The iPhone 17 led global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 as Apple and Samsung captured all 10 top spots while the overall market contracted 11%.
The iPhone 17 Still Rules the Smartphone Kingdom
While Counterpoint didn’t specify the market share percentages for the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro, which took the second- and third-place spots, Apple still anchored the top ten, which collectively accounted for 26% of global smartphone unit sales.
iPhone 17 becomes world’s best-selling phone in Q2 ahead of iPhone 18 arrival; Apple clinches top-3 spots
Apple’s iPhone 17 became the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026, capturing 6% of global unit sales. Apple and Samsung each placed five models in the global top 10, which together accounted for 26% of smartphone sales.
iPhone 17 stays best seller in global markets for second quarter in row
The iPhone 17 series dominated Counterpoint’s global smartphone rankings, with Apple taking five spots in the top 10 despite a broader market slowdown.
Apple announces App Store price changes in four countries
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This $105 refurbished iPhone makes a compelling backup phone
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iPhone 18 Pro Launch: Apple Confirms Keynote, Full Schedule Here
Apple has now set in motion the train of events which will end with the iPhone 18 Pro going on sale. Here’s what to expect.
Don’t Wait to Buy an iPhone 18. Apple’s Big Shift Changes Everything for Upgrades
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Apple’s Big Fall Event, Where We’ll Finally See the Foldable iPhone, Has a Date
We’re expecting to finally see the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pros, and new Apple Watches and AirPods.
Everything we expect at Apple’s September iPhone launch event
Apple’s event kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, with a livestream on Apple’s website and YouTube channel for those not …
Apple reveals date of its next big event. Is a foldable iPhone coming?
Apple has announced the date for its annual September tech event. Among rumored devices to be debuted: a foldable iPhone and new Apple TV box.
As Apple Prepares Another Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra May Finally Arrive This Fall, If You Can Get One
The iPhone 18 Pro could be upstaged by Apple’s first foldable this year, but production challenges could make the rumored iPhone Ultra hard to get at launch.
Six months with iPhone 12 Pro Max changed my opinion
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Watch a video test comparing the iPhone 12 Pro to the Blackmagic Pocket 4K
Filmmaker Patrick Tomasso compares video quality between the iPhone 12 Pro and Blackmagic Pocket 4K.