308.9 Million handsets Sold in Q3 2009
According to a latest description from Gartner, the entire figure of mobile handsets sold throughout the third quarter of the continuing year attained 308.9 million units, blotting a 0.1 per cent augment when contrasted to the similar time frame in 2008. By the side of the same era, the research firm also illustrates that smartphone auctions manage to apex 41 million units, blotting a 12.8 per cent augment when contrast to the same era a year ago.
“The third quarter of 2009 saw the announcement of many new mobile devices, including several Android smartphones ready for the holiday season in the fourth quarter, but hardware commoditisation and the growth in open platforms will make it harder for them to stand out,” whispered Carolina Milanesi, research director at Gartner. “Meanwhile, the channel slowed its inventory-reduction efforts so while some sales volumes increased, average selling prices (ASPs) stagnated. We expect pressure on ASP to continue into 2010.”
“Many devices will reach the market in time for Christmas, and mobile carriers will run incentives for consumers during the holidays. We expect sales of mobile devices in the fourth quarter of 2009 to show year-over-year growth,” believed Ms. Milanesi. “As many vendors and industry watchers call for a decrease in sales into the channel, our sell through data is showing that 2009 performance will be flat rather than down over 2008.”
