A Dominant Quarter for Samsung
As we move through 2026, it is worth reflecting on the landscape of the previous year. In the third quarter of 2025, Samsung solidified its position at the top of the global smartphone hierarchy. According to data from industry analysts, the South Korean giant captured a 19% share of the global market, maintaining its lead through a combination of high-end innovation and consistent volume.
The growth was largely attributed to the strong performance of the company's flagship lineup. The Galaxy S series continued to see robust demand, while the latest iterations of the foldable range—the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7—outperformed their predecessors, signaling a maturing interest in foldable form factors among mainstream consumers.
Samsung’s growth was driven by the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, as well as the Galaxy S series, which continue to dominate the premium segment.
While Samsung’s 19% share highlights its massive reach, it is a stark reminder of how the modern smartphone market has shifted away from the tactile, productivity-focused devices we cherish here at We ♥ BlackBerry. These glass-slab flagships prioritize screen real estate and folding mechanics over the precision and efficiency of a physical QWERTY keyboard. For those of us who still value the tactile feedback of a physical keyboard for rapid communication, the current market trends toward expansive, touch-only displays can feel like a departure from the ergonomic perfection of the classic BlackBerry era.
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