Galaxy S26 Ultra didn't make the top 10 to start 2026, barely
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- In Q1 2026, Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra nearly entered the top 10 best-selling smartphones globally, showing stronger initial sales than its predecessor but ultimately missing the list.
- The top 10 smartphones in Q1 2026 were dominated by iPhones and budget Android devices, with the base iPhone 17 alone accounting for 6% of global sales.
- The top 10 smartphones represented 25% of global sales in Q1 2026, marking the highest concentration ever recorded for this period.
- Despite improvements, the Galaxy S26 Ultra was outperformed by budget models and iPhones, likely due to increased sales concentration among the top devices.
- Samsung continues to innovate with features like the Galaxy S26 Ultra's industry-first privacy display and AI upgrades, while also teasing future products such as ‘Wide Fold’ and AI glasses.
