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The Samsung Galaxy A51 was the best-selling Android phone in the first quarter of 2020.
Juan Garzón / CNET
The Samsung Galaxy A51 It was the best-selling Android phone in the world in the first quarter of 2020, according to a Wednesday report by Strategy Analytics. Six million units were shipped, giving it a 2% market share.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 It was the second most popular Android phone worldwide, according to the report, with a market share of 1.9% in the first quarter. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus It ranked third with a 1.7% share, making it “the only super premium model to appear in our top six ranking,” Strategy Analytics CEO Neil Mawston said in a statement.
Global smartphone shipments reached 275 million units in total in the first quarter of this year, said Strategy Analytics director Linda Sui, with Android accounting for an 86% share.
The Galaxy A51 sells for $ 400 (but prices may be lower with discounts) The Android phone market is “increasingly dominated by more affordable models,” says Strategy Analytics.
“As mobile operators have reduced subsidies in recent years, and many countries are now falling post virus recession, smartphone consumers worldwide are becoming increasingly price sensitive and looking for new Android models that offer the most benefit, “said Juha Winter, associate director of Strategy Analytics.” Android is entering a post-premium era. “
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