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Top 10 Best Brands of Mobile Phones in 2013

Mobile phones have become an inseparable part of the lives of billions of people on a daily basis. The revolution started with a device which can enable you to talk on the go but today Mobile phones have become Smartphones which can help you not only in basic functions like talking but it helps you manage your work, your life on the go. Which are the biggest mobile phone brands in the world currently ? Let's have a look.

The brands have been ranked as per the latest Total Mobile Shipments data available.

 10. Blackberry

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Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=12.90 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$2.8 billion

Q4 2012=$4.2 billion

From launching its first pager device to becoming a business mobile powerhouse, Blackberry has come a long way. Blackberry recently launched Z10 to compete with likes of Android, iOS and Windows Mobile. Popularly referred to as CrackBerry in US (For its addiction value), Blackberry is at number 10.

9. Sony Mobile 

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=16.80 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$7.8 billion

Known as Sony Ericsson earlier, Sony acquired Ericsson's share to become one of the global leaders of mobile handsets. Sony Mobiles launched its flagship mobile called the Xperia Z which boosted the Sales and the shipment making it one of the leaders in Smartphone category.

8. Lenovo

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=17.10 Million Units

Lenovo is mainly known for its laptop and PC range which it acquired from IBM but its emerging as a strong Mobile and Tablets player. As for its mobile business, specifically smartphones and tablets, Lenovo saw significant growth in those product categories as well. Its number 8 on the list. 

7. TCL (Alcatel Mobile Phones)

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=21.90 Million Units

Alcatel Mobile Phones was established as a JV between Alcatel-Lucent of France and TCL Communication of China in 2004. Alcatel Onetouch range is very popular and is driving the sales. Alcatel MP is number 7 on the list.

6. Huawei

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=29.20 Million Units

A Chinese telecommunication equipment major when entered the smartphone market, it was there to take on the giants. Huawei is number 6 on the list with ever increasing numbers.

5. LG Mobiles

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=31.60 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q4 2012=$2.57 billion

Q1 2013=$2.96 billion

LG Corp is a Korean MNC and is into many business one of which is Mobile Phones. LG jumped late on to the Smartphone Bandwagon but now it has reached a great position with brands like Optimus and Google partnered Nexus. LG is number 5 on the list.

4. ZTE

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=37.70 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$2.93 billion

ZTE is a Chinese multinational headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE has emerged as a powerhouse which has taken everyone by surprise is now the fourth biggest mobile brand in the world. Yet another Chinese company at a top position. ZTE is number 4.

3. Apple

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=85.20 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$43.6 billion

Q4 2012=$54.5 Billion

There is no need to introduce the brand called Apple. Apple is one of the biggest brands in the world and pioneer of many devices like iPhone. iPhone is a status symbol and that is what makes Apple what it is. After Steve Jobs death, there have been changes but Apple is still going strong and is 3^rd on the list.

2. Nokia

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=148.20 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$3.64 billion

Q4 2012= $4.79 billion

Nokia the original king of Mobile phones was a ‘Burning Platform’ few years back. It has still not recovered completely but with launch of its Lumi Windows Phone series, it’s again making its presence felt. With Windows emerging as an independent ecosystem like Android, iOS, BB, Nokia would definitely grow in coming quarters.

1. Samsung Mobiles

Total Mobile Shipments(October 2012 to March 2013)=219.30 Million Units

Revenue Figures

Q1 2013=$29.5 billion

Q4 2012=$25.6 billion

Samsung is one of the biggest player in the mobile market today and number 1 as per latest results. With its Galaxy series ranging from high end to affordable smart phones, Samsung has taken world by storm and has played a big role in making Android the number 1 operation system too.