Strategy Analytics tracked global smartphone shipments (sell in) grew +27% YoY in February 2021 becasue of the sharp fall last year. Sales volume improved +25% YoY. Samsung regained the top position, followed by Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo and OPPO etc. This report tracks global smartphone monthly shipments (sell in), sales (sell through) and inventory volumes / ratio by 32 of the world's largest vendors from January 2016 to February 2021. The report is a valuable tool for OEMs, component makers, software developers, operators and other stakeholders to track key OEMs inventory level and support their planning activities.