05 Jun 2010
(MENAFN) Mobile phone sales to end users in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) totaled 34.41 million units in the first quarter of 2010, a 31.53 percent increase from the same period in 2009 to 26.16 million, according to an industry expert.
Out of the total units, smartphone sales reached 3.4 million, an increase of 29.92 percent compared to 2.7 million during the same period last year, as mobile e-mail, rich messaging and social networking continue to drive demand for smartphones across the region.
Smartphones accounted for 9.88 percent of all mobile handset sales in the first quarter of 2010, the expert said.
Nokia remained the leader in the region with 23.27 million units, registering a year-on-year growth of more than 51 percent, followed by Samsung with 5.62 million units, registering a growth of more than seven per cent, LG with 1.75 million, registering a negative growth of 6.08 percent, Sony Ericsson with 1.17 million, registering a negative growth of 21.75 percent.
13 Aug 2025
BBK’s BD 5,000,000 Al Hayrat scheme awards BD 680,000 to 390 Al Hayrat winners in August and September
04 Aug 2025
HM the King’s Support for Youth is an Inspirational Model for Their Empowerment Journey
28 Jul 2025
BBK discloses its financial results for the half year ended 30th June 2025
20 Jul 2025
CBB approves the transfer of the retail banking operations of HSBC Bank Middle East, Bahrain Branch to BBK
08 Jul 2025
BBK proudly launches the third edition of “Grow” and welcomes 20 Bahraini graduates
03 Jul 2025
BBK hosts executive leadership session on digital assets in collaboration with Rain
02 Jul 2025
BBK launches the largest-ever Al Hayrat Prizes, offering BD 5 million to over 2,000 winners
16 Jun 2025
BBK and CrediMax Offer Exclusive 20% Discount on Turkish Airlines Flights for Cardholders
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more