Cell phones have evolved drastically since their beginnings in 1973 when the first Motorola brand cell phone was launched, with a rather large, heavy and uncomfortable design to carry. However, for the time it was a luxury and utility to have. Since then, the business of selling these devices has grown and today we will tell you what they are. the best-selling phones in history.
Currently Apple devices play an important role in this list, but they have not been able to surpass non-smart phone models. Let's find out which are the best sellers and their main characteristics.
The 15 best-selling phones in history
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Since their inception in 1973, cell phones have improved in technology and functionality. In addition, numerous brands and models have emerged around the world, but today we will tell you which have been the 15 best-selling phones in history:
The Nokia phone brand It tops the list with the best-selling model in history, the Nokia 1100. It was launched in 2003 as a very robust and powerful device. It was capable of withstanding all types of knocks, impacts and falls, and still function correctly. It managed to sell 250 million units worldwide..
Nokia 1110
It was launched on the market in 2005 and was a model made especially for people who used a mobile phone for the first time. I managed to sell a total of 248 million units in the world.
iPhone 6/6 Plus
The iPhone 6 is considered the best-selling smart mobile device in history and the brand. It is a device that was launched in 2014 and revolutionized the way we communicate and connect to the internet. This device managed to sell 220 million units in the world.
Nokia 105
It is a very cheap Nokia model for the time, with advanced functions that the public fell in love with. It was launched in 2013 and has since sold 200 million units. Currently the brand has launched a new version of the model.
The improved version of the iPhone 6, this model was launched in 2015 and has managed to sell 175 million units in the world. It revolutionized the world of mobile devices with its screen, processor and camera.
iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5S managed to sell 165 million units in the world. This model had been Apple's first high-end model with a fingerprint reader. It was launched in 2013 and has been a gem for the company.
Nokia 3210
Another robust and resistant Nokia model that was launched in 1999. It was characterized by being one of the first models without having an external antenna, more compact and portable. It was designed for a young audience, managing to sell 161 million units.
iPhone 7/7 Plus
Apple launches the iPhone 7 in 2016 as the successor to the iPhone 6. It was a high-end model with innovative features and technical specifications. It managed to sell 160 million units worldwide.
Apple's iPhone 11 managed to sell 160 million units worldwide. this included the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max version. It was launched in 2020 and was a model with two cameras and professional photography functions for all types of angles.
iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
These versions of the iPhone managed to sell 159 million units in the world. Its main feature has been the Apple A12 Bionic processor, 3Gb of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Nokia 6600
The Nokia 6600 was launched in 2003 and was an innovative model for the time. It used tri-band technology, ran on the Symbian 7.0 operating system and came with various functions and programs. It managed to sell 150 million units in the world.
Nokia 1200
The Nokia 1200 was a low-end device that was launched in 2007, it did not have a front or rear camera. However, it was a robust and powerful device that did not lose the signal easily. It managed to sell 150 million units worldwide.
The Nokia 5230 was a low-cost smartphone that was launched in 2009. A very simple 2 MP camera, GPS navigation and microSD slot. It managed to sell 150 million units worldwide.
Samsung E1100
The Samsung E1100 was launched in 2009 and is the South Korean brand's first model on the list of the best-selling cell phones in history. Despite being a simple team, it managed to sell 150 million units.
iPhone 5
Another Apple model, the iPhone 5 managed to sell 146 million units in the world. It was launched in 2013 along with the iPhone 5C. It was characterized by being the first model of the brand to have a fingerprint reader incorporated into the Home button.
The number of sales of these smartphones is surprising, especially if we see the number of brands that top the list of the 15 best sellers. There are only three: Nokia with 7 models, Apple with 7 models and Samsung with a single model. Furthermore, Android is not in the first place, something that is surprising today. Tell us which model on the list did you have and what has been your experience with them?
