ALBAWABA - Each year, companies compete to release new smartphones and devices that are expected to make our lives better and easier. But, more people usually await the newest Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy devices.
In a major surprise, the iPhone 16 topped the list of best-selling phones worldwide during the third quarter of this year (July, August, and September 2025).
Data showed that iPhone 16 knocked down all other devices as the best-selling in Q3 despite the release of the company's newest models, the iPhone 17 series.
Apple launched a new smartphone iPhone 16 Plus, on September 20, 2024. (Shutterstock)
According to Counterpoint Research's global smartphone sales index, Samsung and Apple each occupied five spots in the top ten, accounting for approximately 20% of total global smartphone sales during this quarter.
According to Android Headlines, the iPhone 16 topped sales with a market share of 4%, maintaining its first position for the third consecutive quarter, due to increased sales in India, thanks to holiday promotions and a sustained economic recovery in Japan.
