Samsung leads the way as the top smartphone seller in the world, followed by Apple, according to new research.
The data, from research firm IDC, indicates that Samsung sold 42.2 million smartphones worldwide during the first quarter of 2012, earning it a 29.1% market share.
Apple sold 35.1 million iPhones, helping it to secure a 24.2% market share.
During the same period last year, Samsung shipped just 11.5 million smartphones, while Apple shifted 18.6 million units.
“The race between Apple and Samsung remained tight during the quarter, even as both companies posted growth in key areas,” Ramon Llamas, a senior research analyst with IDC, said on Tuesday in a statement. “Apple launched its popular iPhone 4S in additional key markets, most notably in China, and Samsung experienced continued success from its Galaxy Note smartphone/tablet and other Galaxy smartphones.”
Source: www.idc.com
