Huawei continues to approach samsung in phone sales

If there is a company that is having a good year, it is Huawei. The Chinese manufacturer has made a notable jump in quality in its phones, something that has also been reflected in its sales. They have grown at a great rate, so much so that they have surpassed Apple and are already the second best-selling manufacturer in the world. And little by little they are getting closer to Samsung, which continues to lose market share.

Huawei continues to approach Samsung in phone sales

In this case, it is Counterpoint Research data that leaves us with information on the sales of the two brands in the third quarter of this year.

Huawei continues to grow

Samsung remains in first position with 72.3 million phones sold worldwide, giving them a 19% market share. In second position is Huawei, which has already established itself in this year. The Chinese manufacturer obtains a 14% share, thus positioning itself ever closer to the Koreans, who could lose this leadership in one or two years.

The third position on the list is for Apple, which remains in this position. The American firm obtains a 12% market share. It also highlights the international growth of Xiaomi, which already has a 9% market share worldwide.

Without a doubt, the figures for the last quarter of the year can be decisive for many brands, and will make it clear that Huawei has made a significant jump in terms of sales throughout this year. We will see if in 2019 they manage to get closer or even exceed Samsung.

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