iPhone 5 has become the world’s most popular smartphone, thereby outpacing the former leader - Samsung Galaxy S III.
If to consider the sales volume, iPhone 5 enjoyed the highest demand in Q4 2012. This is the first time, the new device becomes the leader in the industry.
In October- December 2012, Apple sold over 27.4 million copies of iPhone5. This allowed the device to occupy 12/6% of the market niche.
During the same reporting period, Apple sold 17.4 million copies of iPhone4S.
Samsung Galaxy S III dropped down to the 3rd place in the rating of the world’s most popular smartphones.
Apple is still the world’s most expensive tech company.
The chart below, courtesy of , reflects the current state of affairs in the market of APPL:
