Canalys
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Canalys is a leading provider of consulting and market analysis for the converged high-tech industry, its work spanning IT, consumer electronics and telecommunications. Recognised globally, its team members are respected and influential across such diverse sectors as smart mobile devices, IP telephony, enterprise security and computing. The Canalys brand has become synonymous with quality, timeliness and accessibility among a prestigious client base that includes most of the world's leading technology brands. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesIndia to surpass 15 million PC shipments in 2025 with AI and education tailwinds
According to Canalys (part of Omdia), India’s PC market (excluding tablets) grew 6% year on year in Q2 2025, reaching 3.6 million units. Notebook shipments led the growth, rising 8% to 2.7 million units, driven by strong enterprises and AI-ready devices. Desktop shipments were stable, edging up 1% to 861,000 units. However, the tablet market fell sharply, down 27% to 1.2 million units due to weaker government procurement.
Mainland China’s wearable band market hits record high in H1 2025 with 33.9 million units
According to Canalys (part of Omdia), shipments of wearable bands in Mainland China reached 33.9 million units in H1 2025. This represents a remarkable growth of 36%, building on a 33% increase in H2 2024. This surge marks the highest number of H1 shipments ever recorded for wearable bands in Mainland China, establishing a new market benchmark. Basic bands saw an impressive 80% growth, making them the fastest-growing category and a major contributor to strong market performance in Mainland China.
Mainland China’s PC shipments rose 12% in Q2 2025, but a slowdown is expected in H2
The latest data from Canalys, part of Omdia, shows that the Mainland China PC market (excluding tablets) grew by 12% in Q2 2025, to 10.2 million units. Both consumer and commercial PC demand were healthy, with shipments to each segment rising 13% and 12%, respectively. This uplift was driven by ongoing consumer subsidies and strong procurement activity from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and the government.
Latin America’s smartphone market up 2% in Q2 2025, as Xiaomi and HONOR surged
According to the latest research from Canalys, part of Omdia, Latin America’s smartphone market grew by a modest 2% year on year in Q2 2025 to 34.3 million units. Samsung defended its dominant lead, growing 8% year on year to 11.0 million units. The Galaxy A06 and A16 models comprised over 60% of Samsung’s shipments, underscoring the importance of affordability in reaching volume scale. Xiaomi held second place, growing 8% with a record shipment of 6.7 million units.
Europe’s smartphone market fell 9% in Q2 2025, as eco-design regulations came into force
Smartphone shipments into Europe (excluding Russia) fell by 9% to 28.7 million units in Q2 2025, according to Canalys (now part of Omdia). A restrained consumer and economic outlook is still limiting demand, making Europe the worst-performing smartphone region worldwide in Q2. On the vendor ranking table, Samsung sustained a confident lead, despite declining 10% year on year to 10.3 million units.
Canalys Newsroom - Africa’s smartphone market grows 7% in Q2 2025, marking nine straight quarters of growth
According to the latest research from Canalys (now part of Omdia), Africa posted solid 7% year-on-year smartphone shipment growth, reaching 19.2 million units in Q2 2025 – making it one of the best-performing regions worldwide. This growth was powered by easing inflation in key markets, such as Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa, and currency stability strengthening consumer buying power.
Middle Eastern smartphone shipments jump in Q2 2025, breaking early-year slowdown
The latest research from Canalys (now part of Omdia) reveals that the Middle East’s (excluding Turkey) smartphone market grew 15% to 13.2 million units in Q2 2025, making it the strongest-growing region worldwide. The rebound was powered by value-conscious buyers, festive season spending and strong economic momentum, positioning the region for continued expansion in smartphone shipments despite geopolitical headwinds.
Xiaomi regains SEA smartphone crown after a four-year gap amid a flat market
According to the latest research from Canalys, part of Omdia, Southeast Asia’s smartphone market declined 1% year on year in Q2 2025 to 25.0 million units, as tariff uncertainty continues to cloud the region’s outlook. Xiaomi reclaimed the top spot for the first time since Q2 2021, shipping 4.7 million units and capturing a 19% market share, up 8% from a year ago, driven by strong Redmi series sales and expanded channel reach.
Global tablet shipments up for sixth quarter, Chromebook demand rebounded in Q2 2025
According to the latest data from Canalys, now part of Omdia, worldwide tablet shipments reached 39 million units in Q2 2025, growing 9% annually and 5% sequentially. This strong performance was primarily driven by healthy demand in China and EMEA. Meanwhile, the Chromebook market enjoyed a significant boost from the ongoing refresh of education devices under Japan’s GIGA School Program, which helped propel shipments to 11 million units in the first half of the year.
Global smartphone market dips slightly in Q2 as vendors respond to tariffs and stagnant demand
According to the latest research from Canalys (now part of Omdia), global shipments of smartphones fell marginally to 288.9 million units in Q2 2025, as modest consumer demand restricted market growth. Samsung was the largest vendor in Q2, shipping 57.5 million smartphones, up 7% year on year. Its performance was largely driven by its mass market-focused Galaxy A series. Apple finished second on the vendor ranking table, with iPhone shipments down 2% at 44.8 million units.