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Samsung phone shipments drop while Xiaomi rises during Q1 2018

The smartphone market gets more competitive than ever

Published

May 3, 2018

Daniel Morial

The numbers for the first quarter of the year are out and it looks like China’s weakening quarterly smartphone shipments are affecting worldwide smartphone shipments. Besides the impact of the Chinese market, the global smartphone brands are still standing tall.

According to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone vendors shipped a total of 334.3 million units during the first quarter of 2018. That’s still a lot of smartphones, but that’s a 2.9 percent decline when compared to the same quarter last year.

Samsung remains as the top smartphone brand in the world with 78.2 million units shipped even though it’s down by 2.4 percent from last year. Because of the lower overall number of phones delivered, the Korean giant still saw a marginal increase in their market share from 23.3 percent to 23.4 percent.

Placing second is Apple with 52.2 million iPhone sales and a 2.8 percent increase year-on-year. The Cupertino’s company had a rising 15.6 percent market share during the quarter.

Huawei places third on the list with 39.3 million phones and 11.8 percent market share. The Chinese company saw a 13.8 percent year-on-year increase in the number of shipments despite the cold treatment in the US.

Another Chinese company is on the list and that’s Xiaomi. With a strong presence in countries like India, the company was able to ship 28 million phones with a whopping positive 87.8 percent year-on-year change. Xiaomi’s market share rises to 8.4 percent as well.

OPPO takes the fifth spot with 23.9 million shipments during the quarter and 7.1 percent market share. Among the top five brands, OPPO took the most damage with a 7.5 percent decline year-on-year.

As previously mentioned, the Chinese market was the biggest driver of the decline with less than 100 million shipments — the first time since the third quarter of 2013.

More information regarding the specifics of smartphone shipment is available on IDC’s website.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.

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OPPO Find N6 now in PH: Price, pre-order, availability

Foldable flagship arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Find N6 in the Philippines, positioning it as its premium foldable built for productivity and multitasking.

The device is priced at PHP 139,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order get a 1-year extended warranty and a chance to join a DJI raffle.

Early availability rolls out on May 1 via telco partners:

Globe GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout
Smart Infinity Plan 5000

Both plans include a 1-year extended warranty.

The official retail release happens on May 15, available through:

OPPO Brand Stores
OPPO Online Store
Shopee

Online store buyers may receive an AI Pen Kit (limited) alongside the extended warranty.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable inner display designed for tablet-like productivity. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 6000mAh battery for all-day use.