I understand Apple being #1 in Japan but don't get Pixel at #2.
Another article said Apple had approx. 48% share. Below quote says Pixel has 9% share, so quite a gap between #1 and #2.
I'd think if they weren't happy with homegrown Sharp/Sony, they'd naturally gravitate towards Samsung. Wonder what the Pixel appeal is.
Google's now the number 2 smartphone brand, at least in one country
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Counterpoint Research reports that Pixel phones are seeing massive growth in the Japanese market in Q1 2023. In fact, the brand is now the number two smartphone maker in the country after Apple, accounting for 9% of the market in the quarter. This represents 67% growth compared to a year ago.
The tracking firm noted that Google’s performance puts it ahead of homegrown rivals like Sharp and even Sony in the country. That’s no mean feat in a market that’s previously embraced its local brands.
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