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Samsung Galaxy S4 sales slumped to 5 million units in August, still topped the ranks

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Oct 16, 2013, 4:57 AM

Samsung Galaxy S4 sales slumped to 5 million units in August, still topped the ranks

Despite being the best-selling smartphone in the traditionally slow August, the Galaxy S4 sell-through rate has dipped to 5 million units then, which might have prompted Samsung to speed up the development and release of the Galaxy S5.

Counterpoint Research’s monthly model tracker pegs the S4 on top of all phones, followed by the iPhone 5 16 GB and iPhone 5 32 GB models. There are three affordable Nokia Asha models in the top 10 ranking, and the rest is pretty much all Samsung:

Top 10 models sold Globally in August 2013

Rank Brand Model

Samsung Galaxy S4 International version
Apple iPhone 5-16GB
Apple iPhone 5-32GB
Nokia Asha 501
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Samsung Galaxy S III mini
Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190
Nokia Asha 205
Nokia 105

The research company expects to gauge from September sales, which traditionally start the holiday shopping ramp-up, whether the slump of Galaxy S4 sales is due to seasonality, or simply the strength of competitive offerings this year.

source: CounterPoint via UnwiredView

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.