Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS continue to shape the smartphone market in Q2 2026. According to Counterpoint, Android leads worldwide with a 75 percent share, iOS holds 20 percent, and HarmonyOS stays at 5 percent. Global shipments dropped 11 percent year-on-year, showing weaker demand in entry-level and mid-tier phones.
In the United States, iOS remains ahead with 51 percent, while Android follows at 49 percent. Apple’s iPhone 17 series helped push iOS to its highest June quarter share.
In China, Android leads at 58 percent, but HarmonyOS has grown to 24 percent, leaving iOS at 18 percent. Huawei’s local push and new models boosted HarmonyOS adoption.
India continues to be Android’s strongest market, with a 91 percent share compared to iOS at 9 percent. The country’s preference for affordable smartphones keeps Android dominant.
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The overall market decline reflects slower sales in budget segments, but premium devices like the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 series softened the drop. HarmonyOS is expected to expand further in China, while Android and iOS remain locked in competition across global markets.
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