- NEW DELHI — Apple’s
iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 2025 (January-March
period), according to a new report released on Wednesday.
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- This also marked the return of the iPhone series’ base
variant to the top spot in the first quarter after a gap of two years,
according to Counterpoint Research's ‘Global Handset Model Sales Tracker’.
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- Apple maintained its strong presence in the top-10 list,
securing five spots for the fifth consecutive March quarter.
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- Meanwhile, Samsung featured one fewer model compared to the
same period last year.
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- While the top 10 smartphones’ share in overall global sales
remained stable, the low-end (less than $100) smartphones in the top 10 saw an
increase in their contribution, the report noted.
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- The iPhone 16 performed well in Japan and the Middle East
and Africa (MEA), with Japan recording the highest growth in base variant
sales.
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- Improved economic conditions and revised subsidy regulations
favoured Apple's pricing strategy and ecosystem, further strengthening its
appeal in the Japanese market.
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- The iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro ranked second and
third in the list, respectively.
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- Apple’s iPhone 16e made a strong debut, securing the sixth
spot in the global top-10 list for March 2025, its first full month of sales.
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- Despite a higher price compared to the SE 2022, the 16e is
expected to outperform its predecessor during its first year. This success will
be largely driven by its significant technological advancements and expanded
feature set, said the report.
