Categories: Tech & Society

Apple iPhone 5 Tops Samsung Galaxy S3 to Become World’s Best Selling Smartphone in Q4 2012

According to the latest research made by analytics firm StrategyAnalytics, Apple’s iPhone 5 overtook Samsung’s Galaxy S3 to become the world’s best-selling smartphone model for the first time ever in the fourth quarter of 2012. Research suggests, a rich touchscreen, extensive distribution and generous operator subsidies have propelled the iPhone 5 to the top spot. 

Apple’s iPhone 5 smartphone model shipped an estimated 27.4 million units worldwide during the fourth quarter of 2012. The iPhone 5 captured an impressive 13 percent share of all smartphones shipped globally and it has become the world’s best-selling smartphone model for the first time ever.

In addition to the iPhone 5, Apple shipped an estimated 17.4 million iPhone 4S units for 8 percent smartphone share globally in Q4 2012. Apple’s iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S together accounted for 1 in 5 of all smartphones shipped worldwide in Q4 2012.

Samsung’s Galaxy S3 was the world’s third best-selling smartphone model and it shipped 15.4 million units globally, capturing 7 percent share in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Prateek Panda

Prateek is the Founder of TheTechPanda. He's passionate about technology startups and entrepreneurship and enjoys speaking to new founders every day. Prateek has also been consistently regarded as one of the top marketing experts in the region.

Recent Posts

AI Launches: Crypto, cloud, entertainment, CRM & enterprise software

The Tech Panda takes a look at recent launches in the superfast field of Artificial…

16 hours ago

New tech on the block: Cleantech, cybersecurity, trading & B2B SaaS

The Tech Panda takes a look at recent tech launches. Cleantech: Science-Driven Solutions for Soil…

2 days ago

The role of observability in accelerating problem resolution

Across the IT and networking landscape of modern enterprises with dynamic infrastructures and distributed applications,…

2 days ago

Geek Appeal: New gadgets & apps on the block

The Tech Panda takes a look at recently launched gadgets & apps in the market.…

3 days ago

UPI hits record highs in November even as GST collections slip post rate cuts

India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to scale new heights, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions touching fresh…

3 days ago

How technology is redefining everyday wellness

Wellness today looks very different from what it did even a few years ago. It…

3 days ago