Best-Selling Phones in the World

One way to choose a phone might be to look at the statistics of best-selling phones. However, the best phones are not always among the best sellers. Best-selling phones are usually due to various reasons, including after-sales service, suitable quality, adequate performance, and of course, extensive advertising. But which models are the best-selling smartphones in the world? According to a report by 'Android Authority,' which is a reliable source in the field of smartphones, the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 have managed to sell 220 million units, making them the best-selling smartphones in the world. This high sales figure means that for years, no mobile phone will be able to achieve this record. The iPhone 6 marked a transformation in the design of these phones after the release of the first iPhone and led many to purchase these phones. The strategy of Apple at the time of the phone's release was to keep its price affordable for the middle class. However, years after the release of this model, Apple distanced itself from this strategy, making it increasingly impossible for many people around the world to purchase the flagship phones of this company. These phones had larger screens compared to previous iPhone models. The reason for the larger screen in the iPhone 6 was competition with Android phones. Essentially, Apple had to enlarge its display to avoid ceding the market to its Android competitors. However, being a best-seller does not always mean being the best. According to the latest report from 'Blanco,' among Apple phones that use the iOS operating system, the iPhone 6 and 6s Plus have the highest failure rates. The iPhone 6 had a failure rate of 26% in the last quarter of 2017. This product was released in 2014 and, three years later, in 2017, it recorded the highest failure rate among Apple products. The second best-selling phone in the world is the Nokia 5230, with 150 million units sold. This model, introduced in 2009, uses the now-obsolete Symbian operating system. It features a 3.2-inch display and a 2-megapixel camera with 70 megabytes of internal memory. This phone achieved high sales due to its low price. Among Android products, the Samsung Galaxy 4 is the best-selling, with 80 million units sold, making it the third best-selling phone in history. This phone was released in 2013 and gained market acceptance due to its suitable hardware alongside competitive pricing compared to iPhone products. However, like Apple, Samsung gradually increased the prices of its flagship products in the years following the release of this phone, making it increasingly impossible for many to purchase flagship phones from this brand. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus rank as the fourth best-selling phones in the world. In these phones, Apple considered water resistance, increased internal memory, and larger batteries compared to the previous model. This factor led many buyers to opt for these phones. Even now, many prefer to buy the iPhone 7 over the iPhone 8 or iPhone X, as it still has the necessary functionality and is not as expensive as the models 8 and 10. The Galaxy S3, with approximately 70 million units sold, is the fifth best-selling phone in the world.