On iPhone, the latest version of iOS is usually the most popular among users. This is easily explained: Apple manufactures both smartphones and the operating system that runs on them, facilitating their actual distribution. On Android, things are a little more complicated. Google, of course, prioritizes its Pixels for updates and leaves the rest to the goodwill of the partner manufacturers.
A situation that, if not surprising, at least led to unusual numbers. Therefore, according to data from Android Studio, Android 13 is far from being the most used version of the operating system. It’s really available on 12.1% of smartphones your ecosystem. For comparison, even Android 9, which was released 5 years ago, is more popular. 12.3% of users.
Android 11 remains the most popular version of the operating system
However, Android 9 is not the most used version of the operating system. This title goes to Android 11 released in 2020 and uploaded to: 23.5% of devicesQ. This is followed by Android 10 (18.5%), then by Android 12 (16.5%) completes the podium. Android 13 therefore comes in fifth place. Note that Android KitKat, version 4 of the operating system, is still installed on 0.6% of smartphones.
If these numbers can make you smile, it’s still worth emphasizing Android 13’s remarkable breakthrough in the ecosystem. Indeed, the latter has more than doubled its market share since its inception in January 2023. 5% of smartphones. So the next few months should confirm this power boost, while Android 14 will show the public on the tip of its nose. At least, for devices that still have software support.
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