Report: iPhone 17 ranked as world’s top
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Key Points:
- The iPhone 17 became the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026, surpassing the iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to Counterpoint Research, with a 6% share of global smartphone sales.
- Apple secured four spots in the global top 10 best-selling smartphones for Q1 2026, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro following the iPhone 17 in the top three.
- The top 10 smartphones accounted for 25% of global unit sales in Q1 2026, marking the highest concentration ever recorded for a single quarter.
- Key factors driving the iPhone 17’s success include upgrades like higher base storage, improved camera resolution, and a higher display refresh rate, leading to strong year-over-year growth in markets such as China, the US, and South Korea.
- Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra showed improved initial sales compared to its predecessor but narrowly missed the top 10, while the iPhone Air was absent from the rankings in both Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
