Home
News
You are here

Samsung Galaxy S4 outsold 2013's HTC One four-fold: S4 sales clock in at 20 million, while One only reached 5 mil

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Apr 22, 2014, 7:23 AM

Add us as a preferred source on Google Search

Samsung Galaxy S4 outsold 2013's HTC One four-fold: S4 sales clock in at 20 million, while One only reached 5 mil

The original HTC One (M7) registered sales of 5 million units within its first two months of availability, while Samsung Galaxy S4 outsold it by a whopping four times, recording 20 million sold units for the same period of time, according to newly published data.

Sales statistics about the 2013 flagships from Samsung and HTC surfaced in a piece by Bloomberg, which also mentions that a few months prior to the launch of the two Android phones, Apple sold 5 million units of its iPhone 5 within 5 days of availability.

What this tells us is that Samsung practically dominated sales in the top-end part of the Android spectrum. Not a surprise given the Korean company’s huge marketing budget, but still, it’s the first time we hear the actual sales numbers that add quite literal hard-number context to Samsung's advantage over its biggest Android rival.

This year, the Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) will also be competing on the top shelf, but it seems that HTC has already lost its mood for a fight - the company not only continued witnessing its shares losing value, but it also said it plans to focus more on lower-end devices, backing one step away from the fierce battle of high-end devices.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC's One (M7)

source: Bloomberg

$1299 ⁹⁹

$2099 ⁹⁹

$800 off (38%)

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first-ever passport-style device, offering a unique approach to the foldable experience. Right now, you can get the device with a maximum trade-in discount of up to $800. Alternatively, you can get it with a $250 Samsung Instant Savings, no trade-in required.

Buy at Samsung

View Full Bio

Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

Read the latest from Victor Hristov