Russia's WP8 market share declines, need to work harder

Computer Store News: Russian publisher Vedomosti reported on the sales volume of the latest smartphones in Russia, depicting the share of smartphone systems. According to statistics, the largest retailer Euroset's WP8 mobile phone Q1 quarter sales accounted for 5% of the share, down from 6% in the same period last year.

According to Alexei Shirokov, head of purchasing at Euroset, the retailer is mainly due to the decline in sales of high-end Windows Phone 8.1 phones (selling above $430). Sales of low-end Windows Phone products are still very stable.

“In fact, sales of Windows Phone are growing, up 20% year-on-year. "The relevant person in charge, Maria Zaikina." However, she also saw the huge potential of the low-end mobile phone market in WP8. If the price is $140, it will be very advantageous. According to statistics, smartphone sales under $140 increased by 42% in 2014.

I believe that the upcoming low-end machine Lumia 630 and the flagship Lumia 930 will regain some market share.