Nokia Master the Southeast Asia
Although reported sales decline in 2009, Nokia was still in power in some parts of the world. In Southeast Asia for example, the power of the Finnish vendor is still unstoppable.
According to agency data admob mobile advertising, smart phone penetration in Southeast Asia has reached 40%. Singapore recorded as a country that has the highest penetration in this region by 77%, while Vietnam became the lowest with 22%.
Nokia controlled 52% demand smartphone Southeast Asia. This amount is still somewhat difficult to be matched competitors, for the second position is occupied by Apple just made a portion of 15%, based on the results in the 4th quarter of 2009 last year.
Cellular News reported, while for the mobile operating system market, Symbian dominated market that is even crazier to 77%. Compare this with the iPhone is only a 19% share.
Nokia N70 Series becomes the primary choice in the region of Southeast Asia. Even in December 2009, it was claimed to be the most popular gadgets in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. While the iPhone is more outstanding in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.