Key facts
- Android phones held a 54.1% market share in Japan in August.
- Google Pixel phones have increased in market share in Japan.
- The iPhone has seen a decrease in market share in Japan.
- Apple raised prices for iPhones.
Android phones have gained ground in Japan's smartphone market, achieving a 54.1% market share in August. This increase comes after Apple implemented price hikes for its iPhones. The Google Pixel model has seen a rise in popularity, becoming the second most favored Android device in the country, trailing only the Sharp Aquos.