Top 10 Best Selling Mobile Phones in the History
The handheld mobile phone has completely dominated the world since its inception in 1983. An estimate shows more than 7 billion cell phones have been sold worldwide since their invention. It shows the number of mobile telephones equals the number of human beings. Cell phones, like the computer, car, and internet, have become necessary. The mobile phone market is really huge and stuffed with many big names like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Nokia, and many more. It has become even more competitive due to the launch of a new phone every year. Today, we are presenting the top 10 best selling mobile phones in history. Keep scrolling to know which mobile phones made the name in this list.
1) Nokia 1100
Nokia 1100 ruled the market between 2003 and 2009. This fact makes it one of the most selling mobile phones in history. This model of Nokia totally transformed the mobile phone industry due to its innovative design, attractive features, and build quality. It represented Nokia’s motto that mobiles “don’t have to be costly.” It was one of the most affordable mobile phones at that time. This mobile phone has made big headlines in developing countries. During these years, the mobile phone managed to sell 255 million times worldwide which gave immense recognition to Nokia all over the globe.
2) Nokia 1110
Nokia 1110 was the second best selling mobile phone in history. It was a better version of Nokia 1100 and offered various outstanding features. However, the design and software of the Nokia 1110 were pretty much the same as the Nokia 1100. Like every Nokia phone of Nokia, it was very cost-effective and successfully targeted middle and lower-class people. The sale of the phone reached a whopping 250 million between 2005 and 2007. Some people still believe that the Nokia 1110 was much better than the Nokia 1100.
3) Apple iPhone 6
The Apple iPhone 6 destroyed the kingdom of Nokia and proved that expensive phones can be bestsellers. iPhone 6 was launched in 2014 and is one of the best phones in the iPhone family. It was an eight-generation smartphone and attracted millions of customers, securing 220 million worldwide sales. This smartphone was top-notch, such as improved battery life, camera, LTE connectivity, and WiFi. That’s why it was the third most selling phone in the world between 2014 and 2016.
4) Nokia 3210
Again, Nokia is leading the chart. The company released the Nokia 3210 in 1990. The contribution of Nokia to shaping the mobile industry is enormous. According to experts, Nokia 3210 was one of the most unique mobile phones. It had cutting-edge technology that was a technological revolution at that time. The mobile phone also had 3 prominent games and specifically targeted younger people. The phone also featured the “Snake” game which became a trademark of Nokia. The phone sold around 160 million times worldwide in just one year.
5) Nokia 1200
Nokia 1200 was another commercially successful mobile phone. It sold approximately 155 million times all over the world. You can easily understand why Nokia dominated the mobile phone market after seeing Nokia 1200. But, the emergence of Apple, Huawei, and Samsung badly affected productivity of Nokia. The Nokia 1200 was released in 2007. The phone lasted for three years in the market. However, Nokia is still dominating the mobile phone market when it comes to featured handsets.
6) (tied) Nokia 6600 & Samsung E1100 & Nokia 5230
These three phones hit the 150 million sales mark worldwide. That’s why they tied in our list of best selling mobile phones in history. Nokia 6600 dominated the market between 2003 and 2007. Samsung E1100 ruled the market between 2009 and 2011. Lastly, Nokia 5230 dominated the mobile phone market between 2009 and 2011.
7) Nokia 2600
According to a rough estimate, Nokia 2600 was sold over 135 million times from 2004 to 2006. It was another best-selling mobile in the world. Its design and features were beyond other Nokia phones. If you don’t believe us, you can Google it for your satisfaction.
8) (tied) Nokia 1600 & Motorola Razr V3
Both Nokia 1600 and Motorola Razr V3 sold over 130 million times all over the world. It was a tough competition because both phones were amazing in terms of design, innovation, and quality. Motorola Razr V3 lasted for 4 years in the market while Nokia 1600 lasted for approximately 2 years.
9) Nokia 3310
Nokia 3310 is one of the most iconic phones of Nokia in history. It sold more than 125 million times all over the world from the period of 2000 to 2003. The phone was famous for its strong build and design. Because of its popularity, the company re-launched the phone in 2017 with a slight modification in design and software.
10) Nokia 1208
Nokia 1208 is the last phone in this ranking of bestselling mobile phones in history. According to a report, it sold over 100 million times all over the globe between 2007 and 2009. The phone was very amazing in terms of quality, size, and software.
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