Top 10 selling phones worldwide; four of them are Samsung models. View the complete list

Top 10 selling phones: If you are looking to purchase a high-quality phone, you should definitely look at this list of the top smartphones. Five Apple iPhones and four excellent low-cost Samsung phones are on this list. Understand the specifics of each phone’s features as well:
Smartphones with the Top 10 Sales in 2025
At the top of the list of the ten best-selling smart phones is Apple’s iPhone 16. Data for the first quarter of 2025 has been made public by Counterpoint Research. This indicates that in the first quarter of 2025, the iPhone 16 surpassed all other smartphones in terms of sales. The iPhone 16 Pro comes in third, followed by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which comes in second. Samsung phones make up four of the ten best-selling models. View the top ten smartphones in terms of sales.
Apple iPhone 16
The top-ranked device in Q1 2025 was the Apple iPhone 16. The release date of this phone was September 2024. It features iOS 18, an A18 Bionic chip, and a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz. The camera setup consists of a 12MP ultra-wide, a 12MP front camera, and a 48MP primary (Fusion camera). It includes an IP68 rating, a 3561mAh battery, and 25W rapid charging. Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and Apple Intelligence (AI features) are additional features. The initial cost was around ₹67,000.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, which debuted in September 2024, comes in second. It features an A18 Pro chip, iOS 18, and a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display (120Hz, 2000 nits). The camera features a 12MP front camera, 48MP primary, 48MP ultra-wide, and 12MP telephoto (5x optical zoom). It features an IP68 rating, a 4685mAh battery, and 25W charging. Action Button, Ceramic Shield, and 5G are among the features. The initial cost was around ₹1,00,000.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The iPhone 16 Pro, which debuted in September 2024, comes in third. It features an A18 Pro chip, iOS 18, and a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display (120Hz, 2000 nits). 48MP primary, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto (5x zoom), and 12MP front are the camera setups. It features an IP68 rating, a 3550mAh battery, and 25W charging. 5G, Apple Intelligence, and a titanium frame are additional features. The initial cost was 999, or about ₹84,000.
Samsung Galaxy A16
The Samsung Galaxy A16, which debuted in December 2024, comes in fifth. It features an Exynos 1330 chip, a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, and Android 14 (One UI 6). The camera has 13MP in front, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 50MP in the back. It has an IP54 rating, a 5000mAh battery, and 25W charging. 5G, six-year OS updates, and side fingerprints are among the features. The initial cost was ₹18,999.
Apple iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e, which debuted in February 2025, comes in sixth. It features an A18 chip, iOS 18, and a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with 60Hz. The camera features a 7MP front and a 12MP main. It has an IP67 rating, a 15W charging capacity, and an 1821mAh battery. 5G, Apple Intelligence, and a small form factor are among the features. At debut, it priced 549, or about ₹46,000.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The January 2025-released Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in at number seven. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, Android 15 (One UI 7), and a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz, 2600 nits). 200MP primary, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto (3x), 10MP periscope (5x), and 12MP front are all features of the camera. It includes an IP68 rating, a 5000mAh battery, and 45W charging. Gorilla Glass Armor, S Pen, and 5G are among the features. The initial cost was 1299, or roughly ₹1,09,000
Redmi 14C
The Xiaomi Redmi 14C, which debuted in November 2024, comes in at number eight. It features Android 14 (HyperOS), a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 CPU, and a 6.88-inch HD+ display with 120Hz. 50MP primary, 2MP depth, and 8MP front are all features of the camera. It is IP52 rated, contains a 5160mAh battery, and charges with 18W. 5G, a side fingerprint, and a 3.5mm jack are among the features. Price at launch: around ₹9999.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max, which debuted in September 2023, comes in at number nine. It features an A17 Pro chip, iOS 17 (upgradable), and a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz. 48MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto (5x), and 12MP front are all features of the camera. It features an IP68 rating, a 4441mAh battery, and 20W charging. Action Button, titanium frame, and 5G are among the features. The initial cost was around ₹99,000.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The September 2024-released iPhone 16 Plus comes in at number 10. It features an A18 chip, iOS 18, and a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz. The camera features a 12MP front, 12MP ultra-wide, and 48MP main. It features an IP68 rating, a 4383mAh battery, and 25W charging. Dynamic Island, Apple Intelligence, and 5G are among the features. The start price was $899, or around ₹75,000.