
2. Samsung
Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It comprises numerous affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean chaebol (business conglomerate). Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company. Over the decades, the company diversified into areas including food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail. Samsung entered the electronics industry in the late 1960s and the construction and shipbuilding industries in the mid-1970s; these areas would drive its subsequent growth. Following Lee's death in 1987, Samsung was separated into four business groups – Samsung Group, Shinsegae Group, CJ Group, and Hansol Group. Since 1990, Samsung has increasingly globalized its activities and electronics, particularly mobile phones and semiconductors, have become its most important source of income. As of 2020, Samsung has the 8th highest global brand value.
Success has not been without struggles; Samsung has faced several controversies and legal issues over the years, including the Galaxy Note 7 recall due to exploding batteries in 2016. However, the company has also been a pioneer in technological advancement, being a major player in the smartphone market with its Galaxy series, and a leader in the global semiconductor industry. Samsung continues to push the boundaries of innovation, with investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G technology, and foldable displays.
Today, Samsung stands as a symbol of South Korea's economic success and technological prowess, with a diverse range of products and services that touch the lives of millions worldwide.

3. Microsoft
Microsoft and Apple have been rivals for many years, both brands are beloved by many users. The iPhone remains the easiest phone to use up to the present time. The iOS interface has not changed over the years. This is an advantage of the iPhone over Android phones, making Apple's phones very popular. You just need to pick up the phone, turn it on, and tap the app you want to open. Although Apple has made some improvements over the years such as Control Center, the iPhone is still very easy to learn.
Another advantage of the iPhone over Android phones is security. Apple takes security very seriously, directly releasing updates for all iOS devices, helping prevent any breaches when known and sanitizing everyone's devices, regardless of their service provider. Additionally, smartphones from also feature AirDrop, allowing you to easily transfer photos, videos, and other files over wifi from iPhone to MacBook. And with iCloud keeping everything synced, you have access on your Mac to photos on your iPhone and any notes or documents you create. Another major advantage of the iPhone over Android is that you can update iOS on the iPhone whenever you want.
The iPhone tends to hold its value quite well. Reselling an iPhone is easier than an Android phone if you want to upgrade. You can use Apple Pay by bringing your iPhone close to a supported payment terminal at the checkout, then authenticate the payment with the Face ID or touch ID sensor on your phone. Apple Pay also supports rewards cards and stores credit cards issued by many companies. All of these are stored in the new Apple Wallet app. Performance is one area where iOS beats Android. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is currently the most powerful smartphone from Apple, and it has 6GB of RAM.

4. Huawei
Since its establishment in 2009, Huawei has rapidly expanded its business operations to over 100 countries and has become one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world. While the initial brand focused on South Asia, by 2015, it had expanded into other regions of the continent and by 2020, had deployed operations in Europe.
One of the biggest reasons behind the success of the Huawei brand is its offering of various specifications at not overly expensive prices. While there are many smartphone brands competing to innovate nowadays, Huawei has proven successful in introducing innovative designs and technologies in its devices. In 2018, the brand caught attention by introducing the world's first in-display fingerprint scanner in its mid-range phone, the X20. The technology using high-resolution optical scanning under the phone's glass screen can read the user's fingerprints and authenticate them.
A revolution in the smartphone industry has put Huawei in the spotlight, and this innovation from Huawei has been tested by leading technology brands such as Apple and Samsung, who have failed to achieve similar results. Another significant new point introduced by Huawei is the launch of the 'NEX' series - smartphones with one of the first notch-less screens bringing edge-to-edge design. Regardless of the selling price, all Huawei phones on the market today provide excellent specifications and features that other brands only provide in their flagship product lines.

5. Realme
Realme is a well-known domestic smartphone brand in China in recent years. Registered in China in 2001 and starting operations in 2004, the brand 'Oppo' has expanded to more than 40 countries. Oppo has become the largest smartphone manufacturer in China promoting its phones through over 200,000 retail channels as of June 2016. It is rated as a good brand and loved by many young people. The appearance of Oppo phones, beautiful design, high quality, and very good quality control has attracted the attention of countless young people, especially young women.
In 2019, Realme won the title of the leading smartphone brand in China and ranked 5th in the world market share. Realme smartphones are pioneers equipped with a 5MP and 16MP front camera, rotating camera as well as dual 5x zoom technology with Ultra HD quality for photos. Moreover, the shape and craftsmanship of mobile phones make users feel comfortable holding them. Oppo mobile phones have long relied on excellent photos to attract consumers. This is its trump card, aimed at attracting young women, and it has really done that.
Realme operates AI-enhanced camera technology capable of accurately identifying features on the face, including multiple lighting modes and filters that allow you to personalize every photo in your own way. Realme offers many types with flexible features at every price point no matter what budget you choose. So, Realme not only keeps up with the development of new models but also tries to focus on the features of older models, leading to smartphones being less likely to become outdated and redundant after a period of time.

6. TCL Communication (Alcatel)
TCL Communication is a multinational telecommunications company founded in the late 1920s in the United States. At that time, TCL had produced walkie-talkies and had greatly assisted in World War II through communication via walkie-talkies. It also manufactured televisions, semiconductors, processors, and semiconductors...For the first time in history, the company released a mobile communication device for commercial purposes. Subsequently, TCL released many mobile phones and pagers. TCL was the largest mobile phone seller in the world in the 1990s. TCL also developed the world's first GPRS mobile phone. The TCL Razr is one of the best-selling mobile phones with sales of around 130 million units.
Lenovo acquired TCL Communication in 2014 and has been consistently releasing excellent smartphones every year. TCL Communication provides some of the best Android phones on the market. Almost all TCL phones come with stock Android, faster and better-performing than custom Android even on lower-spec phones. It also ensures early updates to new versions of the operating system.
TCL Communication produces the best budget phones and is widely known for that advantage. TCL Communication is also known as the champion of the budget smartphone market. TCL Communication always strives to provide mid-range specifications at the price of budget phones. The build quality of TCL phones is premium and significantly better than other phones at the same price point. The display on TCL phones is quite smooth. It will give you the smoothest touch experience ever.

7. OnePlus
OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer just over two years old. It's part of the BBK Electronics conglomerate, a company with a complex history spawning brands like iQOO and OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo being more well-known. OnePlus was created similarly to OnePlus, built as a standalone brand within BBK and Oppo but with access to Oppo's IP, economic scale for component procurement, as well as large-scale factory lines. Since its inception, OnePlus's investment portfolio has become a range of phones featuring premium features at perfect competitive prices for Covid-era buyers, not trusting in brands.
The rise of OnePlus may also be attributed to changes in smartphone usage habits in India. Many Indians lack fixed broadband bandwidth. Improved connectivity capability, increased data usage, and affordable 4G phones have helped OnePlus enter the market smoothly. Following success in India, OnePlus began to venture into Europe. The OnePlus X2 Pro is a standout product, the world's first phone with a 64MP camera paired with top-tier power at 399 euros. OnePlus has produced quad-camera setups, super zoom cameras, 5G phones, OLED HDR displays with high refresh rates, etc. OnePlus not only surpasses competition in the phone sector. Its 'everything affordable' business plan includes a pair of wireless earbuds, the OnePlus watch,..

8. Itel
Itel is a brand from Shenzhen but mainly sells mobile phones in Africa. The largest smartphone brands by total shipment volume in 2019 were Samsung, Huawei, Apple, Xiaomi, and OPPO. But if non-smartphone products are also counted, Itel would rank fourth, selling more than 10 million phones than Xiaomi, a well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer. Itel has three mobile phone subsidiary brands TECNO, Itel, and Infinix, all listed in the Top 100 most beloved brands by African consumers by African Business, a renowned African business magazine. Among these, the main brand Itel ranks fifth.
With the advent of the mobile Internet era, all users started taking photos with their mobile phones. Big tech companies have invented beauty features and various filters. Almost all phones or apps try to make the user's face whiter. This is good for some people, but it can be uncomfortable for people of color. In all Itel phones from Transsion, its beauty features and filters not only make the face whiter but also brighten the face while still maintaining the original skin tone and providing more detail for black or brown skin.
Transsion introduced a mobile payment business in Nigeria and Ghana, PalmPay, more similar to China's Alipay or WeChat Pay than Apple Pay. Users can use it to transfer money, pay for offline stores, shop online, recharge mobile phones, etc. These apps belong to Transsnet, a joint venture between Transsion and NetEase.

9. Huawei
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd is a global technology conglomerate based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The company's mission is to design, build, and sell telecommunications and consumer electronics tools. It was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei. Originally intended to develop telephone switching equipment, Huawei expanded its business operations to telecommunications network construction, providing equipped devices and consulting services to enterprises within and outside China, while also manufacturing communication equipment for the consumer market.
Huawei is the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is a leading provider of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices globally. The primary motto of this leading manufacturer is to bring the latest technologies to consumers and share the joy of technological advancements with others worldwide. Huawei mobile phone lines tend to fiercely compete with all competitors. The main advantage that Huawei phones bring is the ability to shoot in 5x optical zoom mode through an 8-megapixel dedicated camera lens, whereas the Galaxy S10 plus offers 2x optical zoom capability.
The night mode in Huawei's camera function helps display more accurately and deliver better product quality in low-light conditions. The hottest Huawei phones offer you 22.5W fast charging options. Huawei is one of the first smartphone manufacturers with foldable screens, attracting the attention of those seeking 5G mobile devices. It is the world's fastest 5G foldable phone that just won the “Best New Connected Mobile Device” from GSMA at Mobile World Congress 2019.

10. Honor
Honor is known as a leading consumer electronics brand in China, established in 2013. It is one of the most popular tech brands currently leading the way in the production of smartphones. The Honor company boasts one of the most advanced research and development centers, driven by a massive workforce of over 10,000 employees. China's smartphone brand has now increased its popularity globally, with its products sold in over 100 countries. Some of the top smartphones offered by Honor include the Honor 10X Lite, Honor X30, and Honor Magic V foldable phones.
Honor was established as a sub-brand of Huawei with the aim of providing cheaper products and targeting a younger audience than the parent company. Honor mobile phones come equipped with many features, high RAM, memory, and competitive cameras in the global smartphone market. This smart mobile phone brand is predominantly state-owned in China. Honor smartphones allow Huawei to compete with mid-range online smartphone brands in China and globally. Honor primarily sells products online, but some Honor products are also available in select stores in certain markets.

