Essential consumer cell phones in our daily lives, and manufacturers strive to win over the largest number of consumers so that each launch is even greater than the predecessor, in which they seek to bring new features, exclusive features and more polished operating systems.
See the list of the 10 best-selling mobile phones in history.
- 10. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max – 151,1 million units sold
A year after the debut of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple bet on a new strategy with the launch of the duo iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with a premium finish and the launch of the iPhone XR as a more affordable alternative.
The models won over the public and, in particular, the iPhone XR stood out more and more as its price plummeted, to the point of still being a purchase option in 2023, almost five years after its official launch.
- 9. iPhone 11 Line – 159,2 million units sold
Representing the successor to the iPhone XS line, the iPhone 11 trio was presented in 2019 with the same launch structure as the previous year, consisting of a common model and two premium models, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- 8. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus – 159,9 million units sold
Known for leaving a large portion of the public irritated with the removal of the P2 headphone jack, the debut of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in 2016 still proved that aggressive decisions by Apple cannot always negatively impact the sales of the device.
- 7. Nokia 3210 – 161 million units sold
Another iconic model of the brand, the Nokia 3210 launched in 1999, immediately stood out for being the first popular mobile phone with an internal antenna, which made the device even more comfortable and facilitated its use in everyday life.
The device had three pre-installed games, including Snake (the snake game), thin body and interchangeable housing for different colors.
- 6. iPhone 5S – 164,5 million units sold
While the iPhone 5s represented little change from the previous year's iPhone 5, the debut of the Home button with fast Touch ID for authentication with biometrics, the launch of Apple Pay, the arrival of the redesigned iOS 7 and its longer battery life. were factors that boosted the interest of those who have not yet migrated from the iPhone 4 or 4S.
- 5. iPhone 6S and 6S Plus – 174,1 million units sold
By combining sales of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6S Plus launched in 2015, Apple conquers the fifth position of best-selling mobile phones in the world with greater public interest in a larger screen iPhone.
- 4. Nokia 105 series – 200 million units sold
- 3. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus – 220 million units sold
The launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus conquered the public with its new aluminum design with rounded corners, abandoned the look of straight corners used since the iPhone 4, and smaller thickness in an Apple smartphone with 6,9 mm for the model smaller.
Apple models suffered from the so-called “bend gate”, a structural flaw that made the device more susceptible to damage in the region of the volume buttons. Even with the serious problem, the duo sold 220 million units.
- 2. Nokia 1110 – 250 million units sold
Proving that you don't mess with a team, you win, the Nokia 1110 was launched two years after the resounding success of the Nokia 1100 and, to everyone's surprise, was able to approach the impressive sales volume of its predecessor. Launched in 2005 and manufactured until 2007.
- 1. Nokia 1100 – 255 million units sold
With an impressive 255 million units sold, the Nokia 1100 conquered underdeveloped countries for its high durability and low price, becoming the first device for many consumers to bet on two characteristics of great importance.
Nokia maintained its manufacture for six years before retiring it for good, marking the history of world telephony and becoming the best-selling mobile phone in the world.
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