Xiaomi and Huawei drive smartphone growth as Apple and Samsung chase revenue

Xiaomi and Huawei drive smartphone growth as Apple and Samsung chase revenue

Saturating smartphone markets meant the only manufacturers to enjoy growth during the first quarter of 2018 was the Chinese pair of Huawei and Xiaomi. According to figures from IHS Markit, Huawei remains the world’s third largest smartphone maker, commanding 11 per cent of the market and shifting 39.3 million units – an increase of 14 …