Smartphone lovers share their passion throughout the world, and our new list, 11 best-selling smartphones in UK, will show you the trends in the smartphone market in the UK. Today we’ve explored which smartphone models are the most popular in the UK. When you compare this list with 10 top selling smartphones in the world, you will notice some differences.
Smartphone manufacturers that emerge from different markets must think well before engaging in the UK market, because Brits are not interested in some brands at all, no matter what a company offers. On the other hand, some brands go particularly well. Let’s see which are the best-selling smartphones in the UK.
11. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge
The new model from Galaxy Note series brought notable design innovation – the edge of the screen is curved, and it adds useful information and functionality. Alongside this innovation, great specs, and excellent battery optimization make this phone a popular choice in the UK. Deals are starting from £49,99 for unlimited calls and texts, and variations of data packages; and, there is additional £9,99 for a device.
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10. HTC One M9 Grey
The newest HTC model comes in a beautiful metal case, with the snappy quad-core processor, and solid camera. People in the UK like it, as its market share is substantial, but when the competition’s flagships came out, its popularity slowly started to fade. One M9 offers good value for money, and HTC puts an effort in the marketing section. The UK dealers offer deals from £75.00 up-front and 24-month contract for a 4G data package.
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9. Sony Xperia Z3
When it came out, ultra-popular Z3 phablet packed impressive hardware in dustproof and waterproof case, and the UK smartphone community noticed its quality and started buying it. The top-notch processor unit, with 3 gigs of RAM memory, and impressive camera are some of the additional attributes to persuade you to get Xperia Z3. Deals start from £26.99 per month, making it affordable enough for the advantages that Z3 provides.
8. Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB
Samsung’s last year model was ultra-popular during the whole year, and now it’s dethroned with a newer model. The popularity of this model is now dropping, but still it provides great value for money. The fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, and the infrared blaster are some of the specs that boost interest in S5. Dealers now offer bargain prices, starting from £20 a month for 4G connection package, 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts and 500 megabytes of data.
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7. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB
Newest flagship with Edge mark and the curved screen comes up in several variations, and the highest priced one, which comes with 64GB of available storage space is #7 on our list. The UK market loves premium phones, and phones with large storage space. Premium characteristics come with the price, as you will need to pay around £40 a month (prices vary by dealers) for S6 Edge with 64 GB storage.
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6. Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB
First Apple product on the list of best-selling smartphones in the UK is the impressive 6 Plus 16GB. Lovely big screen, sleek and premium design, and a new installment of iOS came to the UK with the big media campaign. Brits slowly adopted the trend of a bigger screen, and started to part ways with their older and smaller Apple smartphones. Now iPhone 6 Plus earns a bigger share of the market every day. Deals start from £36 a month for the 16GB version.
5. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
New Note is on the rise in the last period, jumping from #8 to #5 in best-selling smartphones in the UK. Great design and premium feel showcase quality and precision, new and improved processor and battery promise long and quality hours of usage. Dealers offer many different deals for buyers to improve the sales of the new Note. And you can get it for a bargain – deals start from £23 a month, including 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts, and 500 megabytes of data.
4. Apple iPhone 5c 8GB
Popular with younger population; iPhone 5c offers great colored plastic covers in many variations, and cheaper price than regular iPhone 5. It’s still popular to own iPhone 5C – people keep buying it because its durability, lightweight, and cheap price. Deals start from £15 a month, including 500 minutes of calls, unlimited texts and 500 megabytes of data.
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3. Samsung Galaxy S6 32GB
The newest flagship from Galaxy S series came out on April 10, 2015, and it came out with a bang. The new metal and glass design, lightning fast specs, and many improvements made the new Galaxy S6 popular in the UK. Some might compare S6 to undisputed iPhone 5S and 6 that occupy the top of the list of best-selling smartphones in the UK. Deals for the S6 start from £31.99 including 1GB of data and unlimited calls and texts.
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2. Apple iPhone 5S 16GB
Among most popular smartphone models ever in the UK, iPhone 5S ruled the smartphone industry for a long time; sales went through the roof for this model and stayed there for a long time. 16GB version is the cheapest one, offering great performance and value for money, and affordable deals make it a no-brainer for anyone thinking of getting a fine and reliable smartphone cheap. Deals start from £22, including 500 minutes of calls and unlimited texts.
1. Apple iPhone 6 16GB
First place on our list is well-earned. The new model of iPhone took over the smartphone market in the UK by storm. This is the most desirable phone in the UK right now. The popularity of this model is higher than a bottom half of our whole list combined. Seems like everybody in the UK wants new iPhone 6. For the 16GB version, you need to pay from £29 a month, and you’ll have a #1 smartphone among 11 best selling smartphones in UK.
