# Apple will take Samsung's phone crown for the first time in 14 years – and it's all thanks to the iPhone 17

> Apple is set to grab 19. 4% of smartphone sales in 2025 It would put Apple just ahead of Samsung Samsung has held top spot for the past 14 years There's about to be a new smartphone sales champion for 2025: Apple is…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-will-take-samsungs-phone-crown-for-the-first-time-in-14-years-and-its-all-thanks-to-the-iphone-17?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=692844f4c3db46e05c17655b)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #samsung #iphone #apple #phone #sales #counterpoint #crown
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