According to source from a leading research company, the fourth quarter of the previous year has witnessed a outstanding growth in the smartphone market.

The time has recorded better number for all handsets sales along with strong sales of smartphones when compared to the last nine months of the year.

According to the company source, the smartphone market flows 25% in 4th quarter as compared to the 3rd quarter. Further, Apple reported the best growth in the quarter, while Nokia also did well in the time with shipping 21 million smartphones compared to the 15-16 million units it typically ships.

also, RIM also posted a great fourth quarter.

The research company included that the increasing price tag of smartphones is the reason behind the flow in the sales figures. The firm also included that the North America led the number in the smartphone market growth at 30% subsequently Western Europe and APAC region.