# Global smartphone shipments fall 20% in third quarter

_Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026 to their lowest level in 14 years, according to Counterpoint Research figures reported by 9to5Google. Samsung's shipments declined 3%, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8's performance helping its quarter.

Apple recorded a 22% year-over-year shipment decline, which Counterpoint linked to the absence of the base iPhone 18. Xiaomi's shipments fell 30%. The uneven declines show that the market contraction affected major manufacturers differently.

## Sources

- [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/10/13/smartphone-shipments-global-drop-q3-2026/)

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