iPhone 16 Becomes World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2025 [Chart]

Apple's iPhone 16 was the world's best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research's Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. This achievement also signaled the return of an iPhone base variant to the top sales position in a first quarter after a two-year interval. The report highlighted Apple's continued strength in the global market, with the company securing five of the top-10 spots for best-selling smartphones for the fifth consecutive March quarter.The iPhone 16 performed particularly well in Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Counterpoint noted that "Japan recorded the highest growth in base variant sales," adding that "improved economic conditions and revised subsidy regulations favored Apple's pricing strategy and ecosystem," which further strengthened its appeal in the Japanese market.Following closely, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro secured the second and third positions in the global rankings. However, the Pro series faced challenges in China. Counterpoint observed that this was "due to government subsidies favoring sub-CNY 6,000 (~$833) devices and strong competition in the country's premium segment from OEMs like Huawei," a situation also reflected in an earlier IDC report on China's Q1 market. Despite these regional headwinds, the research firm stated that "Pro models continued to account for nearly half of Apple's total iPhone sales for the third consecutive quarter."Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 29, 2025 - 10:40

iPhone 16 Becomes World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2025 [Chart]

Apple's iPhone 16 was the world's best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research's Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. This achievement also signaled the return of an iPhone base variant to the top sales position in a first quarter after a two-year interval. The report highlighted Apple's continued strength in the global market, with the company securing five of the top-10 spots for best-selling smartphones for the fifth consecutive March quarter.

The iPhone 16 performed particularly well in Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Counterpoint noted that "Japan recorded the highest growth in base variant sales," adding that "improved economic conditions and revised subsidy regulations favored Apple's pricing strategy and ecosystem," which further strengthened its appeal in the Japanese market.

Following closely, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro secured the second and third positions in the global rankings. However, the Pro series faced challenges in China. Counterpoint observed that this was "due to government subsidies favoring sub-CNY 6,000 (~$833) devices and strong competition in the country's premium segment from OEMs like Huawei," a situation also reflected in an earlier IDC report on China's Q1 market. Despite these regional headwinds, the research firm stated that "Pro models continued to account for nearly half of Apple's total iPhone sales for the third consecutive quarter."

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