US EditionApple dominated best-selling smartphone rankings; iPhone 17 key
Apple secured seven of the top ten smartphone sales spots in 2025, with a 16% sales increase for the iPhone 17 series, driven by upgrades and strong demand.
- This year, Counterpoint Research found Apple dominated best-selling smartphone rankings, with the iPhone 16 the top seller and iPhones taking seven of the top ten spots.
- Apple's lineup strategy — including the $599 iPhone 16e — widened its market reach, with strong sales of remaining iPhone 16 inventory and iPhone 17 upgrades boosting demand this year.
- Counterpoint's ranking lists Apple models alongside Samsung entries starting at #5, with iPhones filling seven of the top ten slots and the Galaxy A16 5G as the best-selling Android phone.
- The iPhone 17 series recorded 16% higher sales in its first full quarter, with Counterpoint Research attributing growth to upgrades like a 120Hz refresh rate and larger base storage.
- Apple and Samsung continued to dominate the top‑10 list, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra grew more than 3x year‑over‑year in Japan, Counterpoint said.
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