Top 10 Best-Selling Smartphones Globally For 2021

List of best-selling smartphones globally in 2021

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Counterpoint recently published a list of the top ten best-selling smartphones globally in 2021. Apple iPhones account for seven of the top ten, with the iPhone sweeping the top five positions. In 2021, there will be over 4,200 smartphone models on the market, according to Counterpoint. The top ten best-selling smartphones accounted for 19% of total global smartphone sales in 2021, up from 16% in 2020. The iPhone 12 was the most popular model, followed by the iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 11. The first three models account for 41% of total Apple sales. In Q4 2021, the iPhone 13 series performed well, with the iPhone 13 being the best-selling model, followed by the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Table showing a list of top-selling phones in 2021

Samsung & Xiaomi – The Only Non-iPhone On The List

While Apple dominates the list, Samsung enters with the Galaxy A12 in sixth place in 2021. Throughout the year, almost all regions and countries experienced high demand for A12. Its main markets are North America, Latin America, and Western Europe.

Xiaomi’s Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 are the only non-Apple devices on the list. These products account for 22% of the company’s total sales. Xiaomi is a worldwide success story. China, India, and the Asia Pacific region are its primary markets. Due to component shortages in its entry-level portfolio, Xiaomi has produced low-cost models like the Redmi 9A and 9 in these price-sensitive markets.

Let’s look at some of the technical specs of the top ten best-selling smartphones in 2021.

Top 10 Best-Selling Smartphones – Details

According to publicly available data, the top ten best-selling mobile phones in the world in 2021 are:

1. Apple iPhone 12 – 2.9%

The iPhone 12 is equipped with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The A14 Bionic 5nm processor from Apple powers this smartphone. This device has 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage. On the back, it has a dual-camera setup with 12MP sensors. The battery has a capacity of only 2815 mAh and supports fast and wireless charging at 20W and 15W, respectively.

2. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max – 2.2%

The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The A14 Bionic 5nm processor from Apple powers this smartphone. This device has 6GB of RAM and internal storage capacities of 128GB/256GB/512GB. It has a triple camera setup on the back, all with 12MP sensors. There is a wide-angle, telephoto, ultrawide-angle, and TOF 3D LiDAR sensor included. It has a 3687 mAh battery and supports 20W rapid charging as well as 15W wireless charging.

3. Apple iPhone 13 – 2.1%

The display on this smartphone is a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels. It also has the Apple A15 Bionic SoC, 4GB of RAM, and internal storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. On the back of this smartphone, there is a dual-camera system. It has a 12MP primary camera and a secondary 12MP (ultrawide) camera. To keep the lights on, this device has a 3240 mAh battery that supports 20W rapid charging. This device also supports 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 7.5W Qi magnetic rapid wireless charging. On the software front, iOS 15 is pre-installed on this smartphone.

4. Apple iPhone 12 Pro – 2.1%

The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 12 Pro has a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The A14 Bionic 5nm processor from Apple powers this smartphone. This device has 6GB of RAM and internal storage capacities of 128GB/256GB/512GB. It has a triple camera setup on the back, all with 12MP sensors. There is a wide-angle, telephoto, ultrawide-angle, and TOF 3D LiDAR sensor included. The battery has a capacity of only 2815 mAh and supports fast and wireless charging at 20W and 15W, respectively.

5. Apple iPhone 11 – 2.0%

Surprisingly, Apple’s 2019 flagship smartphone, the iPhone 11, remains on the list. This device is still widely used, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. This smartphone has a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels. Its camera is very similar to that of the iPhone 13. It has an internal storage capacity of up to 256GB and 4GB of RAM.

6. Samsung Galaxy A12 – 2%

The Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with a 6.5-inch PLS IPS display. This display isn’t quite up to the standards of high-end flagships, but it is extremely bright and has a 270 PPI density. This smartphone has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. This device is powered by a mid-range chipset, the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. This chip isn’t the most powerful, but it delivers sufficient power and lag-free performance. In addition, the Galaxy A12 has up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the internal storage can be expanded using a microSD card. It has a quad-camera setup on the back, which includes a 48MP wide-angle camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports 15W wired fast charging.

7. Xiaomi Redmi 9A – 1.9%

After two years, the Redmi 9A, a 2020 smartphone, is still selling well. This device is especially popular in India and other parts of the world. It’s quite good and reasonably priced. The Helio G25 SoC is used in this smartphone, which has a 6.53-inch LCD display. It is a low-cost smartphone.

8. Apple iPhone SE (2020) – 1.6%

Recently, Apple announced the iPhone SE 2022 (iPhone SE 3), the successor to the iPhone SE 2020. In its first year on the market, the iPhone SE 2020 sold over 24 million units. This device is inexpensive and has a useful set of features. The only thing you’ll need to worry about is the battery. This smartphone’s battery capacity is 1821 mAh, and it supports 18W charging.

9. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB – 1.3%

The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This is the first iPhone to have a refresh rate that exceeds 60Hz. The Apple A15 Bionic 5nm processor powers this smartphone. This device has 6GB of RAM and internal storage capacities of 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB. It has a triple camera setup on the back, all with 12MP sensors. There is a wide-angle, telephoto, ultrawide-angle, and TOF 3D LiDAR sensor included. The battery has a capacity of 4352 mAh and can be charged at 25W, 15W MagSafe wireless charging, and 7.5W Qi magnetic quick charging. On the software front, iOS 15 is pre-installed on this smartphone.

10. Xiaomi Redmi 9 – 1.1%

This smartphone has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display is additionally protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which protects it from scratches and falls. The Helio G80 mid-range CPU is also included in this smartphone, which supports up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It sports a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. To round out its quad-rear camera arrangement, this device has 8MP ultrawide and 5MP macro cameras. This device uses a 5020 mAh battery that supports 18W charging to keep its lights on.

In conclusion, out of 10 phones that were ranked as the top 10 Best-Selling Smartphones Globally For 2021, only Samsung and Xiaomi Redmi made it in the slots with one and two slots respectively.

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