Overall, there are no major drivers of growth in total smartphone shipments this year. Consequently, our algorithms predict a 2.7% decline in smartphone shipments in 2019. Samsung and iPhone unit sales will drop by 3.2% and 2.3%. Conversely, Huawei and smaller players OPPO and VIVO – three major Chinese phone manufacturers – will see YoY growth of 25.6%, 21.8%, and 17.5%. Bucking the trend of its Chinese compatriots, Xiaomi’s shipments are anticipated to fall by 13.3%.
Our algorithms predict modest growth in smartphone shipments in 2020.