Band 8+: The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.

The table presents data on the sales of mobile phones from 2006 to 2012 by five different companies: Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, Motorola, and Apple.

Overall, the table illustrates fluctuating sales trends for the five companies over the six-year period, with significant increases in sales for Samsung and Apple, while Motorola and Ericsson experienced substantial declines. Nokia’s sales remained relatively stable over the period.

Samsung’s sales experienced a notable increase from 117 million in 2006 to approximately 397 million in 2012, making it the top-selling brand by 2012. Similarly, Apple’s sales showed a significant rise, reaching around 136 million units in 2012. In contrast, both Motorola and Ericsson witnessed a sharp decline in sales, dropping from 210 million and 74 million in 2006 to 28 million each by 2012.

Nokia, initially the leading seller in 2006 with 345 million units, experienced moderate fluctuations in sales over the six-year period, with sales holding relatively steady at 335 million units by 2012, remaining competitive in the market.