the iPhone 13 topped global smartphone sales in 2022, according to counterpoint research as cited by gsm arena. it captured about five percent of all smartphone sales that year, leading the market in a year many brands competed fiercely for dominance.
following closely behind was the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with around 2.6 percent, and in third place the iPhone 14 Pro Max at roughly 1.7 percent. these figures highlight apple’s sustained high demand across multiple models during the period.
rounding out the top ten were the samsung galaxy a13, the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 12, the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone SE 2022, and the samsung galaxy a03. together, apple claimed eight spots in the top ten, underscoring the brand’s broad appeal across price points and configurations.
the iPhone 13 originally launched on september 14, 2021, featuring a 6.1-inch super retina xdr oled display with a resolution of 2532 by 1170 pixels. inside sits the apple a15 bionic chip and 4 gb of ram, pairing solid performance with everyday efficiency. in early 2023, prices for the iPhone 13 in many markets adjusted as retailers updated their listings; in russia, for instance, the price point moved to around 65,000 rubles at certain online stores.
toward the later part of the decade, discussions about new iPhone technologies continued to surface. even as rumors circulated about innovations such as under‑display sensors, the focus remained on how apple would balance privacy, camera capabilities, battery life, and overall user experience across its lineup.