Analysis of the handsets announced in November 2010 reveals that Android is still by far the most popular operating system on new smartphones. The SpecTRAX service from Strategy Analytics captures the specifications of every handset, tablet and dongle announced and analyses the trends in ongoing research. Of the 71 handsets announced in November for which detailed specs were available, 12 models were smartphones and, unusually, all 12 were based on the Android OS. 

Other trends from the research indicate:

- an average handset thickness of 13.82 mm

- an average weight of 124.9 grams

- an average screen size of 2.91 inches

- an average camera resolution of 3.23 MP

- HSDPA support in 27% of the new models announced

- Bluetooth support in 62% and WiFi in 31% of the new models.

There are now almost 12,000 models on the database and we're adding about 100 new models each month.

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Stuart Robinson

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Many leading suppliers from around the world use SpecTRAX to monitor and compare handset products, competitive specifications and availability across more than 150 global brands.

You are invited to attend our exclusive analysis breakfast presentations at MWC where you can try out SpecTRAX. If you would like to register for the breakfast event

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The SpecTRAX demonstration will show its ease of use and efficiency in providing:

• Handset product announcements
• Product features & specifications
• Handset network operator availability comparisons
• Specific feature adoption rates
• Carrier loyalty to handset brands and devices
• Handset pricing

If you feel that someone in your company or a colleague within the industry may benefit from a demonstration please feel free to forward this announcement to them.

Stephen Entwistle

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