Statistics show the iPhone 7 is selling like hot cakes

Jun 16, 2017 06:58 GMT  ·  By

Apple’s iPhone 7 was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in the three-month period ending in April 2017, while Samsung’s S8 series achieved below-expectations figures that are even behind those of its predecessor.

Specifically, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have a combined share in the United States of no less than 20.1 percent, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are far behind with just 8.1 percent. That’s even worse than in the case of the Galaxy S7 lineup, which achieved 8.8 percent, Kantar says in a new series of statistics published today.

In the United States, Android remains the leading mobile operating system with 61.7 percent sales share, but down 5.9 percent, while iOS is the runner-up with 36.5 percent and up 5.8 percent. The most surprising thing in the US mobile market is that Windows phones also scored an increase of 0.3 percent to reach 1.6 percent.

iPhone growth in China

In the EU5 market, both Android and iOS recorded an increase, though it happened at a slower pace here. Android reached 78.3 percent (up 2.2 percent), while iOS increased 1.1 percent to settle at 19.3 percent.

While Samsung hasn’t really impressed during the said period, Huawei managed to increase its sales substantially in the United Kingdom, capturing no less than 8.9 percent of the sales in the country.

“Huawei, who have grown to the third largest brand across Germany, France, Italy and Spain, have contributed to the growth of the Android ecosystem, disrupted sales for Samsung and some local brands, and captured those leaving Windows and Nokia,” Dominic Sunnebo, Business Unit Director for Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Europe, said.

Apple also recorded strong sales in China, selling more phones than both Huawei and Oppo. iPhone sales accounted for 8.5 percent of all smartphones sold in the region, with iOS now holding a sales share of 16.2 percent in the country. Android is still the leading choice with no less than 83.4 percent, up 4.3 percent.

iOS sales increased, but the platform is still far behind Android
iOS sales increased, but the platform is still far behind Android

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iOS sales increased, but the platform is still far behind Android
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