Android maintained its position as the leading mobile operating system worldwide in the first quarter of 2025 with a market share of about 71.88 percent. Android's closest rival, Apple's iOS, had a market share of approximately 27.65 percent during the same period. The leading mobile operating systems Both unveiled in 2007, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS have evolved through incremental updates introducing new features and capabilities. The latest version of iOS, iOS 18, was released in September 2024, while the most recent Android iteration, Android 15, was made available in September 2023. A key difference between the two systems concerns hardware - iOS is only available on Apple devices, whereas Android ships with devices from a range of manufacturers such as Samsung, Google and OnePlus. In addition, Apple has had far greater success in bringing its users up to date. As of February 2024, 66 percent of iOS users had iOS 17 installed, while in the same month only 13 percent of Android users ran the latest version. The rise of the smartphone From around 2010, the touchscreen smartphone revolution had a major impact on sales of basic feature phones, as the sales of smartphones increased from 139 million units in 2008 to 1.39 billion units in 2023. In 2020, smartphone sales decreased to 1.38 billion units due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Apple, Samsung, and lately also Xiaomi, were the big winners in this shift towards smartphones, with BlackBerry and Nokia among those unable to capitalize.

This dataset offers a comprehensive overview of the iPhone's journey in the global smartphone market from 2010 to 2024 . It includes:

📊 Number of iPhone Users: Total users worldwide and within the USA. 📈 Sales Figures: Yearly iPhone sales data. 🏆 Market Share: Comparison of iOS and Android market shares across years. This dataset is perfect for:

Market forecasting and trend analysis. Competitive landscape studies between iOS and Android. Consumer behavior research in the tech industry. Whether you're a data scientist, market analyst, or tech enthusiast, this dataset provides valuable insights to support your research and projects.

About Dataset

This dataset contains detailed information about phones listed on Amazon, including product specifications, user reviews, ratings, and pricing. The dataset can be useful for analyzing product trends, consumer preferences, pricing strategies, and technical features of smartphones sold on the platform. It includes both new and Amazon-renewed phones.

Description

The dataset includes the following key features:

• Color: The available color of the phone.
• Image Links: URLs to the images of the products.
• Descriptions: Detailed descriptions of the phone, including specifications.
• Kind Product: The type or category of the product (smartphones, accessories, etc.).
• Ratings: User ratings (out of 5 stars).
• Number of Ratings: Total count of ratings the product has received.
• Status: Availability status (e.g., In Stock, Out of Stock).
• Number of Buyers Last Month More Than: Approximate number of buyers in the previous month.
• Typical Price: The regular price with usd of the phone without any discounts.
• Price: The current price with usd of the phone.
• You Save: The amount saved if the phone is on discount.
• Discount: The percentage discount offered on the product.
• Brand: The brand name of the phone (e.g., Apple, Samsung).
• OS: The operating system of the phone (e.g., Android, iOS).
• CPU Model: The model of the processor used in the phone.
• Resolution: The screen resolution of the phone.
• Name: The product name as listed on Amazon.
• Wireless Carrier: The supported wireless carrier (e.g., Verizon, AT&T).
• Cellular Technology: The cellular network technology (e.g., 4G, 5G).
• Dimensions: Physical dimensions of the phone.
• ASIN: Amazon Standard Identification Number, a unique product identifier.
• Model: The model number of the phone.
• Amazon Renewed: Indicates whether the product is part of the Amazon Renewed program (refurbished).
• Renewed Smartphones: Additional flag indicating if the phone is renewed.
• Battery Capacity: The capacity of the phone’s battery (in mAh).
• Battery Power: The power rating of the battery.
• Charging Time: Time taken to charge the phone fully.
• RAM: The amount of RAM in the phone.
• Storage: Internal storage capacity of the phone.
• Screen Size: Size of the display (in inches).
• Connectivity Technologies: Wireless technologies supported by the phone (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).
• Wireless Network: Type of wireless networks supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 6).
• CPU Speed: The speed of the phone’s CPU (in GHz).
• Reviews USA: User reviews originating from the USA.
• Reviews Other: User reviews from countries other than the USA.

Detail

This dataset includes a comprehensive range of variables, offering insight into both the technical aspects and customer perceptions of various smartphones sold on Amazon. The dataset allows for:

• Product Comparisons: Comparison of specifications like RAM, CPU, storage, battery life, screen size, etc.
• Pricing Analysis: Understanding pricing trends, discounts, and price fluctuations across different brands and models.
• Consumer Insights: Analysis of consumer behavior through ratings, reviews, and the number of buyers over time.
• Product Availability: Insights into stock availability and how often certain products are sold or renewed.

Usage

The dataset can be used for several purposes, including but not limited to:

1. Market Research: Analyze product popularity and trends in smartphone sales on Amazon.
2. Sentiment Analysis: Perform sentiment analysis on reviews (USA and other countries) to understand customer satisfaction.
3. Price Forecasting: Build models to forecast price changes or identify the best time to buy based on historical data.
4. Product Recommendations: Develop recommendation systems based on user reviews, ratings, and product features.
5. Competitive Analysis: Compare different brands and models to identify strengths and weaknesses of various smartphones.
6. Feature Engineering for ML Models: Use product specifications like RAM, CPU speed, and battery power to create features for predictive machine learning models.

Summary

This Amazon product phones dataset provides an in-depth look at smartphones sold on Amazon, covering everything from technical specifications to user reviews and pricing. It is ideal for anyone looking to analyze trends in the smartphone market, consumer preferences, or technical specifications. The data can be leveraged for a wide array of projects such as market analysis, machine learning, and competitive intelligence.