Sunday, November 9, 2008

WW 3Q08 Smart Phone Marketshare

According to tech survey firm Canalys, the global Smart Phone market grew 3rd quarter shipments by 28% year over year (from shipping 31 million units in 3Q07 to 40 million units in 3Q08). In terms of Handset marketshare during the most recently completed quarter - Nokia placed first, Apple (maker of the iPhone) took second and Research In Motion (maker of Blackberry) finished third.

* WW 3Q08 Smart Phone Marketshare:
1. Nokia (NOK) - 38.9%
2. Apple (AAPL) - 17.3%
3. Research In Motion (RIMM) - 15.2%
4. Motorola (MOT) - 5.8%
5. HTC - 5.8%
6. Others - 17.0%



http://www.canalys.com/pr/2008/r2008112.htm


Data Courtesy: Canalys + CNNmoney.com
Full Disclosure: I own shares of AAPL.