More than 1.2 billion cellphones sold in 2009

Worldwide phone sales were flat in 2009, but the fourth quarter showed an 8% bump in sales, says market research firm Gartner. Some 1.21 billion phones sold in 2009. USA Today reports.

Smartphones from companies such as Apple, Google and Blackberry-maker Research in Motion may get the most attention, but standard phones were bigger sellers. Market share leaders:

-- Nokia: 38.6%
-- Samsung: 16.3%
-- LG: 8.4%

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emily | 8:56 AM | Random Stats / Infographics |
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