Nokia 5800 Accounts for 20% of the Global Touchscreen Market

Last time I checked, the iPhone was the most popular touchscreen phone. Now it looks that Nokia's first touchscreen phone, the 5800 is estimated to account for 20% of all touchscreen phone sales worldwide. That's an impressive number.

Nokia made public the number during its Q1 results conference call. Nokia's chief executive, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said that :

"Consumer response has been well beyond expectations, and it has the potential to become our most successful device ever. We estimate that this smartphone alone accounts for around 20 per cent of all touch screen devices sold worldwide. It offers unique value for those who want to experience their music on the move, particularly when combined with our innovative Comes With Music service."

Just to be fair we do have to tell you that the percentage represents sales made in the first quarter of this year, so overall it looks like the competition still has the upper hand.