Google's Pixel lineup shot up in popularity this year thanks to the solid Pixel 9 series, earning the company a place in the global top five.
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
TL;DR
Pixels are suddenly doing very well in the global premium smartphone market.
Google broke into the top 5 in the first half of this year, thanks to a highly successful Pixel 9 series.
Apple still leads the pack... [1517 chars]