China's Huawei has overtaken Samsung to become the number-one smartphone seller worldwide
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According to data from research firm Canalys, China's Huawei has overtaken Samsung to become the number-one smartphone seller worldwide. Huawei shipped 55.8 million devices in the April-June period, surpassing Samsung's 53.7 million record. The Chinese company has felt the heat of US sanctions that have disrupted its business overseas, but the latest numbers show its rising dominance in its home market.