Market research firm Counterpoint recently shared statistics for the global smartphone SoC market share in the first quarter of 2025, and MediaTek came out ahead in the race.
According to the report, MediaTek captured 26% of global smartphone SoC shipments during the quarter. The company posted quarter-over-quarter growth because of strong demand for entry-level and mainstream chips.
In particular, Counterpoint notes that the Dimensity 8400 helped lift MediaTek shipments in the mid-to-high-end segment, even as the premium-tier volumes slipped.
Qualcomm follows closely with a 28% market share. Although its shipment volume remained flat compared to the previous quarter, the U.S. chipmaker maintained its position due to continued demand for its high-end processors.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is doing most of the heavy lifting here. It’s the go-to chip for many of this year’s flagships and is also the exclusive SoC for Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series. Counterpoint also notes that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 continues to perform well for Qualcomm.
Huawei settles for number six
Apple ranks third in the table with a 17% market share. Its shipments rose year-over-year, thanks to the iPhone 16e powered by the Apple A18 chip. However, seasonal slowdown is said to have curbed its quarter-over-quarter growth.
UNISOC and Samsung secured the fourth and fifth spots with 10% and 5% market shares, respectively. UNISOC experienced a sequential decline in shipments, largely due to weaker LTE chipset demand. Even so, the company continued to perform well in the sub-$99 segment, thanks to its budget LTE offerings.
Samsung’s Exynos division, on the other hand, posted some growth last quarter. The Galaxy A56 with Exynos 1580 and the A16 5G with Exynos 1330 helped drive this uptick. Shipments of the Exynos 1380 also rose, supported by strong demand for the Galaxy A26 series.
Huawei’s HiSilicon ranked sixth with a 4% market share. Although its shipments declined quarter-over-quarter, the company continued to benefit from strong domestic brand loyalty. The Nova 13 series with the Kirin 8010 and the flagship Mate 70 featuring the Kirin 9020 supported HiSilicon’s performance during the quarter.
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