The Nokia Lumia 920 has taken the #1 sport in the Windows Phone ecosystem, according to latest figures released by AdDuplex. The developer advertising platform for both Windows and Windows Phone notes that the Lumia 920 has overtaken the Lumia 800 to become the most popular Windows Phone in the world.

Lumia 920 is a consumer favourite worldwide The margin between the Lumia 920 and older Lumia 800 isn't huge. In fact, it's the same percentage (when rounded up), but we're looking at strong progress made by the Finnish manufacturer. Nokia retains 8 of the 10 spots worldwide, with HTC taking the remaining two slices of the pie alongside "Other."

The report also shows Nokia taking an 80% share of the Windows Phone market. The likely cause of the Lumia 920 taking the 800's place is likely down to stock improvements and sources ceasing to push the previous generation hard to clear shelves. It's also interesting to see a premium (and expensive) Windows Phone become the most popular. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more What's more surprising is to see the Lumia 822 making an appearance. The Windows Phone is exclusively available on Verizon and we previously looked at how the mobile operator was seemingly selling more units than AT&T and its Lumia 920. The Lumia 822 really is a sleeper hit. Windows Phone 8 soon to take over Windows Phone 7 Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. Much like the Lumia 920 and 800 battle, Windows Phone 8 is picking up the pace and will soon be the dominant OS version. Last month the growth was clocked at 5 percent, but the latest report states the share has increased by 12 percent, more than doubling the adoption rate.