21 Nov, 2007
Handsets from Motorola and LG Electronics (LGE), collectively accounted for seven of the top-ten best selling consumer handsets in the US in the third quarter of 2007, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.
"Overall the average retail price paid for these top-ten handsets was 19% higher than the market average and we continue to see strong upgrade dynamics continue to supplement US market growth," stated Barry Gilbert, vice president of Strategy Analytics' ProductSTRAX services. "Motorola, however, despite selling four of the top-ten models in the third quarter, realized an average selling price (ASP) of only US$80, nearly 40% lower than the group average."
"3G devices accounted for 55% of the top selling device volumes. That share will continue to grow during the fourth quarter," states Chris Ambrosio, a director in the Wireless Practice at Strategy Analytics. "While the iPhone gets the headlines, the "Sync" from Samsung and the "Chocolate" from LG quietly stole the show in the category of iconic, 3G feature phones. Samsung, in particular, is well-positioned to dominate 3G sales during the critical fourth quarter holiday season."
Model
Motorola RAZR V3
Motorola RAZR V3m
LG VX8300
Apple iPhone
LG Chocolate VX8550/8500
Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m
Samsung SGH-A707
LG VX5300
Sanyo Katana II
Motorola V323i/V325i
