Apple Captures Record 88.7% of Smartphone Profits, Android Gets Just 11.3% [Chart]

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Posted February 26, 2015 at 4:44pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple has captured a record high 88.7% of global smartphone profit share in Q4 2014 while Android captured a record low 11.3% of profits, according to Strategy Analytics.

Global smartphone operating profit grew 31 percent annually from US$16.2 billion in Q4 2013 to US$21.2 billion in Q4 2014. Android hardware vendors combined took a record-low 11 percent global smartphone profit share, down from 29 percent one year ago. In contrast, Apple iOS captured a record-high 89 percent profit share, up from 71 percent in Q4 2013.

Strategy Analytics notes that Apple's strategy of premium products and lean logistics is hugely profitable for the company. The weak profitability of Android hardware partners should worry Google as manufacturers could look to alternative platforms such as Windows, Tizen or Firefox.

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Apple Captures Record 88.7% of Smartphone Profits, Android Gets Just 11.3% [Chart]

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MUKAI - February 26, 2015 at 8:33pm

I'm sure the numbers were made up. But yea Apple has some advantage.

one apple a day - February 26, 2015 at 7:03pm

To answer to the question How is it good for the Apple consumer, I would say that as long as Apple continue to make good product that consumer love, it's good for the Apple consumer. One thing I know is that when a company reinvests itself with the profit it makes from the product it sells, it is a worthy company.

matrixmaniac - February 26, 2015 at 4:58pm

Google sells personal data and ads. They don't sell android or crappy hardware. So why should they worry? As long as people install their stuff on iphones and use it in the web google will make business!

dk2013 - February 26, 2015 at 4:57pm

I'm confused by the zeros for Microsoft, BlackBerry and "Others". Seems unlikely that neither of those made at least one hundred million in profits (0.1 billion).

Peter S - February 26, 2015 at 4:52pm

So Apple make more proffit per unit sold vs any other vender. How is this good for consumers of Apple products?

gamerscul9870 - February 26, 2015 at 5:16pm

Paid in return.

iAmMe - February 26, 2015 at 10:41pm

The more profit apple will have, the more they can make great stuff! Simple right? The most expensive department in apple that most people don't realize is its R&D. It's where apple's magic begins.