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iPhone 16 Tops India’s 2025 Smartphone Sales With About 6.5 Million Units

The surge reflects Apple’s India build-out, wider retail footprint, plus easier buying through festive deals and financing.

Overview

  • Counterpoint Research reports roughly 6.5 million iPhone 16 units sold in India from January through November, making it the year’s best‑selling smartphone.
  • iPhone 16 held the No. 1 spot for a third straight quarter and ranked as a top deal during Flipkart’s Big Billion Day sale.
  • Apple’s 2023 iPhone 15 also finished among India’s top five best‑selling phones in 2025.
  • Company filings indicate India produced about one in five iPhones in FY25, contributed 12% of Apple’s global production value, and began local assembly of Pro and Pro Max models.
  • Industry data cited $2 billion in iPhone exports from India in November, while Apple flagged an all‑time India revenue record for the September quarter tied to new stores and broader financing options.