The amazing Samsung Galaxy S III which is a worthy challenger to Apple’s powerful iPhone 4S had passed 20 million sales worldwide with only 100 days after its launch.
At the end of July 2012, this device hit the 10 million mark and since then the company just double that figure in an easy way. According to Xinhua, the figures break down to around 200,000 sales per day, which is more than amazing number. As we know, Samsung is very reserved about its sale numbers, but it did reveal how that 20 million splits out regionally: 6 million units in Europe, 4.5 million in Asia, 4 million in North America, and 2.5 million in its home territory of Korea.
Samsung claims that the Galaxy S III has sold three times faster than its predecessor the Galaxy S II, and six times faster than the original Galaxy.
Samsung’s press release follows below.
Samsung GALAXY S III Reaches 20 Million Sales Milestone in Record Time
Ergonomic design, user-friendly features, and the latest technologies drive
record-breaking success for Samsung’s flagship smartphone
SEOUL, Korea—September 6, 2012—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced that the GALAXY S III smartphone has achieved 20 million unit sales in just 100 days since its debut in May 2012. As Samsung’s most successful smartphone to date, the GALAXY S III has set a new record, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors.
Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the GALAXY S III is a revolutionary smartphone that delivers a uniquely personalized and intuitive user experience. It includes a generous 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display for a stunning viewing experience, and a variety of powerful camera features that ensure all moments are captured easily and instantly. Samsung GALAXY S III uses intelligent software that responds interactively to your face, gestures and voice. It also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall user experience in entirely new ways, including Smart Stay, S Beam and AllShare Cast.
“The GALAXY S III has enjoyed tremendous attention and popularity since its launch in May, and we are thrilled with its success,” said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to customers who have chosen the GALAXY S III. We will never stop providing the latest smart mobile technologies to help users live a life extraordinary.”
Following the successful launch of the GALAXY S III, the stylish device will be available in a variety of colors; *Amber Brown, *Garnet Red, *Sapphire Black and *Titanium Gray in addition to Pebble Blue and Marble White.
* Availability of colors will vary depending on the country and carrier/retailer
