The Galaxy S26 Ultra just achieved a first for Android phone sales
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has achieved a first in Android phone sales, according to multiple sources. The iPhone 17 was the global best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026, with the top 10 smartphones contributing 26% of overall sales. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's success comes as the budget Android phone market faces decline.
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- ✓ The iPhone 17 was the global best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026.
- ✓ The top 10 smartphones contributed 26% of overall sales in Q2 2026.
- ✓ The Galaxy S26 Ultra achieved a first in Android phone sales.
What changed
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has accomplished a sales milestone that no other Android phone of its kind has achieved before.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra Achieves Android Sales Milestone
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has achieved a first in Android phone sales, according to multiple sources. The iPhone 17 was the global best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026, with the top 10 smartphones contributing 26% of overall sales. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's success comes as the budget Android phone market faces decline.
Why it matters
The smartphone market is seeing a shift towards premium and foldable phones, driven by increasing memory costs. This trend is affecting the sales of budget Android phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's achievement is notable in this context.
What is confirmed
- The iPhone 17 was the global best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026.
- The top 10 smartphones contributed 26% of overall sales in Q2 2026.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra achieved a first in Android phone sales.
Still unconfirmed
- The budget Android phone market is expected to decline.
What to watch next
- Q3 2026 smartphone sales figures
- Further details on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's sales performance
- IDC's 2026 smartphone forecast
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- Android Authority — The Galaxy S26 Ultra just achieved a first for Android phone sales
- Counterpoint Research — iPhone 17 Global Best-selling Smartphone in Q2 2026, Top 10 Contribute 26% of Overall Sales
- PhoneArena — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra did something no other Android phone of its kind ever accomplished before
- AppleInsider — World's best selling smartphone is the iPhone 17 - again
- The Times of India — These are the 10 top-selling smartphones across the world right now
- 9to5Mac — Counterpoint: iPhone 17 topped worldwide smartphone sales during Q2
- www.androidauthority.com — The budget Android phone is quietly on its way to extinction
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