News & Reviews:   International Data Corporation

As you may know, the global RAM shortage made devices like smartphones more expensive. The price hike means fewer units are being produced to prevent costs from escalating further. At the same time, consumers stop buying due to the prices. This has had an obvious impact on sales in recent months.

There was a time when tablets weren't popular. Even those who want one typically go for the iPad. However, that's gradually changed in recent years. Brands are starting to sell more tablets, as more people look for larger screen sizes for various purposes. There are even stats to prove it.

Samsung has maintained its leadership position in Malaysia’s smartphone market with a 33.9 percent market share recorded in the first quarter of 2022. From January to March this year, Samsung smartphones recorded 784,600 shipments which is over 200,000 more than the closest competitor, Xioami.

Recently, the International Data Corporation (IDC) has released a report of the top five brands in smartphone shipments during the third quarter of 2020. According to the reports, Samsung is still at the top position, followed by Huawei.