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

Apple is set to reclaim the title of world's largest smartphone maker for the first time since 2011, driven by the success of the iPhone 17 lineup, according to Counterpoint Research data (via Bloomberg).

In a remarkable turn of events, Apple is poised to reclaim its title as the world's largest smartphone maker, a crown it has not worn since 2011. According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research,

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

Apple may soon overtake Samsung as the top smartphone manufacturer in the world all because of the iPhone 17's sales.

Apple is expected to overtake Samsung in 2025 to become the world’s number one smartphone brand for the first time in 14 years, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand.

Both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy ZFold 7 excel in their respective domains, offering distinct strengths tailored to different user needs. By carefully considering your priorities and how you intend to use your smartphone, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your lifestyle and preferences.

What’s happened? Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is the first to ship with its own N1 Wi-Fi chip, and it's already paying off. Fresh Speedtest data from Ookla points to a clear bump in everyday Wi-Fi performance over the iPhone 16, especially when the signal is weak.