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Author: Neil Mawston
Publication Date: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 7
 Report Type: Metrics, Word
Device Technologies

Global Handset Market Returns to 10 Percent Growth in Q4 2009



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Report Summary:

Global handset shipments reached 324 million units worldwide in Q4 2009, surging 10% from 294 million units a year earlier. This was the handset market's first quarter of positive growth since Q3 2008, signaling an end to the industry's year-long recession. South Korean vendors Samsung and LG again shipped record volumes, while Motorola and Sony Ericsson edged their way back toward profitability. Nokia was a surprise package, registering better-than-expected sales as demand soared for its high-end smartphones. Apple maintained global share near its recent high of 3%. Full-year handset volumes reached 1.13 billion units in 2009, slipping 4% from 1.18 billion during 2008.

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