According to new data from Counterpoint, the Apple Watch remains the world’s number one smartwatch. Apple held 30.6% of the smartwatch world in the second quarter of 2021. The company’s market share fell to 29.3% in the second quarter of 2022. Samsung follows Apple with 9.2% market share. The third name, as you might guess, is Huawei. Huawei has a 6.8% market share.
Global smartphone sales continue to decline
Apple Watch is still the most popular smartwatch
Apple’s shipments rose 8% year-on-year. The technology giant from Cupertino also took the top spot in this quarter. According to Counterpoint’s statement, the decline in Apple Watch Series 7 shipments was more than in the previous quarter, as the impact of the new model introduction gradually faded. Samsung maintained its second place with 40% growth compared to the previous year. Especially in North America and India, the Galaxy Watch 4 series was very popular. Huawei maintains its leadership in the Chinese market. Xiaomi’s shipments increased by 13% year-on-year.
Smartwatch sales increased worldwide
The new research shows that global smartwatch sales increased by 13% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. In the first quarter of 2022, sales increased by 13% year-on-year.