Counterpoint: Apple dominates top-ten best selling smartphones list for 2022

07 March 2023
Eight of the ten best-selling phones for 2022 were iPhones.

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Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023there are a ton of smart programmers. but with no fiscal po... moreAs someone who still daily drives a Microsoft Lumia 950 for the second SIM, I can easily say that Windows Phone OS is still my top favourite mobile OS. I love its stability and memory optimization alongside endless screen customization because of Live Tiles. The fact that Windows Phone OS can fluidly run without lag with just 512MB of RAM really speaks volumes. That is something Android can only dream about.

Now that we have Windows on ARM, Microsoft should have no problem resurrecting the Lumia lineup with the latest modern SoC and an improved Continuum. I doubt it'll hurt the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro sales since you need an external monitor or a lapdock to run Continuum.

    Hranitelj, 07 Mar 2023If people have to pay the same for Android and iPhone,they ... moreNot me. Android > iOS all the way. There are so many features in Android, especially Desktop Mode, that I won't even think of going to iOS.

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      Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023Do you know what China's GDP is?Dont care. Ppl in China choose to pay $1200 on iphone 13 over getting for $960 phones like x90 pro+, 12s ultra, mate 50 pro ..

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        AnonD-731363, 07 Mar 2023Man and why??? Apple is made in china chinese phones are ma... moreSmartphone has more than 100 components. Iphones are not ones using 80% of chinese pieces.

        Most iphones are assembled in China, but but almost all components come from outside and pay import taxes. Also majority of them are custom made which increses prices.

        Guess why many bbk phones have same off center cam bump this year. This is to reduce prixe, not to built design identity.

        Iphones are sold everywhere, need to pass certification everywhere. Does not matter if hardware seems simpler. Chinese phones are cheaper to make.

        VAT is not why xiaomi phones cost in Europe 70-120% more than price they have in China. It is profits ..

        Do not forget BoM of 13 pro was higher than 12s Ultra.

          Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023Then what, you want people to buy Xiaomi Poco phones with c... moreGSMArena found this on A13.

          There is, however, plenty to be unhappy about the way it runs on the Galaxy A13. It is very much not a fluent and smooth experience. There are plenty of slowdowns and stutters all over the place in animations and transitions. Slow app load times and even app switching and background operation issues due to the limited resources of the phone. The Exynos 850 seems to really be struggling to keep up with the otherwise excellent One UI 4.1 Core.

          Galaxy A12

          Looking at the Galaxy A12 specsheet, we knew not to expect much from it in benchmarks, so the lackluster results here are hardly surprising. It's not only benchmarks either. We experienced the occasional hiccup in regular use as well. Ultimately, if you're looking for high performance or better futureproofing, the Galaxy A12 may not be a great option.

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            Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023This isn't a global list. It is missing one of the big... moreWhich one? The data is from 50+ countries, including the following:


            USA, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK

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              Os, 07 Mar 2023Who on Earth was buying the SE 🤦‍♂️I would. I still prefer Touch ID over Face ID. It's easier to use without taking out the phone.

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                YUKI93, 07 Mar 2023The Samsung Galaxy A12, a smartphone that cost $180 when ne... moreI can agree about the last sentence. My friend got a Samsung Galaxy A53 through telco but only for him return it back because the chipset is terrible and there's no headphone jack. In the end, he went for the A52s 5G and he's really delighted with it.

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                  rizki1, 07 Mar 2023In conclusion, people prefer brand logos. The A13 sold a lo... moreThen what, you want people to buy Xiaomi Poco phones with constantly buggy MIUI? No thanks, I'm not having another one. Been there before, never again.

                    If people have to pay the same for Android and iPhone,they will choose iPhone,simple.

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                      Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023Iphone 13 leads in China Do you know what China's GDP is?

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                        ThotHunter, 07 Mar 2023Did you ignore the 8 iPhones in the chart? The galaxy ... moreLook again. All of the countries in this list are quite rich.

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                          yalim, 07 Mar 2023all these chinese need to go global with reasonable prices.... moreMan and why??? Apple is made in china chinese phones are made in china quality is equal.
                          matrerials are litterary same only apple sells more expensive because robbing innocent customers of money is their everyday passion. Hence the Apple profits.

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                            • 07 Mar 2023

                            so we are calling roughly 25% of world population as global not everyone around the world of the remaining 75% is an Apple fan :)

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                              Chinese phones, Samsung phones are sold at a high price for their value

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                                GG048, 07 Mar 2023Absolutely! They only consider first world countries. Obvi... moreIphone 13 leads in China

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                                  But some brands love to brag about selling as many phone as Aople when they are $200-350, while 99% Apple sales are above $800

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                                    Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023never underestimate the power of marketing...So much marketing from chinese brands and no success.

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                                      never underestimate the power of marketing...

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                                        Anonymous, 07 Mar 2023This isn't a global list. It is missing one of the big... moreAbsolutely!
                                        They only consider first world countries. Obviously Apple dominates.