Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S II, sure seems to be prominent amongst those keen on the bit eco-friendly Android, as well as the Korean attire has now released sales numbers which seem to back up that observation.
Android enthusiasts searching for something a bit much more stylish than the plethora of plastic-clad hoards of iPhone-fodder have jumped onto the GSII bandwagon entirely, with Samsung’s sales numbers gloating of 10 million handsets being shifted.
Just to put that into some kind of perspective, it is worth noting that this bit charm has only been on the market because its April debut – as well as that result includes next-to-no us sales impact.
“Samsung today revealed that the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100) has accomplished 10 million worldwide channel sales, doubling from five million in just eight weeks.”
The doubling of sales in eight weeks is not something to be sniffed at, as well as possible reasons variety from people’s lack of wish to wait on whatever iphone Apple chooses to bestow upon us, to a easy situation of an enhanced advertising push across Europe. marketing pounds have definitely been lavished on the UK market of late, that’s for sure!
“Since its introduce in late April 2011, the GALAXY S II has seen continued sales success, demonstrating Samsung’s industry-leading abilities in – as well as commitment to – the smartphone market” stated JK Shin, president as well as Head of Samsung’s Mobile communications Business.
“In just five months the GALAXY S II has seen remarkable growth, reflecting its remarkable popularity with clients around the world, who in choosing the GALAXY S II as their gadget of option have driven the device’s strong market setting globally.”
It’s simple to see why the Galaxy S II is proving so prominent – at just 8.49mm thick, we’re speaking about a handset that is one of the few to rival the iphone 4 in its capability to be both svelte as well as stiff at the exact same time. couple keeping that the outstanding very AMOLED plus screen as well as you’re onto a champion before you even open the box.
The only unfavorable to Samsung’s newest as well as biggest is its continuous spat with Apple over just who’s handset is the thinnest – a spat which the Cupertino firm appears to have won. At least for now.
Samsung will be hoping that the Galaxy S II handles to outsell its illustrious predecessor, which needed seven months to reach the 10 million sales mark.
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