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Sony Ericsson squeezes a profit despite the supply issues from the Japanese earthquake

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By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Apr 19, 2011, 7:32 AM

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Sony Ericsson squeezes a profit despite the supply issues from the Japanese earthquake

Sony Ericsson announced its financial results for the quarter that ended March 31st, and it seems that the company is struggling with some supply disruption issues, due to the Japanese earthquake, but managed to eke out profit.

Despite that revenue fell significantly from the same quarter last year, and from last quarter, Sony Ericsson increased its profit margins, thanks to the shift from feature phones to higher end Android handsets. The sales in the quarter totaled $1.63 billion, and the company's margin rose to 33%.

This places Sony Ericsson at about 5% market share in the industry (3% if we count in revenues), but the average selling price for its handsets has been bumped quite a bit to $200. With innovative handsets like the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia Play, this trend is certain to continue this year, and we can be fairly sure that the company has gotten on top of its mobile woes, thanks to the adoption of Android.

via AllThingsD

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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.