Latest iPhone X news is good for Apple but bad for its Android rivals

NEW figures have revealed latest sales figures for March and Apple’s iPhone X appears to be leading the pack.

If there was any concern that Apple’s iPhone X was a flop it seems the latest sales figures are showing that may not be the case.

Industry analysts Counterpoint has published research on global smartphones sales for March 2018 and the iPhone X appears to be well out in front.

According to the report, Apple’s flagship took a 3.5 per cent share of the market - well ahead of all its Android rivals.

To make matters worse, the next best selling phone in March was the iPhone 8 with a 2.3 per cent share.

Amazingly, the best selling Android phones came from Chinese firms Xiaomi followed by OPPO.

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S9 and S9+ were in fifth and sixth place with both taking a 1.6 per cent share.

“Apple’s iPhone X remained the best-selling smartphone in March, dominating the whole first quarter to be the number one smartphone,” said Counterpoint.

“The sales of iPhone 8 Plus improved during March, due to a push from Apple making it the second best-selling smartphone globally.”

This news tallies with Apple’s recent financial news which was announced earlier this month.

"We're thrilled to report our best March quarter ever, with strong revenue growth in iPhone, Services and Wearables," Apple chief executive Tim Cook said.

"Customers chose iPhone X more than any other iPhone each week in the March quarter, just as they did following its launch in the December quarter.

"We also grew revenue in all of our geographic segments, with over 20 percent growth in Greater China and Japan."

The sales news comes ahead of WWDC where Apple is expected to reveal its iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS software updates.

Some rumours have also suggested a refreshed iPhone SE could be unveiled at its developer's conference which begins on June 4 in California.

There’s plenty of rumours that suggest an updated SE is on its way with one leak recently claiming to reveal it will be called the iPhone SE (2018).

Along with the name, there have also been a number of leaks which could show an exciting new all-screen design is inbound.

Other rumoured specs for the iPhone SE 2 include a waterproof build, A10 CPU with 2GB of RAM, 12MP rear camera and a 1,700mAh battery.