Samsung led the smartphone market in 2022

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Samsung shipped 261 million smartphones worldwide in 2022, leading all manufacturers in the smartphone market. Their success in the smartphone market can be attributed to several factors, including the company’s innovative technology, design, and marketing strategies.

According to StockApps.com, Samsung shipped 261 million units worldwide in 2022. This figure was well above the 226.4 million units shipped by Apple, the second-largest smartphone manufacturer.

"The South Korean technology giant was able to maintain its market leadership despite the pandemic-induced economic downturn, which affected all smartphone manufacturers. This is a testament to Samsung’s ability to adapt quickly to changing consumer needs and trends," according to StockApps financial journalist Edith Reads.

Samsung led the smartphone market in 2022

The pandemic drastically affected the global smartphone market in 2020, with total shipments standing at just 275.8 million units, the lowest volume since Q2 2013. However, Samsung was resilient during this period and eventually surpassed its pre-pandemic sales levels.

Samsung's success in the smartphone market can be attributed to several factors, including the company’s innovative technology, design, and marketing strategies. The company has consistently introduced cutting-edge features and technology to its devices, such as the foldable screen, which has helped to differentiate Samsung’s devices from those of its competitors.