STAMFORD, Conn.—Global sales of smartphones hit 383 million units in the third quarter, a 3% increase over the same period in 2016, powered by growth among the top vendors, according to new report.
Research firm Gartner reported that Samsung led the way, with an approximately 19% increase in unit sales, to a total of about 85.6 million. The South Korea-based company last recorded double-digit growth in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Stamford Advocate reported.
Apple's sales grew 5.7% year over year, to a total of approximately 45.4 million. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company returned to growth in China and also saw strong sales in many of emerging markets, including India, the Advocate said.
Samsung maintained the largest market share in the third quarter, with 22% of smartphone unit sales. Apple placed second at 12%, the Advocate reported.
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