samsung’s gain to strong Galaxy S26 sales, relatively modest price adjustments in key markets including India and the Middle East, and aggressive promotions. In Q1 Counterpoint had shown Apple leading with a 21% share to Samsung’s 20%.