Samsung today launched its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone in New York and London. The S8 and S8+ are premium models with narrowed formfactors, AI agent Bixby, and face / iris scanners.

Our WSS (Smartphones) service predicts the S8 will lift profitability and solidify Samsung’s leading smartphone position worldwide this year.

How many units will Samsung ship globally? Can the S8 beat the upcoming 10th anniversary Apple iPhone? Clients can view the full report and forecast here.