According to Counterpoint Research data released for the second quarter, global smartphone operating system shipments show Android commanding a 75 percent market share, while iOS holds 20 percent and Huawei’s HarmonyOS captures 5 percent. The figures reflect handsets shipped between April and June rather than total active devices in use globally.
Global Market Share Breakdown for Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS
Global mobile operating system shipments shifted slightly in the second quarter compared to the previous period. According to Counterpoint Research, Android climbed from a 73 percent share in the first quarter to 75 percent globally in the second quarter. Apple’s iOS dropped from 22 percent to 20 percent over the same timeframe.
Did you know? Global smartphone market shipments declined by 11 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, with drops concentrated heavily in entry-level and mid-tier segments across emerging markets, according to Counterpoint Research.
Regional Discrepancies Across the US, China, and India Markets
Market dynamics vary significantly by region. In the United States, iOS led the second quarter with a 51 percent share, though Android closed the gap closely at 49 percent. For context on historical highs in the US market, iOS reached its peak share at 69 percent in the final quarter of the previous year, based on Counterpoint Research data.
The landscape in China looks starkly different. Android dropped from a 63 percent share in the first quarter to 58 percent in the second quarter. Rather than Apple taking second place, Huawei’s HarmonyOS claimed the runner-up spot with a 24 percent share, up from 19 percent in the first quarter. iOS finished third in China at 18 percent, marking a slight increase from 17 percent.
India presents the most lopsided market split among major territories. Android dominates completely with a 91 percent share in the second quarter, rising slightly from 90 percent in the first quarter. Apple’s iOS holds the remaining slice at 9 percent, down from 10 percent in the previous quarter.
Impact of Declining Entry-Level Shipments
Overall industry contraction heavily influenced second-quarter results. Counterpoint Research reports that global smartphone shipments fell 11 percent year-over-year. Market contraction hit budget-friendly devices hardest, squeezing entry-level and mid-tier shipments in developing regions where Android traditionally holds near-total dominance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current global market share of Android and iOS?
According to Counterpoint Research, Android holds a 75 percent global share of smartphone shipments, while iOS accounts for 20 percent and Huawei’s HarmonyOS holds 5 percent.
How does HarmonyOS rank in China compared to iOS?
In China, HarmonyOS holds second place with a 24 percent share of shipments, ahead of iOS, which sits in third place with an 18 percent share, according to Counterpoint Research.
Which region has the highest concentration of Android shipments?
India represents Android’s strongest major market among the reported regions, with Android capturing a 91 percent share of smartphone shipments.
Why did global smartphone shipments decline?
Counterpoint Research notes that global shipments dropped 11 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, driven primarily by contractions in entry-level and mid-tier segments in emerging markets.
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