Smartphone Sales news and trends

IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs
Retail // May 30, 2025

The volume of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025 is expected to be impacted by uncertainty, tariff volatility and a slowdown in consumer spending, market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said Thursday (May 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple’s China Troubles Continue With 18% iPhone Sales Drop
Apple // January 21, 2025

Apple reportedly closed out 2024 suffering a double-digit drop in iPhone sales in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

iPhone’s AI Limits in China Fuel 5% Sales Dip
Apple // January 13, 2025

Apple’s iPhone sales reportedly dropped 5% late last year amid stronger competition from Chinese rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Apple Loses to Android as Smartphone Market Recovers
Apple // November 27, 2024

New research shows the smartphone market recovering in 2024 following two years of sharp declines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Apple’s Sales Hopes Deflated by Tepid iPhone Air Demand

November 23, 2025
Sales of Apple’s iPhone Air have reportedly been lower than anticipated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs

May 30, 2025
The volume of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025 is expected to be impacted by uncertainty, tariff volatility and a slowdown in consumer spending, market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Apple’s China Troubles Continue With 18% iPhone Sales Drop

January 21, 2025
Apple reportedly closed out 2024 suffering a double-digit drop in iPhone sales in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

iPhone’s AI Limits in China Fuel 5% Sales Dip

January 13, 2025
Apple’s iPhone sales reportedly dropped 5% late last year amid stronger competition from Chinese rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...