Following the launch of the iPhone 17, Apple is set to overtake Samsung phone shipments for the first time in 14 years, according to an analyst report.

The most obvious example of why first-party products are worth considering is the AirPods lineup, led by the latest AirPods Pro 3. These headphones offer way more features when connected to an Apple device than when connected to other devices.

After leading global smartphone sales for over a decade, Samsung is projected to lose the top spot to Apple this year.

Shipments of iPhones are expected to surge 10% in 2025 as Apple reclaims smartphone leadership from Samsung, fueled by strong iPhone 17 series reception.

Counterpoint Research predicts Apple will ship around 8 million more phones than Samsung in 2025.

Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices.

Apple may surpass Samsung as the biggest smartphone brand, as new reports show stronger growth driven by the iPhone 17 series.

Apple is forecast to reclaim the title of world’s largest smartphone maker from Samsung for the first time since 2011 thanks to the new iPhone rollout and a surge in device upgrades.

Head over to Amazon to get the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for just $534.99, down from its usual price of $709.99. That’s a discount of $175 and 25% off. And given that this is still a relatively new phone, that’s more than worth springing for this Black Friday shopping season.