Apple iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1 2026

11 articles · Updated · investmentguruindia.com · May 4

Counterpoint said it took 6% of global unit sales, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro ranked second and third and Samsung placed five Galaxy A models in the top 10.
The top 10 smartphones made up 25% of global unit sales, a first-quarter record, as Apple benefited from upgrades and Android rivals faced mass-market pressure from rising component costs.
Counterpoint said iPhone 17 posted double-digit growth in China and the US and nearly tripled in South Korea, while premium devices are expected to gain share further despite weak overall market growth.

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