Strong Q3 results for Galaxy range allow Korean firm to take Apple's crown, while ZTE overtakes iPhone maker in overall handset space.
Samsung confirmed strong quarterly results for its mobile division and claimed the coveted top spot in the smartphone market, even though it is likely to lose that again to Apple in the current holiday quarter. In Q2, Nokia was finally knocked off its market lead by both Apple and Samsung, with the iPhone maker narrowly beating its rival to the laurels.