40% of U.S. Smartphone Users Carry an iOS Device

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By Eric Larson2013-08-12 18:50:21 UTC

Apple is once again the most-used smartphone brand in the United States, according to research from Nielsen.

The data reports an even 40% of American smartphone users are carrying around iOS mobile devices. Android devices, which utilize the same operating system over a number of physical phone providers, are second in popularity. Some highlights: 24.7% are using Android-operated Samsung phones; 9.4% have HTCs; and 9% Motorola.

See also: Android vs. iPhone: Which Should You Buy?

See the rest of the breakdown in Statista's chart, below. It's based on each smartphone manufacturer's market share for the second quarter of 2013.

Which type of smartphone do you own? Do these results surprise you?

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