Apple hits new high in India, enters top 4 brands
Apple just hit a new high in India, shipping five million iPhones in Q3 2025 and landing in the country's top four smartphone brands for the first time.
With a 25% jump from last year, Apple now holds a 10.4% market share—thanks to festive deals, trade-ins, and consistent demand for both new and older models.
iPhone 16 was India's most-shipped phone in Q3 2025
The iPhone 16 was India's most-shipped phone this quarter, while the fresh iPhone 17 series and Air made up a solid chunk of Apple's numbers—its best launch quarter since 2021.
The whole Indian smartphone market is buzzing too, hitting a five-year high with 48 million units shipped.
Premium segment growth and average price
Premium smartphones saw huge growth—up nearly 30% year-on-year—with average prices at an all-time high of $294.
Apple led this segment with a strong 28% value share (Samsung followed at 23%), showing that more people in India are ready to pay extra for top-tier devices.