Motorola Lifts US Q1 Smartphone Sales 18% as Apple and Samsung Slip

8 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · May 27

Motorola was the only top-five smartphone vendor to grow in the US in Q1, posting an 18% sales increase while the broader market leaders lost ground.
Apple still held the top spot in the US smartphone market, but neither it nor Samsung matched Motorola’s momentum early in 2026.
Google fared even worse than Apple and Samsung in the quarter, underscoring how unusual Motorola’s gain was among major brands.
The Q1 results point to a more uneven US smartphone market, with Motorola emerging as the standout challenger despite Apple’s continued lead.

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