Apple iPhone Sales Grow in US Despite Market Decline in Q1 2026, iPhone 17 Outperforms Android Rivals as Samsung Delays Galaxy S26 Launch

Apple recorded a 1.3 per cent rise in US iPhone sales during Q1 2026, defying a broader 5.7 per cent market decline. Growth was driven by high iPhone 17 demand and a delayed Samsung Galaxy S26 launch. Apple’s decision to maintain prices while increasing storage helped it secure 75 per cent of carrier sales.