In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, the operating system (OS) plays a pivotal role in shaping user experience and preferences. Recent data from Counterpoint Research sheds light on the performance of major mobile operating systems during the second quarter of this year (April to June). This report not only highlights the best-selling smartphones globally but also provides an overview of how Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS are faring in the competitive market. Read on to discover the latest statistics on smartphone shipments and market shares across different regions.
According to the latest report, Android maintains a commanding lead with a global market share of 75%, a slight increase from 73% in the previous quarter. Following Android, iOS holds a market share of 20%, down from 22% in Q1. In a distant third is Huawei's HarmonyOS, which remains steady at a 5% share, maintaining its position from Q1.
In the United States, iOS continues to lead with 51% of the market, while Android is closely trailing with 49%. The peak for iOS occurred in Q4 2025, reaching an impressive 69% market share.
Shifting focus to China, Android leads with a 58% market share, although this is a decline from 63% in Q1. In an interesting turn, HarmonyOS has risen to second place with a 24% share, up from 19% in the prior quarter, while iOS holds a modest 18%, slightly improving from 17% in Q1.
In India, the gap between Android and iOS is staggering, with Android dominating the market at 91%, an increase from 90% in Q1, while iOS is relegated to just 9%, down from 10% in the previous quarter.
Counterpoint Research notes that global smartphone shipments have experienced an 11% decline in Q2 compared to the same period last year, with the most significant drops observed in the entry-level and mid-tier segments, particularly in emerging markets.
