Overview: The March edition of Counterpoint’s monthly Smartphone Intelligence Tracker offers the Counterpoint perspective on a curated collection of recent news and other articles that have made an impact on the smartphone ecosystem (OEMs, app ecosystem, policy, and more). It gives readers an idea of the current state of affairs in the sector and potential ramifications, helping connect the dots.

The March edition analyses key developments within the smartphone ecosystem from 22^nd February 2025 to 21^st March 2026. It also covers the list of key smartphone launches during the period.

Some of the developments from this edition, where our analysts give their points of view include:

China's CSOT Breaks into Samsung's Mid-to-low-end Smartphone Supply Chain
Apple’s Foldable Strategy: Timed Entry to Drive Premium Growth and Market Expansion
Xiaomi Launches New Leica Leitzphone
India Now Makes 25% of Apple iPhones
Apple Lowers App Store Commission Fees in China
5G Smartphone Boom Fuels Record Data Usage Across India
Samsung to Stop Selling its Trifold Three Months After Launch

Additionally, In the March edition, a report analysing Global Smartphone SoC Market, Q4 2025 has been featured.

Number of Pages: 20

Published Date: March 2026

Counterpoint Smartphone Intelligence Tracker, March 2026

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