In 2024, we witnessed some revolutionary smartphone launches as AI took centre stage. While AI became one of the most crucial factors in winning buyers’ hearts, there is one such smartphone which won hearts without the advanced technology, but for simply offering powerful performance, promising camera performance and more. Yes, I am talking about the iPhone 15 model which became the world’s best-selling smartphone of 2024 followed by some of the latest iPhone 16 Pro models. Know more about the popular smartphones of 2024.
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World’s best-selling smartphone of 2024
According to a Canalys report, the iPhone 15 again takes the top spot for the best-selling smartphone of 2024, contributing to Apple‘s 3% of global sales in 2024. Earlier, Counterpoint highlighted a similar score, making Apple phones popular among users. Apart from 2023 iPhone models, the iPhone 16 series also made it to the list with iPhone 16 Pro Max securing second place with iPhone 16 Pro and the vanilla iPhone 16 securing the top 10 position in the list.
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Apart from the latest iPhone models, the iPhone 15 Pro Max secured the third position in the world’s best-selling smartphone of 2024. Apart from the Apple iPhone, we can also see some of the Samsung A series smartphones and the Galaxy S24 Ultra also appearing on the list with 9th position. Therefore, it was highlighted that Apple could sustain 18% of the market share with 225.9 million units of iPhones sold worldwide, followed by Samsung and Xiaomi, with 18% and 14% of the market share, making them the top 3 OEMs of 2024.
Talking about the top 5 smartphone brands, TRANSSION and OPPO took the fourth and fifth spot on the list, showcasing a major market share in global markets. This data also showcases the growing demand for premium smartphones in the world. Despite being heavy on pockets, the top iPhone models made it to the list. Very few Samsung mid-rangers made it to the list, showcasing a major market shift and consumer behaviour over the years.
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