Samsung claimed that its now popular, Samsung Star model has scaled the 10 million subscriber mark within 6 months.

“We’ve entered an era where full touch-screen mobiles are mainstream devices, and we are very pleased with the broad popularity of the Samsung Star,” said Young-hee Lee, Vice President of Marketing, Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is aiming to take the lead in the global touch-screen mobile market with our diverse product line up and customized, unique marketing approach.”

Only in Aug this year the company had crossed the 5 million sales mark. This implies the next 5 million unit sales were recorded within couple of months.