Samsung beats Apple's iPhone in US for first time in three years, report says

Samsung beats Apple's iPhone in US for first time in three years, report says

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Market research firm Strategy Analytics in a report this week estimates Samsung sold more smartphones in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2020 than market incumbent Apple.

Samsung took a 33.7% share of the U.S. market during the just-ended period, up 6.7% from the same time last year, reports Yonhap News Agency. Strategy Analytics estimates Apple landed in second with a 30.2% marketshare, followed by LG's 14.7% slice of the pie.The research firm believes strong demand for budget and mid-tier smartphones helped push Samsung to the No. 1 spot, while flagship devices like the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Fold2 increased visibility during a largely quiet quarter. The vacuum left by Apple's absence in the period likely amplified the ability of competitors to land new sales.

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