Top 10Updated 2026年3月16日
Top 10 Smartphone Operating Systems Evolution by Market Share
This ranking reviews the top 10 most influential smartphone operating systems in history based on their peak global market share. It illustrates the competitive landscape and the transition from the feature phone era to the smartphone era, highlighting the rise and fall of major platforms.
Current #1
Android
Interesting Facts & Summary
The history of smartphone OS is a ruthless cycle of disruption:
- The Fall of Nokia: Symbian once commanded over 50% market share but collapsed due to a failed transition to modern ecosystems.
- The Duopoly: Android and iOS have combined to control over 95% of the market, cementing a solidified status quo.
- Lost Challengers: BlackBerry and Windows Phone served as the 'third alternatives,' yet despite their innovations, they ultimately failed due to a lack of developer support.
| Rank | Operating System | Peak Market Share | Exit/Representative Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Android | 75.0% | Ongoing leadership | |
iOS | 28.0% | Dominance in premium segment | |
Symbian | 52.0% | Year 2006 | |
| 4 | BlackBerry OS | 20.0% | Year 2009 |
| 5 | Windows Mobile/Phone | 13.0% | Year 2010 |
| 6 | Palm OS | 8.0% | Year 2003 |
| 7 | HarmonyOS | 4.0% | Growing rapidly |
| 8 | Bada | 2.5% | Year 2011 |
| 9 | webOS | 1.5% | Year 2010 |
| 10 | Firefox OS | 1.0% | Year 2014 |
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