Apple becomes the first brand to occupy eight positions in the world’s best-selling mobile phones in 2022. Apple’s historical result was announced in the “Global Monthly Phone Model Sales Track” report. Counterpoint Research.

South Korean Samsung, the big rival of the American manufacturer, takes only two positions on the list. According to the document, Top 10 devices account for 19% of total global sales in 2022.

Released in 2021, The iPhone 13 was Apple’s best-selling mobile phone in 2022. The report reveals that the model, which accounts for 28% of iPhone sales in the world, is the best-selling device in China, USA, UK, Germany and France. See the full ranking:

The best selling mobile phones of 2022

  1. iPhone 13
  2. iPhone 13 Pro Max
  3. iPhone 14 Pro Max
  4. Galaxy A13
  5. iPhone 13 Pro
  6. iPhone 12
  7. iphone 14
  8. iphone 14 pro
  9. iPhone SE 2022
  10. Galaxy A03

The iPhone 13 was among the world’s best-selling smartphones from its debut in September 2021 to August 2022. Also, the price cuts made after the launch of the iPhone 14 series helped boost sales of the “entry-level” Apple variant.

Another interesting data in the report was the sales performance of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Overall, the 3rd-ranked variant outsold significantly more than the 7th-ranked “basic” iPhone 14 version.

For analysts, Apple’s innovations such as Dynamic Island in its “super-premium” device and a more powerful processor have made it a more attractive phone. On the other hand, the entry model remained almost identical to the previous generation.

Samsung entry-level phones stand out

Galaxy A13 was Samsung's best selling phone in 2022.

surprisingly entry-level mobile phones Samsung Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A03 became the sole representative of the brand. It is on the list of the 10 best selling smartphones of 2022. They are also the only device in the ranking with 4G technology.

Analysts attribute the device’s success to a more homogeneous distribution along with simpler features and prices that are attractive to the public. The Caribbean, Latin American, African and Indian markets were also important for higher sales.

A Counterpoint He believes the list of top 10 phones in 2023 will look different. This is because brands need to organize themselves to reduce their 2022 stock, optimize launches, and increase elite audience focus.

That’s why some companies will bet on a leaner portfolio this year to avoid the “cannibalization” of their own products. For example, the number of mobile phones in the global market fell from 4,200 in 2021 to 3,600 in 2022.

Image: Smartphone Apple iPhone 13, 128 GB
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iPhone 13 has a super-bright display designed to be rugged and a dual camera system for cinema-quality photos and videos. The design was thought to be strong, water and dust resistant.

Source: Tec Mundo

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