Top 10 Best-Selling Mobile Phones That Shaped the Industry

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[{"selector":"#anim-403d4252-c93d-4030-a632-26c4a619ff2d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-adeceb28-de7f-42cd-aa23-9334d5e71d24","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Here’s a look at the top 10 best-selling phones of all time. You wil notice one company’s name standing out quite prominently though.

[{"selector":"#anim-2bb05161-d37a-42e6-ad34-87b484454744","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bbda358d-a0b5-423d-af77-e9dbbb40aa86","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 1100 Units Sold: Over 250 million Launched in 2003, the Nokia 1100 was designed with simplicity and durability in mind, primarily targeting developing countries. Its robust build, long battery life, and user-friendly interface made it a popular choice for a vast audience, securing its position as the best-selling mobile phone of all time.

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[{"selector":"#anim-cc0ab332-8c49-48c3-851b-866c164ea9e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d24945c9-ee82-43df-b9fa-aa23e770906d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Units Sold: Approximately 220 million Marking a significant shift in design and technology, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released in 2014. These models boasted larger screens, improved cameras, and faster processors, catering to the growing demand for high-performance smartphones.

[{"selector":"#anim-c99c00f5-bf3b-4959-9eb8-803b3f9ad23e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-82958658-08f3-4015-850b-a585979b0a98","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 3210 Units Sold: 160 million The Nokia 3210, released in 1999, was a game-changer with its internal antenna – a first for mobile phones. It also introduced preloaded games like Snake, customizable ringtones, and predictive text input, making it a cultural icon of its time.

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[{"selector":"#anim-43eeb502-59c9-4b56-adc0-c40f144d4a37","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bfc5dcb8-5c10-4f44-a5b3-98c5cf53f84d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 6600 Units Sold: 150 million Launched in 2003, the Nokia 6600 was one of the first smartphones to gain widespread popularity. It featured advanced functionalities for its time, such as a camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and expandable memory, appealing to tech enthusiasts worldwide.

[{"selector":"#anim-d8daf664-53c1-4d3e-8080-26953479962d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-27c2bf13-492c-4009-9035-bd392a79a80f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 5230 Units Sold: 150 million The Nokia 5230, released in 2009, was a touchscreen smartphone that offered many features of higher-end devices at a more affordable price point. It was known for its music playback capabilities, GPS navigation, and access to the Ovi Store for apps.

[{"selector":"#anim-7bf6b99a-79fe-4e62-ab4a-742c0079f34c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79e04e58-d8dc-43e3-96bc-0f61e990a8e5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 2600 Units Sold: 135 million Known for its compact design and simple features, the Nokia 2600, introduced in 2004, catered to users looking for a basic, reliable phone. Its colorful covers, long battery life, and affordability contributed to its popularity.

[{"selector":"#anim-2fa1d9a9-5f26-45c3-b26b-8241b0018626","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3cc57e11-64c1-4e38-8847-8f7aa984f2d5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 1600 Units Sold: 130 million Released in 2006, the Nokia 1600 featured a color screen, polyphonic ringtones, and a speaking clock, setting it apart from other entry-level models. It was designed for ease of use, targeting first-time mobile phone users in emerging markets.

[{"selector":"#anim-b69163fe-fcd2-4237-9bd8-a06abd74158d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a00c87bb-5b96-476d-86c1-9404a6f7fc44","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nokia 3310 Units Sold: 126 million The Nokia 3310, launched in 2000, became famous for its near-indestructible build, long battery life, and the iconic game Snake II. It remains one of the most recognized phone models in history, embodying the essence of early mobile phones.