Research firm IDC just released its smartphone shipment information for the first quarter of 2011. And while Apple’s threat to Nokia’s number one position is certainly big news, the growth of Asian handset manufacturers Samsung and HTC stands out as remarkable as well.
Samsung posted a stunning 350% year-on-year growth, while Taiwanese manufacturer HTC notched a 229.6% improvement. Certainly a big part of why these two companies improved so much is owing to their commitment to the Android operating system. Can Nokia fend off Apple powered by only Windows Phone? Or perhaps a better question is whether they can withstand the onslaught that lies ahead as Android continues to gain traction.
Here’s a quick overview of the 2010/2011 compared market shares of the top five smartphone makers. All numbers are expressed in percentages. (Trouble viewing? Try here)
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