XIAOMI TOPS GLOBAL BUDGET SMARTPHONE MARKET, SAMSUNG 2ND
The New Indian Express|September 06, 2024
CHIneSe mobile maker Xiaomi led the budget smartphone market globally with a 4.1% market share in the second quarter of this year, while Samsung grabbed the second spot with a 4% market share in the budget segment, according to Counterpoint research.
RAKESH KUMAR
XIAOMI TOPS GLOBAL BUDGET SMARTPHONE MARKET, SAMSUNG 2ND

In terms of smartphones, the Redmi 13C 4G turned out to be the best seller, while Samsung's Galaxy A05 and GalBEST SELLER Redmi 13C 4G axy A15 secured the second and third spots globally. In Q2 2024, the top 10 budget smartphones list was dominated by Xiaomi, Samsung, and OPPO, each taking three spots. The remaining spot was taken by TECNO.

"These models' widespread popularity across regions, coupled with an attractive balance of specifications and features, propelled them to the top of the rankings," reads the Counterpoint Research report.

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