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Middle East Smartphone Market Surges 23% in Q3 2025, But Supply Constraints to Limit 2026 Growth to 1%
Omdia reports the Middle East (excluding Turkey) smartphone market rebounded strongly in Q3 2025, with shipments up 23% YoY to 15.1 million units. Growth was driven by demand for mid-tier 4G and affordable 5G devices. While Saudi Arabia saw a slight dip, UAE, Iraq and Rest of Middle East experienced strong growth. Samsung led the market; TRANSSION, Xiaomi, HONOR and Apple also saw gains. Omdia forecasts slower growth in 2026 due to rising component costs.
