
Will Apple stay ahead of Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker through 2026?
Counterpoint Research projects a 10% rise in iPhone deliveries in 2025, boosted by strong iPhone 17 sales and upcoming devices like the foldable iPhone and the budget iPhone 17e. But can Apple keep its momentum?
Conditions
Resolves to “YES” if Apple is reported as the world’s #1 smartphone maker by annual global shipments for the full calendar year 2026, ahead of Samsung, according to at least one of the major industry tracking firms. Otherwise — NO.
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