5 Most Valuable Smartphone Companies in the World

In this article, we will discuss the 5 most valuable smartphone companies in the world. You can read our industry overview by clicking 20 Most Valuable Smartphone Companies in the World.

5. Oppo

Market Share: 5.72%
Founded: 2004
First model: OPPO Find X903 (2011)

Oppo is a Chinese smartphone company. It’s a member of the BBK Electronics corporate family alongside Vivo and OnePlus.

Oppo smartphones run Android software. The company mostly targets mid-range and high-end smartphone market segments. It produces smartphones under various models series, including F series, N series, R series, K series, and Reno series.

Oppo’s share of the global smartphone market is 5.72%.

4. Huawei

Market Share: 5.73%
Founded: 1987
First model: U8220 (2009)

Huawei is a Chinese technology company that makes smartphones, telecom gear, and other products. It initially based its smartphones on Android before developing its own operating system called HarmonyOS.

3. Xiaomi

Market Share: 12.57%
Founded: 2010
First model: Xiaomi Mi1. (2011)

Xiaomi is a Chinese smartphone company with a global footprint. Its devices run the Android software. The company targets the entry-level, mid-range, and high-end market segments.

2. Apple

Market Share: 27.64%
Founded: 1976
First model: iPhone 1 (January 2007)

Apple is an American company headquartered in Cupertino, California. It manufactures smartphones under the iPhone brand. Its devices run the iOS software, which is exclusive to the company.

1. Samsung

Market Share: 27.97%
Founded: 1969
First model: Samsung Galaxy GT-I7500 (2009)

Samsung is a South Korean company that makes smartphones under the Galaxy brand. Its devices run Google’s Android software, which is used by many other smartphone companies.

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