Samsung becomes most profitable handset vendor in Q2 2013

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Apple's reign on the throne of the world's most profitable handset vendor for almost the last four years was usurped by Samsung in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics' Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service. Samsung's operating profit for its handset division (both smartphones and feature phones) stood at US$5.2 billion, compared to Apple's US$4.6 billion operating profit.

Samsung's claim over the position of most profitable vendor is suspected to be the result of strong volumes, high prices and tight cost control (the last two of which are probably the reason why the Galaxy Note 3 only costs $240 to make, but is priced at $800 and more, which is a huge profit margin even if you consider R&D and other costs), while Apple's profit margin has continued to slip due to lackluster iPhone 5 sales, and increased competition from rivals, particularly in China.

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Abhijeet Mishra - Editor-in-Chief

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Abhijeet's writing career started with guides for custom firmware for Samsung devices (including the original Galaxy S), and he moved to SamMobile in mid-2013 and worked up the ranks to Editor-in-chief. In addition to phones and mobile devices, his interests include gaming on both PC and console, PC hardware, and spending countless hours on YouTube watching videos on tech, movies, games, politics, and internet dramas.

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First Samsung device: SGH-D500

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