Apple's share of smartphone chip shipments rose to 21%, nearing Qualcomm's 22%, while Samsung's climbed to 8%.
MediaTek's market share fell from 34% in Q2 to 28% in Q3. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 20% year-over-year drop in smartphone chip shipments for 2026, followed by a further 3% to 4% decline in 2027.
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@timexiaomiGlobal smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% in Q3 2026. - Apple share rose to 21%, nearing Qualcomm’s 22% - Samsung climbed to 8% - MediaTek fell to 28%, from 34% in Q2 - 2026 shipments forecast to drop 20% YoY https://ift.tt/isPvcFW
@9to5macReport: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21% https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/04/report-apple-and-samsung-outperform-rivals-as-smartphone-chip-shipments-tumble-21/ by @mvcmendes@timexiaomiGlobal smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% in Q3 2026. - Apple share rose to 21%, nearing Qualcomm’s 22% - Samsung climbed to 8% - MediaTek fell to 28%, from 34% in Q2 - 2026 shipments forecast to drop 20% YoY https://ift.tt/isPvcFW@9to5macReport: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21% https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/04/report-apple-and-samsung-outperform-rivals-as-smartphone-chip-shipments-tumble-21/ by @mvcmendes@timexiaomiGlobal smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% in Q3 2026. - Apple share rose to 21%, nearing Qualcomm’s 22% - Samsung climbed to 8% - MediaTek fell to 28%, from 34% in Q2 - 2026 shipments forecast to drop 20% YoY https://ift.tt/isPvcFW@9to5macReport: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21% https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/04/report-apple-and-samsung-outperform-rivals-as-smartphone-chip-shipments-tumble-21/ by @mvcmendes@timexiaomiGlobal smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% in Q3 2026. - Apple share rose to 21%, nearing Qualcomm’s 22% - Samsung climbed to 8% - MediaTek fell to 28%, from 34% in Q2 - 2026 shipments forecast to drop 20% YoY https://ift.tt/isPvcFW@9to5macReport: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21% https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/04/report-apple-and-samsung-outperform-rivals-as-smartphone-chip-shipments-tumble-21/ by @mvcmendes—
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