It's still interesting that the Galaxy S III outsold any other single smartphone. Sure, it's because there were two iPhones competing for sales, but it's still significant.

Wait a second, is there any reason why the SIII (or any other phone for that matter) shouldn't be able to outsell the iPhone 5?

Typically the iPhone sells the most because the whole iOS ecosystem is limited to a few devices. With android there are so many options to chose from that one brand rarely outsells its Apple counterpart even though Android as a whole has a far greater marketshare.

The S3 outselling the iPhone 5 would be a pretty big deal.

exactly my thought, wondering why it made first page on HN.

because who doesn't like to start their morning with a little Iphone Vs. Android fight?