Group 1 - The global high-end smartphone market (priced above $600) is expected to see an 8% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, reaching a historical high, which is 4% higher than the overall market growth [1] - High-end smartphones are projected to contribute over 60% of global smartphone revenue [1] - Apple remains the market leader with a 62% share, but its growth is only 3%, facing competition from Huawei and Xiaomi in emerging markets [1] Group 2 - Huawei's sales increased by 24% year-on-year, while Samsung's grew by 7% [1] - Xiaomi experienced a significant growth of 55%, moving up to the third position in the market, driven by the "halo effect" from the Chinese high-end market and electric vehicles [1] - Google's Pixel 9 series saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 105%, marking its return to the top five after five years [1] Group 3 - Over 80% of high-end smartphones are now equipped with generative AI features, indicating a strong trend in the market [1] - Foldable smartphones remain a niche category but are experiencing continuous growth, with Apple expected to enter the foldable market by 2026 [1]