Global smartphone demand is edging upward again. Total shipments reached 924 million units in the first nine months of 2025, up 1.8% YoY, according to exclusive data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) provided upon request. Samsung led with 180 million units, followed by Apple with 166.5 million. Here are the top 5 vendors in the smartphone market in the first nine months of 2025.
