• Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home Gadgets

Xiaomi Pushed Apple To Third Largest Smartphone Vendor In Q2

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
July 17, 2021
in Gadgets
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

According to a new report from Canalys, Xiaomi had 17 percent of the global market share, placing the Chinese company above Apple Inc. and just slightly below Samsung, as the second-largest smartphone vendor based on worldwide shipments in the second quarter of 2021.

The second quarter of 2021 saw a rise in global smartphone shipments, as vaccines became widely available and the global economy made a rebound. Samsung came in first place with a 19 percent share of the total number of smartphones shipped. For the first time, Xiaomi took second place with a 17 percent share of smartphones shipped, pushing Apple to third place with 14%, while Oppo and Vivo tailed behind. Oppo and Vivo both had 10 percent of the total number of smartphone shipments. The two underdog smartphone companies, however, maintained strong momentum. Standing at number four and five spots respectively, Oppo experienced a 28 percent annual growth rate while Vivo had a 27 percent annual growth rate.

In the words of Canalys Research Manager Ben Stanton, “Xiaomi is growing its overseas business rapidly”.  The company saw an outstanding 83% annual growth rate- its shipments increased more than 300% in Latin America, 150% in Africa, and 50% in Western Europe. A large part of the success is thanks to Xiaomi’s launch of Note 10 and Mi series smartphones. According to Stanton, Xiaomi “is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent, with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management of older stock in the open market”.

The prices of Xiaomi phones are quite affordable – when compared with the prices of Samsung and Apple phones its average selling price is around 40% and 75% cheaper respectively.

Huawei, a strong contender in the smartphone market, has been essentially shut out of the worldwide market of high-end premium phones due to US-imposed sanctions and trading bans. Xiaomi appears to be the biggest beneficiary of this as it seems to have taken over Huawei’s place in the market – Huawei once overtook Apple in 2019.

Lagging by just 2 percent, Xiaomi seems to have the potentials to take on Samsung and become the top brand in the world in terms of shipments.

Related Posts:

  • Introbild_Bestenliste_Smartphones_Top10-9166
    Global Smartphone Market Sees Modest Growth in Q1…
  • pexels-photo-1
    The Second Quarter Of 2022 Saw Global Smartphone…
  • smartphones (1)
    Global Smartphone Shipments Declined 9% In Q2 2022
  • best-smartphones-2022-1646858128
    Smartphone Shipments Dropped 24 Percent In Q2 2023 In The US
  • Xiaomi Reports Lower-than-expected Earnings Amid Covid And Chip Shortage Challenges
    Xiaomi Reports Lower-than-expected Earnings Amid…
  • im-916944
    Report Has Shown Apple iPhone Sales Drop 19% For Q1 In China
  • Google_Pixel_7_Pro_vs_iPhone77
    Finding its Footing? Google Has Shipped Over 40…
  • Apple's Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results Surpasses All…

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: Applesmartphonexiaomi
Paul Balo

Paul Balo

Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • Tech Hype vs. Reality – When Big Tech Missed the Mark Pt. 1 May 9, 2025
    • Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges May 8, 2025
    • Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo May 8, 2025
    • Nigeria Hits 172M Mobile Subscriptions; MTN Tops 90M Barrier May 8, 2025
    • WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries May 8, 2025
    • Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts May 8, 2025

    Browse Archives

    May 2025
    MTWTFSS
     1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    262728293031 
    « Apr    

    Popular Tags

    africa (135) AI (497) android (367) app (717) Apple (576) artificial intelligence (419) business (482) china (132) cryptocurrency (209) ecommerce (122) enterprise (287) facebook (507) fintech (244) funding (121) gadget (558) gaming (201) google (709) government (469) instagram (173) internet (466) ios (291) iphone (246) meta (116) microsoft (369) mobile (352) new feature (384) nigeria (440) privacy (158) research (140) samsung (185) security (421) smartphone (277) social media (835) software (509) startup (419) streaming (174) telecom (242) tips (372) twitter (289) united states (216) users (158) videos (127) website (173) whatsapp (201) youtube (138)

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy

    About Us

    TechBooky

    TechBooky is a social Tech blog with a special focus on the budding African Technology sector. TechBooky is currently based in Abuja, Nigeria.

    Recent News

    Tech Hype vs. Reality – When Big Tech Missed the Mark Pt. 1

    Tech Hype vs. Reality – When Big Tech Missed the Mark Pt. 1

    May 9, 2025
    Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges

    Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges

    May 8, 2025
    Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo

    Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo

    May 8, 2025
    MTN Recovers ₦32 Billion in USSD Fees

    Nigeria Hits 172M Mobile Subscriptions; MTN Tops 90M Barrier

    May 8, 2025
    WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries

    WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries

    May 8, 2025
    Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts

    Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts

    May 8, 2025
    • Login

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok