Omdia: Europe's smartphone market grew 2% in Q1, but is expected to fall 12% for the full 2026‎

33.0 million smartphones were shipped in Europe (excluding Russia) in the first three months of 2026, reports Omdia. This is an increase of 2% compared to the first quarter last year, but there is trouble brewing ahead, say the analysts. 33 million smartphones were shipped in Europe in Q1 2026 First, the good news. Samsung retook its #1 spot with 12.6 million smartphones (+3%). Shipments were weaker as the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra flagships launched later than usual this year. The Galaxy A57 and A37 were delayed as well. However, the Galaxy A16 4G proved to be quite...