10 best-selling mobile phone of all time
Devices / / December 19, 2019
The possibilities of modern machines do not go to any comparison with what we admired in handsets just two or even more so, five years ago. However, none of the current smartphone will never be able to achieve the same success as a device on the list, compiled by the editors site Android Authority.
10. Motorola Razr V3
- Year of issue: 2004.
- Number of units sold: more than 130 million.
The flagship Motorola, the main feature of which was a spectacular design. It was thanks to him that the device has been ranked among the cult symbols of their time.
9. Nokia 2600
- Year of issue: 2004.
- Number of units sold: 135 million.
A simple device with a solid hull and a small 1.5-inch display. In it there was no camera, Bluetooth, or any other additional functions. But the device can boast of an excellent battery life and an affordable price, which has made it very popular.
8. samsung E1100
- Year of issue: 2009.
- Number of units sold: 150 million.
Like the Nokia 2600, Samsung E1100 phone is famous primarily strength and long battery life - 13 days in standby mode. The device was equipped with a 1.52-inch display, 1 MB (!) Of internal memory and built-in flashlight.
7. Nokia 5230
- Year of issue: 2009.
- Number of units sold: 150 million.
This phone has been one of the most advanced gadgets of his time. Multimedia device with a touch screen, camera, Bluetooth and GPS. He could become a pass Nokia in the future, but on the threshold stood the formidable iPhone 4 with this mobile operating system.
6. Nokia 6600
- Year of issue: 2003.
- Number of units sold: 150 million.
The design of this phone has caused many a surprise. However, judging by the number of units sold, most of the people he has come to their liking. This is all the more surprising in view of the price which at the time of the start of sales reached 600 euros.
5. Nokia 1200
- Year of issue: 2007.
- Number of units sold: 150 million.
The biggest advantage of Nokia 1200 had runtimes seven hours of talk time and 390 hours of standby time. He also had a flashlight that can be enabled by holding down one of the joystick buttons. In general, nothing special, but the unit was incredibly popular in his day. Starring, of course, a very reasonable price.
4. Nokia 3210
- Year of issue: 1999.
- Number of units sold: 160 million.
Nokia 3210 was one of the first mobile phone with integrated antenna. Prior to that, all went with terrible protruding antennas, which are sometimes even required to pull to make a call. In addition, the Nokia 3210 had three games, "Snake", "Memory" and "Rotation". Is it any wonder the popularity of this device at such and such virtues?
3. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
- Year of issue: 2014.
- Number of units sold: 220 million.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are the newest phones on the list. They, of course, can not be compared with today's flagships, but for its time it was truly revolutionary devices. One reason for their success is the updated display, the diagonal of which is significantly greater than the diagonal of the company's previous smartphones.
2. Nokia 1110
- Year of issue: 2005.
- Number of units sold: 250 million.
It was a great phone for those who want only to make calls, send SMS and from time to time to play the "snake". Judging by the number of sales, in the early 2000s, it was enough to become a bestseller.
1. Nokia 1100
- Year of issue: 2003.
- Number of units sold: 250 million.
The best selling model of all time - a Nokia 1100. The phone was a simple but elegant design, excellent autonomy and a flashlight. With its low price and availability from Nokia's huge distribution network, this device could buy almost anyone, regardless of income or place of residence.
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