Global mobile sales in 2023 will reach their lowest level in the last decade

Probably in 2023, according to a new report from market analysis company IDC 1.15 billion The phone will be sold and the annual sales of mobile phones worldwide 4.7 percent will decrease. If these statistics are true, the sales of the mobile market in 2023 will reach its lowest level in the last decade.

IDC in Your new report From Weakness of the global economy And swelling It has been cited as the main reason for the decline in sales in the global mobile market. Also, this market analysis company had initially claimed that smartphone sales will decrease by 3.2 percent in 2023, but now it has revised its statistics and in the new report, a 4.7 percent decrease in sales has been pointed out.

Good performance of the iPhone in the mobile market

Apple It will perform significantly better than its competitors. While, according to this report, annual sales of Android phones are expected 6 percent decline, IDC expects iPhone sales 1.1 percent increase, which makes iOS-based devices to their highest market share 19.9 percent is, to find

IDC Vice President Ryan Reith explains in a statement:

“At a time when the entire market is struggling, we’re once again seeing Apple move in the opposite direction.”

Series is expected iPhone 15 It will be released next month, which could help Apple take the top spot in global annual sales for the first time.

“Nabila Popal”, the director of this research, explains that although the level of inventory in the market has normalized, smartphone manufacturers are still cautious. He also said that if fewer customers want to buy a new phone, retailers may be forced to offer incentives, promotions and flexible financing options.

The market intelligence company also predicts an annual growth of 4.5% for the mobile market in 2024.