Find out what smartphone is the most successful this year with this list of 10 best selling smartphones in the world 2015 rankings. The competition for having the most sales in the mobile market is fierce and companies are always trying new things to get ahead of others. This year saw what could be considered the best line-up of mobile phones so far. A lot of phones have received good reviews this year and many of them interchange and get ahead of one another in different lists and rankings.
One of the things that really stood out this year is the focus of companies on the aesthetics of a smartphone. Most of us have seen new trends in design and have witnessed how technology has helped these phones evolve. From a curved glass, resilient steel, lighter material, beautiful hardware and software designs, smartphones have definitely come far. There are even mobile phones that match our personality types in terms of design. If you like things a little more rugged then you should check out our list of the 6 Best Rugged Smartphones of 2015. The list of smartphones tends to change with each year as each year introduces better models of popular phones.
This list is ranked based on their overall sales so far. Anything can happen as the year continues. It is also notable that mobile companies tend to not give out any specific statistics on global sales so this list may not be as accurate as it could be. Let’s go ahead and look at these 10 best selling smartphones in the world 2015 rankings.
10. iPhone 5s
Despite being one of the iPhones of last year, the iPhone 5s remains one of the best sellers in 2015. The iPhone 5s retains features that other people don’t prefer on the new models. The good thing about this model is that it continues to update with the latest iOS ensuring app compatibility. It’s also a more compact phone which some users prefer.
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9. Samsung Galaxy Alpha
The Galaxy Alpha was released late in 2014 and had a lot of hype and high prices surrounding it. Now that prices have regulated, the phone maintains itself as one of this year’s best sellers. The specifications are good for the price as you’ll be getting a 12-megapixel camera, a 4.7 inch 720p screen, and even an Exynos 5430 chip.
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8. Motorola Droid Turbo
Motorola shows that it can still compete in the mobile market with the Droid Turbo. This is the phone of choice for people wanting long battery life as the Droid Turbo can last at least two days off of a fresh charge. Couple this with a 20-megapixel camera and Quad HD screen and you’ve got a great phone.
7. Nexus 6
The Nexus series is definitely one of the larger phones on the market right now. It is dubbed a phablet and is Google’s latest offering in the mobile market. It is one of the first to get Android updates as the phone benefits from being under the OS creator Google. It’s also one of the most affordable phones right now.
6. LG G4
The LG G4 has been getting a lot of praise for how it’s exceeded expectations. The system problems like lag in the G3 are no longer found in this fast phone. It also has one of the best cameras in a smartphone having integrated optical image stabilization. One version also comes in a leather-back casing which is different from most phones out today.
Let’s get to the top of the list of best sellers as we continue this list of 10 best selling smartphones in the world 2015 rankings.
5. iPhone 6 Plus
The 6 Plus is Apple’s way of entering the phablet market. Already larger design of the 6 phones is even accentuated in the 6 Plus and it has a better battery life than its predecessor. It also features a 1080p HD display and is specifically designed for landscape view use. Apple also did a great job with the color and software design.
4. Galaxy Note 4
While the Galaxy Note 5 is still far from its release, the Galaxy Note 4 is definitely one of the better choices when it comes to phablets. It has some of the best specs paired with the S Pen that functions well with the smartphone. It also has a 16-megapixel camera and Snapdragon 806 system chip.
3. HTC One M9
HTC is known for quality designs for its mobile phones and it shows in their latest release, the HTC One M9. The M9 tries to take a step ahead from its predecessors and the competition with a sleek aluminum body and a 20-megapixel camera.
2. Samsung Galaxy S6
The Galaxy S6 does an overhaul and what’s surprising about this sturdy and beautiful phone is that it does not promote a micro SD slot, a replaceable battery or even water protection. The phone though delivers with some of the best specs in the market right now. It also features wireless charging capability right out of the box.
1. iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 remains the world’s best seller this year as is the trend with most Apple phones. It broke records in sales and has a lot of the features that iPhone users have been asking for. It has a slimmer and larger design and screen. It also features the latest Apple microchip processor that easily doubles the power of most phones in this list.
This has been the list of the 10 best selling smartphones in the world 2015 rankings. Only time will tell if these phones remain as this year’s best sellers.
