The results are in... and we find Apple iPhone and Samsung together captured an astonishing 90% share of all 5G smartphones shipped in the high-value US market during 2021.

That is not just domination, it is annihilation. No other rivals even got a look-in. Carriers, retailers and consumers love Apple and Samsung for their sleek designs, endless apps, and cool marketing.

What does the future hold?

Inevitably, we don't think those two brands can sustain a 90% share thru 2023. Their dominance will slip, as competitors regroup and fight back. We pick Motorola and Alcatel as future 5G winners in the US mid and low tiers by next year.