Just like any other industry, the smartphone industry was hit badly by the COVID-19 pandemic but has started showing signs of recovery. The upcoming festive season is expected to be a crucial one, especially in India. And, if you are one of those who are planning to buy a new smartphone in the coming months, here is a list you need to check.  

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A report from Omdia, an analytics company, has listed top 10 best-selling smartphones in the first half of 2020. As expected, the list is dominated by Apple with as many as five iPhones making top 10. The only other manufactures to make the list are Samsung and Xiaomi.  

Apple's iPhone 11 was the world's best-selling phone H1 2020, and no other smartphone even comes close. It was followed by Samsung Galaxy A51 on the second spot.  

10. Apple iPhone 11 Pro 

Apple iPhone 11 Pro sales stood at 6.7 million units, as per the Omdia report. Price starts at Rs 1,06,600 onwards.

9. Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi shipped 6.8 million units of the Redmi 8 during H1 2020, as per the report. Price is at Rs 9,999.

8. Xiaomi Redmi 8A  

The most economical smartphone on the list is Xiaomi’s Redmi 8A with 7.3 million sales, priced at Rs 7,499. 

7. iPhone 11 Pro Max  

Apple sold 7.7 million units of the smartphone during the first half of the year 2020. The handset is available at Rs 1,11,600 onwards.

6. Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR is ranked at number 6 on the list, with 8 million unit sales. Apple iPhone XR is available at a starting price of Rs 47,500.

5. Apple iPhone SE

iPhone SE sales stand at 8.7 million units, as per Omdia report. In India, iPhone SE is selling at Rs 37,900.

4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Xiaomi's first gaming smartphone was sold over 10.2 million units in first half of the 2020. Starting price of around Rs 17,000.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Redmi Note 8 smartphone that raked 11 million in sales, as per the report. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is available at Rs 12,799.

2. Samsung Galaxy A51

Samsung Galaxy A51 has 11.4 million sales. The handset is currently available at a starting price of Rs 23,999.

1 . Apple iPhone 11

Apple sold 37.7 million iPhone 11 in the first half of 2020, as per the report. iPhone 11 is currently available at a starting price of Rs 64,900.