According to our recently published report, Global Smartphone Market Share for 15 Countries in Q2 2014, in our HCST (Handset Country Share Tracker) service, Samsung took the lead in 14 major smartphone countries in Q2 2014, including the US, China, India, Brazil, Russia and UK, despite growing pressure from lower-end to higher-tier competition. Apple followed Samsung by maintaininig the no.1 position in Japan and taking no.2 in 8 countries.

Emerging countries, such as China, India, Brazil, Mexico and Russia, continued to lead annual smartphone growth, while Huawei, Xiaomi, Micromax and TCL-Alcatel delivered solid performances across multiple markets during Q2 2014.

Additional analysis of the quarterly smartphone market by country can be viewed by clients here.