Oppo and Vivo held the top two spots with 27% and 25% shares, respectively. Tech powerhouse Samsung was number 3 with a 9% share during Q4 but its shipments plunged by 32% -- the only company to experience to a negative growth.
Samsung managed to maintain the top spot for the full year 2019. Despite Huawei's ongoing challenges outside of China and a notable drop in 4Q19 shipments, it did manage to overtake Apple for the number 2 position overall in 2019.
The new smartphones feature an enhanced quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide angle lens, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP mono lens.
The findings were based on the data of more than 1.2 million unique visitors who have used smartphones to access to the online loan service of Robocash Group this year.
The Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom are now available in all Oppo concept stores nationwide. A 5G variant of the Oppo Reno is also part of line-up but is not yet available locally.
With a big 6.3-inch screen, flagship grade 6 GB memory, and a hefty 3500 mAh battery, coupled with its custom VOOC fast-charge, the F9 has a lot to offer.
Realme, which is set to formally launch its local office on Nov. 29, clarified that it is not a sub-brand of Oppo and is completely autonomous from the said brand.
Samsung, the largest smartphone vendor in terms of market share, accounting for 20.3% of shipments in 3Q18, declined 13.4% year over year in the quarter.