If in the past Nokia had used the Android operating system deftly, perhaps their fate could have been much different. Here are some scenarios that might occur if in the past around 2010 Nokia relied on Android, as compiled by us from various sources:
1. Nokia remains the king of the world's mobile phones
The arrival of the iPhone in 2007 and the Android phone that started in 2008 at first did not shake Nokia's position at first. Even in 2010, they recorded the largest smartphone sales in their history, which was 103 million units.
If at that time Nokia immediately adopted Android, they could maintain its position as the king of the world's mobile phones. After all, they excel in terms of distribution networks and big names that stick in the minds of many people.
2. Nokia lost to other brands, but still at the top
In the scenario that Nokia directly uses Android, it could be that they fail to maintain their position as the largest mobile phone manufacturer. The reason is, many competitors are also using Android with their respective abilities.
Not to mention later, a row of Chinese cellphones appeared which later were able to dominate the market with full-featured phones but at reasonable prices. Nokia may no longer be in the number one position, but its phones are still in high demand.
3. Nokia abandoned its users
Even though it's smart to use Android, it doesn't mean that a mobile phone vendor is guaranteed success. There are many cases, such as what happened to HTC, Sony Ericsson, to LG. They still fail even though they have big names and have been using Android since the beginning.
The same may also happen to Nokia. Even though at that time it was the number one mobile phone vendor, the use of Android did not necessarily maintain that status. For example, if it is considered less innovative or the selling price is too expensive, it is possible that Nokia will be left behind.
4. Nokia is superior in the high end mobile market
Nokia smartphones in the past were known to be solid in terms of design and features such as cameras. Since still using Symbian, Nokia is known to be innovative in making smartphones, including in the high end segment.
Call it the Nokia 7650, 6600 to E63, all become iconic phones. Well, it could be that this ability will make Nokia superior in the high-end class Android phone market.
5. Nokia gives birth to many innovations in the Android world
Innovation is the lifeblood of a mobile phone to stay ahead of its competitors. Since the past, Nokia phones are known to give birth to many breakthroughs. A capable camera, interesting music features, to designs that are sometimes different from others are the advantages of this Finnish vendor.
If Nokia had adopted Android from the start, they could have given birth to many innovations which other mobile phone manufacturers would later adopt. Unfortunately as is known, Nokia never did. They adopted Android when it was too late.