Counterpoint: Flagship smartphone shipments dipped by 13% in Q1, Apple had 4 of the 5 bestsellers

16 June 2020
5G phones accounted for 20% of the premium market.

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Black Mamba , 17 Jun 202080% people use Android. End of argument. Most people don'... moreYou’re very wrong.
End of argument

    Wily2020, 16 Jun 2020Android fans always trying to say how Android people want b... moreIphone is like fashion brand. They buy no matter what because is Apple, most of the buyers have litte knowledge about specs. They see Apple as top phone brand and thats it. Thats why Apple have luxury to cut corners on most of its specs and concentrate mostly on shinning marketing bits, face unlocks, designs and some camera tricks and ignore other functinality bits, where Android is far more ahead like software and customizations, which cluesless buyers don't care, they want Apple gimmicky simplicity :)

      Note7 owner, 16 Jun 2020Chinese are very careful with their money, Apple at second ... moreLol, it is premium brand if they have money they will buy it, nothing to do with being careful :)

        Wily2020, 18 Jun 2020” Android provides choice.” Not much really, you have ma... moreYou still haven't told us which 120hz phone did you switch between from your 60hz iPhone.
        Will expose all your lies!

          Android Master, 17 Jun 2020So Samsung hater is back in the comment section. Is S20 ul... more” Android provides choice.”

          Not much really, you have market full of similar choices where almost all of them lack something or are bad in something, you really only have few good choices, that’s why so many Android companies are strugling to sell their phones because end of the day they all are more or less same no matter what phone you choose. I wouldn’t really call that a much of choice. Also we iPhone users have exactly same choice, we can change to Android any day we want, but luckily we don’t need.

          Everytime when Android OEMs shows which phone will get OS update i laugh the list while thinking wow my 5 years old phone which is in my drawer could run newest OS. No wonder why Android flagship sales are so bad, who would want to get screwed over and over again by buying expensive phone which won’t get support only after two years. That’s not how you keep your users happy. But that’s what Android OEMs have too because only thing they have is to sell these phones. Apple other hand have their huge ecosystem and as long as Apple users use their devices they will get money of them even years after. Android companies doesn’t have that so can’t think how envy they are from Apple. Position where every one of them would want to be and not selling leftovers like they now do.

            Android Master, 17 Jun 2020So Samsung hater is back in the comment section. Is S20 ul... more” Android provides choice.”

            Not much really, you have market full of similar choices where almost all of them lack something or are bad in something, you really only have few good choices, that’s why so many Android companies are strugling to sell their phones because end of the day they all are more or less same no matter what phone you choose. I wouldn’t really call that a much of choice. Also we iPhone users have exactly same choice, we can change to Android any day we want, but luckily we don’t need.

            Everytime when Android OEMs shows which phone will get OS update i laugh the list while thinking wow my 5 years old phone which is in my drawer could run newest OS. No wonder why Android flagship sales are so bad, who would want to get screwed over and over again by buying expensive phone which won’t get support only after two years. That’s not how you keep your users happy. But that’s what Android OEMs have too because only thing they have is to sell these phones. Apple other hand have their huge ecosystem and as long as Apple users use their devices they will get money of them even years after. Android companies doesn’t have that so can’t think how envy they are from Apple. Position where every one of them would want to be and not selling leftovers like they now do.

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              Black Mamba , 17 Jun 2020Is that why the high quality iPad suffered from bending issues? All other brand large tablets would do the same if anyone tested them

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                SizN80, 17 Jun 2020These stats show that Apple is the go to manufacturer for p... moreIs that why the high quality iPad suffered from bending issues?

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                  Black Mamba , 17 Jun 2020What a way to choose its competitors in S20 ultra which is ... moreAnd they cost half the price of iPhone!

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                    • 17 Jun 2020

                    LilPhone, 17 Jun 2020Android being easier on the wallet? S20 Ultra costing more ... moreWhat a way to choose its competitors in S20 ultra which is the most expensive along with p40 pro without Google services for your argument!

                    Tons of other Android flagships out there which makes the iPhone gasp for air while it's in a tight choke just like the iOS user base is in a tight choke (restricted by handicapped OS).

                      LilPhone, 17 Jun 2020Android being easier on the wallet? S20 Ultra costing more ... moreSo Samsung hater is back in the comment section.
                      Is S20 ultra the only phone?
                      Plenty of lower priced Android flagship better than S20 Ultra.

                      Android provides choice.
                      Choice is a word that PrisonOS users aren't familiar with.

                      No wonder Android is the OS of choice on smartphones and much superior to iOS.
                      IPhone has lost the smartphone war the same way they lost the PC war.

                      So glad to be part of the premium Ecosystem of Android that encourages innovation and offers consumers a buffet of choices to choose from.

                      Android has won the OS of choice award every year.
                      Imagine winning footballer of the year or fighter of the year or cricketer of the year 10 years in a row!!!

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                        DLLM, 17 Jun 2020You’re wrong. In other parts of the world, people can’t aff... more80% people use Android.
                        End of argument.
                        Most people don't care about fruit logo company and their handicapped OS.

                        Tons of people I know who can afford iPhone but they stick to 200-300 dollar phone since it gets the job done.
                        And they change it when something new comes along.

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                          LilPhone, 17 Jun 2020Also first time Huawei actually beat Samsung (Android Autho... moredon't worry, AR is on the way. For apple, at leastt. And it's for the masses. And it's coming this year.

                          Although apple might become microsoft, it's not becoming it very soon.

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                            Anonymous, 17 Jun 2020"The word "phone" is right now synonymous to an Apple iPhon... moreYou’re wrong. In other parts of the world, people can’t afford iPhones so they have to buy cheap androids. If the 100% of people who can afford a premium smartphone, 40% decide to choose android, which means that more than 50% would pay for an iPhone given the same price range.

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                              Wily2020, 17 Jun 2020” In Other parts of the world, ppl don't care about ... moreDid you read first ?
                              Where's Asia in the graphic, which including russia makes for 50% of phone sales.

                                Wanda, 17 Jun 2020Too many people buy Apple. OnePlus 8 Pro is the best phone ... moreDon't take this personally because I believe it applies to most people that come to this site. There is a disconnect between tech enthusiasts and the average consumer that pushes iphone sales. It's not about where other companies fail or succeed. It's about what Apple does well. If you spoke to the average consumer about Samsung's "crappy" cpu, they will probably look at you like you have three heads. That is the disconnect I get from your post.

                                People like us that go to tech sites and tech tuber sites will buy a $500-$1,000 phone on Monday. Not long after we've gotten our fill of comparisons, how-to videos, reviews etc., we are already reading about upcoming phones and upcoming mobile tech. It's like we are always second guessing our purchase even when we are content. I bet some of you already know what phone you plan to buy a year or two from now. The average consumer pushing the numbers on this report does not think that way. They are fully content with their iphones until they are ready to upgrade . . . to another iphone.

                                  Wily2020, 17 Jun 2020” In Other parts of the world, ppl don't care about ... moreThese stats show that Apple is the go to manufacturer for premium buyers indeed. When people look at Apple they see a brand worth putting money on because Apple support their devices well, that is also why apps and games on iOS are of a higher quality, it’s because developers know that iOS users are willing to pay for quality. :)

                                  iPhone 11 Pro Max is the 2nd best selling, that is the most expensive iPhone around, this is a clear indication that when people buy large screened premium phones the Max iPhones have no real competition as they are built of high quality Stainless Steel and people are happy to spend extra on them versus any android flagship.

                                    LilPhone, 17 Jun 2020Also first time Huawei actually beat Samsung (Android Autho... more"Once a mobile giant, now going to be a sinking ship. Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi all the way to go."

                                    You got something wrong, it's Huawei who is sinking and thanks to that Samsung is actually up again.

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                                      Anonymous, 17 Jun 2020"People who buy androids usually by cheap $99 to $200 droid... moreWhile it's true that there are complete phones costing $500 ish like the Mi Note 10, what you probably need is just a $100 phone with weak chipset, cameras, and plastic body. Sometimes price speaks for itself. While I have to admit iPhones are usually overpriced.

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                                        Also first time Huawei actually beat Samsung (Android Authority even reports this). Despite no GMS and only popular in China.

                                        Once a mobile giant, now going to be a sinking ship. Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi all the way to go.