There are a plethora of smart bands available on the market that are being sold as “smartwatches.” In reality, these are just fitness bands with some locked-in features. A smartwatch, such as the , or an Watch, allows the user to install apps from the App Store or , and tweak its features, as you would do on your or .
However, these basic smart bands or smart wearables have given the taste of high-end smartwatches to millions across the globe. And thanks to that, according to the , the total global shipment of smart wearables that includes basic bands and smartwatches, in Q2 2022 rose to 41.7 million units. Out of which, basic watches witnessed a big 46.6% increase in shipments, while smartwatches (those that are actual ones) saw a 9.3% increase in market share in Q2 2022.
Apple, just like in previous years, stood at the top with 8.4 million smartwatches shipped, amassing 26.4% of the market share. Samsung took the second spot with 2.8 million smartwatch shipments, while came in a close third after recording 2.6 million shipments in Q2 2022. In all of this, the basic smart bands or fitness bands market share declined in sales by 35.5% in Q2 2022.
There is great news for the Indian brand, Noise. It achieved a staggering 382% increase in shipments for a total of 1.8 million. In total, Noise along with other Indian smart wearable brands such as Fire-Boltt and boAT found repeat success and managed 1 million shipments per quarter. This helped to achieve its highest ever market share and also become the world’s largest market in Q2 2022 with 15% of the pie.
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However, these basic smart bands or smart wearables have given the taste of high-end smartwatches to millions across the globe. And thanks to that, according to the , the total global shipment of smart wearables that includes basic bands and smartwatches, in Q2 2022 rose to 41.7 million units. Out of which, basic watches witnessed a big 46.6% increase in shipments, while smartwatches (those that are actual ones) saw a 9.3% increase in market share in Q2 2022.
India’s wearable band market performance was the highlight in Q2, with impressive shipment growth of 275%
Apple, just like in previous years, stood at the top with 8.4 million smartwatches shipped, amassing 26.4% of the market share. Samsung took the second spot with 2.8 million smartwatch shipments, while came in a close third after recording 2.6 million shipments in Q2 2022. In all of this, the basic smart bands or fitness bands market share declined in sales by 35.5% in Q2 2022.
There is great news for the Indian brand, Noise. It achieved a staggering 382% increase in shipments for a total of 1.8 million. In total, Noise along with other Indian smart wearable brands such as Fire-Boltt and boAT found repeat success and managed 1 million shipments per quarter. This helped to achieve its highest ever market share and also become the world’s largest market in Q2 2022 with 15% of the pie.
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