Mobile Phones - Buy Apple, Samsung, Google and More (2024)

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iPhone vs Android Stats (Highlights)

As of early 2024, Android has a 70.69% market share worldwide. In the US, iPhones hold a market share of 60.77%. More than 1 billion iPhones and over 3 billion Android devices are currently active.

Apple, a longtime leader in smartphone revenue and profits, has now taken the lead in global smartphone sales by volume, surpassing Samsung. In 2023, Apple surpassed Samsung to become the world's largest smartphone manufacturer by volume, ending the latter's 12-year streak. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP).

Thinking of switching mobile service carriers and/or getting a new phone? If so, a few companies are making it easy to do both by offering free phones when you switch. Some of the most notable include Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Metro By T-Mobile.

Switch to Verizon, choose Verizon Unlimited and get the hottest smartphones for free -- including iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Google Pixel, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, or LG V20.

Apple is America's Favorite Smartphone Brand

The iPhone reigns supreme in America (50% market share) , with Samsung a distant second in terms of popularity.

Valued at over $3 trillion, Apple is the largest company in the world by market capitalization as of December 2023. Samsung, with a market cap of over $374 billion, is another global powerhouse. The company makes up over a fifth of South Korea's GDP. The bulk of Apple's sales is from its iPhones.

Apple has lost its spot as the world's biggest mobile phone seller after a steep sales drop as South Korean rival Samsung retook the lead in the global market share. Samsung had been the biggest seller of mobile phones for 12 years until the end of 2023, when sales of Apple's iPhone models overtook it.

In summary, both Elon Musk, the CEO of Space X and Tesla, and Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, use iPhones as part of their daily routines.

If you prioritize wider coverage and value-added plans, T-Mobile is likely your best bet. However, if you're looking for blazing-fast speeds and are willing to pay a premium for additional services, Verizon could be more up your alley. Your choice will ultimately depend on your specific needs and location.

Government assisted programs like Lifeline may offer free or very low-cost basic phones with service plans to those who qualify based on low income. Some carriers offer free phones when signing up for one of their plans, but you would still need to pay monthly for the cell service.

How much is the Verizon 55+ plan for seniors? ›

Verizon's 55+ Unlimited Plan starts at $62 per month for one line or $84 monthly for two lines (plus taxes and fees). That's an average savings of around $5 to $15 per line compared to their standard unlimited plans, which range from $65 to $75 per line for the same features.

Verizon has a 15GB prepaid plan for $35 a month that would likely be a great value for anyone who doesn't watch a lot of video on the go, and it even allows you to use that data for mobile hotspot.

The so-called iPhone giveaways marketed by Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T can make customers spend more on perks they don't need.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft: revenue comparison 2008-2023

In the fiscal year 2023, Alphabet's revenue was 307.39 billion U.S. dollars. Comparatively, in the fiscal year of 2022, hardware-focused Apple's 394.33 billion U.S. dollar revenue was almost double the amount of Microsoft's 198.27 billion U.S. dollars.

There are more than 3.5 billion Android users and more than 1.3 billion iOS users in the world. Since annual sales of smartphones have reached around 1.39 billion units worldwide, this number is likely to grow in the coming years.