Apple iPhones: The Best Selling Smartphone in 2021 Globally

Due to the growing demands for iPhones, Apple was able to dominate in the best selling smartphone category in 2021.

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The data from Counterpoint Research suggests that Apple iPhone 12 was the best selling smartphone amongst all the devices on the list.

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The iPhone 12 became the best selling smartphone as it not only saw a reduction in price but wasn't also much different from the iPhone 13.

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At number 3, 4, and 5 spots were iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 11.

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According to the same data, it is clear iPhone 11 was still in great demand in 2021.

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Out of the top 10 best selling smartphones in the world, Apple’s iPhones took seven positions.

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