The iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year
The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data from Counterpoint. It represented an impressive 6% of all smartphones sold during the quarter. Just like in Q1 2025, its pricier siblings round out the Top 3 – the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro.
This year, the vanilla iPhone has a bigger lead over its Pro siblings. And the old iPhone 16 is still on the chart – it holds the #6 spot.
Meanwhile, the best-selling Android phone of the first three months of 2026 is the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G – yes, a 4G model. This phone proved popular in emerging markets like the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. There’s another Samsung LTE phone in the Top 10, the Galaxy A17 4G. Both phones promise 6 major OS updates, which will give them greater longevity, though their old modems may hold them back in 2031.
For what it’s worth, the 5G Galaxy A17 placed higher on the chart. The chart also highlights the importance of the A50 and A30 series with the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 placing #7 and #8, respectively.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 round out the Top 3. The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data...
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