Only two brands are among the top 10 best-selling mobile phones this year so far

5 mobiles are from Apple and remaining 5 are from Samsung.

Apple and Samsung are the only 2 brands among the top 10 best-selling mobile phones in 2023. Report of consultancy Omdia in London, iPhone and Galaxy take all positions. Below we show you the full list with 10 models that make it and compare it to the 2022.

iPhones take the podium

The best selling mobile of 2023 is iPhone 14 Pro Max, sold 26.5 million units. The device released in September 2022 is at the top, surrounded by its sister versions. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 took the 2nd and 3rd placeWhich we have already analyzed on Andro4all, sold 21 and 16.5 million units respectively.

iPhone 14 Pro Max dark color

However, Apple’s superiority extends beyond the podium In fourth place, the iPhone 13 took over. Almost 2 years after its launch, it has retained its position on the best-seller list. In fact, last year was the most successful first half of the year, 33.7 million.

5th to 9th place all belong to Samsung. The first non-iPhone mobile was the Galaxy A14, which sold 12.4 million units. They are followed by Galaxy S23 Ultra (9.6 million), Galaxy A145G (9 million), Galaxy A54 5G (8.8 million) and Galaxy A34 5G (7.1 million).

Apple is back on the charge The last position is occupied by the iPhone 11, which sold 6.9 million units. Thus, the iPhone 12 and its Pro versions are left without a place in the list. Everything indicates that the wide price difference between 11 and 12 has been a determining factor.

The best selling mobiles in the first half of 2023

1. iPhone 14 Pro Max (26.5 million) – Apple
2. iPhone 14 Pro (21 million) – Apple
3. iPhone 14 (16.5 million) – Apple
4. iPhone 13 (15.5 million) – Apple
5. Galaxy A14 (12.4 million) – Samsung
6. Galaxy S23 Ultra (9.6 million) – Samsung
7. Galaxy A14 5G (9 million) – Samsung
8. Galaxy A54 5G (8.8 million) – Samsung
9. Galaxy A34 5G (7.1 million) – Samsung
10. iPhone 11 (6.9 million) – Apple

The best selling mobiles in the first half of 2022

1. iPhone 13 (33.7 million) – Apple
2. iPhone 13 Pro Max (23 million) – Apple
3. Galaxy A13 (16.2 million) – Samsung
4. iPhone 13 Pro (14.8 million) – Apple
5. iPhone 11 (11.7 million) – Apple
6. Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (9.8 million) – Samsung
7. Galaxy A12 (9.5 million) – Samsung
8. Galaxy A03 Core (7.7 million) – Samsung
9. Redmi Note 11 (7.6 million) – Xiaomi
10. Redmi 9A (7.4 million) – Xiaomi

If we compare the figures of 2023 with 2022, we will realize that they have decreased. Fewer new mobiles have been bought this year due to the economic slowdown and the proliferation of used device purchases. Another notable aspect is Xiaomi’s omission from the list. Prices fluctuate throughout the year, but in our offers section we let you know when is the best time to buy.