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Report: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21%

9to5Mac • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

According to Counterpoint Research, Apple and Samsung were the only major smartphone chip vendors to gain market share in Q3 2026, as global shipments declined 21% year-over-year. Here are the details. more…

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According to Counterpoint Research, Apple and Samsung were the only major smartphone chip vendors to gain market share in Q3 2026, as global shipments declined 21% year-over-year.

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