With the gap between the two companies seemingly widening, Apple (APPL) is continuing to set records while Samsung has notably lost market share. Indeed, the iPhone creator has recorded all-time highs in revenue and shipments throughout September. Meanwhile, Samsung has lost key ground in the ongoing battle between the two companies.

There is no denying the dominance that Apple has shown over the last decade. That could only increase throughout the next year, as the company is in a prime position to make headway in a plethora of emerging industry’s. Allt he while, it is looking to keep pushing down competition within the smartphone market.

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Apple Dominance Continues to Grow and Samsung Loses Ground in Smartphone Battle

In 2018, Apple became the first United States company to reach a $1 trillion market cap. It had firmly been entrenched, by that point, as one of the strongest brands in the world. Moreover, that lead only continued to grow when, in 2020, it became the first company to reach a $2 trillion market cap. Just three years later, it was the first to reach $3 trillion.

That legacy of success cannot be undermined. Subsequently, it is looking to continue that record-setting pace into 2025. Specifically, the firm seemingly has its eyes set on being the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap. Considering its recent performance, that certainly looks attainable.

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Its dominance has only continued this year, where Apple (APPL) has enjoyed record performances while competitors like Samsung have only faltered. Indeed, the latter has lost significant ground in the vital Indian market regarding smartphone sales.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently reported all-time revenue figures for the Indian market. Moreover, Q3 represented its best ever in shipments within a calendar year. The performance of its iPhone products led its total category market share to reach 4%, up 2% from 2023.

That has heavily impacted Samsung, as Apple’s share in the segment reached 71%, while its competitor plummeted to 19%. That performance saw it drop a remarkable 30% from a year prior. With Apple debuting its first batch of AI tools, that lead would only continue to grow.