The iPhone maker achieved a strong 25.6% YoY growth

IANS New Delhi

The smartphone market in India reached a five-year high in the festive third quarter of 2025 (Q3), growing 4.3% year-over-year (YoY) to 48 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) data released on Tuesday. 

Apple recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments in India in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3 2025), reaching 5 million units and securing the fourth position in the market for the first time.

The iPhone maker achieved a strong 25.6% YoY growth, driven by sustained demand across both new and existing models. The iPhone 16 remained the most-shipped smartphone in India during the quarter, contributing 5% of total market shipments, while the newly launched iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air saw a record-breaking debut, accounting for 16% of Apple's Q3 shipments - the strongest launch-quarter performance for any iPhone since 2021.

The mid-premium segment grew 10.7% YoY, with share rising from 3 per cent to 4 per cent. Samsung climbed to the top position, followed by OPPO and OnePlus.  The Galaxy S24 contributed nearly one-quarter of total shipments in this range, driven by steep discounting on e-tailer platforms.