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TrendForce estimates Apple iPhone output rose to 52 million in second quarter
Global smartphone output fell 8% while Apple production rose 14%, according to 9to5Mac.
The short version
- Apple manufactured about 52 million iPhones in Q2 2026, rising 14% year over year despite broader market contraction.[9to5Mac]
- Overall global smartphone production dropped 8% from the previous year to 275 million units.[9to5Mac]
- Samsung produced 62 million devices during the quarter, comprising 23% of total worldwide production.[9to5Mac]
- TrendForce updated its full-year 2026 global production projection upward to 1.07 billion smartphones.[9to5Mac]
Key facts
- Apple produced approximately 52 million iPhone units in Q2 2026, a 14% year-over-year increase.[9to5Mac]
- Global smartphone production dropped 8% year-over-year to 275 million units in Q2 2026.[9to5Mac]
- Samsung produced 62 million smartphones during Q2 2026, marking a 7% year-over-year increase and 23% of global volume.[9to5Mac]
- TrendForce adjusted its full-year 2026 global smartphone production forecast to 1.07 billion units.[9to5Mac]
What remains uncertain
- The production figures are third-party industry estimates compiled by TrendForce rather than official company disclosures.[9to5Mac]
Sources
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