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Apple's iPhone production surged 19.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, even as the broader global smartphone market contracted 1.7% over the same period.

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Who
Apple, TrendForce, Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, Vivo, Transsion
What
Apple's iPhone production surged 19.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, even as the broader global smartphone market contracted 1.7% over the same period.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:28:30 GMT · 1h 30m ago
Where
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Why
TrendForce attributes Apple's strong output partly to the launch of the iPhone 17e, in addition to ongoing production ramp-up for the broader iPhone 17 lineup.
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While the global smartphone market contracted, Apple experienced significant growth, positioning it strongly against competitors who are struggling with rising memory component costs and uncertain production plans for 2026.

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