It was only a month ago when we told you that Apple and Samsung share 99% of all profits in the market for mobile phones. Today we have a new report for you, which breaks down the smartphone segment in a similar fashion and, unsurprisingly, the numbers are again favorable for the two rivaling giants. According to ABI Research, Apple and Samsung have captured 50% of the global smartphone market. What's even more impressive is the fact that the two companies share 90% of the generated profits in the segment for the same period.
The main question, which ABI Research report has posed is which manufacturer will sweep in and take the third place.
GSM Arena , Apple and Samsung made 55% of smartphone shipments in Q1 2012, Apple and Samsung made 55% of smartphone shipments in Q1 2012