1. India's 5G smartphone market share surpassed the US in the first half of this year, reaching about 13%; 2. Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, and other smartphone brands have seen a significant increase in their market share; 3. The growth of budget 5G phones has contributed to the rapid adoption of 5G in India.

1. Samsung maintained its lead in the global smartphone market with a 20% market share in the second quarter, driven by the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy A series. 2. Apple came in second with a 16% market share, despite a decrease in sales year over year. 3. Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Vivo continued to grow, with Xiaomi recording the highest growth rate among the top 5 brands and Vivo performing well in key markets like China and India.