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Apple sold almost 80 million phones in Q4 2020.Apple sold almost 80 million phones in Q4 2020.

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Apple sold almost 80 million phones in Q4 2020.Apple sold almost 80 million phones in Q4 2020.

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The tech giant shipped nearly 80 million units in the quarter, surpassing all other smartphone makers, including Samsung.The tech giant shipped nearly 80 million units in the quarter, surpassing all other smartphone makers, including Samsung.

Apple overtook Samsung to become the largest smartphone vendor worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2020, a feat not achieved by Apple since 2016,...Apple overtook Samsung to become the largest smartphone vendor worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2020, a feat not achieved by Apple since 2016,...

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Apple sold more phones than Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2020, says market research firm Gartner. This is the first time that Apple has sold more phones than Samsung in a single quarter since 2016, which is when the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus came out.Apple sold more phones than Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2020, says market research firm Gartner. This is the first time that Apple has sold more phones than Samsung in a single quarter since 2…

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For the first ime since 2016, Apple sits at the top of the worldwide smartphone sales chart thanks to a very strong fourth quarter 2020 sales period with the four new iPhone 12 models.For the first ime since 2016, Apple sits at the top of the worldwide smartphone sales chart thanks to a very strong fourth quarter 2020 sales period with the four new iPhone 12 models.

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Apple claimed the top spot in phone market share during Q4 2020 — it ousted rivals like Samsung and Huawei for the first time in years.It's the first time Apple has claimed the crown in years.

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Apple surpassed Samsung to become the top smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2020. Apple surpassed Samsung to become the top smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Global smartphone sales declined by 5.4% in Q4 2020: Gartner

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The momentum in the wake of the iPhone 12 launch has given Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) the lead in smartphone market share and shipment volume in the fourth quarter. Overall Smartphone Market Slips: Global sales of smartphones fell 5.4% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to a new report released by Gartner Inc (NYSE: IT). For the full year 2020, shipments were down a steeper 12.5%. The slower rate of decline the fourth quarter relative to the full year was attributed to sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid tier smartphone sales. "Even as consumers remained cautious in their spending and held off on some discretionary purchases, 5G smartphones and pro-camera features encouraged some end users to purchase new smartphones or upgrade their current smartphones in the quarter," Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner, said in a statement. Related Link: 10 Things Apple Investors May Wish For In 2021 iPhone 12 Boosts Apple: Apple led the pack of smartphone vendors, wresting first place from South Korea's Samsung. Apple sold about 79,942.7 units in the fourth quarter, up 14.9% year-over-year, giving it a market share of 20.8% compared to 17.1% one year ago. In the third quarter, Apple was the fourth-place vendor, behind Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi. In comparison, Samsung sold 62,1170 units in the fourth quarter, down 11.8% year-over-year. The company's market share fell 1.1 points to 16.2%. Xiaomi's shipments climbed 33.9% and its market share was at 11.3%. Oppo and Huawei had a market share of 8.9% each. Oppo's shipments rose 12.9%, while Huawei's slumped 41.1%. The Smartphone Market In 2020: The full-year 2020 numbers show Samsung maintaining leadership despite seeing a 14.6% year-over-year drop in shipments. Its market share was at 18.8%. Apple, by virtue of 3% growth, had a market share of 14.8%, giving it second place in the smartphone market in 2020. Huawei slipped to third place, with its shipments falling 24.1% and market share eroding 2.1 points to 13.5%. Huawei's woes can be traced back to the ban imposed by the U.S. on chip supply. At last check, Apple shares were down 2.63% to $126.45. (Photo: Shiwa via Unsplash.) See more from BenzingaClick here for options trades from BenzingaChina EV Updates: Nio Tests New Power Swap Station, XPeng's Travel Statistics, Geely, Baidu Make Progress On JV, Xiaomi Downplays RumorsWhy Apple Will Hit A Trillion Market Cap By The End Of 2021© 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The momentum in the wake of the iPhone 12 launch has given Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) the lead in smartphone market share and shipment volume in the fourth quarter. Overall Smartphone Market Slips: Global sales of smartphones fell 5.4% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to a new report released by Gartner Inc (NYSE: IT). For the full year 2020, shipments were down a steeper 12.5%. The slower rate of decline the fourth quarter relative to the full year was attributed to sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid tier smartphone sales. "Even as consumers remained cautious in their spending and held off on some discretionary purchases, 5G smartphones and pro-camera features encouraged some end users to purchase new smartphones or upgrade their current smartphones in the quarter," Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner, said in a statement. Related Link: 10 Things Apple Investors May Wish For In 2021 iPhone 12 Boosts Apple: Apple led the pack of smartphone vendors, wresting first place from South Korea's Samsung. Apple sold about 79,942.7 units in the fourth quarter, up 14.9% year-over-year, giving it a market share of 20.8% compared to 17.1% one year ago. In the third quarter, Apple was the fourth-place vendor, behind Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi. In comparison, Samsung sold 62,1170 units in the fourth quarter, down 11.8% year-over-year. The company's market share fell 1.1 points to 16.2%. Xiaomi's shipments climbed 33.9% and its market share was at 11.3%. Oppo and Huawei had a market share of 8.9% each. Oppo's shipments rose 12.9%, while Huawei's slumped 41.1%. The Smartphone Market In 2020: The full-year 2020 numbers show Samsung maintaining leadership despite seeing a 14.6% year-over-year drop in shipments. Its market share was at 18.8%. Apple, by virtue of 3% growth, had a market share of 14.8%, giving it second place in the smartphone market in 2020. Huawei slipped to third place, with its shipments falling 24.1% and market share eroding 2.1 points to 13.5%. Huawei's woes can be traced back to the ban imposed by the U.S. on chip supply. At last check, Apple shares were down 2.63% to $126.45. (Photo: Shiwa via Unsplash.) See more from BenzingaClick here for options trades from BenzingaChina EV Updates: Nio Tests New Power Swap Station, XPeng's Travel Statistics, Geely, Baidu Make Progress On JV, Xiaomi Downplays RumorsWhy Apple Will Hit A Trillion Market Cap By The End Of 2021© 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Data from research firm Gartner also shows that Apple surpassed Huawei to become the world's second-largest smartphone seller during 2020.Data from research firm Gartner also shows that Apple surpassed Huawei to become the world's second-largest smartphone seller during 2020.

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Apple has once again become the highest-selling smartphone producer in the world, with demand for the iPhone 12 range granting it the top spot for the fourth quarter of 2020.Apple has once again become the highest-selling smartphone producer in the world, with demand for the iPhone 12 range granting it the top spot for the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Market research firm Gartner in its latest report said Apple sold 79.9 million iPhones during the final three months of 2020, an increase of 14.9 percent compared...Market research firm Gartner in its latest report said Apple sold 79.9 million iPhones during the final three months of 2020, an increase of 14.9 percent compared...

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After four whole long years, Apple has now beaten Samsung and has emerged as the top smartphone vendor. And this has happened despite there being a slump in the smartphone market. Read on to find out how this happened, right here! Apple Defeats Samsung To Become Top Smartphone Brand In 2020: Gartner Report A new […]

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Smartphones sales worldwide declined 5.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020 which marks an improvement in the market compared to the sales slump i..Smartphones sales worldwide declined 5.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020 which marks an improvement in the market compared to the sales slump i..

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According to Gartner, Apple became the top smartphone player in the fourth quarter of 2020.According to Gartner, Apple became the top smartphone player in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Despite a slump in the overall smartphone market, Apple managed to sell more iPhones than ever in the final quarter of 2020. Despite a slump in the overall smartphone market, Apple managed to sell more iPhones than ever in the final quarter of 2020.

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Apple has regained its standing as the world’s bestselling smartphone maker for the first time in four years.With almost 80 million iPhones sold in the last three months of 2020, Apple clinched firstApple has regained its standing as the world’s bestselling smartphone maker for the first time in four years.With almost 80 million iPhones sold in the last three months of 2020, Apple clinched first

A new report by Gartner suggests that Apple managed to overtake Samsung in the number of units sold in Q4 2020. However, Samsung still had the lead when looking at 2020 as a whole.A new report by Gartner suggests that Apple managed to overtake Samsung in the number of units sold in Q4 2020. However, Samsung still had the lead when looking at 2020 as a whole.

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Apple surpassed Samsung to be the top smartphone vendor in Q4. The company also overtook Huawei to take the No. 2 spot in the full year 2020 results.Apple surpassed Samsung to be the top smartphone vendor in Q4. The company also overtook Huawei to take the No. 2 spot in the full year 2020 results.

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Strong sales of iPhone 12 models lifted Apple to the top of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, a Gartner survey showed.Apple captured 20.8 percent of the market to take the top spot for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2016.

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The sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid-tier smartphones minimized the market decline in the fourth quarter of 2020 even as consumers remained cautious in their spending and held off on some discretionary purchasesThe sales of more 5G smartphones and lower-to-mid-tier smartphones minimized the market decline in the fourth quarter of 2020 even as consumers remained cautious in their spending and held off on some discretionary purchases

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According to a report by Gartner, Apple has emerged as the biggest smartphone brand in the world.According to a report by Gartner, Apple has emerged as the biggest smartphone brand in the world.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 23 ― Strong sales of iPhone 12 models lifted Apple to the top of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, a survey showed yesterday. The report by market tracker Gartner showed Apple sold some 79.9 million iPhones in the final three months of the year ― a 15 per...SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 23 ― Strong sales of iPhone 12 models lifted Apple to the top of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, a survey showed yesterday. The report by market tracker Gartner showed Apple sold some 79.9 million iPhones in the final three months of the year ― a 15 per...

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Apple, for the first time beat Samsung in four years to emerge as the top smartphone vendor in the final quarter of 2020, according to a recent Gartner report.Apple, for the first time beat Samsung in four years to emerge as the top smartphone vendor in the final quarter of 2020, according to a recent Gartner report.

Apple Surpassed Samsung to Emerge As Top Smartphone Vendor in Q4 2020: Gartner Report

Surging iPhone sales in the final three months of 2020 pushed Apple ahead of Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker, according to new research.Surging iPhone sales in the final three months of 2020 pushed Apple ahead of Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker, according to new research.

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