Global Tablet Shipments Fall 23% as Lenovo Grows

Omdia estimates that global tablet shipments fell 23% year over year to about 32 million units in the third quarter of 2026, the lowest level in nearly three years. Lenovo was the only vendor among the top five to increase shipments, while Apple remained the market leader despite a steep decline. The market shipped more than 41 million tablets in the same quarter of 2025, according to Omdia. The research firm said shipments contracted for a second consecutive quarter after a 10% decline in the June quarter. Its estimates put the third-quarter 2026 total at 32 million units, with one report giving a more precise figure of 32.2 million. Apple shipped 11.5 million units, accounting for 36% of the market. That was down about 28% from 15.9 million units a year earlier, and its share fell from 38.2%. Samsung held second place with 5.4 million units and a 16.9% share, after shipments declined about 22% from the year-earlier quarter. Lenovo’s shipments rose about 12% to 4.1 million units, lifting its share to 12.7% from 8.7%. Omdia’s estimates identify it as the only top-five vendor with year-over-year growth. Xiaomi shipped 2.3 million units, down 11%, while Huawei shipped 1.8...