Samsung Electronics retained its leadership in the global smartphone market during the second quarter of the year, supported by strong sales of its competitively priced Galaxy A series models, according to data released on Tuesday.
Market research firm Canalys reported that Samsung captured 19% of global smartphone shipments in Q2.
Apple, the maker of the iPhone, ranked second with a 16% market share, followed by Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi with 15%, according to Yonhap News Agency.