Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17e Fuel US Smartphone Market Revival

4 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · Apr 20

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 17e are driving a resurgence in the US smartphone market.
The S26 Ultra is outperforming other Samsung models, while the iPhone 17e is outselling the iPhone 16e.
March saw a rejuvenation in the previously weak US smartphone sector, with competition intensifying between Samsung and Apple.

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