Samsung Galaxy S II retains mobile crown

Samsung has kept HTC and Apple at bay in the mobile manufacturer war with its Galaxy S II handset retaining the top spot in June, according to the latest data from independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.

The uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which ranks the most popular phones based on live searches and sales, shows that despite Samsung keeping its crown, HTC continues to dominate the top 10 with six different models including the original Wildfire and Desire handsets. Meanwhile, Google's Android operating system continues to power 80% of the top 10 handsets.

Number one handset for June 2011 - The Samsung Galaxy S II has stayed on for another month as the nation's number one phone. This slender and swift smartphone shot up the rankings as soon as it became available on 1st May, gaining both market share and an influx of Editor's Choice awards.

Biggest climber - Two handsets have jumped up four places this month with the HTC Sensation and Blackberry Curve 8520 both proving popular with buyers. The versatile Sensation - HTC's first dual-core device - has sprung back up the charts following some minor price cuts. Meanwhile the evergreen Curve 8520 remains as appealing to Pay As You Go users as to those on a contract, with robust messaging functionality and a great design at an affordable price point.

Biggest faller - The HTC Desire HD moves six places down the chart to number ten, largely as a result of discounts to the original Desire and Wildfire - both now available for free with contracts starting from just £10 a month.

Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, comments: "The powerful and flexible Samsung Galaxy S II remains on top as networks and retailers continue to offer a number of strong mobile deals.

"Samsung can't rest on its laurels though. The influx of feature-rich phones like the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D, both introducing a unique glasses-free 3D viewing experience, could seriously shake things up this summer. We're also expecting a number of new BlackBerry handsets and of course can't ignore the enduring rumours of a fifth model of Apple's iPhone on the horizon."