With a focus on the Android OS, as it abandoned its long commitment to Symbian, the firm estimates the 10.4 million units sold during 3Q10 gave it a 4% share of the global handset market.
While Nordberg said Sony Ericsson would evaluate Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 platform, but said the vendor aimed to become the world’s leading Android handset maker.
Despite the high-end focus, average selling price fell 4% quarter-on-quarter to €154 as it added more mid-tier units during the period. ASP is likely to fall further in the fourth quarter, finance director Bill Glaser said.
Gross margin doubled to 30% year-on-year, however operating margins remain tight at 4%.
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