Huo Xing Finance reports that, according to latest data from Counterpoint Research on August 26, the Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 6% of total global smartphone shipments. The iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro ranked second and third, respectively. Apple and Samsung each secured five spots in the top 10 best-selling smartphones globally, with the top ten models collectively accounting for 26% of global smartphone sales—a 2% year-over-year increase. The base-model iPhone 17 remained the best-selling smartphone this quarter, with significant upgrades narrowing the gap with Pro models and providing strong sales support. Apple’s stock closed down 0.14% on Tuesday and fell another 0.23% in after-hours trading, with its market capitalization currently at $4.52 trillion. For Samsung Electronics, two Galaxy S series models made it into the top 10; the Galaxy S26 Ultra became Samsung’s best-selling device this quarter, rising five places compared to its predecessor and emerging as the best-selling Android device of the quarter—the first time a premium Android device has led Android sales in the second quarter.
iPhone 17 becomes the best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026, holding a 6% global market share.
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The iPhone 17 leads global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 with a 6% market share, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro rank second and third, respectively. Apple and Samsung each account for five of the top 10 best-selling models, collectively capturing 26% of shipments—a 2% year-over-year increase. The base iPhone 17 remains the top-selling model of the quarter as upgrades narrow the gap with Pro models. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra rises five spots to become the best-selling Android phone. For traders monitoring both hardware and crypto, this trend mirrors value investing in crypto, where long-term fundamentals drive market support and resistance levels.
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