Nokia and Samsung both are one of the leading mobile phone manufacturers around the world. As per the popularity, Nokia and Samsung, both the brands are quite popular in the mainstream mobile phone market that have their niche markets and followers. But if statistics are to be believed, Nokia holds 36% of the total market share in the mobile phone market and thus it grabs most of the market share in comparison to the other mobile phones. As far as Samsung is concerned, it has a lesser market share as compared to Nokia which hold the largest market share in the world.

Where Nokia is known for its technologically brilliant devices, that are very popular amongst the masses, even in the lower income group. On the other hand, talking about Samsung, they are known for their stylish devices that have now started tapping the lower segment as well. Their signature slider phones are quite popular amongst the masses and they have a mastery over the manufacturing of mobile phones. Perhaps that has made them come up with the thinnest slider phone from their factory. So, Samsung has also started making its presence felt in the market.

In the recent past we have seen some of the most coveted and brilliant mobile phones from Nokia and Samsung. There has been a lot of hullabaloo over the prestigious 'N' series that has earned a reputation of having state of art mobile phones in its kitty. On the other hand, consider the ultra edition series by Samsung that has also launched some of the most powerful mobile phones of its times. Both of these series have created ripples in the mobile phone market and are quite popular.

So, the choice of mobile phones is certainly a matter of one's interest and preference. Both of these mobile handsets have been popular in their target markets and both have been successful in giving some of the most popular handsets of today. So choose the one that suits you the best!

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