Apple iPhone Just Had Its Best Year In India As The Smartphone Market Stays Broadly Flat
iPhone sales in India soared to 14 million units in 2025—its best year yet—as the broader smartphone market remained flat.
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Apple iPhone Just Had Its Best Year In India As The Smartphone Market Stays Broadly Flat
iPhone Sales in India Hit Record High in 2025 Amid Flat Market Apple’s iPhone just had its strongest year ever in India, defying a stagnant national smartphone market and capturing growing consumer loyalty in one of the world’s most competitive tech battlegrounds. In 2025, Apple shipped approximately 14 million iPhones across the country—up from roughly 11 million in 2024—pushing its market share to a record 9%, according to exclusive data from Counterpoint Research. Meanwhile, India’s overall smartphone shipments held steady at around 152–153 million units, underscoring how Apple is pulling ahead while rivals tread water. Credit: Apple This milestone isn’t just about numbers—it signals a strategic shift in how Apple is winning over Indian consumers through localized pricing, expanded retail access, and deeper ecosystem integration. And with CEO Tim Cook calling India a “major growth engine,” it’s clear Cupertino sees this momentum as just the beginning. Why iPhone Sales in India Are Surg…