- Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra was the best-selling Android flagship in 2024 and secured seventh place on the list of the best-selling phones last year.
- This is the first time a Samsung Galaxy S series device has appeared on the list since 2018.
- The iPhone 15 was the best-selling phone overall, while the Galaxy A15 5G was the best-selling Android device.
Although Samsung has successfully landed one or more spots in the top 10 best-selling phones of the year list several times in the last few years, the company’s flagship Galaxy S series devices haven’t cracked the list since 2018. Apple’s latest iPhones usually dominate the list alongside a few affordable Galaxy A series models, but a Samsung Galaxy S series device has finally made the list in 2024.
According to Counterpoint Research, the Galaxy S24 Ultra was the seventh best-selling phone in 2024 and the only Android flagship to make the cut. The research firm attributes the growth in Samsung’s flagship sales to the Galaxy AI features that debuted with the Galaxy S24 series, stating that “Samsung’s emphasis on these innovative features has resulted in strong market performance and a first-mover advantage.”