Apple maintains strong lead in US smartphone market with 53% share in Q3 2024

Apple continues to lead the US smartphone market, holding 53% of the share in the third quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung follows with 23%, while Lenovo, mainly through Motorola, holds 14%. Apple's market share has remained stable over the past three quarters. In contrast, Samsung's share has declined from 31% in early 2024. Lenovo/Motorola experienced its best quarter in six, with a 21% increase in shipments. Overall, the smartphone market shrank by 6% compared to the same period last year. Apple's shipments fell by 5%, while Samsung's dropped 13%.