Apple had a strong start to 2026 while the rest of the US smartphone market struggled. Delays may have been to blame, Counterpoint Research said.
The iPhone is defying the overall US smartphone market.
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Samsung's later-than-usual Galaxy S26 launch gave Apple a boost in the first quarter.
Apple outperformed the US smartphone market in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.
iPhone sales volume grew 1.3% in the US while the overall market fell 5.7%.
Apple reportedly outperformed the broader US smartphone market in Q1, helped by continued iPhone 17 demand amid weakening Android…
Apple's success is being driven by its iPhone 17 series launched in September.
Apple's iPhone shipments surged 20% in China in the first quarter, for the strongest growth among major vendors, data from…
In Q1 2026, iPhone 17 dominated with 6% global sales, securing the top three spots, while Samsung’s five models highlighted a…
The iPhone 17 series has outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% in the U.S. and China within its first 10 days of availability.
A new report shows that, perhaps even more so than usual, Apple’s iPhone is dominating phone sales in the US...
