Take a guess: This was the best-selling Android phone globally last quarter

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TL;DR

• Counterpoint Research has revealed the top ten best-selling smartphones of Q3 2025 globally.
• The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was the most popular Android phone in the quarter.
• Apple’s iPhone 16 phones occupied the top four slots, though.

Ever wondered about the most popular smartphones globally? A tracking firm has just released its list of the best-selling smartphones in Q3 2025, revealing some interesting results.

Counterpoint Research posted its list of the top ten best-selling smartphones for Q3 2025, and the most popular Android phone was the fifth-placed Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. It’s no surprise to see a budget Samsung phone leading the charge for Android, as these devices have low prices and shift higher volume as a result. It also comes after the Galaxy A15 4G and Galaxy A15 5G were the most popular Android phones in Q3 2024.




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