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Smartphone sales reach 1.2 billion in 2014

Smartphone sales reach 1.2 billion in 2014

The reason for the high sales has been attributed to emerging markets where smartphone adoption is still at an early stage

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  • Updated Feb 20, 2015 11:57 AM IST
Smartphone sales reach 1.2 billion in 2014However, it has been predicted that in 2015, the sales will go down to 14 per cent growth, resulting in overall sales of 1.368 billion devices. (Photo: Reuters)

At least 1.2 billion smartphones were sold in the year 2014, according to analysts at Germany-based Gfk.

According to Tech Crunch, analysts say that in 2014 there were 1.2 billion smartphones sold, up 23 per cent on the year before and crossing the billion-unit point for the first time.

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However, it has been predicted that in 2015, the sales will go down to 14 per cent growth, resulting in overall sales of 1.368 billion devices.

The reason for the high sales has been attributed to emerging markets where smartphone adoption is still at an early stage; and among consumers flocking to buying newer models with larger screens, the report said.

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Published on: Feb 20, 2015 11:37 AM IST
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