iPhone shipments hit a record 85.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021
What you need to know
- The iPhone 13 drove global phone shipments last year.
- Apple also shipped a record 85.5 units in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The iPhone 13 was the "primary growth driver" for global phone sales in the fourth quarter of 2021.
In a new report from analytics firm TrendForce, global smartphone shipments increased 9.5% quarter over quarter to over 356 million units last year. The report says that Apple's iPhone 13 lineup was "the primary growth driver" of the global smartphone market, shipping a record 85.5 million units in the fourth quarter of 2021.
According to the data, it appears that Apple's performance in China and its capture of market share from Huawei attributed to its record performance last year and last quarter.
While we'll need to wait until the fall to see the next round of flagship iPhone models, Apple is rumored to be hosting a virtual event in March where it is anticipated to announce a new generation of the iPhone SE.
Bottom line: The iPhone 13 is the best iPhone for most people, with impressive new cameras and notable improvements to battery life. Without all the bells and whistles of the Pro line, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are still powerhouses that'll keep owners happy for years to come.
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Joe Wituschek is a Contributor at iMore. With over ten years in the technology industry, one of them being at Apple, Joe now covers the company for the website. In addition to covering breaking news, Joe also writes editorials and reviews for a range of products. He fell in love with Apple products when he got an iPod nano for Christmas almost twenty years ago. Despite being considered a "heavy" user, he has always preferred the consumer-focused products like the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPhone 13 mini. He will fight to the death to keep a mini iPhone in the lineup. In his free time, Joe enjoys video games, movies, photography, running, and basically everything outdoors.