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Apple and Samsung Own 55% of Global SmartPhone Share

Latest research by ABI Research shows that its tough to survive if you are a smartphone manufacturer and not Apple or Samsung. Samsung and Apple captured 55% of global smartphone shipments in 1Q’2012 and over 90% of the market’s profits.

Whats more interesting is, Nokia witnessed a 40% sequential decline in shipments and may soon be passed by ailing RIM in shipments despite the BlackBerry maker’s 20% sequential decline in shipments.

“At this point in the year, Nokia will have to grow its Windows Phone business 5000% in 2012 just to offset its declines in Symbian shipments,” says Michael Morgan, senior analyst, devices, applications & content.

Table: Select Smartphone Vendor Shipments, 1Q’2012

(Millions of units)

Apple	35
Huawei	6.8
Nokia	11.9
RIM	11.1
Samsung	43
Sony	7
ZTE	4.9

Source: ABI Research

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