--- title: "Samsung Statistics 2026: Market Power, Profits, and Growth" date: 2026-02-12 author: "Supriya Gharat" featured_image: "https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/samsung-statistics.jpg" categories: - name: "Internet" url: "/category/internet.md" tags: - name: "Statistics" url: "/tag/statistics.md" --- # Samsung Statistics 2026: Market Power, Profits, and Growth Samsung remains one of the world’s largest technology companies, shaping industries that range from [smartphones](https://xtendedview.com/smartphone-statistics/) and semiconductors to consumer electronics and digital displays. Its innovations power everyday consumer devices while also supporting data centers, AI infrastructure, automotive electronics, and enterprise computing. As AI adoption and demand for advanced memory accelerate, Samsung’s business performance continues to influence the broader technology market. Explore the latest Samsung statistics to understand how the company performed and the trends shaping. ## Editor’s Choice - **Samsung generated KRW 333.6 trillion** in revenue during fiscal **2025**, up from KRW 300.9 trillion in 2024. - The company reported **KRW 43.6 trillion** in operating profit in 2025, compared with KRW 32.7 trillion in 2024. - Samsung’s **net income reached KRW 45.2 trillion** in 2025, increasing from KRW 34.5 trillion the previous year. - The **Device eXperience (DX)** division generated **KRW 188.0 trillion** in sales during 2025, making it Samsung’s largest business segment. - Samsung achieved its **highest-ever quarterly revenue of KRW 93.8 trillion** during Q4 2025. - AI-driven demand for **high-bandwidth memory (HBM)** significantly strengthened Samsung’s semiconductor business throughout 2025. - Samsung continues to expand **Galaxy AI** capabilities across its smartphone ecosystem, making on-device AI one of its primary product strategies entering 2026. ## Recent Developments - Samsung completed fiscal **2025** with record annual revenue of **KRW 333.6 trillion**, driven by AI-related semiconductor demand and premium mobile devices. - During **Q4 2025**, quarterly revenue climbed to an all-time high of **KRW 93.8 trillion**. - Q4 2025 operating profit reached a record **KRW 20.1 trillion**, reflecting stronger profitability across memory and display businesses. - Samsung expanded shipments of **HBM3E memory** while preparing next-generation HBM4 products for AI infrastructure customers. - The company highlighted **Galaxy AI** as a core ecosystem feature by extending AI experiences across smartphones, tablets, wearables, and PCs. - Samsung continued investing in premium foldable smartphones while integrating more AI-powered productivity features across Galaxy devices. - Memory chip pricing recovered throughout 2025 as AI server deployments increased worldwide, benefiting Samsung’s semiconductor earnings. - Samsung emphasized privacy, long-term software support, and connected-device experiences as competitive advantages for Galaxy AI during 2026. ## Samsung Key Facts and Figures - Samsung Electronics was founded in **1969** and has grown into one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers. - The company reported **KRW 333.6 trillion** in total sales during fiscal 2025. - Operating profit increased to **KRW 43.6 trillion** in 2025 after reaching KRW 32.7 trillion in 2024. - Samsung earned **KRW 45.2 trillion** in net income during 2025. - The **DX Division** generated **KRW 188.0 trillion** in revenue during 2025. - The **Device Solutions (DS)** division contributed approximately **KRW 130.1 trillion** in sales in 2025. - Samsung Display recorded nearly **KRW 29.8 trillion** in annual revenue during 2025. - Smartphone and related mobile products generated approximately **KRW 126.5 trillion** in revenue during 2025. - Memory products contributed more than **KRW 104 trillion** in revenue during fiscal 2025. ## Samsung Annual Revenue Statistics - Samsung reported a record-high **annual revenue of KRW 333.6 trillion** for fiscal **2025**. - The company’s **operating profit** in **2025** surged to **KRW 43.6 trillion**, marking a **560% recovery** from 2023. - Samsung achieved its **highest-ever quarterly revenue** of **KRW 171.5 trillion** in **Q2 2026**. - The **Q2 2026 operating profit** broke records by hitting **KRW 89.5 trillion**, rising over **1,800% year-over-year**. - Driven by **AI memory demand**, the **Q1 2026 operating profit** soared **756%** year-over-year to **KRW 57.2 trillion**. - The **semiconductor division** alone generated **KRW 127.5 trillion** in revenue during **Q2 2026**. - Samsung ranked **\#2 globally** in semiconductor revenue at **USD 72.544 billion** with a **9.1% market share** in 2025. - Smartphone shipments reached **241.2 million units** in **2025**, securing a **19.1% global market share**. - Total **R&D investments** set a full-year record of **KRW 37.7 trillion** throughout **2025**. ![Samsung Quarterly Revenue Q2 2026 Record](https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/samsung-quarterly-revenue-q2-2026-record.jpg) ## Samsung Operating Profit and Net Income - **Q1 2026 consolidated revenue** reached an all-time high of **KRW 133.9 trillion**. - **Operating profit** for **Q1 2026** surged to a record **KRW 57.2 trillion**. - **First quarter net profit** hit **$31.7 billion**, showing massive year-over-year growth. - **Q2 2026 revenue** broke previous records by climbing to **KRW 171.5 trillion**. - **Operating profit** in **Q2 2026** jumped massively to **KRW 89.5 trillion**. - **Net profit** for the second quarter increased significantly to **KRW 71.6 trillion**. - The **semiconductor division** generated **KRW 89.2 trillion** in **Q2 operating profit**. - Exceptional **AI memory demand** remained the primary driver of **2026 profitability**. - **Q2 2026 operating profit** alone exceeded the company’s total **2025 earnings**. ## Samsung Revenue by Business Segment - Samsung’s **DX (Device eXperience)** division generated **KRW 188.0 trillion** in revenue during **2025**, accounting for approximately **52%** of total company sales. - The **DS (Device Solutions)** division reported **KRW 130.1 trillion** in revenue in 2025, representing about **36%** of Samsung’s annual revenue. - Samsung Display (SDC) contributed **KRW 29.8 trillion** in sales during 2025, slightly higher than **KRW 29.2 trillion** in 2024. - Harman generated **KRW 15.8 trillion** in revenue in 2025, up from **KRW 14.3 trillion** in 2024. - The DX division remained Samsung’s largest revenue contributor, driven by smartphones, TVs, digital appliances, and network products. - Semiconductor demand recovered strongly throughout 2025, allowing the DS division to increase revenue by roughly **17% year over year**. - Samsung Display maintained steady demand from OLED panels supplied to flagship smartphones and premium devices. - Harman continued benefiting from growth in connected-car electronics, infotainment systems, and automotive software. ## Samsung Revenue by Region - **America** was Samsung’s largest revenue-generating region in Q1 2026, contributing **KRW 59.75 trillion**. - **China** ranked second, generating **KRW 28.16 trillion** in revenue during the quarter. - Samsung recorded **KRW 16.76 trillion** in revenue from the **Asia & Africa** region. - **Europe** contributed **KRW 15.71 trillion**, placing it fourth among Samsung’s regional markets. - Samsung’s home market, **Korea**, generated **KRW 13.48 trillion**, the lowest revenue among the listed regions. - Revenue from **America was more than double China’s**, highlighting the importance of the American market to Samsung’s business. - Combined revenue from **America and China** reached **KRW 87.91 trillion**, accounting for the majority of Samsung’s regional revenue. - Across all listed regions, Samsung generated a total of **KRW 133.87 trillion** in Q1 2026. ![Samsung Revenue By Region Q1 2026](https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/samsung-revenue-by-region-q1-2026.jpg) ## Samsung Smartphone Sales and Shipments - **Samsung** remained among the **top 2 global smartphone vendors** throughout **2025**. - Global **smartphone shipments** increased by approximately **2%** in **2025** after recovering from previous declines. - **Samsung** shipped an estimated **235 million smartphones** worldwide during **2025**. - **Premium Galaxy S-series** devices boosted **Samsung’s shipment performance** by **17%** in the first half of **2025**. - **Galaxy A-series** smartphones accounted for over **58%** of **Samsung’s highest-volume** shipments across emerging markets. - **Samsung** increased early **2025 shipments** by **7%** as manufacturers adjusted inventory ahead of potential tariff changes. - **AI-enabled Galaxy smartphones** drove a **22% stronger replacement demand** across various premium markets. - **Smartphone replacement cycles** lengthening to **42 months** remained a challenge despite improving premium-device demand. ## Samsung Smartphone Market Share by Region - Samsung maintained its lead across **Europe** with a **32.43% market share** in **2025**. - **North America** delivered an **8% regional shipment increase** for Samsung in **Q1 2025**. - **Japan** saw a massive **29% smartphone market growth** during **Q1 2025**. - Samsung’s shipments in **Japan** increased by exactly **60% year-over-year** in **Q2 2025**. - Samsung successfully captured **10% of Japan’s smartphone shipments** during **Q2 2025**. - **Asia-Pacific** accounted for **over 50% of global smartphone shipments** in **Q1 2025**. - Samsung secured a commanding **32.43% market share** across **South America** in **2025**. - The company shipped **58 million smartphones** globally during the **second quarter of 2025**. - Samsung led the global smartphone market with a **20% overall share** in **Q1 2025**. ## Worldwide Smartphone Market Share by Vendor - **Samsung led the global smartphone market in Q2 2026 with a 22% share**, up from **20% in Q2 2025**, representing a gain of 2 percentage points. - **Apple ranked second with a 20% market share**, rising sharply from **16% a year earlier** and recording the largest annual gain among the leading vendors. - Apple narrowed its market-share gap with Samsung to just **2 percentage points** in Q2 2026, compared with a **4-point gap** in Q2 2025. - **Xiaomi’s global market share declined to 11%**, down from **15% in Q2 2025**, a significant drop of 4 percentage points year over year. - **OPPO accounted for 10%** of worldwide smartphone shipments in Q2 2026, compared with **12%** during the same quarter of 2025. - **vivo held an 8% global market share**, slipping slightly from **9%** in Q2 2025 and remaining the fifth-largest vendor in the ranking. - Samsung and Apple together controlled **42% of the global smartphone market** in Q2 2026, up from a combined **36%** one year earlier. - The top five smartphone vendors collectively represented **71% of the market**, while **other manufacturers accounted for the remaining 29%** in Q2 2026. - The **Others category remained unchanged at 29%**, suggesting that the biggest market-share shifts occurred primarily among the five leading smartphone vendors. ![Worldwide Smartphone Market Share By Vendor](https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/worldwide-smartphone-market-share-by-vendor.jpg)Reference: Omdia ## Samsung Galaxy Series Performance - Samsung captured a **20% global smartphone market share** during Q1 2025. - The company successfully shipped **60.5 million smartphones globally** in the first quarter of 2025. - The **Galaxy S25 series** achieved a **5% year-over-year sales growth** compared to its predecessor. - The premium **Galaxy S25 Ultra** experienced a **7% sales increase** over the older S24 Ultra model. - Early sales data revealed the **Galaxy S25 Ultra** accounted for **5.08 million** of the first **9.16 million** total units sold. - The **Galaxy S25 lineup** set a new domestic pre-order record with **1.3 million units** in South Korea. - Samsung’s mobile division generated **KRW 37 trillion** (around **$26 billion**) in sales during Q1 2025. - The mobile division’s operating profits exceeded **KRW 4.3 trillion** (around **$3.02 billion**) for the quarter. - Overall corporate net profit rose by **21.7%** in Q1 2025, largely driven by the strong **Galaxy S25 series** performance. ## Samsung Foldable Smartphone Statistics - Samsung retains an estimated **50.0% global market share** in the foldable smartphone segment entering **2026**. - Global **foldable smartphone shipments** are projected to experience a robust **21% year-over-year growth** throughout **2026**. - Initial **Galaxy Z8 pre-orders** surged by more than **30%** when directly compared to the previous generation’s launch. - The latest **Galaxy Z8 series** successfully secured approximately **1.44 million pre-orders** during its initial promotional window. - Almost **50%** of all total **Galaxy Z8 pre-orders** were specifically placed for the premium **Galaxy Z Fold** model. - The **book-style foldable units** captured an impressive **62.31%** of the total foldable market share during **2025**. - Compact **flip-style foldable smartphones** currently account for nearly **43%** of the broader global foldable market share. - The flagship **Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra** integrates advanced features while achieving a thin **4.1mm profile** and weighing just **215 grams**. ## Global DRAM Market Share - **Samsung dominated the global DRAM market** in Q2 2026 with a **39% market share**, maintaining a substantial lead over its competitors. - **SK hynix ranked second** with a **26% share**, trailing Samsung by **13 percentage points**. - **Micron captured 25%** of the DRAM market, placing it just **1 percentage point behind SK hynix**. - Together, **Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron controlled 90%** of the global DRAM market, highlighting the industry’s high concentration. - **CXMT accounted for 7%** of the market, making it the largest player outside the three leading DRAM manufacturers. - Other DRAM manufacturers collectively represented just **3% of the market**, indicating limited share for smaller competitors. - **Samsung’s 39% share** was **13 percentage points larger than SK hynix’s** and **14 percentage points higher than Micron’s** in Q2 2026. ![Global Dram Market Share Q2 2026](https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/global-dram-market-share-q2-2026.jpg) ## Samsung Semiconductor and Memory Chip Statistics - **Samsung** generated approximately **KRW 130.1 trillion** in **revenue** from its **Device Solutions** business during **2025**. - The company captured a **38% market share** in the global **DRAM market** during the **first quarter of 2026**. - **Samsung** maintained its top position in the **NAND flash market** with a **29% market share** in early **2026**. - The company’s overall **semiconductor revenue** reached **$72.5 billion**, representing a **9.1% global market share** in **2025**. - **Samsung** anticipates that **60% to 70%** of future **memory sales** will stem from long-term **AI infrastructure** agreements. - The **operating profit** for the **Device Solutions** division surged to **KRW 24.9 trillion** throughout **2025**. - **Samsung** introduced **V10 Bonding V-NAND**, which features over **400 layers** and delivers **58% higher storage density**. - The **Memory Business** alone achieved **KRW 104.1 trillion** in sales, marking a **23% year-over-year increase** in **2025**. - The company secured a **21% market share** in the highly competitive **High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)** sector in **Q1 2026**. - **Research and development** spending hit a record **KRW 37.7 trillion** in **2025**, accounting for **11.3%** of overall corporate sales. ## Samsung Galaxy AI Statistics - Samsung plans to expand **Galaxy AI** to **800 million** mobile devices by the end of **2026**. - The company successfully integrated AI into **400 million** devices globally during **2025**. - Around **70%** of **Galaxy S25** owners actively use various **Galaxy AI** features. - **Brand awareness** for Samsung’s AI capabilities rapidly surged from **30% to 80%**. - An estimated **84%** of owners engaged with **AI tools** within the past month. - Samsung experienced a **42%** increase in **iOS users** switching over due to **Galaxy AI**. - More than **54%** of new users frequently utilize the **Circle to Search** function. - Usage of **Google Gemini** on the newest Galaxy smartphone lineups has **tripled**. - Roughly **60%** of modern consumers consider **AI features** a crucial factor in **smartphone selection**. - Nearly **47%** of individuals claim their daily routines rely heavily on **mobile AI assistance**. ## Samsung Television and Premium TV Market Share Statistics - Samsung held **31.3% of the global TV market in Q1 2026**, giving the company nearly one-third of worldwide market share. - In the premium TV category priced above **$1,500**, Samsung captured a substantial **52.2% market share in 2025**. - Samsung’s dominance was even stronger in the ultra-premium segment, with TVs priced above **$2,500 accounting for a 53.4% market share in Q1 2026**. - During **2025**, Samsung controlled **54.3% of the premium TV market above $2,500**, meaning more than half of this high-end segment belonged to the brand. - Samsung’s share of the **>$2,500 TV segment** declined slightly from **54.3% in 2025 to 53.4% in Q1 2026**, a decrease of **0.9 percentage points**. - The figures show that Samsung’s competitive position is particularly strong in **premium and high-priced televisions**, where its market share exceeds **50%**. ![Samsung Television And Premium Tv Market Share](https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/samsung-television-and-premium-tv-market-share.jpg) ## Samsung OLED and Display Panel Statistics - Samsung Display generated approximately **KRW 29.8 trillion** in revenue during **2025**. - Smartphone OLED panel shipments increased from **780 million units** in **2024** to **820 million units** in **2025**. - OLED panels accounted for **51.0%** of all smartphone displays shipped globally during 2025. - Samsung Display’s smartphone panel revenue share reached **43.3%** during 2025. - The company’s estimated smartphone display revenue share increased to **47.3%** in **Q1 2026**. - Samsung continues investing heavily in **QD-OLED** technology for premium televisions and [gaming monitors](https://xtendedview.com/gaming-monitor-statistics/). - The global large-display panel market is forecast to grow from **910 million units** in 2025 to **940 million units** in 2026. - Samsung expects OLED adoption to continue expanding across flagship smartphones and premium display products during 2026. ## Samsung Research and Development Spending - Samsung invested a record **KRW 37.7 trillion** in **research and development** during **2025**. - R&D spending increased **7.8%** year over year from approximately **KRW 35 trillion** in **2024**. - The company invested an additional **KRW 52.7 trillion** in **facility expansion** during **2025**. - The **Device Solutions division** received **KRW 47.5 trillion** to transition to **advanced semiconductor processes**. - **Samsung Display** received an allocation of **KRW 2.8 trillion** to upgrade existing **manufacturing lines**. - Samsung plans to invest **KRW 20 trillion** by **2030** into the new **NRD-K semiconductor research complex**. - The new **Giheung campus** research facility covers an expansive area of **109,000 square meters**. - Third-quarter **R&D spending** alone hit a record-breaking high of **KRW 8.87 trillion**. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) **What was Samsung’s annual revenue in 2025?**Samsung reported **KRW 333.6 trillion** (approximately **$240 billion**) in annual revenue for fiscal 2025. **How much operating profit did Samsung earn in 2025?**Samsung recorded **KRW 43.6 trillion** in operating profit during fiscal 2025. **What share of the global TV market did Samsung hold in 2025?**Samsung captured **29.1%** of the global TV market by revenue in 2025, maintaining its No. 1 position for the **20th consecutive year**. **How many Galaxy AI-enabled devices does Samsung plan to reach in 2026?**Samsung plans to expand Galaxy AI to **800 million** AI-enabled mobile devices during 2026, up from about **400 million** devices in 2025. **How much net income did Samsung report in 2025?**Samsung posted **KRW 45.2 trillion** in net income for fiscal 2025. ## Conclusion Samsung entered the year from a position of strength with record revenue, improving semiconductor profitability, expanding AI capabilities, and continued leadership in smartphones, televisions, and premium display technologies. Ongoing investments in **Galaxy AI**, advanced memory chips, OLED displays, and research and development reinforce the company’s long-term growth strategy. As demand for AI infrastructure and premium consumer devices continues to rise, Samsung remains well positioned to shape the future of the global technology industry.