Remember back in the day when you’d get a new phone every year? I used to be like that, chasing the latest and greatest. These days, I’m holding onto my phone for longer. It feels like the upgrades just aren’t as groundbreaking as they used to be.
And I’m not the only one! Turns out, a bunch of people are feeling the same way. Counterpoint Research just dropped their latest report, and it’s pretty interesting. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is sitting pretty at the top, taking a whopping 4.4% of the global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2024. What’s even more wild is that it’s the first time the Pro Max has taken the crown in a non-seasonal quarter. It really shows you how much people are into those high-end phones now.
Apple and Samsung are basically ruling the roost, each snagging five spots in the top 10. All the phones on the list are 5G capable, which isn’t surprising. But the real story is the high-end dominance. Seven out of the top 10 are premium models, costing over $600 wholesale. It’s like everyone’s decided they’d rather invest in a phone that’ll last longer and stay relevant.
Think about it: with upgrades being less dramatic, it makes sense to go for a phone that’ll hold its own for a few years. And honestly, the iPhone 15 series is killing it. They’ve snagged the top three spots, which is pretty impressive. Samsung’s holding their own too, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the basic S24 landing in the top 10.
It’s a whole new ball game in the smartphone world. The days of yearly upgrades might be fading, and high-end phones are becoming the new norm. It’ll be interesting to see how things shake out over the next few years!