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Apple and Samsung combine to collect 99% of mobile phone profits

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  1. Shawn Knight TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,784   +6

    Apple and Samsung have combined to collect an astonishing 99 percent of mobile phone operating profit. Individually, Apple accounted for 73 percent while Samsung amassed the remaining 26 percent. HTC...

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    Shawn Knight, May 4, 2012
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  2. Guest

    Who is SE?

    And I know Motorola died but where is it on this chart.
    Guest, May 5, 2012
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  3. bielius TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 214   +13

    SE stands for Sony Ericsson, and yes, this company existed someday.
    bielius, May 5, 2012
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  4. 9Nails TechSpot Paladin Posts: 647   +20

    Profit shares? Guess Motorola is breaking even or sold at a loss Guest.

    We all knew that Apple is a luxury brand with astronomical price. This really drives that point home. But with NPD showing Android phones now make up 61% of sales, Apple might need to lower their price and compete in an arena that they once dominated.
    9Nails, May 7, 2012
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  5. mario Ex-TS Developer Posts: 387   +8

    Really!? astronomical price? The iPhone is available for $200 USD carrier subsidized and you can get the iPhone 4 for $99.

    Apple shouldn't change anything, you did read how much profit they are making compared to everyone else? And of those 61% of Androids sold they can't even get profits near 30%.

    Yeah sure Apple is the one that needs to change.
    mario, May 8, 2012
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  6. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,917   +119

    My girlfriend just went from a 3GS to a 4 (not 4S) this weekend and was expecting it to be $100. The guy (at Radio Shack) said it rang up for $50 (apparently a $50 credit came up at same time). I don't know anything more than that, but I know she walked out of there with a non-refurb iPhone 4 for $50 and a 2 year contract.
    SNGX1275, May 8, 2012
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