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Developing· Apple· Published Aug 8, 2026

Apple Captures 65% of Premium Smartphone Market in First Half of 2026

MacRumors reported that Apple controlled 65% of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The outlet said strong iPhone 17 sales helped Apple grow revenue even as competition in China tightened.

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MacRumors said Counterpoint Research’s latest tracker shows premium phones taking a larger share of overall smartphone sales. It also noted that higher component costs and rising Android prices may be pushing more buyers toward flagship models.

Why It Matters

The report suggests Apple is still dominating the high-end phone category, even with its share drifting lower over time. For iPhone buyers, it also points to a market where premium devices may keep looking more attractive as cheaper phones get pricier.

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The source is a MacRumors reporter summary citing Counterpoint Research, so the figures are presented as attributed reporting rather than official Apple data.

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    Apple Captures 65% of Global Premium Smartphone Market

    “Apple captured 65% of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the wider premium segment's share of overall smartphone sales climbed to a record 29%. That”
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