Mobile phones that bear the erstwhile Nokia brand name are still among the bestselling devices in Vietnam in terms of sales volume, whereas Samsung handsets take the lead when it comes to sales value, according to local retailers.
In November 2014, Microsoft Corp dropped the Nokia name when rolling out its Lumia 535 smartphone, only seven months after its US$7.2 billion deal to buy the Finnish firm’s handset business.
Still, Nokia phones are enjoying popularity in Vietnam mostly because of their affordable prices, The Saigon Times Online reported on Wednesday.
Upon the April buyout, Nokia continued as a networks, mapping and technology licensing company, according to Reuters.