If you’re acquainted with a teenager, this information likely won’t come as a shock: adolescents predominantly lean towards iPhones. A recent poll by investment bank Piper Sandler Companies revealed that an astounding 88 percent of teenagers possess an iPhone — a definitive marker of Apple’s supremacy among younger demographics.

This phenomenon is further reinforced by insights from MIT’s App Inventor, which illuminates a generational gap in smartphone preferences. While Android continues to be the most prevalent mobile operating system globally, Generation Z and millennials, in particular, show a pronounced preference for iPhones.

Looking forward, 25 percent of the teenagers surveyed intend to upgrade to the forthcoming iPhone 17, set to be unveiled by Apple this fall. While part of the attraction may stem from the urge to possess the latest technology, the speculated features of the iPhone 17 promise some enticing improvements. These enhancements include a sleeker design, a 120Hz refresh rate display, advanced camera functions, and compatibility with Apple’s Dynamic Island interface.

One of the most eagerly awaited upgrades is a substantial enhancement to the front-facing camera. Analyst Jeff Pu notes that the iPhone 17 could boast a 24-megapixel selfie camera — which is double the resolution of the iPhone 16’s 12-megapixel front camera. For teens engaged on social media, this could be revolutionary.

And they are indeed engaged: according to the same study, 87 percent of teenagers utilize Instagram at least once each month, while 79 percent are active on TikTok. Snapchat is not far behind, with 72 percent of teens using the app monthly. In terms of video streaming, Netflix stands as the most frequently used platform for daily content consumption.

Although many features of the iPhone 17 remain hypothetical, one aspect is evident — Apple’s grip on the teen market appears unyielding.