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In the tech community, Google’s Pixel and Samsung’s Galaxy phones generate a lot of buzz, creating the illusion that they are neck-and-neck competitors in the sales race. However, the reality couldn’t be more different. Samsung is the undisputed king of the global smartphone market, while Google doesn’t even crack the top five.
For context, in the second quarter of 2025, Samsung shipped 58 million phones globally, 13.3 million of which were sold in the US. During that same period, Google shipped around 800,000 units in the US, while its global sales are not completely known. The sales gap in the US is massive, and it’s likely even bigger when taking international markets into account.
While the Pixel’s market share has been steadily rising, it’s highly unlikely to ever surpass Samsung’s dominance, at least not in the near future. Here are five key reasons why.
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1. The budget blind spot
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Google’s Pixel lineup is intentionally lean. You have the latest Pixel 10 flagship series and a more affordable A-series model. While you can still purchase last year’s models, this limited selection means Google has no true budget phones on offer.
Samsung, on the other hand, floods the market with dozens of models each year. More importantly, the company caters to every type of user, offering devices in every price category. Whether you’re looking for a $1,000 flagship or a $200 entry-level device, Samsung has you covered. It even releases phones exclusive to certain countries, designed with a specific user in mind, all in the pursuit of sales.
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