Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd’s superphone – the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) has proven to be a runaway bestseller, achieving 10 million global sales. The ultra thin and light flagship smartphone device doubled in sales from five million units in just eight weeks.
The phenomenal success reflects Samsung’s ability to produce outstanding value products like the Galaxy S II – combining excellent product design with plenty of tech wizardry, including the latest builds of Google‘s Android Gingerbread (now v2.3.4). Samsung prowess isn’t only limited to hardware however, having shown their commitment in enhancing user experience through their custom UI layer TouchWIZ and custom applications including their four content and entertainment hubs.
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“Since its launch in late April 2011, the GALAXY S II has seen continued sales success, demonstrating Samsung’s industry-leading capabilities in – and commitment to – the smartphone market” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.
For many (yours truly included), the Galaxy S II is the smartphone of choice irregardless of OS platform. As commented in my review earlier in the year, the Galaxy S II has truly set the standard of what a smartphone should be. If you’re still not convinced, I’ve given you 10 solid reasons to consider purchasing one. If you’re already a Samsung Galaxy S II user, good for you – show some love here!
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Samsung GALAXY S II continues success reaching 10 Million in global sales
Global popularity with customers drives momentum for Samsung’s flagship smartphone
SEOUL, Korea – September 25th, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced that the (Model: GT-I9100) has achieved 10 million global channel sales, doubling from five million in just eight weeks.
The GALAXY S II is Samsung’s flagship smartphone device – a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight dual-core smartphone that combines an unmatched Super AMOLED Plus viewing experience with powerful performance, all on Android, the world’s fastest-growing mobile operating system. The next generation smartphone also includes Samsung’s four content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly integrated to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services.
“Since its launch in late April 2011, the GALAXY S II has seen continued sales success, demonstrating Samsung’s industry-leading capabilities in – and commitment to – the smartphone market” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.
“In just five months the has seen tremendous growth, reflecting its tremendous popularity with customers around the world, who in selecting the GALAXY S II as their device of choice have driven the device’s strong market position globally.”
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