# Samsung overtakes Apple as smartphone market sinks to a 13-year low

> Samsung overtakes Apple as smartphone market sinks to a 13-year low Jul 13, 2026 — 10:53 AM ET - Global smartphone shipments fell 11% YoY as AI-driven demand for DRAM and NAND chips fueled component shortages, higher…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/counterpoint-research-q2-2026-smartphone-shipment-report-3686931/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a550134029f8b50f9962859)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #samsung #galaxy #xiaomi #ai
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