Here at Mobile Fun, we measure each handsets performance against its peers, looking at its page views, sales and more. This gives us a unique viewpoint as to the most actively used handsets for a given period, which reveals more than just handset sales in isolation. We’re also handset agnostic; we’re as happy to support Android handsets as iPhones, or Windows Phones as BlackBerries.
We thought we’d release this top 20 list to our readers, to give them a better idea of what headsets are trending. As well as the big names you’d expect, there are quite a few surprises as well. Let’s get right into it!
1. Samsung Galaxy S2
The Samsung Galaxy S2 still rules the roost, seven months after it was first launched in the EU. The phone’s combination of incredibly high-powered internals, a slim figure and gorgeous 4.3” screen have continued to prove popular. Samsung have announced the phone will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich early next year, ensuring it’ll continue to be relevant even as phones with bigger displays and quad-core processors launch. The Samsung Galaxy S2 won’t back down without a fight.
Top Samsung Galaxy S2 Case: Slimline Carbon Fibre Style Flip Case
More essential Samsung Galaxy S2 accessories: Desktop Charging Cradle & Genuine Samsung Vehicle Dock
2. Apple iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 pips its younger brother, the 4S, to the second place spot. The older phone provides arguably better value than the iPhone 4S, as it comes with most of the the same hardware and software. That’s not bad for a phone that was released in June last year. As the iPhone 4S comes down in price though, expect the iPhone 4 to fall a few places.
Top iPhone 4 Case: iPhone 4 Leather Flip Case
More essential iPhone 4 accessories: DriveTime Car Pack & MFX Privacy Screen Protector
3. Apple iPhone 4S
The iPhone 4S comes with a few added features compared to the iPhone 4, including a faster dual-core processor, a powerful f/2.4 camera and Siri, the voice-controlled AI assistant. While it comes at a premium price, the iPhone 4S has seen massive sales from the Apple faithful. It’ll surely beat its older brother some day, but for now it remains in third place.
Top iPhone 4S case: Case-Mate Barely There
More essential iPhone 4S accessories: iPhone 4S USB Cable & Navigon Car Holder with Charger
4. Samsung Galaxy Note
The mammoth Samsung Galaxy Note is an amazing half-way house between a tablet and a smartphone, with a gorgeous HD 5.3” screen and a powerful set of internals, similar to the popular Galaxy S2. The Note comes with its own custom stylus and associated software, making it a great phone to take notes on. The unusual handset seems to be love it or hate it, but for many it’s impossible to ignore such a bright and beautiful screen. It’ll be interesting to see if the Note remains a mainstay of this list, or whether it’ll drop in the face of other HD phones like the Galaxy Nexus.
Top Samsung Galaxy Note case: Flexishield Skin
Other essential Samsung Galaxy Note accessories: Cellular Line Car Charger & MFX Screen Protector
5. BlackBerry 8520 Curve
The BlackBerry 8520 Curve is the oldest handset on the list, still jumping into the #5 spot from #6 last time. The phone was released in August 2009, so it’s done well to stand the test of time. While it doesn’t support 3G, it provides that winning combination of a solid QWERTY keyboard and the intensely popular BBM app at a very low price. This has made it one of the most desirable BlackBerry phones for the past three years, both for economical business people and cash-strapped teenagers. Will it ever be stopped? It’s hard to tell.
Top BlackBerry 8520 Curve case: Girly Triple Pack
Other essential BlackBerry 8520 Curve accessories: Brodit Passive Holder & Martin Fields Screen Protector
6. HTC Sensation
The HTC Sensation is HTC’s answer to the Samsung Galaxy S2, and is the top ranking HTC handset on this list (but not the only one). It sports a solid qHD screen, a quick dual core processor and its popular HTC Sense UI. The Sensation has been upgraded with a number of variants recently, including the super-sized Sensation XL and the faster, Beats-Audio-enabled Sensation XE. The original still beats both variants though, holding a #6 rank.
Top HTC Sensation case: Slimline Carbon Fibre Flip Case
Other essential HTC Sensation accessories: Car Mount Cradle & Sync and Charge Cradle with HDMI Out
7. Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
The Samsung Galaxy Ace (the Korean variant of which is pictured above) is the third-oldest Android phone in the top 10, being released in November last year. The Galaxy Ace is the more affordable middle child of the original Galaxy S family, and comes with a 3.5” screen and slower processor than its sibling. The Galaxy Ace still looks the part though, with a nice if a bit plasticky aesthetic.
Top Samsung Galaxy Ace S8530 case: 10-in-1 Silicone Case Pack
Other essential Samsung Galaxy Ace S8530 accessories: Cellular Line Micro USB Car Charger & OmniHolder Case Compatible Car Holder
8. Apple iPhone 3GS
Yep, you guessed it – the third oldest iPhone still commands a top 10 position on our list. With the same 1 GHz processor than its successor, the iPhone still provides an excellent Apple experience, at a fraction of the price of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The iPhone 3GS lacks that beautiful Retina display of the newer models, but will likely stick around for some time to come.
Top iPhone 3GS case: Otterbox Impact Series
Other essential iPhone 3GS accessories: DriveTime Car Pack & Martin Fields Screen Protector
9. Samsung Galaxy S
Coming in at Number 9 is another Samsung Android handset of yesteryear, the affordable Samsung Galaxy S. The predecessor to the Galaxy S2 continues to be popular due to its low price point and good features, which portended the success of its later model. The Galaxy S was released in June of 2010, but still compares favourably to other Android handsets with a premium design and strong 1 GHz processor.
Top Samsung Galaxy S case: Flexishield Skin
Other essential Samsung Galaxy S accessories: Samsung Car Charger & Samsung Desktop Dock
10. HTC Desire
The HTC Desire continues to be a desirable (haha) phone, with good performance coupled with HTC’s legendary build quality and Sense UI software. The phone was released back in February last year, making it the oldest Android phone on the list, but it’s held up well over time. The phone’s easy to root too, which overcomes its biggest drawback, its limited internal storage capacity.
Top HTC Desire case: HTC Desire Pull Case
Other essential HTC Desire accessories: DriveTime Car Pack & Deluxe Charging Cradle
11. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
The first Sony Ericsson handset on the list, the Xperia Arc combines good power and the Sony Bravia engine in a small shell. Here are our Xperia Arc accessories.
12. HTC Desire HD
The Desire’s bigger cousin is the 12th phone on the list, and the third HTC phone. Here’s our selection of HTC Desire HD accessories.
13. HTC Wildfire S
It’s another HTC handset! The Wildfire S is well respected for its moderate price and excellent feature set. If you’re looking for HTC Wildfire S accessories, hit the link.
14. BlackBerry Bold 9900
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the top of the line BlackBerry phone, with the latest OS, a touch screen and a dual core processor. We’ve got all the BlackBerry Bold 9900 accessories you need, too.
15. BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Another BlackBerry in the top 20, the Curve 3G 9300 is the 3G variant of the popular 8520. Looking for BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 accessories? We’ve got you covered.
16. BlackBerry Torch 9800
Our final BlackBerry in the top 20, the Torch 9800 is another mid to high range BlackBerry with some good features and a powerful single core processor. BlackBerry Torch 9800 accessories go here.
17. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The first Ice Cream Sandwich phone makes its debut appearance at #17. We’ve already got a wide range of Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories, so if you’re an early adopter get in here!
18. HTC Desire S
The HTC Desire S is another popular Desire variant that offers the same hardware in a smaller package. The HTC Desire S accessories are correspondingly smaller, as you’d expect.
19. Nokia N8
The last great Symbian phone from Nokia, the N8, still barely edges out its new-school Lumia rival. These Nokia N8 accessories are in stock.
20. Nokia Lumia 800
The first Windows Phone on the list and also the newest, the Nokia Lumia 800 shot up the most this month. We’ll look for better results next time! In the mean time, here are the Nokia Lumia 800 accessories.
Top 10 Stats
- Of the handsets featured, 6 run Android, 3 run iOS and 1 runs BlackBerry OS.
- Samsung is the top Android manufacturer, with four handsets in the top 10; HTC is the other with two.
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 was the only phone to gain a position on last month’s numbers, rising to #5 from #6.
Top 20 Stats
- Apple’s got only three handsets in the top 20, which paints a more realistic picture of the numerous Android phones it competes with.
- BlackBerry has a stronger performance here, with four handsets in the top 20.
- Android still rules the roost, with 12 of 20 handsets running Android, most with Android 2.2 or Android 2.3.
- The most improved handset was the Nokia Lumia 800, which shot up to 20th place to become the highest ranking Windows phone, and the only Windows Phone in the top 20.
- The Desire was the phone with the most variants in the top 20, with the original, Desire HD and Desire S all making it in.
Interesting stuff – I wonder how far the Lumia 800 will climb! The Galaxy Nexus should feature heavily in next month’s chart too – but will it be able to dethrone the dominant S2?
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