The mobile market is dominated by three major operating systems: Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS, and HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS.
Being part of any of these ecosystems can feel almost like a religion to some people, with hardcore fans who swear by their choice of operating system. So, if you’re curious about how each platform performed in terms of market share, Counterpoint Research has the answer.
In terms of global smartphone sales, Android dominated Q2 2026 with a 73% market share, maintaining a huge lead over its competitors. That’s up from 72% in the previous quarter.
iOS came in second with 20%, despite a 2% drop from the previous quarter, while HarmonyOS took third place with a 5% market share.
iOS continues to dominate its home market, the United States, with a 51% market share. However, we’re seeing a trend where Android manages to close the gap, only to fall behind again. In Q2 2026, Android narrowed the gap to just 2 percentage points, reaching a 49% market share.
HarmonyOS is not included in the US figures, as HUAWEI mobile devices are banned in the country.
Another market where HUAWEI devices are unavailable is India. The country is heavily dominated by Android, which holds a whopping 91% market share. iOS continues to struggle to gain a foothold, with just 9%.
You’d think HarmonyOS would dominate its home market of China, but the numbers tell a different story. While it managed to overtake iOS in Q4 2025, HarmonyOS fell behind again in Q2 2026, holding an 18% market share compared to Apple’s 24%.
Android continues to dominate China with a 58% market share.
Counterpoint Research also noted that the global smartphone market suffered an 11% decline in shipments compared with the same quarter last year, with the entry-level and mid-range segments suffering the most.