According to Strategy Analytics, it took Nokia just one quarter to become the world's largest Windows Phone manufacturer. Nokia blew by HTC and Samsung to claim a 33% market share with 0.9 million out of the 2.7 million units shipped in Q4 2011.
The news isn't all that surprising since Nokia and Microsoft did strike a big deal last year. Nokia's Lumia series of Windows Phones has been a popular choice, and will likely continue to grow in popularity.
The news isn't all that surprising since Nokia and Microsoft did strike a big deal last year. Nokia's Lumia series of Windows Phones has been a popular choice, and will likely continue to grow in popularity.
Neil Mawston, Executive Director at Strategy Analytics, added, “An expanded portfolio of Windows Phone 7 models such as the Lumia 800, an increased retail presence and highly visible marketing campaigns across several European and Asian countries drove Nokia’s growth. Nokia is by no means out of the woods yet, and it is still on a long road to recovery, but capturing top spot in the Microsoft smartphone ecosystem is an encouraging baby-step forward for the company.”