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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics","crawl_time":1775948822,"first_indexed_time":1375988423,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Samsung Electronics - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This article is about the electronics subsidiary. For the conglomerate, see\nSamsung Group\n.\nSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.\nThe Samsung headquarters in\nSeoul\n, South Korea\nNative name\nKorean name\nHangul\n삼성전자 주식회사\nHanja\n三星電子株式會社\nRR\nSamseong jeonja jusikhoesa\nMR\nSamsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa\nFormerly\nSamsung Electric Industries (1969–1988)\nCompany type\nPublic\nTraded as\nKRX\n:\n005930\n,\n005935\nLSE\n: \nSMSN\nLuxSE\n: \nSMSEL\nISIN\nKR7005930003\nIndustry\nElectronics\nConsumer electronics\nSemiconductors\nComputer hardware\nHome appliances\nInternet of things\nMedical devices\nTelecommunications\nFounded\n13 January 1969\n; 57 years ago\nin\nSuwon\n, South Korea\nHeadquarters\nSamsung Digital City\n [\nko\n]\n, Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong,\nYeongtong District\n,\nSuwon\n,\nSouth Korea\n[\n1\n]\nArea served\nWorldwide\nKey people\nLee Jae-yong\n(\nexecutive chairman\n)\nShin Je-Yoon (\nchairman of the board\nand independent director)\nJun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO)\nRoh Tae-Moon (\npresident\nand CEO)\nProducts\nSee products listing\nRevenue\nUS$\n220.726 billion\n(2024)\nOperating income\nUS$24.008 billion\n(2024)\nNet income\nUS$25.274 billion\n(2024)\nTotal assets\nUS$377.473 billion\n(2024)\nTotal equity\nUS$295.058 billion\n(2024)\nOwners\nNational Pension Service\n(8.69%)\nSamsung Life Insurance\n(8.51%)\nSamsung C&T Corporation\n(5.01%)\n[\n2\n]\nNumber of employees\n262,647 (2024)\nParent\nSamsung\nSubsidiaries\nSamsung Experience Store\nSamsung Medison\nSamsung Telecommunications\nSmartThings\nHarman International\nSamsung Galaxy\nSamsung ISOCELL\nWebsite\nsamsung.com\nFootnotes \/ references\nFinancials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024.\nReferences:\n[\n3\n]\nSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.\n(\nSEC\n; stylized as\nSΛMSUNG\n;\nKorean\n: \n삼성전자\n;\nlit.\n \n'\nTristar Electronics\n'\n) is a\nSouth Korean\nmultinational\nmajor appliance\nand\nconsumer electronics\ncorporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in\nYeongtong District\n,\nSuwon\n,\nSouth Korea\n.\n[\n1\n]\nIt is the pinnacle of the\nSamsung\nchaebol\n, accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012,\n[\n4\n]\nand has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to\ncross ownership\n.\n[\n5\n]\nIt is majority-owned by foreign investors.\n[\n6\n]\n[\n7\n]\nAs of 2023,\nSamsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world.\n[\n8\n]\nIt has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its\nSamsung Galaxy\nbrand consisting of phones such as its flagship\nGalaxy S series\n, popular midrange\nGalaxy A series\n, budget\nGalaxy M series\nas well as the premium\nGalaxy Fold\nand\nGalaxy Flip series\n. The company pioneered the\nphablet\nform factor with the\nGalaxy Note\nfamily.\n[\n9\n]\nSamsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and\nGalaxy Tab S series\n.\n[\n10\n]\nIt has been the\nlargest television manufacturer\nsince 2006,\n[\n11\n]\nboth of which include related\nsoftware\nand services like\nSamsung Pay\nand\nTV Plus\n. Samsung is a supplier of\nhospitality\ntelevisions\nfor\nhotels\nand\nbusinesses\nwhich includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business\n[\n12\n]\nand is a supplier of displays for\nstadiums\nand venues.\n[\n13\n]\nSamsung is also a major vendor of\nwashing machines\n,\nrefrigerators\n,\ncomputer monitors\nand\nsoundbars\n.\n[\n14\n]\nSamsung Sharp Sans\ntypeface\n, used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015\nSamsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of\nelectronic components\nsuch as\nlithium-ion batteries\n,\nsemiconductors\n,\nimage sensors\n,\ncamera modules\n, and\ndisplays\nfor clients such as\nApple\n,\nSony\n,\nHTC\n, and\nNokia\n.\n[\n15\n]\n[\n16\n]\nIt is the world's largest\nsemiconductor memory\nmanufacturer\n[\n17\n]\nand, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning\nIntel\n, the decades-long champion.\n[\n18\n]\nSamsung Electronics has\nassembly plants\nand sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people.\n[\n19\n]\n1969–1987: early years\n[\nedit\n]\nSamsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of\nSamsung\nGroup on 13 January 1969 in\nSuwon\n, South Korea.\n[\n20\n]\nAt the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of\nanti-Japanese\npublic outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports.\nToshio Iue\n, the founder of\nSanyo\n, played a role as an advisor to\nLee Byung-chul\n, Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with\nSanyo\nand\nSumitomo Corporation\n. This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics.\n[\n21\n]\nThe joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions,\ncalculators\n,\nrefrigerators\n, air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's\nNEC\nCorporation and\nSumitomo Corporation\nto manufacture\nhome appliances\nand\naudiovisual devices\n. Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of\nSamsung Electro-Mechanics\n. By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million\nblack-and-white televisions\n.\n[\ncitation needed\n]\nIn 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the\nsemiconductor\nbusiness by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.\n[\n22\n]\nIn February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the \"Tokyo declaration\", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a\ndynamic random-access memory\n(DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64\nkb\nDRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from\nfirst-world\ncountries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from\nMicron Technology\nof the U.S. for the development of DRAM and\nSharp Corporation\nof Japan for its\nSRAM\nand\nROM\n.\n[\n23\n]\nIn 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics,\n[\n24\n]\nas before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged.\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products.\n[\n25\n]\n1988–1995: consumer struggles\n[\nedit\n]\nIn 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market.\n[\n26\n]\nSales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung.\n[\n26\n]\nSamsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior\n[\nclarification needed\n]\nproducts until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company.\n[\n27\n]\n1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy\n[\nedit\n]\nLee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a \"budget brand\" and to challenge\nSony\nas the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient\nvertical integration\nstrategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s.\n[\n28\n]\nA complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the \"Year of Design Revolution\" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive\ndesign management\nsystem and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth.\n[\n29\n]\n[\n30\n]\n[\n31\n]\nAs Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the\n1998 Winter Olympics\nheld in\nNagano\n, Japan.\n[\n32\n]\nAs a\nchaebol\n, Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances.\n[\n33\n]\nSamsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996.\n[\n34\n]\nIn 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB\nNAND flash\nmemory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the\nA7\nprocessors inside the\niPhone 5S\nmodel.\n[\n35\n]\n[\n36\n]\nThe Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin\nFrom 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis.\n[\n37\n]\n[\n38\n]\nIn 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival,\nSony\n, for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings.\n[\n39\n]\nIn 2007, Samsung overtook\nMotorola\nto become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer.\n[\n40\n]\nBy 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved $117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales.\n[\n41\n]\nHowever, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002.\n[\n42\n]\n[\n43\n]\n[\n44\n]\nIn 2010, Samsung was granted\nimmunity from prosecution\nby the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the\nLCD price-fixing cartel\n, leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar.\n[\n45\n]\n[\n46\n]\nDespite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman\nLee Kun-hee\nexpressed concern about the company's future, stating, \"Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years.\"\n[\n47\n]\nSamsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for $400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts.\n[\ncitation needed\n]\nIn 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to\nSeagate Technology\nfor $1.4 billion in cash and stock.\n[\n48\n]\nIn 2012,\nKwon Oh-hyun\nwas appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an \"unprecedented crisis.\" His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization.\n[\n49\n]\nIn 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the\nSamsung Galaxy S4\n, a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology.\n[\n50\n]\nFrom 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company\nSmartThings\n.\n[\n51\n]\nSamsung Electronics quarterly results:\nCE\n: Consumer electronics\nDS\n: Device solutions\nIM\n: IT & mobile communications\nIn 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its\nGalaxy Note 7\ndevices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of\nHarman International Industries\nfor $8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions.\n[\n52\n]\nIn 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking\nIntel\nas the world's largest semiconductor supplier.\n[\n53\n]\nIn 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest $17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in\nTaylor, Texas\n, part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage.\n[\n54\n]\nOn 20 May 2022, US President\nJoe Biden\nmet with South Korean President\nYoon Suk-yeol\nat the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in\nPyeongtaek\n, South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries.\n[\n55\n]\nAt CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances.\n[\n56\n]\nSamsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with\nBritish Gas\nto integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals.\n[\n57\n]\nIn 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions.\nSamsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025.\n[\n58\n]\nOn 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63.\n[\n59\n]\nThis resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader.\n[\n60\n]\n[\n61\n]\nSamsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979\nSamsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993\nSamsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for\nLippincott & Margulies\n[\n62\n]\nSamsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013\nSamsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020\nSamsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020\nCorporate governance\n[\nedit\n]\nAround 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were:\n[\n63\n]\nShareholder\nCommon Shares (%)\nPreferred Shares (%)\nCombined Stake (%)\nFlag\nSamsung Life Insurance\n8.64%\n0.06%\n7.60%\nNational Pension Service\n7.35%\n-\n7.35%\nBlackRock\n5.03%\n-\n5.03%\nSamsung C&T\n5.01%\n0%\n4.40%\nHong Ra-hee\n1.64%\n0.03%\n1.45%\nLee Jae-yong\n1.63%\n0.02%\n1.44%\nSamsung Fire & Marine Insurance\n1.49%\n0%\n1.31%\nLee Boo-jin\n0.89%\n0.02%\n0.78%\nLee Seo-hyun\n0.79%\n0.02%\n0.70%\nSamsung Welfare Foundation\n0.08%\n0%\n0.07%\nSamsung Foundation of Culture\n0.03%\n0%\n0.03%\nAfter the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were:\n[\n64\n]\n[\n65\n]\nMember\nStake (%)\nLee Jae-yong\n1.67\nHong Ra-hee\n1.24\nLee Seo-hyun\n0.77\nLee Boo-jin\n0.71\nManagement and board of directors\n[\nedit\n]\nIn December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a\nsingle CEO-system\nunder Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company.\n[\n66\n]\n[\n67\n]\nSamsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary.\n[\n68\n]\nThe company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division.\nThe company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results.\n[\n69\n]\nExecutive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong\nVice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee\nCo-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun\nVice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun\nThe following were the names of the board of directors' members:\n[\n70\n]\nBoard of directors\nName\nPosition(s)\nHan-Jo Kim\nChairman of the Board & Independent Director\nJong-Hee Han\nVice Chairman & CEO (DX)\nKyung Kye-Hyun\nPresident & CEO (DS)\nTae-Moon Roh\nPresident & Head of MX\nHark-Kyu Park\nPresident & CFO (DX)\nJung-Bae Lee\nPresident & Head of Memory\nSun-Uk Kim\nIndependent Director\nJeong Kim\nIndependent Director\nJun-Sung Kim\nIndependent Director\nEun-Nyeong Heo\nIndependent Director\nMyung-Hee Yoo\nIndependent Director\nIn November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division.\n[\n71\n]\nThe following reflects the changes in leadership at that point:\nName\nBefore\nAfter\nTM Roh\nHead of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business\nHead of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO\nJanghyun Yoon\nCEO of Samsung Venture Investment\nPresident, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research\nHongkun Park\nMark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University\nHead of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT)\nIn April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization.\n[\n72\n]\nIn January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by\nYouGov\n, a market research firm.\n[\n73\n]\nThe key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December):\n[\n74\n]\n[\n75\n]\n[\n76\n]\nRevenue\n(KRW trillion)\nNet profit\n(KRW trillion)\n2016\n201\n22.4\n2017\n239\n41.3\n2018\n243\n43.8\n2019\n230\n21.5\n2020\n236\n26.0\n2021\n279\n39.2\n2022\n302\n54.7\n2023\n259\n15.5\n2024\n301\n34.5\nA Samsung store in\nTaguig\n, Philippines\nThe company focuses on four areas:\ndigital media\n,\nsemiconductors\n, telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances.\n[\n77\n]\nThe digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers;\ndigital displays\nsuch as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as\nDVD players\n,\nMP3\nplayers\n, and\ndigital camcorders\n; home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners,\nair purifiers\n, washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and\nrobot vacuum cleaners\n.\n[\n78\n]\n[\n79\n]\nSales by region (2023)\n[\n80\n]\nRegion\nShare\nAmericas\n35.6%\nEurope\n18.6%\nSouth Korea\n17.6%\nAsia and Africa\n17.3%\nChina\n10.9%\nThe semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as\nSDRAM\n,\nSRAM\n,\nNAND\nflash memory\n;\nsmart cards\n;\nmobile application development\n,\nmobile application processors\n;\nmobile TV\nreceivers; RF transceivers;\nCMOS\nImage sensors,\nSmart Card\nIC\n, MP3 IC, DVD\/Blu-ray Disc\/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service\nDSLAMs\nand\nfax\nmachines;\ncellular devices\nsuch as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called\nmobile intelligent terminals\n(MITs); and\nsatellite receivers\n. The LCD business area focuses on producing\nTFT-LCD\nand\norganic light-emitting diode\n(OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on\nB2B\nsales and released a broad range of\nmultifunctional devices\n, printers, and more.\n[\n81\n]\n[\n82\n]\nIn 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to\nHP\n.\n[\n83\n]\nSamsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips,\nNAND flash\n,\nsolid-state drives\n, televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers.\n[\n84\n]\nSamsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the\nWorld Intellectual Property Organization\n(WIPO)'s annual\nWorld Intellectual Property Indicators\nreport ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the\nPCT System\nas 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020.\n[\n85\n]\nThis position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications.\n[\n86\n]\nLCD and OLED panels\n[\nedit\n]\nThe\nSamsung Galaxy Note 10\n, which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen\nBy 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide\n[\n87\n]\nand as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global\nAMOLED\nmarket.\n[\n88\n]\nThe company generated $100.2 million out of the total $475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006.\n[\n89\n]\nAs of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of\nAMOLED\ntechnology patents.\n[\n89\n]\nSamsung's current\nAMOLED\nsmartphones use its\nSuper AMOLED\ntrademark, with the\nSamsung Wave S8500\nand\nSamsung i9000 Galaxy S\nbeing launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays\n[\n90\n]\n– which offer several advances over the older\nSuper AMOLED\ndisplays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption.\nIn October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel.\n[\n91\n]\nSamsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm).\n[\n92\n]\nIn 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the \"Needle Slim\", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches).\nWhile reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate,\n[\n93\n]\nand 5000:1 contrast ratio.\n[\n94\n]\nOn 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis.\n[\n95\n]\nIn October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the\nGalaxy Round\nsmartphone model. The press release described the product as the \"world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display\". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device.\n[\n96\n]\nIn 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business.\n[\n97\n]\nMobile and smart phones\n[\nedit\n]\nSamsung's mobile cell business began with a\ncar phone\nin 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's\nAMPS\n800 network.\n[\n98\n]\nIn 1995, Samsung overtook\nMotorola\nto become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market.\n[\n99\n]\nThe company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major\nCDMA\nmarkets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world.\n[\n100\n]\nIn 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent.\n[\n101\n]\nIn 1999\/2000, Samsung released the first ever \"\nMP3 phone\n\", the SCH-M210, released in\nGSM\nas SGH-M100 and as\nSPH-M100\nin PCS CDMA in the US.\n[\n102\n]\n[\n103\n]\n[\n104\n]\nThe company's first smartphone was the\nSamsung SPH-i300\nin 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the\nclamshell\n(\"flip phone\") design,\n[\n105\n]\nand the\nSGH-T100\nwas the first ever \"true color\" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets.\n[\n106\n]\n[\n98\n]\nIn the mid-2000s the\nSGH-D500\npopularised the\nslider\nform factor,\n[\n107\n]\nand later slider products such as the\nE250\nwere hits.\n[\n108\n]\nIn 2006 Samsung's\nX820\nwith a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm.\n[\n109\n]\nIn 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone\nF700\nwhich would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as\nTocco\nand\nOmnia\n. Samsung overtook declining\nMotorola\nto become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007.\n[\n110\n]\nPresently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the\nGalaxy S series\nof smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the\niPhone\n.\n[\n111\n]\nIt was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,\n[\n112\n]\n[\n113\n]\n[\n114\n]\nfollowed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States.\n[\n115\n]\nWhile many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them:\nSymbian\n,\nWindows Phone\n, Linux-based\nLiMo\n, and Samsung's proprietary\nTouchWiz\n,\nBada\nand\nTizen\n.\n[\n116\n]\nBy 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones.\n[\n117\n]\nAt the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing\nNokia\nby 12 percent.\n[\n118\n]\n[\n119\n]\nOverall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent.\n[\n120\n]\nThe company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share.\n[\n121\n]\nSamsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter.\n[\n122\n]\nDuring the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website.\n[\n36\n]\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China\n[\n123\n]\nand manufacturing large portions of its phones in India.\n[\n124\n]\n[\n125\n]\n[\n126\n]\n[\n127\n]\nIn May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches.\n[\n128\n]\nA Samsung\nDDR SDRAM\nmodule\nSamsung Electronics has been the world's largest\nmemory chip\nmanufacturer since 1993,\n[\n129\n]\nand the largest\nsemiconductor company\nbetween 2017 and 2018.\n[\n130\n]\nSamsung Semiconductor division manufactures various\nsemiconductor devices\n, including\nsemiconductor nodes\n,\nMOSFET\ntransistors,\nintegrated circuit\nchips, and\nsemiconductor memory\n.\nSince the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies.\n[\n131\n]\nThey commercially introduced\nSDRAM\n(synchronous dynamic\nrandom-access memory\n) in 1992,\n[\n132\n]\n[\n133\n]\nand later\nDDR SDRAM\n(\ndouble data rate\nSDRAM) and\nGDDR\n(graphics DDR)\nSGRAM\n(synchronous\ngraphics RAM\n) in 1998.\n[\n134\n]\n[\n135\n]\nIn 2009, Samsung started mass-producing\n30 nm\n-class\nNAND flash\nmemory,\n[\n136\n]\nand in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class\nDRAM\nand\n20 nm\nclass NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world.\n[\n137\n]\nThey also commercially introduced\nTLC\n(triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010,\n[\n131\n]\nV-NAND\nflash in 2013,\n[\n138\n]\n[\n139\n]\n[\n140\n]\n[\n141\n]\nLPDDR4\nSDRAM in 2013,\n[\n131\n]\nHBM2\nin 2016,\n[\n142\n]\n[\n143\n]\nGDDR6\nin January 2018,\n[\n144\n]\n[\n145\n]\n[\n146\n]\nand\nLPDDR5\nin June 2018.\n[\n147\n]\nAnother area which the company has had significant business in for years is the\nfoundry\nsegment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth.\n[\n148\n]\nSince then, Samsung has been a leader in\nsemiconductor device fabrication\n. Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class\nsemiconductor manufacturing process\nin 2010,\n[\n137\n]\nfollowed by a\n10 nm\nclass\nFinFET\nprocess in 2013,\n[\n149\n]\nand\n7 nm\nFinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first\n5 nm\nnodes in late 2018,\n[\n150\n]\nwith plans to introduce\n3 nm\nGAAFET\nnodes by 2021.\n[\n151\n]\nAccording to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, \"Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares.\" The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by\nHynix\n, Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner.\n[\n152\n]\nIn 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest\nsemiconductor chip\nsupplier by 2014, surpassing\nIntel\n. For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel.\n[\n153\n]\n[\n154\n]\nFor 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.\n[\n155\n]\nSamsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest\nsemiconductor company\nin 2017.\n[\n130\n]\nBy the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using\nExtreme ultraviolet lithography\n(EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use.\n[\n156\n]\nOn 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for\nVolkswagen\nvehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide\n5G\ntelecommunications to meet the increased demand for\nhigh-definition video\nwhile traveling.\n[\n157\n]\nThe\nXi'an\nChina facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021.\n[\n158\n]\nIn 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in\nCHIPS and Science Act\nfunding for semiconductor facilities in\nTaylor, Texas\n.\n[\n159\n]\nIn 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD.\n[\n160\n]\n[\n161\n]\nIn 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an\nM.2\nNVMe\nSSD with read speeds of 3500 MB\/s and write speeds of 3300 MB\/s in the same year.\n[\n162\n]\n[\n163\n]\nIn 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB\/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity.\n[\n164\n]\n[\n165\n]\n[\n166\n]\n[\n167\n]\nSamsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an\nNVM Express\ninterface and the rest use a\nSerial ATA\ninterface.\n[\n168\n]\nSamsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a\nUSB-C\nUSB 3.1 Gen 2\nconnector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB\/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB\/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models.\n[\n169\n]\nLike many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use\nNAND flash\nmemory produced by Samsung Electronics.\nA 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive\nIn the area of\nstorage media\n, in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new\nhard disk drive\ncapable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk.\n[\n170\n]\nIn 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to\nSeagate\nin 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate.\n[\n171\n]\nSamsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K\nultra-high-definition television\nA 32-inch Samsung LED TV\nIn 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million\nflat-panel\ntelevisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year.\n[\n172\n]\nSamsung launched its first\nfull HD\n3D\nLED\ntelevision in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International\nConsumer Electronics Show\n(CES 2010) held in\nLas Vegas\n.\n[\n173\n]\nSamsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units).\n[\n174\n]\nIt also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D\nBlu-ray\nplayer, 3D content, and 3D glasses.\n[\n175\n]\nIn 2007, Samsung introduced the \"Internet TV\", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed \"Smart LED TV\" (now renamed to \"Samsung Smart TV\"),\n[\n176\n]\nwhich additionally supports downloaded\nsmart television apps\n. In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung\nApps Store\n, in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies.\n[\n177\n]\nSamsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of\nsmart TVs\ninclude the apps\nITV Player\nand motion controlled games such as\nAngry Birds\n.\n[\n178\n]\nSince 2015, Samsung's proprietary\nFAST\nstreaming service\nSamsung TV Plus\nwas pre-installed to the smart TVs.\n[\n179\n]\nSamsung Series 4\nlaptop\nIn 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released.\nIn 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800\/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor.\nIn 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. \nIn 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. \nIn 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. \nIn 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy\nSamsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9.\nSamsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook.\nCurrently Samsung produces\nChromebook\nand\nWindows\nlaptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro.\n[\n180\n]\nThe company started as a budget\ndisplay monitor\nbrand in the 1980s, producing\ncathode ray tube\n(CRT) monitors for\ncomputers\n, from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over\n8 million\nmonitors by 1989.\n[\n181\n]\nDuring the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as\nNEC\nand\nSony\nvia a joint venture.\n[\n182\n]\nAs it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and\nS-LCD\nCorporation respectively from its former joint venture partners.\n[\n183\n]\nAs of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source\nLinux\n-based\nTizen OS\n.\n[\n184\n]\n[\n185\n]\nGiven Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.\n[\n185\n]\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the\nApple TV app\n(formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and\nAirPlay\n2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update).\n[\n186\n]\nSamsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios.\nAt the\nCES 2022\n, Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.\n[\n187\n]\n[\n188\n]\nIt features a 32-inch\nmini LED\n1000R\ncurved display\nwith 1,196\nlocal dimming\nzones that supports\nHDR10+\nwith a peak brightness of up to 2,000\nnits\n, and is\nG-Sync\n- and\nFreeSync\n-certified.\n[\n189\n]\nIt was released on 6 June 2022, at an\nMSRP\nof $1,500.\n[\n190\n]\n[\n191\n]\nIn the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers,\nmultifunction printers\n, and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to\nHP\nin Fall 2017.\n[\n192\n]\nIn 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185.\nIn 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International.\n[\n193\n]\nHarman makes\nhigh fidelity\naudio products under many brand names such as\nAKG\n,\nAMX\n,\nBecker\n,\nCrown\n,\nHarman Kardon\n,\nInfinity\n,\nJBL\n,\nLexicon\n,\ndbx\n, DigiTech,\nMark Levinson\n,\nMartin\n,\nRevel\n,\nSoundcraft\n,\nStuder\n,\nArcam\n,\nBang & Olufsen\nand BSS Audio.\nIn May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of\nBowers & Wilkins\n,\nMarantz\n,\nDenon\n,\nPolk Audio\n,\nDefinitive Technology\n,\nClassé\n,\nHEOS\nand\nBoston Acoustics\nas\nMasimo\nsells its consumer audio business.\n[\n194\n]\n[\n195\n]\n[\n196\n]\nThe\nSamsung GX-10\n, a\nDSLR camera\nSamsung has introduced several models of\ndigital cameras\nand\ncamcorders\nincluding the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the\nmirrorless camera\nsegment.\n[\n197\n]\nSince then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera.\nSamsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its\nYepp\nline. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups\niRiver\n,\nCowon\nand\nMpio\n. However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.\n[\n198\n]\nIt was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple).\n[\n199\n]\nSamsung launched the world's-smallest\nDivX\nMP3 player, the R1, in 2009.\n[\n200\n]\nIn 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a\nconstellation\nof 4600 satellites\norbiting Earth\nat 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to \"each of the world's 5 billion people\".\n[\n201\n]\n[\n202\n]\nThe proposal has not yet advanced to full\ndevelopment\n. If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by\nOneWeb\nand\nSpaceX\n.\n[\n201\n]\n[\nneeds update\n]\nOn 13 July 2017, an LED screen for\ndigital cinema\ndeveloped by Samsung Electronics with\nGDC Technology Limited\n[\n203\n]\n[\n204\n]\nwas publicly demonstrated on one screen at\nLotte Cinema\nWorld Tower in\nSeoul\n.\n[\n205\n]\nIn the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company.\n[\n29\n]\n[\n30\n]\n[\n31\n]\nLocated in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015.\n[\n206\n]\nIn addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London.\n[\n207\n]\nThe company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year.\nSince 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions.\n[\n208\n]\nIt received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards.\n[\n209\n]\nIn the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, \"side-by-side\" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner.\n[\n210\n]\nSamsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell\nSamsung Galaxy\ndevices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well.\nSamsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items.\n[\n211\n]\nIt also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators.\n[\n211\n]\nIt also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs.\n[\n211\n]\nThese stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and\nbranding.\nThis section needs to be\nupdated\n.\nPlease help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.\n(\nSeptember 2020\n)\nProduct\nMarket share\nLeading competitor\nYear\nSource\nActive-matrix OLEDs\n98%\nLG Display\n, AUO\nQ2 2010\n[\n212\n]\nDRAM\n36%\nSK Hynix\nQ4 2025\n[\n213\n]\nNAND flash\n32.6%\nSK Hynix\nQ3 2025\n[\n214\n]\nMobile phones\n19%\nApple Inc.\n2025\n[\n215\n]\nLarge-size LCD panels\n(revenue)\n20.2%\nLG Display\nQ4 2013\n[\n216\n]\nLithium-ion batteries\n18%\nSanyo\nQ2 2010\n[\n217\n]\nSolid-state drives (SSD)\n46.8%\nSanDisk\nQ4 2015\n[\n218\n]\nLCD monitors\n18%\nLG Electronics\n2010\n[\n219\n]\nTelevisions\n(LCD, PDP, CRT, LED)\n29.1%\n2025\n[\n220\n]\nDigital cameras\n11.8%\nSony\n2010\n[\n221\n]\nSamsung's largest clients (Q1 2010)\n[\n222\n]\nRank\/company\nPart description\nPercent of total sales\n1\nSony\nDRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc.\n3.7\n2\nApple Inc.\nAP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc.\n2.6\n3\nDell\nDRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc.\n2.5\n4\nHewlett-Packard\nDRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc.\n2.2\n5\nVerizon Communications\nHandsets, etc.\n1.3\n6\nAT&T Inc.\nHandsets, etc.\n1.3\nRelationship with Apple Inc.\n[\nedit\n]\nDespite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as\nfrenemies\nwho share a love–hate relationship.\n[\n223\n]\nSamsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005,\n[\n35\n]\nand Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of $8 billion revenue to Samsung\n[\n223\n]\n– to the point where Apple CEO\nTim Cook\noriginally opposed\nlitigation against Samsung\nwary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple.\n[\n224\n]\nIn April 2011,\nApple Inc.\nannounced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the\niPhone\nand\niPad\n.\n[\n225\n]\nSamsung issued a\ncounterclaim\nagainst Apple of\npatent infringement\n.\n[\n226\n]\nIn August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a\npreliminary injunction\nagainst the sale and marketing of the\nSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1\nacross the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands.\n[\n227\n]\nThe ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate.\n[\n228\n]\nOn 31 August 2012, the\nTokyo District Court\nruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent.\n[\n229\n]\nThe case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the\nU.K. High Court\nruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. Apple was forced to issue a court-ordered apology to Samsung on its official U.K. website.\n[\n230\n]\nRelationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.\n[\nedit\n]\nBest Buy\nand Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store.\n[\n231\n]\nThe purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers.\nThe first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products.\nUnlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015.\n[\n232\n]\nCriticism and controversies\n[\nedit\n]\nEnvironmental record\n[\nedit\n]\nAll Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).\n[\n233\n]\nThe company is listed in\nGreenpeace\n's Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1\/10.\n[\n234\n]\nIn the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards.\n[\n234\n]\nIn June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates.\n[\n235\n]\nIn March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's\nBenelux\nheadquarters for what they called Samsung's \"broken promises\".\n[\n236\n]\nThe company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in\nDow Jones Sustainability Index\n(DJSI).\n[\n237\n]\nThe company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level (\"Good Eco-Products\" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards.\n[\n237\n]\nThe company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle\nelectronic wastes\n.\n[\n238\n]\nThe number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The \"Samsung Recycling Direct\" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada.\n[\n239\n]\nIn 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the \"best eco-friendly recycling program\".\n[\n240\n]\nIn 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category.\n[\n241\n]\nLitigation and safety issues\n[\nedit\n]\nMany employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers.\n[\n242\n]\nInitially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions,\n[\n243\n]\nthese sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry).\n[\n244\n]\n[\nunreliable source?\n]\nThe crowdfunded film\nAnother Promise\nwas produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary\nThe Empire of Shame\n. In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill.\n[\n245\n]\n[\n246\n]\nThe company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action.\n[\n247\n]\n[\nunreliable source?\n]\nThe quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018.\n[\n248\n]\nIn December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities.\n[\n249\n]\nOn 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for\nDRAMs\n, which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice.\n[\n250\n]\nIn Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a\nclass action lawsuit\nhearing. The companies agreed upon a $120 million agreement, with $40 million as a fine, and $80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002.\n[\n251\n]\nOn 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the\nUnited States District Court for the Northern District of California\n, alleging that several of Samsung's\nAndroid\nphones and tablets, including the\nNexus S\n,\nEpic 4G\n,\nGalaxy S 4G\n, and\nGalaxy Tab\n, infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks,\nuser interface\nand\nstyle\n.\n[\n252\n]\nApple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement,\nfalse designation of origin\n,\nunfair competition\n, and\ntrademark infringement\n, as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and\nunjust enrichment\n.\n[\n253\n]\n[\n254\n]\nOn 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple $1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit.\n[\n255\n]\nThe jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's \"Bounce-Back Effect\" (US Patent No.7,469,381), \"On-screen Navigation\" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and \"Tap To Zoom\" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the \"home button, rounded corners and tapered edges\" (US$593087) and \"On-Screen Icons\" (US$604305).\n[\n256\n]\nDespite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported.\n[\n257\n]\nA Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion,\n[\n258\n]\nfollowed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland\n[\n259\n]\nand Ireland.\n[\n260\n]\nA South Korean student's\nGalaxy S2\nbattery exploded in 2012.\n[\n261\n]\nSamsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013,\n[\n262\n]\nfollowed by minor S4 burn incidents in\nPakistan\n[\n263\n]\nand Russia.\n[\n264\n]\nA minor fire was also reported in\nNewbury\n, United Kingdom in October 2013.\n[\n265\n]\nSome users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating;\n[\n266\n]\nSamsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge.\n[\n267\n]\nIn December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting.\n[\n268\n]\nSamsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards.\n[\n269\n]\n[\n270\n]\nThere were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in\nIndia\n[\n271\n]\nand the\nUAE\n.\n[\n272\n]\nOn 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the\nGalaxy Note 7\nin some regions to perform \"additional tests being conducted for product quality\"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide \"product exchange program\"\n[\n273\n]\nin which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a\nGalaxy S7\n, or an\nS7 Edge\n(the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier.\n[\n273\n]\nOn 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, \"account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold\".\n[\n274\n]\n[\n275\n]\n[\n276\n]\nAlthough it has been referred to as a\nproduct recall\nby the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the\nU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\n(CPSC), and only a voluntary measure.\n[\n273\n]\n[\n277\n]\nThe CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage.\n[\n278\n]\nAfter some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire,\n[\n279\n]\n[\n280\n]\nSamsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety.\n[\n281\n]\n[\n282\n]\nHowever, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge.\n[\n283\n]\nOn 14 October 2016, the U.S.\nFederal Aviation Administration\nand the\nDepartment of Transportation\n's\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\nbanned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off.\n[\n284\n]\n[\n285\n]\nQantas\n,\nVirgin Australia\nand\nSingapore Airlines\nalso banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October.\n[\n286\n]\nMexico's largest airlines\nAeromexico\n,\nInterjet\n,\nVolaris\nand\nVivaAerobus\nall banned the handset.\n[\n287\n]\nOn 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration.\n[\n288\n]\nConsumer privacy lawsuit\n[\nedit\n]\nIn December 2025,\nTexas Attorney General\nKen Paxton\nfiled a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally \"spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes\" using\nautomated content recognition\n(ACR) technology.\n[\n289\n]\nFollowing the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term.\n[\n290\n]\n[\n291\n]\nAdvertisements on smart televisions\n[\nedit\n]\nIn 2015, users on the website\nReddit\nbegan reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for\nPepsi\nproducts during movies when viewed through the\nPlex\napplication.\n[\n292\n]\nPlex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog\nGigaom\nthat it was investigating the matter.\n[\n292\n]\nIn March 2016, soccer star\nPelé\nfiled a lawsuit against Samsung in the\nUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois\n, seeking $30 million in damages, claiming violations under the\nLanham Act\nfor false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity.\n[\n293\n]\nThe suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly \"very closely resembles\" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a \"modified bicycle or\nscissors-kick\n\", perfected and famously used by Pelé.\n[\n294\n]\nIn December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices.\n[\n295\n]\nOn 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company\nOpenTide\n(Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions\/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as\nSony\nand\nHTC\n, in several famous forums and websites in\nTaiwan\nto improve its brand image. Hacker \"0xb\", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would \"stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums\".\n[\n296\n]\nIt was widely reported by the Taiwanese media.\n[\n297\n]\n[\n298\n]\n[\n299\n]\nTaiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign.\n[\n300\n]\nSamsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine\n[\nedit\n]\nAfter Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. 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[o]\")\n\n## Contents\nmove to sidebar\n\nhide\n\n- [(Top)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics)\n- [1 History](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#History)\n  Toggle History subsection\n  - [1\\.1 1969–1987: early years](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#1969%E2%80%931987:_early_years)\n  - [1\\.2 1988–1995: consumer struggles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#1988%E2%80%931995:_consumer_struggles)\n  - [1\\.3 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#1995%E2%80%932008:_component_manufacturing_and_design_strategy)\n  - [1\\.4 2008–present](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#2008%E2%80%93present)\n- [2 Logo history](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Logo_history)\n- [3 Corporate governance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Corporate_governance)\n  Toggle Corporate governance subsection\n  - [3\\.1 Ownership](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Ownership)\n  - [3\\.2 Management and board of directors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Management_and_board_of_directors)\n  - [3\\.3 Global reputation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Global_reputation)\n- [4 Corporate affairs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Corporate_affairs)\n  Toggle Corporate affairs subsection\n  - [4\\.1 Business trends](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Business_trends)\n- [5 Operations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Operations)\n- [6 Products](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Products)\n  Toggle Products subsection\n  - [6\\.1 LCD and OLED panels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#LCD_and_OLED_panels)\n  - [6\\.2 Mobile and smart phones](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Mobile_and_smart_phones)\n  - [6\\.3 Semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Semiconductors)\n  - [6\\.4 Solid-state drives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Solid-state_drives)\n  - [6\\.5 Hard-drives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Hard-drives)\n  - [6\\.6 Televisions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Televisions)\n  - [6\\.7 Computing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Computing)\n  - [6\\.8 Monitors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Monitors)\n    - [6\\.8.1 Tizen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Tizen)\n    - [6\\.8.2 Odyssey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Odyssey)\n  - [6\\.9 Printers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Printers)\n  - [6\\.10 Audio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Audio)\n  - [6\\.11 Cameras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Cameras)\n  - [6\\.12 Other](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Other)\n- [7 Design](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Design)\n- [8 Stores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Stores)\n  Toggle Stores subsection\n  - [8\\.1 Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Korea)\n- [9 Market share for major products](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Market_share_for_major_products)\n- [10 Major clients](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Major_clients)\n  Toggle Major clients subsection\n  - [10\\.1 Relationship with Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Relationship_with_Apple_Inc.)\n  - [10\\.2 Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Relationship_with_Best_Buy_Co,_Inc.)\n- [11 Criticism and controversies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Criticism_and_controversies)\n  Toggle Criticism and controversies subsection\n  - [11\\.1 Environmental record](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Environmental_record)\n  - [11\\.2 Litigation and safety issues](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Litigation_and_safety_issues)\n    - [11\\.2.1 Worker safety](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Worker_safety)\n    - [11\\.2.2 DRAM price fixing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#DRAM_price_fixing)\n    - [11\\.2.3 Apple lawsuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Apple_lawsuit)\n    - [11\\.2.4 Product safety](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Product_safety)\n    - [11\\.2.5 Galaxy Note 7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Galaxy_Note_7)\n    - [11\\.2.6 Washing machines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Washing_machines)\n    - [11\\.2.7 Consumer privacy 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links](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#External_links)\n\nToggle the table of contents\n\n# Samsung Electronics\n58 languages\n\n- [العربية](https:\/\/ar.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D8%AC \"إلكترونيات سامسونج – Arabic\")\n- [Asturianu](https:\/\/ast.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics \"Samsung Electronics – Asturian\")\n- [Azərbaycanca](https:\/\/az.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics \"Samsung Electronics – Azerbaijani\")\n- [تۆرکجه](https:\/\/azb.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D9%82_%D8%A7%D9%84%DA%A9%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%DB%8C%DA%A9 \"سامسونق الکترونیک – South Azerbaijani\")\n- [Беларуская (тарашкевіца)](https:\/\/be-tarask.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A1%D0%B0%D0%BC%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%B3_%D0%AD%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%96%D0%BA%D1%81 \"Самсунг Электронікс – Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)\")\n- 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For the conglomerate, see [Samsung Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\").\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Samsung_Black_icon.svg\/330px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg) |   |\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Samsung_headquarters.jpg\/330px-Samsung_headquarters.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_headquarters.jpg)The Samsung headquarters in [Seoul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul \"Seoul\"), South Korea |   |\n| Native name |   |\n| Korean name |   |\n| [Hangul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hangul \"Hangul\") | 삼성전자 주식회사 |\n| [Hanja](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanja \"Hanja\") | 三星電子株式會社 |\n| [RR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean \"Revised Romanization of Korean\") | *Samseong jeonja jusikhoesa* |\n| [MR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer \"McCune–Reischauer\") | *Samsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa* |\n| Formerly | Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) |\n| Company type | [Public](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_company \"Public company\") |\n| [Traded as](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ticker_symbol \"Ticker symbol\") | [KRX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Exchange \"Korea Exchange\"): [005930](https:\/\/finance.naver.com\/item\/main.nhn?code=005930), [005935](https:\/\/finance.naver.com\/item\/main.nhn?code=005935) [LSE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/London_Stock_Exchange \"London Stock Exchange\"): [SMSN](https:\/\/www.londonstockexchange.com\/stock\/SMSN\/\/) [LuxSE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luxembourg_Stock_Exchange \"Luxembourg Stock Exchange\"): [SMSEL](https:\/\/www.luxse.com\/search?dataType=securities&q=SMSEL) |\n| [ISIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Securities_Identification_Number \"International Securities Identification Number\") | KR7005930003 |\n| Industry | [Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronics_industry \"Electronics industry\") [Consumer electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics \"Consumer electronics\") [Semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_industry \"Semiconductor industry\") [Computer hardware](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_hardware \"Computer hardware\") [Home appliances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_appliance \"Home appliance\") [Internet of things](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_of_things \"Internet of things\") [Medical devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_device \"Medical device\") [Telecommunications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Telecommunications \"Telecommunications\") |\n| Founded | 13 January 1969; 57 years ago (1969-01-13) in [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea |\n| Headquarters | [Samsung Digital City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Digital_City \"Samsung Digital City\") \\[[ko](https:\/\/ko.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0 \"ko:삼성디지털시티\")\\], Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong, [Yeongtong District](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yeongtong_District \"Yeongtong District\"), [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) |\n| Area served | Worldwide |\n| Key people | [Lee Jae-yong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Jae-yong_\$businessman\$ \"Lee Jae-yong (businessman)\") ([executive chairman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Executive_chairman \"Executive chairman\")) Shin Je-Yoon ([chairman of the board](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chairman_of_the_board \"Chairman of the board\") and independent director) Jun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO) Roh Tae-Moon ([president](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/President_\$corporate_title\$ \"President (corporate title)\") and CEO) |\n| Products | [See products listing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Products) |\n| Revenue | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) [US\\$](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_dollar \"United States dollar\")220\\.726 billion (2024) |\n| [Operating income](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earnings_before_interest_and_taxes \"Earnings before interest and taxes\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$24.008 billion (2024) |\n| [Net income](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Net_income \"Net income\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$25.274 billion (2024) |\n| [Total assets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asset \"Asset\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$377.473 billion (2024) |\n| [Total equity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Equity_\$finance\$ \"Equity (finance)\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$295.058 billion (2024) |\n| Owners | [National Pension Service](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Pension_Service \"National Pension Service\") (8.69%) [Samsung Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") (8.51%) [Samsung C\\&T Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") (5.01%)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-marketscreener.com-2) |\n| Number of employees | 262,647 (2024) |\n| [Parent](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parent_company \"Parent company\") | [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") |\n| [Subsidiaries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Subsidiary \"Subsidiary\") | [Samsung Experience Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Experience_Store \"Samsung Experience Store\") [Samsung Medison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Medison \"Samsung Medison\") [Samsung Telecommunications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Telecommunications \"Samsung Telecommunications\") [SmartThings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SmartThings \"SmartThings\") [Harman International](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International \"Harman International\") [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") [Samsung ISOCELL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_ISOCELL \"Samsung ISOCELL\") |\n| Website | [samsung.com](https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/) |\n| **Footnotes \/ references** Financials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024.[\\[update\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit) References:[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-report2-3) |   |\n\n**Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.** (**SEC**; stylized as **SΛMSUNG**; [Korean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korean_language \"Korean language\"): 삼성전자; lit. 'Tristar Electronics') is a [South Korean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") multinational [major appliance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_appliance \"Major appliance\") and [consumer electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics \"Consumer electronics\") corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in [Yeongtong District](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yeongtong_District \"Yeongtong District\"), [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\").[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) It is the pinnacle of the [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") *[chaebol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaebol \"Chaebol\")*, accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012,[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-4) and has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to [cross ownership](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cross_ownership \"Cross ownership\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ow-5) It is majority-owned by foreign investors.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-6)[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-7)\n\nAs of 2023,[\\[update\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit) Samsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US\\$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-8) It has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") brand consisting of phones such as its flagship [Galaxy S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\"), popular midrange [Galaxy A series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"Samsung Galaxy A series\"), budget [Galaxy M series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series \"Samsung Galaxy M series\") as well as the premium [Galaxy Fold](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold\") and [Galaxy Flip series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip\"). The company pioneered the [phablet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phablet \"Phablet\") form factor with the [Galaxy Note](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series \"Samsung Galaxy Note series\") family.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-9) Samsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and [Galaxy Tab S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy Tab S series\").[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-10) It has been the [largest television manufacturer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Television#Market_share \"Television\") since 2006,[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-11) both of which include related [software](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Software \"Software\") and services like [Samsung Pay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Pay \"Samsung Pay\") and [TV Plus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_TV_Plus \"Samsung TV Plus\"). Samsung is a supplier of [hospitality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hospitality \"Hospitality\") [televisions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Television_set \"Television set\") for [hotels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hotel \"Hotel\") and [businesses](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business \"Business\") which includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-12) and is a supplier of displays for [stadiums](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stadium \"Stadium\") and venues.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-13) Samsung is also a major vendor of [washing machines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washing_machines \"Washing machines\"), [refrigerators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Refrigerator \"Refrigerator\"), [computer monitors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_monitor \"Computer monitor\") and [soundbars](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soundbar \"Soundbar\").[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-14)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/07\/Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png\/250px-Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)\n\nSamsung Sharp Sans [typeface](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Typeface \"Typeface\"), used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015\n\nSamsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of [electronic components](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_component \"Electronic component\") such as [lithium-ion batteries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lithium-ion_battery \"Lithium-ion battery\"), [semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\"), [image sensors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Image_sensor \"Image sensor\"), [camera modules](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camera_module \"Camera module\"), and [displays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Display_device \"Display device\") for clients such as [Apple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\"), [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\"), [HTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC \"HTC\"), and [Nokia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nokia \"Nokia\").[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-15)[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-16) It is the world's largest [semiconductor memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_memory \"Semiconductor memory\") manufacturer[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-17) and, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\"), the decades-long champion.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-18) Samsung Electronics has [assembly plants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Assembly_line \"Assembly line\") and sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-smartphonemaker-19)\n\n## History\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: History\")\\]\n\n### 1969–1987: early years\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: 1969–1987: early years\")\\]\n\nSamsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") Group on 13 January 1969 in [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung-20) At the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of [anti-Japanese](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anti-Japanese_sentiment_in_Korea \"Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea\") public outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports. [Toshio Iue](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toshio_Iue \"Toshio Iue\"), the founder of [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\"), played a role as an advisor to [Lee Byung-chul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Byung-chul \"Lee Byung-chul\"), Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\") and [Sumitomo Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumitomo_Corporation \"Sumitomo Corporation\"). This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-21)\n\nThe joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions, [calculators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Calculator \"Calculator\"), [refrigerators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Refrigerator \"Refrigerator\"), air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's [NEC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEC \"NEC\") Corporation and [Sumitomo Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumitomo_Corporation \"Sumitomo Corporation\") to manufacture [home appliances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_appliances \"Home appliances\") and [audiovisual devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Professional_audiovisual_industry \"Professional audiovisual industry\"). Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics \"Samsung Electro-Mechanics\"). By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million [black-and-white televisions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Black_and_white_television \"Black and white television\").\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n\nIn 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the [semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\") business by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-22)\n\nIn February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the \"Tokyo declaration\", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a [dynamic random-access memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dynamic_random-access_memory \"Dynamic random-access memory\") (DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64 [kb](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilobit \"Kilobit\") DRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from [first-world](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/First_World \"First World\") countries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from [Micron Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Micron_Technology \"Micron Technology\") of the U.S. for the development of DRAM and [Sharp Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sharp_Corporation \"Sharp Corporation\") of Japan for its [SRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Static_random-access_memory \"Static random-access memory\") and [ROM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Read-only_memory \"Read-only memory\").[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-23) In 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics,[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-24) as before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged.\n\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products.[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-25)\n\n### 1988–1995: consumer struggles\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: 1988–1995: consumer struggles\")\\]\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![\\[icon\\]](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg\/20px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg) | This section **needs expansion**. You can help by [adding missing information](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=). *(September 2024)* |\n\nIn 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Sales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Samsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior\\[*[clarification needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Please_clarify \"Wikipedia:Please clarify\")*\\] products until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company.[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-27)\n\n### 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy\")\\]\n\nLee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a \"budget brand\" and to challenge [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony_Corporation \"Sony Corporation\") as the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient [vertical integration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vertical_integration \"Vertical integration\") strategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s.[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-businessweek-28)\n\nA complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the \"Year of Design Revolution\" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive [design management](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Design_management \"Design management\") system and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31)\n\nAs Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the [1998 Winter Olympics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998_Winter_Olympics \"1998 Winter Olympics\") held in [Nagano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nagano_\$city\$ \"Nagano (city)\"), Japan.[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-32)\n\nAs a [chaebol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaebol \"Chaebol\"), Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances.[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-33)\n\nSamsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996.[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-34) In 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the [A7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_A7 \"Apple A7\") processors inside the [iPhone 5S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone_5S \"IPhone 5S\") model.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36)\n\n### 2008–present\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: 2008–present\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg\/250px-Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)\n\nThe Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin\n\nFrom 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis.[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-37)[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-38) In 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival, [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\"), for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings.[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-39) In 2007, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer.[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-40) By 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved \\$117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales.[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-st-41)\n\nHowever, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002.[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-U.S._Department_of_Justice-42)[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Pimentel-43)[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-44) In 2010, Samsung was granted [immunity from prosecution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Immunity_from_prosecution \"Immunity from prosecution\") by the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the [LCD price-fixing cartel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TFT-LCD_\$Flat_Panel\$_Antitrust_Litigation \"TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation\"), leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar.[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-45)[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-46)\n\nDespite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman [Lee Kun-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Kun-hee \"Lee Kun-hee\") expressed concern about the company's future, stating, \"Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years.\"[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-47) Samsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for \\$400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts.\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n\nIn 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to [Seagate Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") for \\$1.4 billion in cash and stock.[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-48) In 2012, [Kwon Oh-hyun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kwon_Oh-hyun \"Kwon Oh-hyun\") was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an \"unprecedented crisis.\" His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-49)\n\nIn 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the [Samsung Galaxy S4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 \"Samsung Galaxy S4\"), a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology.[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-50) From 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company [SmartThings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SmartThings \"SmartThings\").[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Clark2014-51)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d5\/Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg\/500px-Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg)\n\nSamsung Electronics quarterly results:  \nCE: Consumer electronics   \nDS: Device solutions  \nIM: IT & mobile communications\n\nIn 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its [Galaxy Note 7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 7\") devices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of [Harman International Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International_Industries \"Harman International Industries\") for \\$8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-52)\n\nIn 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\") as the world's largest semiconductor supplier.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-53) In 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest \\$17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in [Taylor, Texas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taylor,_Texas \"Taylor, Texas\"), part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage.[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-54)\n\nOn 20 May 2022, US President [Joe Biden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joe_Biden \"Joe Biden\") met with South Korean President [Yoon Suk-yeol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoon_Suk-yeol \"Yoon Suk-yeol\") at the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in [Pyeongtaek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pyeongtaek \"Pyeongtaek\"), South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries.[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-55)\n\nAt CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-56)\n\nSamsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with [British Gas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/British_Gas \"British Gas\") to integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-57) In 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions.\n\nSamsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025.[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-58)\n\nOn 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-59) This resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader.[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-60)[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-61)\n\n## Logo history\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Logo history\")\\]\n\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Samsung_%281969%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_%281969%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_\$1969\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Samsung_%281979%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_%281979%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_\$1979\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Electronics_logo_\$english\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies[62]\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for [Lippincott & Margulies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lippincott_%26_Margulies \"Lippincott & Margulies\")[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-62)\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg\/250px-Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b4\/Samsung_wordmark.svg\/250px-Samsung_wordmark.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_wordmark.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Samsung_Black_icon.svg\/250px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020\n\n## Corporate governance\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Corporate governance\")\\]\n\n### Ownership\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: Ownership\")\\]\n\nAround 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were:[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-63)\n\n| Shareholder | Common Shares (%) | Preferred Shares (%) | Combined Stake (%) | Flag |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Samsung Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") | 8\\.64% | 0\\.06% | 7\\.60% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [National Pension Service](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Pension_Service \"National Pension Service\") | 7\\.35% | \\- | 7\\.35% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [BlackRock](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BlackRock \"BlackRock\") | 5\\.03% | \\- | 5\\.03% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States \"United States\") |\n| [Samsung C\\&T](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") | 5\\.01% | 0% | 4\\.40% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Hong Ra-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Ra-hee \"Hong Ra-hee\") | 1\\.64% | 0\\.03% | 1\\.45% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Jae-yong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Jae-yong \"Lee Jae-yong\") | 1\\.63% | 0\\.02% | 1\\.44% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance \"Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance\") | 1\\.49% | 0% | 1\\.31% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Boo-jin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Boo-jin \"Lee Boo-jin\") | 0\\.89% | 0\\.02% | 0\\.78% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Seo-hyun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Seo-hyun \"Lee Seo-hyun\") | 0\\.79% | 0\\.02% | 0\\.70% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| Samsung Welfare Foundation | 0\\.08% | 0% | 0\\.07% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| Samsung Foundation of Culture | 0\\.03% | 0% | 0\\.03% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n\nAfter the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were:[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-64)[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-65)\n\n| Member | Stake (%) |\n|---|---|\n| Lee Jae-yong | 1\\.67 |\n| Hong Ra-hee | 1\\.24 |\n| Lee Seo-hyun | 0\\.77 |\n| Lee Boo-jin | 0\\.71 |\n\n### Management and board of directors\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Management and board of directors\")\\]\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/b4\/Ambox_important.svg\/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png) |   |\n|   |   |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/53\/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg\/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) | This section needs to be **updated**. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. *(December 2021)* |\n|   |   |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Edit-clear.svg\/40px-Edit-clear.svg.png) | This article **may be [confusing or unclear](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Vagueness \"Wikipedia:Vagueness\") to readers**. Please help [clarify the article](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Please_clarify \"Wikipedia:Please clarify\"). There might be a discussion about this on [the talk page](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Talk:Samsung_Electronics \"Talk:Samsung Electronics\"). *(October 2017)* *([Learn how and when to remove this message](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Maintenance_template_removal \"Help:Maintenance template removal\"))* |\n\nIn December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a [single CEO-system](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chief_executive_officer \"Chief executive officer\") under Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company.[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-66)[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-67) Samsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-68)\n\nThe company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division.\n\nThe company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results.[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-69)\n\n- Executive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong\n- Vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee\n- Co-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun\n- Vice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun\n\nThe following were the names of the board of directors' members:[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-70)\n\n| Board of directors |   |\n|---|---|\n| Name | Position(s) |\n| Han-Jo Kim | Chairman of the Board & Independent Director |\n| Jong-Hee Han | Vice Chairman & CEO (DX) |\n| Kyung Kye-Hyun | President & CEO (DS) |\n| Tae-Moon Roh | President & Head of MX |\n| Hark-Kyu Park | President & CFO (DX) |\n| Jung-Bae Lee | President & Head of Memory |\n| Sun-Uk Kim | Independent Director |\n| Jeong Kim | Independent Director |\n| Jun-Sung Kim | Independent Director |\n| Eun-Nyeong Heo | Independent Director |\n| Myung-Hee Yoo | Independent Director |\n\nIn November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division.[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-71)\n\nThe following reflects the changes in leadership at that point:\n\n| Name | Before | After |\n|---|---|---|\n| **TM Roh** | Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business | Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO |\n| **Janghyun Yoon** | CEO of Samsung Venture Investment | President, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research |\n| **Hongkun Park** | Mark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University | Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) |\n\n### Global reputation\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=10 \"Edit section: Global reputation\")\\]\n\nIn April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-72)\n\nIn January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by [YouGov](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/YouGov \"YouGov\"), a market research firm.[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-73)\n\n## Corporate affairs\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=11 \"Edit section: Corporate affairs\")\\]\n\n### Business trends\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=12 \"Edit section: Business trends\")\\]\n\nThe key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December):[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-74)[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-75)[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-76)\n\n|   | Revenue (KRW trillion) | Net profit (KRW trillion) |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2016 | 201 | 22\\.4 |\n| 2017 | 239 | 41\\.3 |\n| 2018 | 243 | 43\\.8 |\n| 2019 | 230 | 21\\.5 |\n| 2020 | 236 | 26\\.0 |\n| 2021 | 279 | 39\\.2 |\n| 2022 | 302 | 54\\.7 |\n| 2023 | 259 | 15\\.5 |\n| 2024 | 301 | 34\\.5 |\n\n## Operations\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: Operations\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/05\/Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg\/250px-Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_in_SM_Aura,_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)\n\nA Samsung store in [Taguig](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taguig \"Taguig\"), Philippines\n\nThe company focuses on four areas: [digital media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_media \"Digital media\"), [semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\"), telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances.[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-77) The digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers; [digital displays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_display \"Digital display\") such as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as [DVD players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DVD_player \"DVD player\"), [MP3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MP3 \"MP3\") [players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portable_media_player \"Portable media player\"), and [digital camcorders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_camcorder \"Digital camcorder\"); home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, [air purifiers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_purifier \"Air purifier\"), washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and [robot vacuum cleaners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robot_vacuum_cleaner \"Robot vacuum cleaner\").[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-78)[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-79)\n\n| Region | Share |\n|---|---|\n| Americas | 35\\.6% |\n| Europe | 18\\.6% |\n| South Korea | 17\\.6% |\n| Asia and Africa | 17\\.3% |\n| China | 10\\.9% |\n\nThe semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as [SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SDRAM \"SDRAM\"), [SRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Static_random_access_memory \"Static random access memory\"), [NAND](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") [flash memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory \"Flash memory\"); [smart cards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_card \"Smart card\"); [mobile application development](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_application_development \"Mobile application development\"), [mobile application processors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_processor \"Mobile processor\"); [mobile TV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_TV \"Mobile TV\") receivers; RF transceivers; [CMOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CMOS \"CMOS\") Image sensors, [Smart Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_Card \"Smart Card\") [IC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Integrated_circuit \"Integrated circuit\"), MP3 IC, DVD\/Blu-ray Disc\/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service [DSLAMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DSLAM \"DSLAM\") and [fax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fax \"Fax\") machines; [cellular devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cellular_device \"Cellular device\") such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called [mobile intelligent terminals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_terminal \"Mobile terminal\") (MITs); and [satellite receivers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Receiver_\$radio\$ \"Receiver (radio)\"). The LCD business area focuses on producing [TFT-LCD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thin_film_transistor_liquid_crystal_display \"Thin film transistor liquid crystal display\") and [organic light-emitting diode](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_light-emitting_diode \"Organic light-emitting diode\") (OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on [B2B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business-to-business \"Business-to-business\") sales and released a broad range of [multifunctional devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multifunctional_device \"Multifunctional device\"), printers, and more.[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-81)[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-82) In 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to [HP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc. \"HP Inc.\").[\\[83\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-83)\n\n## Products\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=14 \"Edit section: Products\")\\]\n\nSamsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips, [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\"), [solid-state drives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid-state_drive \"Solid-state drive\"), televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers.[\\[84\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-84)\n\nSamsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the [World Intellectual Property Organization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Intellectual_Property_Organization \"World Intellectual Property Organization\") (WIPO)'s annual [World Intellectual Property Indicators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Intellectual_Property_Indicators \"World Intellectual Property Indicators\") report ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the [PCT System](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_Cooperation_Treaty \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\") as 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020.[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:3-85) This position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications.[\\[86\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:1-86)\n\n### LCD and OLED panels\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=15 \"Edit section: LCD and OLED panels\")\\]\n\nSee also: [OLED Display: Samsung applications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OLED#Samsung \"OLED\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Samsung_AMOLED.jpg\/250px-Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)\n\nThe [Samsung Galaxy Note 10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 10\"), which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen\n\nBy 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide[\\[87\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-87) and as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") market.[\\[88\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-88) The company generated \\$100.2 million out of the total \\$475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006.[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) As of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") technology patents.[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89)\n\nSamsung's current [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") smartphones use its [Super AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_AMOLED \"Super AMOLED\") trademark, with the [Samsung Wave S8500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_S8500 \"Samsung Wave S8500\") and [Samsung i9000 Galaxy S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S \"Samsung i9000 Galaxy S\") being launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-90) – which offer several advances over the older [Super AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_AMOLED \"Super AMOLED\") displays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption.\n\nIn October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel.[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-91) Samsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm).[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-92) In 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the \"Needle Slim\", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches).\n\nWhile reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate,[\\[93\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-93) and 5000:1 contrast ratio.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-94) On 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis.[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-95)\n\nIn October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the [Galaxy Round](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Round \"Samsung Galaxy Round\") smartphone model. The press release described the product as the \"world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display\". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device.[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-96)\n\nIn 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business.[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-97)\n\n### Mobile and smart phones\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=16 \"Edit section: Mobile and smart phones\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\")\n\nSee also: [Samsung Anycall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Anycall \"Samsung Anycall\")\n\nSamsung's mobile cell business began with a [car phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Car_phone \"Car phone\") in 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's [AMPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advanced_Mobile_Phone_System \"Advanced Mobile Phone System\") 800 network.[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In 1995, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market.[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-99) The company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major [CDMA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CDMA \"CDMA\") markets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world.[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-100) In 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-101)\n\nIn 1999\/2000, Samsung released the first ever \"[MP3 phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MP3_player \"MP3 player\")\", the SCH-M210, released in [GSM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GSM \"GSM\") as SGH-M100 and as [SPH-M100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M100 \"Samsung SPH-M100\") in PCS CDMA in the US.[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-102)[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-103)[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-104) The company's first smartphone was the [Samsung SPH-i300](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i300 \"Samsung SPH-i300\") in 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the [clamshell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clamshell_design \"Clamshell design\") (\"flip phone\") design,[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-105) and the [SGH-T100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T100 \"Samsung SGH-T100\") was the first ever \"true color\" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets.[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-106)[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In the mid-2000s the [SGH-D500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SGH-D500 \"SGH-D500\") popularised the [slider](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Slide_\$form\$ \"Slide (form)\") form factor,[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-107) and later slider products such as the [E250](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E250 \"Samsung SGH-E250\") were hits.[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-108) In 2006 Samsung's [X820](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X820 \"Samsung SGH-X820\") with a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm.[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-109) In 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone [F700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 \"Samsung Ultra Smart F700\") which would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as [Tocco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_F480_Tocco \"Samsung F480 Tocco\") and [Omnia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i900_Omnia \"Samsung i900 Omnia\"). Samsung overtook declining [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007.[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-110)\n\nPresently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the [Galaxy S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\") of smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the [iPhone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone \"IPhone\").[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-111) It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-112)[\\[113\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-113)[\\[114\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-114) followed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States.[\\[115\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-115)\n\nWhile many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them: [Symbian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Symbian \"Symbian\"), [Windows Phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Windows_Phone \"Windows Phone\"), Linux-based [LiMo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LiMo_Platform \"LiMo Platform\"), and Samsung's proprietary [TouchWiz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TouchWiz \"TouchWiz\"), [Bada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bada_\$operating_system\$ \"Bada (operating system)\") and [Tizen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tizen \"Tizen\").[\\[116\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-116) By 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones.[\\[117\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-117)\n\nAt the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing [Nokia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nokia \"Nokia\") by 12 percent.[\\[118\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-118)[\\[119\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-119) Overall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent.[\\[120\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-120) The company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share.[\\[121\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-121) Samsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter.[\\[122\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-122)\n\nDuring the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website.[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36)\n\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China[\\[123\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-123) and manufacturing large portions of its phones in India.[\\[124\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-124)[\\[125\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-125)[\\[126\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-126)[\\[127\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-127)\n\nIn May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches.[\\[128\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-128)\n\n### Semiconductors\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=17 \"Edit section: Semiconductors\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg\/250px-Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)\n\nA Samsung [DDR SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DDR_SDRAM \"DDR SDRAM\") module\n\nSamsung Electronics has been the world's largest [memory chip](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Memory_chip \"Memory chip\") manufacturer since 1993,[\\[129\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-129) and the largest [semiconductor company](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_company \"Semiconductor company\") between 2017 and 2018.[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) Samsung Semiconductor division manufactures various [semiconductor devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_devices \"Semiconductor devices\"), including [semiconductor nodes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_node \"Semiconductor node\"), [MOSFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MOSFET \"MOSFET\") transistors, [integrated circuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Integrated_circuit \"Integrated circuit\") chips, and [semiconductor memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_memory \"Semiconductor memory\").\n\nSince the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies.[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) They commercially introduced [SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synchronous_dynamic_random-access_memory \"Synchronous dynamic random-access memory\") (synchronous dynamic [random-access memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Random-access_memory \"Random-access memory\")) in 1992,[\\[132\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-132)[\\[133\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronic-design-133) and later [DDR SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DDR_SDRAM \"DDR SDRAM\") ([double data rate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Double_data_rate \"Double data rate\") SDRAM) and [GDDR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GDDR \"GDDR\") (graphics DDR) [SGRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SGRAM \"SGRAM\") (synchronous [graphics RAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Video_memory \"Video memory\")) in 1998.[\\[134\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-134)[\\[135\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-135) In 2009, Samsung started mass-producing [30 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/32_nanometer \"32 nanometer\")\\-class [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory,[\\[136\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-136) and in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class [DRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dynamic_random-access_memory \"Dynamic random-access memory\") and [20 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=20_nm&action=edit&redlink=1 \"20 nm (page does not exist)\") class NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world.[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) They also commercially introduced [TLC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Triple-level_cell \"Triple-level cell\") (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010,[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [V-NAND](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/V-NAND \"V-NAND\") flash in 2013,[\\[138\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-138)[\\[139\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-139)[\\[140\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-140)[\\[141\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-141) [LPDDR4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LPDDR4 \"LPDDR4\") SDRAM in 2013,[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [HBM2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HBM2 \"HBM2\") in 2016,[\\[142\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-hbm2-142)[\\[143\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-extremetech=hbm2-143) [GDDR6](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GDDR6 \"GDDR6\") in January 2018,[\\[144\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-144)[\\[145\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tr_gddr6-145)[\\[146\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-146) and [LPDDR5](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LPDDR5 \"LPDDR5\") in June 2018.[\\[147\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-147)\n\nAnother area which the company has had significant business in for years is the [foundry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foundry_model \"Foundry model\") segment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth.[\\[148\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-148) Since then, Samsung has been a leader in [semiconductor device fabrication](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_device_fabrication \"Semiconductor device fabrication\"). Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class [semiconductor manufacturing process](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_manufacturing_process \"Semiconductor manufacturing process\") in 2010,[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) followed by a [10 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/10_nm_process \"10 nm process\") class [FinFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FinFET \"FinFET\") process in 2013,[\\[149\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tomshardware-149) and [7 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/7_nm \"7 nm\") FinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first [5 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/5_nm \"5 nm\") nodes in late 2018,[\\[150\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-150) with plans to introduce [3 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3_nm \"3 nm\") [GAAFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GAAFET \"GAAFET\") nodes by 2021.[\\[151\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-151)\n\nAccording to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, \"Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares.\" The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by [Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hynix \"Hynix\"), Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner.[\\[152\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-152)\n\nIn 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest [semiconductor chip](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_chip \"Semiconductor chip\") supplier by 2014, surpassing [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\"). For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel.[\\[153\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-153)[\\[154\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-154) For 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.[\\[155\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-155) Samsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest [semiconductor company](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_company \"Semiconductor company\") in 2017.[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130)\n\nBy the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using [Extreme ultraviolet lithography](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Extreme_ultraviolet_lithography \"Extreme ultraviolet lithography\") (EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use.[\\[156\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-156)\n\nOn 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for [Volkswagen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Volkswagen \"Volkswagen\") vehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide [5G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/5G \"5G\") telecommunications to meet the increased demand for [high-definition video](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High-definition_video \"High-definition video\") while traveling.[\\[157\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-157)\n\nThe [Xi'an](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xi%27an \"Xi'an\") China facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021.[\\[158\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-158)\n\nIn 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in [CHIPS and Science Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CHIPS_and_Science_Act \"CHIPS and Science Act\") funding for semiconductor facilities in [Taylor, Texas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taylor,_Texas \"Taylor, Texas\").[\\[159\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-159)\n\n### Solid-state drives\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=18 \"Edit section: Solid-state drives\")\\]\n\nIn 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US\\$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD.[\\[160\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-160)[\\[161\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-161) In 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an [M.2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M.2 \"M.2\") [NVMe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVMe \"NVMe\") SSD with read speeds of 3500 MB\/s and write speeds of 3300 MB\/s in the same year.[\\[162\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-162)[\\[163\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-163) In 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB\/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity.[\\[164\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-164)[\\[165\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-165)[\\[166\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-166)[\\[167\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-167)\n\nSamsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an [NVM Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVM_Express \"NVM Express\") interface and the rest use a [Serial ATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serial_ATA \"Serial ATA\") interface.[\\[168\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-168) Samsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a [USB-C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB-C \"USB-C\") [USB 3.1 Gen 2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB_3.1_Gen_2 \"USB 3.1 Gen 2\") connector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB\/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB\/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models.[\\[169\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-169)\n\nLike many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory produced by Samsung Electronics.\n\n### Hard-drives\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=19 \"Edit section: Hard-drives\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg\/250px-Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)\n\nA 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive\n\nIn the area of [storage media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Storage_media \"Storage media\"), in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new [hard disk drive](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hard_disk_drive \"Hard disk drive\") capable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk.[\\[170\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-170) In 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to [Seagate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") in 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate.[\\[171\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-171)\n\n### Televisions\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=20 \"Edit section: Televisions\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg\/250px-Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)\n\nSamsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K [ultra-high-definition television](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ultra-high-definition_television \"Ultra-high-definition television\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1d\/Samsung_LED_TV.jpg\/250px-Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)\n\nA 32-inch Samsung LED TV\n\nIn 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million [flat-panel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flat-panel_display \"Flat-panel display\") televisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year.[\\[172\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-172)\n\nSamsung launched its first [full HD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1080p \"1080p\") 3D [LED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light-emitting_diode \"Light-emitting diode\") television in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International [Consumer Electronics Show](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_Electronics_Show \"Consumer Electronics Show\") (CES 2010) held in [Las Vegas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Las_Vegas \"Las Vegas\").[\\[173\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-173)\n\nSamsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units).[\\[174\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-174) It also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D [Blu-ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blu-ray \"Blu-ray\") player, 3D content, and 3D glasses.[\\[175\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-175)\n\nIn 2007, Samsung introduced the \"Internet TV\", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed \"Smart LED TV\" (now renamed to \"Samsung Smart TV\"),[\\[176\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-176) which additionally supports downloaded [smart television apps](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_television_app \"Smart television app\"). In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung [Apps Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/App_store \"App store\"), in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies.[\\[177\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-177)\n\nSamsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of [smart TVs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_TV \"Smart TV\") include the apps [ITV Player](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ITV_Player \"ITV Player\") and motion controlled games such as [Angry Birds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Angry_Birds \"Angry Birds\").[\\[178\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-178) Since 2015, Samsung's proprietary [FAST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Free_ad-supported_streaming_television \"Free ad-supported streaming television\") streaming service [Samsung TV Plus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_TV_Plus \"Samsung TV Plus\") was pre-installed to the smart TVs.[\\[179\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-179)\n\n### Computing\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=21 \"Edit section: Computing\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/06\/1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg\/250px-1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)\n\n[Samsung Series 4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Notebook \"Samsung Notebook\") laptop\n\nIn 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released. In 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800\/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor. In 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. In 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. In 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. In 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy Samsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9.\n\nSamsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook.\n\nCurrently Samsung produces [Chromebook](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chromebook \"Chromebook\") and [Windows](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microsoft_Windows \"Microsoft Windows\") laptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro.[\\[180\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-180)\n\n### Monitors\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=22 \"Edit section: Monitors\")\\]\n\n\"Samsung Odyssey\" redirects here. For the virtual reality headset, see [Windows Mixed Reality § List of Windows Mixed Reality headsets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Windows_Mixed_Reality#List_of_Windows_Mixed_Reality_headsets \"Windows Mixed Reality\").\n\nThe company started as a budget [display monitor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Display_monitor \"Display monitor\") brand in the 1980s, producing [cathode ray tube](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathode_ray_tube \"Cathode ray tube\") (CRT) monitors for [computers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computers \"Computers\"), from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over 8 million monitors by 1989.[\\[181\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-181)\n\nDuring the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as [NEC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEC \"NEC\") and [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") via a joint venture.[\\[182\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-182) As it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and [S-LCD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S-LCD \"S-LCD\") Corporation respectively from its former joint venture partners.[\\[183\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-183)\n\n#### Tizen\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=23 \"Edit section: Tizen\")\\]\n\nAs of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source [Linux](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linux \"Linux\")\\-based [Tizen OS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tizen_OS \"Tizen OS\").[\\[184\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Goode-184)[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) Given Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185)\n\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the [Apple TV app](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_TV_\$software\$ \"Apple TV (software)\") (formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and [AirPlay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AirPlay \"AirPlay\") 2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update).[\\[186\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-186)\n\n#### Odyssey\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=24 \"Edit section: Odyssey\")\\]\n\nSamsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios.\n\nAt the [CES 2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CES_2022 \"CES 2022\"), Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.[\\[187\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-187)[\\[188\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-188) It features a 32-inch [mini LED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mini_LED \"Mini LED\") 1000R [curved display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Curved_display \"Curved display\") with 1,196 [local dimming](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Local_dimming \"Local dimming\") zones that supports [HDR10+](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HDR10%2B \"HDR10+\") with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 [nits](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Candela_per_square_metre \"Candela per square metre\"), and is [G-Sync](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nvidia_G-Sync \"Nvidia G-Sync\")\\- and [FreeSync](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FreeSync \"FreeSync\")\\-certified.[\\[189\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-189) It was released on 6 June 2022, at an [MSRP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MSRP \"MSRP\") of \\$1,500.[\\[190\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-190)[\\[191\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-191)\n\n### Printers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=25 \"Edit section: Printers\")\\]\n\nIn the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, [multifunction printers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multifunction_printer \"Multifunction printer\"), and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to [HP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc. \"HP Inc.\") in Fall 2017.[\\[192\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-192) In 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185.\n\n### Audio\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=26 \"Edit section: Audio\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Harman International](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International \"Harman International\")\n\nIn 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International.[\\[193\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-193) Harman makes [high fidelity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_fidelity \"High fidelity\") audio products under many brand names such as [AKG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AKG_\$company\$ \"AKG (company)\"), [AMX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMX_LLC \"AMX LLC\"), [Becker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_Becker_Automotive_Systems \"Harman Becker Automotive Systems\"), [Crown](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crown_International \"Crown International\"), [Harman Kardon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_Kardon \"Harman Kardon\"), [Infinity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Infinity_Systems \"Infinity Systems\"), [JBL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JBL_\$company\$ \"JBL (company)\"), [Lexicon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lexicon_\$company\$ \"Lexicon (company)\"), [dbx](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dbx_\$company\$ \"Dbx (company)\"), DigiTech, [Mark Levinson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Levinson_Audio_Systems \"Mark Levinson Audio Systems\"), [Martin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Martin_Professional \"Martin Professional\"), [Revel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Revel_Audio \"Revel Audio\"), [Soundcraft](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soundcraft \"Soundcraft\"), [Studer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Studer \"Studer\"), [Arcam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26R_Cambridge_Ltd \"A&R Cambridge Ltd\"), [Bang & Olufsen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bang_%26_Olufsen \"Bang & Olufsen\") and BSS Audio.\n\nIn May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of [Bowers & Wilkins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bowers_%26_Wilkins \"Bowers & Wilkins\"), [Marantz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marantz \"Marantz\"), [Denon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denon \"Denon\"), [Polk Audio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polk_Audio \"Polk Audio\"), [Definitive Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Definitive_Technology \"Definitive Technology\"), [Classé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Class%C3%A9 \"Classé\"), [HEOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HEOS \"HEOS\") and [Boston Acoustics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Acoustics \"Boston Acoustics\") as [Masimo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Masimo \"Masimo\") sells its consumer audio business.[\\[194\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-194)[\\[195\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-195)[\\[196\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-196)\n\n### Cameras\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=27 \"Edit section: Cameras\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/03\/Samsung_GX-10.jpg\/250px-Samsung_GX-10.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_GX-10.jpg)\n\nThe [Samsung GX-10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pentax_K10D \"Pentax K10D\"), a [DSLR camera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera \"Digital single-lens reflex camera\")\n\nSamsung has introduced several models of [digital cameras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_camera \"Digital camera\") and [camcorders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camcorder \"Camcorder\") including the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the [mirrorless camera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mirrorless_camera \"Mirrorless camera\") segment.[\\[197\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-197) Since then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera.\n\n### Other\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=28 \"Edit section: Other\")\\]\n\nSamsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its [Yepp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Yepp \"Samsung Yepp\") line. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups [iRiver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IRiver \"IRiver\"), [Cowon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cowon \"Cowon\") and [Mpio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mpio \"Mpio\"). However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.[\\[198\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-198) It was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple).[\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-199) Samsung launched the world's-smallest [DivX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DivX \"DivX\") MP3 player, the R1, in 2009.[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-200)\n\nIn 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a [constellation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Satellite_constellation \"Satellite constellation\") of 4600 satellites [orbiting Earth](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Low_Earth_orbit \"Low Earth orbit\") at 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to \"each of the world's 5 billion people\".[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)[\\[202\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-MobileInternet-202) The proposal has not yet advanced to full [development](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_product_development \"New product development\"). If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by [OneWeb](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OneWeb \"OneWeb\") and [SpaceX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SpaceX_satellite_constellation \"SpaceX satellite constellation\").[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)\\[*[needs update](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items \"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Dates and numbers\")*\\]\n\nOn 13 July 2017, an LED screen for [digital cinema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_cinema \"Digital cinema\") developed by Samsung Electronics with [GDC Technology Limited](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=GDC_Technology_Limited&action=edit&redlink=1 \"GDC Technology Limited (page does not exist)\")[\\[203\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-203)[\\[204\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-204) was publicly demonstrated on one screen at [Lotte Cinema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Cinema \"Lotte Cinema\") World Tower in [Seoul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul \"Seoul\").[\\[205\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-205)\n\n## Design\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=29 \"Edit section: Design\")\\]\n\nIn the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) Located in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015.[\\[206\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-206) In addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London.[\\[207\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-207)\n\nThe company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year.\n\nSince 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions.[\\[208\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-208) It received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards.[\\[209\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-209)\n\nIn the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, \"side-by-side\" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner.[\\[210\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-210)\n\n## Stores\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=30 \"Edit section: Stores\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Samsung Experience Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Experience_Store \"Samsung Experience Store\")\n\nSamsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") devices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well.\n\n### Korea\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=31 \"Edit section: Korea\")\\]\n\nSamsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) These stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and branding.\n\n## Market share for major products\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=32 \"Edit section: Market share for major products\")\\]\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/53\/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg\/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) | This section needs to be **updated**. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. *(September 2020)* |\n\n| Product | Market share | Leading competitor | Year | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Active-matrix OLEDs | 98% | [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\"), AUO | Q2 2010 | [\\[212\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-212) |\n| DRAM | 36% | [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") | Q4 2025 | [\\[213\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-213) |\n| NAND flash | 32\\.6% | SK Hynix | Q3 2025 | [\\[214\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-214) |\n| Mobile phones | 19% | [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") | 2025 | [\\[215\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-215) |\n| Large-size LCD panels  (revenue) | 20\\.2% | [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\") | Q4 2013 | [\\[216\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-216) |\n| Lithium-ion batteries | 18% | [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\") | Q2 2010 | [\\[217\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-217) |\n| Solid-state drives (SSD) | 46\\.8% | [SanDisk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SanDisk \"SanDisk\") | Q4 2015 | [\\[218\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-218) |\n| LCD monitors | 18% | [LG Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Electronics \"LG Electronics\") | 2010 | [\\[219\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-219) |\n| Televisions (LCD, PDP, CRT, LED) | 29\\.1% |   | 2025 | [\\[220\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-220) |\n| Digital cameras | 11\\.8% | [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") | 2010 | [\\[221\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-221) |\n\n## Major clients\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=33 \"Edit section: Major clients\")\\]\n\n| Samsung's largest clients (Q1 2010)[\\[222\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-222) |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Rank\/company | Part description | Percent of total sales |\n| 1 [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") | DRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc. | 3\\.7 |\n| 2 [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") | AP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc. | 2\\.6 |\n| 3 [Dell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dell \"Dell\") | DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. | 2\\.5 |\n| 4 [Hewlett-Packard](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hewlett-Packard \"Hewlett-Packard\") | DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. | 2\\.2 |\n| 5 [Verizon Communications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Verizon_Communications \"Verizon Communications\") | Handsets, etc. | 1\\.3 |\n| 6 [AT\\&T Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AT%26T_Inc. \"AT&T Inc.\") | Handsets, etc. | 1\\.3 |\n\n### Relationship with Apple Inc.\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=34 \"Edit section: Relationship with Apple Inc.\")\\]\n\nSee also: [Smartphone patent wars](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smartphone_patent_wars \"Smartphone patent wars\")\n\nDespite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as [frenemies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frenemy \"Frenemy\") who share a love–hate relationship.[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) Samsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005,[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35) and Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of \\$8 billion revenue to Samsung[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) – to the point where Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Cook \"Tim Cook\") originally opposed [litigation against Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co.,_Ltd. \"Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.\") wary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple.[\\[224\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-224)\n\nIn April 2011, [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") announced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the [iPhone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone \"IPhone\") and [iPad](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPad \"IPad\").[\\[225\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Apple-225) Samsung issued a [counterclaim](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Counterclaim \"Counterclaim\") against Apple of [patent infringement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_infringement \"Patent infringement\").[\\[226\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-SAPL-226) In August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a [preliminary injunction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Preliminary_injunction \"Preliminary injunction\") against the sale and marketing of the [Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1 \"Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1\") across the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands.[\\[227\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Richmond-227) The ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate.[\\[228\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-BBC-228)\n\nOn 31 August 2012, the [Tokyo District Court](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tokyo_District_Court \"Tokyo District Court\") ruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent.[\\[229\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-229) The case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the [U.K. High Court](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_Court_of_Justice \"High Court of Justice\") ruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. 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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. *(April 2018)* |\n\n[Best Buy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Best_Buy \"Best Buy\") and Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store.[\\[231\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-PalencharTWICE-231) The purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers.\n\nThe first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products.\n\nUnlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015.[\\[232\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Belz-232)\n\n## Criticism and controversies\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=36 \"Edit section: Criticism and controversies\")\\]\n\n### Environmental record\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=37 \"Edit section: Environmental record\")\\]\n\nAll Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).[\\[233\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-233)\n\nThe company is listed in [Greenpeace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenpeace \"Greenpeace\")'s Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1\/10.[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards.[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234)\n\nIn June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates.[\\[235\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-235) In March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's [Benelux](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benelux \"Benelux\") headquarters for what they called Samsung's \"broken promises\".[\\[236\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-236)\n\nThe company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in [Dow Jones Sustainability Index](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dow_Jones_Sustainability_Index \"Dow Jones Sustainability Index\") (DJSI).[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237)\n\nThe company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level (\"Good Eco-Products\" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards.[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237)\n\nThe company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle [electronic wastes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_waste \"Electronic waste\").[\\[238\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-238) The number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The \"Samsung Recycling Direct\" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada.[\\[239\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-239)\n\nIn 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the \"best eco-friendly recycling program\".[\\[240\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-240) In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category.[\\[241\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-241)\n\n### Litigation and safety issues\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=38 \"Edit section: Litigation and safety issues\")\\]\n\n#### Worker safety\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=39 \"Edit section: Worker safety\")\\]\n\nMany employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers.[\\[242\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-242) Initially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions,[\\[243\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IndustriALL_Executives_condemn_Samsung_for_union_busting-243) these sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry).[\\[244\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Supporters_for_the_Health_And_Rights_of_People_in_the_Semiconductor_Industry_\$SHARPS\$:_About_the_victims-244)\\[*[unreliable source?](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources \"Wikipedia:Reliable sources\")*\\] The crowdfunded film *[Another Promise](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Another_Promise \"Another Promise\")* was produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary *The Empire of Shame*. In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill.[\\[245\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_offers_apology_and_compensation_to_workers_who_got_leukemia_\$The_Verge\$-245)[\\[246\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_Finally_Apologizes_To_Workers_Who_Got_Cancer_While_Making_Chips-246) The company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action.[\\[247\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-247)\\[*[unreliable source?](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources \"Wikipedia:Reliable sources\")*\\] The quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018.[\\[248\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-248)\n\n#### DRAM price fixing\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=40 \"Edit section: DRAM price fixing\")\\]\n\nMain article: [DRAM price fixing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DRAM_price_fixing \"DRAM price fixing\")\n\nIn December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities.[\\[249\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_six_LCD_panel_producers_%E2%82%AC648_million_for_price_fixing_cartel-249)\n\nOn 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for [DRAMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DRAM \"DRAM\"), which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice.[\\[250\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_DRAM_producers_%E2%82%AC331_million_for_price_cartel;_reaches_first_settlement_in_a_cartel_case-250)\n\nIn Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a [class action lawsuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Class_action_lawsuit \"Class action lawsuit\") hearing. The companies agreed upon a \\$120 million agreement, with \\$40 million as a fine, and \\$80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002.[\\[251\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-251)\n\n#### Apple lawsuit\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=41 \"Edit section: Apple lawsuit\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co. \"Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.\")\n\nOn 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of California](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_California \"United States District Court for the Northern District of California\"), alleging that several of Samsung's [Android](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Android_\$operating_system\$ \"Android (operating system)\") phones and tablets, including the [Nexus S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nexus_S \"Nexus S\"), [Epic 4G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S \"Samsung Galaxy S\"), [Galaxy S 4G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_galaxy_s_4g \"Samsung galaxy s 4g\"), and [Galaxy Tab](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab \"Samsung Galaxy Tab\"), infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks, [user interface](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/User_interface \"User interface\") and [style](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Design \"Design\").[\\[252\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-KaneAndSherr-252) Apple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement, [false designation of origin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/False_designation_of_origin \"False designation of origin\"), [unfair competition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unfair_competition \"Unfair competition\"), and [trademark infringement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trademark_infringement \"Trademark infringement\"), as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and [unjust enrichment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unjust_enrichment \"Unjust enrichment\").[\\[253\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-253)[\\[254\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-patelAnalysis-254)\n\nOn 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple \\$1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit.[\\[255\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-urlJury_decides_Samsung_infringed_on_Apple_patents-255) The jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's \"Bounce-Back Effect\" (US Patent No.7,469,381), \"On-screen Navigation\" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and \"Tap To Zoom\" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the \"home button, rounded corners and tapered edges\" (US\\$593087) and \"On-Screen Icons\" (US\\$604305).[\\[256\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-256)\n\n#### Product safety\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=42 \"Edit section: Product safety\")\\]\n\nDespite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported.[\\[257\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-lematin.ch-257) A Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion,[\\[258\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-258) followed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland[\\[259\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-259) and Ireland.[\\[260\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-260) A South Korean student's [Galaxy S2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S2 \"Galaxy S2\") battery exploded in 2012.[\\[261\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-261)\n\nSamsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013,[\\[262\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-262) followed by minor S4 burn incidents in [Pakistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pakistan \"Pakistan\")[\\[263\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-263) and Russia.[\\[264\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-264) A minor fire was also reported in [Newbury](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Newbury,_Berkshire \"Newbury, Berkshire\"), United Kingdom in October 2013.[\\[265\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-265)\n\nSome users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating;[\\[266\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-266) Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge.[\\[267\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-267) In December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting.[\\[268\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-268) Samsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards.[\\[269\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-269)[\\[270\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-270) There were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\")[\\[271\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-271) and the [UAE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UAE \"UAE\").[\\[272\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-272)\n\n#### Galaxy Note 7\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=43 \"Edit section: Galaxy Note 7\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Battery explosions and recalls](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7#Battery_explosions_and_recalls \"Samsung Galaxy Note 7\")\n\nOn 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the [Galaxy Note 7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_Note_7 \"Galaxy Note 7\") in some regions to perform \"additional tests being conducted for product quality\"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide \"product exchange program\"[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) in which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a [Galaxy S7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S7 \"Galaxy S7\"), or an [S7 Edge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S7_Edge \"Galaxy S7 Edge\") (the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier.[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) On 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, \"account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold\".[\\[274\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-guard-delay-test-274)[\\[275\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-recalled-275)[\\[276\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-276) Although it has been referred to as a [product recall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Product_recall \"Product recall\") by the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission \"U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\") (CPSC), and only a voluntary measure.[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273)[\\[277\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-csr-notrecall-277) The CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage.[\\[278\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-278)\n\nAfter some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire,[\\[279\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-usatoday-smoking-279)[\\[280\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge_girl-280) Samsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety.[\\[281\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-note7isdead-281)[\\[282\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-bbc-gn7done-282) However, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge.[\\[283\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-283)\n\nOn 14 October 2016, the U.S. [Federal Aviation Administration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Federal_Aviation_Administration \"Federal Aviation Administration\") and the [Department of Transportation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Department_of_Transportation \"United States Department of Transportation\")'s [Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pipeline_and_Hazardous_Materials_Safety_Administration \"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\") banned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off.[\\[284\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-ustravelban-284)[\\[285\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tc-flightban-285) [Qantas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qantas \"Qantas\"), [Virgin Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virgin_Australia \"Virgin Australia\") and [Singapore Airlines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_Airlines \"Singapore Airlines\") also banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October.[\\[286\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-abc-fly-ban-286) Mexico's largest airlines [Aeromexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aerom%C3%A9xico \"Aeroméxico\"), [Interjet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interjet \"Interjet\"), [Volaris](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Volaris \"Volaris\") and [VivaAerobus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VivaAerob%C3%BAs \"VivaAerobús\") all banned the handset.[\\[287\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-287)\n\n#### Washing machines\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=44 \"Edit section: Washing machines\")\\]\n\nOn 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration.[\\[288\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-288)\n\n#### Consumer privacy lawsuit\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=45 \"Edit section: Consumer privacy lawsuit\")\\]\n\nIn December 2025, [Texas Attorney General](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Attorney_General \"Texas Attorney General\") [Ken Paxton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ken_Paxton \"Ken Paxton\") filed a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally \"spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes\" using [automated content recognition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automatic_content_recognition \"Automatic content recognition\") (ACR) technology.[\\[289\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-289)\n\n### Patents challenged\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=46 \"Edit section: Patents challenged\")\\]\n\nFollowing the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term.[\\[290\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-USPTO-9675229-290)[\\[291\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-EPO-2963515-291)\n\n### Advertisements on smart televisions\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=47 \"Edit section: Advertisements on smart televisions\")\\]\n\nIn 2015, users on the website [Reddit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reddit \"Reddit\") began reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for [Pepsi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pepsi \"Pepsi\") products during movies when viewed through the [Plex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plex_\$software\$ \"Plex (software)\") application.[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) Plex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog [Gigaom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gigaom \"Gigaom\") that it was investigating the matter.[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292)\n\nIn March 2016, soccer star [Pelé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pel%C3%A9 \"Pelé\") filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_Illinois \"United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois\"), seeking \\$30 million in damages, claiming violations under the [Lanham Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanham_Act \"Lanham Act\") for false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity.[\\[293\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-293) The suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly \"very closely resembles\" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a \"modified bicycle or [scissors-kick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bicycle_kick \"Bicycle kick\")\", perfected and famously used by Pelé.[\\[294\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-294)\n\nIn December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices.[\\[295\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-295)\n\n### Viral marketing\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=48 \"Edit section: Viral marketing\")\\]\n\nOn 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company [OpenTide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OpenTide \"OpenTide\") (Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions\/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") and [HTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC \"HTC\"), in several famous forums and websites in [Taiwan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taiwan \"Taiwan\") to improve its brand image. Hacker \"0xb\", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would \"stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums\".[\\[296\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-296) It was widely reported by the Taiwanese media.[\\[297\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-297)[\\[298\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-298)[\\[299\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-299) Taiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign.[\\[300\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-300)\n\n### Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=49 \"Edit section: Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine\")\\]\n\nAfter Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. However, Samsung maintained a presence via gray imports through other Customs Union countries like Armenia and Belarus.[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301)\n\nDespite donating \\$6 million for humanitarian aid,[\\[302\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-302) Samsung continued sourcing Russian metals [\\[303\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-303) and considered leasing its Kaluga factory to local businesses instead of leaving.[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) By 2023, Samsung had resumed marketing activities in Russia, indicating instability and raising doubts about the company's commitment to international sanctions.[\\[304\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-304)\n\n### National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=50 \"Edit section: National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes\")\\]\n\nMain article: [Samsung and unions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_and_unions \"Samsung and unions\")\n\nOn 5 June 2024, The National Samsung Electronics Union announced their first historic strike of roughly 28,000 workers on June 7.[\\[305\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-305) Negotiations failed to satisfy workers who are asking for a 6.5% raise.[\\[306\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-306) On 1 July 2024, the union announced that it would launch a 3-day strike from 8–10 July after negotiations fell short, with the majority of the workers striking from manufacturing states and in-production development.[\\[307\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-307)[\\[308\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-308) The strike was converted into an indefinite strike due to lack of response from management.[\\[309\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-309) The strike ended on 1 August, under institutional pressure and falling numbers, though the union said it intended to continue fighting for its demands with other tactics.[\\[310\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-310)\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=51 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-1)\n   [\"Articles of incorporation\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160508182346\/http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/aboutsamsung\/ir\/corporategovernance\/articlesofincorporation\/IR_ArticlesChapter1.html). 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Boo-jin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Boo-jin \"Lee Boo-jin\") [Lee Seo-hyun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Seo-hyun \"Lee Seo-hyun\") |\n| Former | [Lee Kun-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Kun-hee \"Lee Kun-hee\") [Lee Yoon-hyung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Yoon-hyung \"Lee Yoon-hyung\") |\n| Subsidiaries | [Samsung Electronics]() [Electro-Mechanics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics \"Samsung Electro-Mechanics\") [SDI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SDI \"Samsung SDI\") [SDS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SDS \"Samsung SDS\") [Samsung C\\&T Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") [Bean Pole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bean_Pole \"Bean Pole\") [Samsung Heavy Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Heavy_Industries \"Samsung Heavy Industries\") [Samsung E\\&A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E%26A \"Samsung E&A\") [Samsung Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") [Asset Management](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Asset_Management \"Samsung Asset Management\") [Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Card \"Samsung Card\") [Fire & Marine Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance \"Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance\") [Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") [Securities](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Securities \"Samsung Securities\") [Samsung Biologics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Biologics \"Samsung Biologics\") [Cheil Worldwide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cheil_Worldwide \"Cheil Worldwide\") [Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daejeon_Samsung_Fire_Bluefangs \"Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs\") [Galaxy Pro-Game Team](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_\$esports\$ \"Samsung Galaxy (esports)\") [Life Blueminx](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Blueminx \"Samsung Life Blueminx\") [Lions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Lions \"Samsung Lions\") [Samsung Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Sports \"Samsung Sports\") [Training Center](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Training_Center \"Samsung Training Center\") [Seoul Samsung Thunders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul_Samsung_Thunders \"Seoul Samsung Thunders\") [Suwon Samsung Bluewings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon_Samsung_Bluewings \"Suwon Samsung Bluewings\") [Hotel Shilla](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hotel_Shilla \"Hotel Shilla\") |\n| Infrastructure | [Samsung Tower Palace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Tower_Palace \"Samsung Tower Palace\") [Samsung Town](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Town \"Samsung Town\") [Caribbean Bay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caribbean_Bay \"Caribbean Bay\") [Global Research](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Global_Research \"Samsung Global Research\") [Everland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Everland \"Everland\") [Everland Resort](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Everland_Resort \"Everland Resort\") [Ho-Am Art Museum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ho-Am_Art_Museum \"Ho-Am Art Museum\") [Hub](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Hub_\$building\$ \"Samsung Hub (building)\") [Leeum Museum of Art](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leeum_Museum_of_Art \"Leeum Museum of Art\") [Medical Center](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Medical_Center \"Samsung Medical Center\") |\n| Event | [Ho-Am Prize](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ho-Am_Prize \"Ho-Am Prize\") [Unpacked](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_Unpacked \"Galaxy Unpacked\") [Developer Conference](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Developer_Conference \"Samsung Developer Conference\") |\n| Program | [Samsung Global Scholarship Program](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scholarships_in_Korea#Samsung_scholarships \"Scholarships in Korea\") [Samsung Scholarship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Scholarship \"Samsung Scholarship\") |\n| Organization |   |\n|   |   |\n| Acquisition | [Harman International](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International \"Harman International\") [AKG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AKG_\$company\$ \"AKG (company)\") |\n| Partnership | [Sungkyunkwan University](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sungkyunkwan_University \"Sungkyunkwan University\") |\n| [Divested](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Divestment \"Divestment\") | [CJ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CJ_Group \"CJ Group\") [Hansol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hansol \"Hansol\") [Joongang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JoongAng_Ilbo \"JoongAng Ilbo\") [Saehan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Saehan&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Saehan (page does not exist)\") \\[[ko](https:\/\/ko.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%EC%83%88%ED%95%9C%EA%B7%B8%EB%A3%B9 \"ko:새한그룹\")\\] [Shinsegae](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shinsegae \"Shinsegae\") |\n| Defunct | [Aerospace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Aerospace \"Samsung Aerospace\") [Cheil Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cheil_Industries \"Cheil Industries\") [Commercial Vehicles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Commercial_Vehicles \"Samsung Commercial Vehicles\") [Samsung Motors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renault_Korea \"Renault Korea\") |\n| Criticism | [Protests against Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Protests_against_Samsung \"Protests against Samsung\") [Samsung and unions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_and_unions \"Samsung and unions\") |\n| People |   |\n|   |   |\n| Current | [Kim Jae-youl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kim_Jae-youl \"Kim Jae-youl\") [Donhee Ham](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Donhee_Ham \"Donhee Ham\") [Hong Ra-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Ra-hee \"Hong Ra-hee\") [Sunghyun Choi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sunghyun_Choi \"Sunghyun Choi\") |\n| Former | [Andy Griffiths](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andy_Griffiths_\$executive\$ \"Andy Griffiths (executive)\") [Choi Gee-sung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Choi_Gee-sung \"Choi Gee-sung\") [Eric B. Kim](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eric_B._Kim \"Eric B. Kim\") [Koh Dong-jin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Koh_Dong-jin \"Koh Dong-jin\") |\n| Hardware or industrial products |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Aerospace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Aerospace \"Samsung Aerospace\") | [K9 Thunder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/K9_Thunder \"K9 Thunder\") |\n| [C\\&T](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") | [Burj Khalifa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Burj_Khalifa \"Burj Khalifa\") [Taipei 101](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taipei_101 \"Taipei 101\") |\n| [Electronics]() |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Smartphone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| Active | [Galaxy Z series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_series \"Samsung Galaxy Z series\") [Galaxy S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\") [Galaxy A series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"Samsung Galaxy A series\") [Galaxy M series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series \"Samsung Galaxy M series\") |\n| Discontinued | [Galaxy Note series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note \"Samsung Galaxy Note\") [Galaxy J series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J_series \"Samsung Galaxy J series\") |\n| [Smartwatch](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Watch \"Samsung Galaxy Watch\") | [Galaxy Watch series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Watch_series \"Samsung Galaxy Watch series\") |\n| [Tablet computer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab \"Samsung Galaxy Tab\") | [Galaxy Tab series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab#Models \"Samsung Galaxy Tab\") |\n| [Laptops](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Book \"Samsung Galaxy Book\") | [Galaxy Book series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Book \"Samsung Galaxy Book\") |\n| Other |   |\n|   |   |\n| Active | [Galaxy Buds series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Buds_series \"Samsung Galaxy Buds series\") |\n| Discontinued | [Anycall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anycall \"Anycall\") |\n| Software products |   |\n|   |   |\n| [Electronics]() |   |\n|   |   |\n| Active | [AR Zone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AR_Zone \"AR Zone\") [Bixby](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bixby_\$software\$ \"Bixby (software)\") [Health](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Health \"Samsung Health\") [Mii](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mii \"Mii\") [One UI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/One_UI \"One UI\") [Quick Share](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quick_Share \"Quick Share\") [TV Plus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_TV_Plus \"Samsung TV Plus\") |\n| Discontinued | [ChatON](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ChatON \"ChatON\") [S Voice](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S_Voice \"S Voice\") [Samsung Experience](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Experience \"Samsung Experience\") [TouchWiz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TouchWiz \"TouchWiz\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/96\/Symbol_category_class.svg\/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) **[Category](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Samsung \"Category:Samsung\")** [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/4a\/Commons-logo.svg\/20px-Commons-logo.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Commons-logo.svg \"Commons page\") **[Commons](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Samsung \"commons:Category:Samsung\")** |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Samsung_phones \"Template:Samsung phones\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Samsung_phones \"Template talk:Samsung phones\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Samsung_phones \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Samsung phones\")[Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Telecommunications \"Samsung Telecommunications\") phones by series |   |\n| A | [A013 (Galaxy A01 Core\/A3 Core)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A01_Core \"Samsung Galaxy A01 Core\") [A015 (Galaxy A01)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A01 \"Samsung Galaxy A01\") [A022 (Galaxy A02)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A02 \"Samsung Galaxy A02\") [A025 (Galaxy A02s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A02s \"Samsung Galaxy A02s\") [A032 (Galaxy A03 Core) **·** A035 (Galaxy A03) **·** A037 (Galaxy A03s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A03 \"Samsung Galaxy A03\") [A042 (Galaxy A04e) **·** A045 (Galaxy A04) **·** A047 (Galaxy A04s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A04 \"Samsung Galaxy A04\") [A055 (Galaxy A05) **·** A057 (Galaxy A05s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 \"Samsung Galaxy A05\") [A102 (Galaxy A10e)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A10e \"Samsung Galaxy A10e\") [A105 (Galaxy A10)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A10 \"Samsung Galaxy A10\") [A107 (Galaxy A10s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A10s \"Samsung Galaxy A10s\") [A115 (Galaxy A11)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A11 \"Samsung Galaxy A11\") [A125 (Galaxy A12), A127 (Galaxy A12 Nacho\/A12 (India))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A12 \"Samsung Galaxy A12\") [A135 (Galaxy A13) **·** A136 (Galaxy A13 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A13 \"Samsung Galaxy A13\") [A145 (Galaxy A14) **·** A146 (Galaxy A14 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A14 \"Samsung Galaxy A14\") [A155 (Galaxy A15) **·** A156 (Galaxy A15 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A15 \"Samsung Galaxy A15\") [A165 (Galaxy A16) **·** A166 (Galaxy A16 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A16 \"Samsung Galaxy A16\") [A175 (Galaxy A17) **·** A176 (Galaxy A17 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A17 \"Samsung Galaxy A17\") [A127](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-A127 \"Samsung SGH-A127\") [A167](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-A167&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SGH-A167 (page does not exist)\") [A177](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-A177 \"Samsung SGH-A177\") [A205 (Galaxy A20)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A20 \"Samsung Galaxy A20\") [A207 (Galaxy A20s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A20s \"Samsung Galaxy A20s\") [A215 (Galaxy A21)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A21 \"Samsung Galaxy A21\") [A217 (Galaxy A21s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A21s \"Samsung Galaxy A21s\") [A225 (Galaxy A22)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A22 \"Samsung Galaxy A22\") [A226 (Galaxy A22 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A22_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A22 5G\") [A235 (Galaxy A23) **·** A236 (Galaxy A23 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A23 \"Samsung Galaxy A23\") [A245 (Galaxy A24)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A24 \"Samsung Galaxy A24\") [A256 (Galaxy A25 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A25_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A25 5G\") [A260 (Galaxy A2 Core)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A2_Core \"Samsung Galaxy A2 Core\") [A266 (Galaxy A26 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A26_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A26 5G\") [A300 (Galaxy A3 (2015))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A3_\$2015\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)\") [A305 (Galaxy A30)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A30 \"Samsung Galaxy A30\") [A310 (Galaxy A3 (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A3_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)\") [A315 (Galaxy A31)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A31 \"Samsung Galaxy A31\") [A320 (Galaxy A3 (2017))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series\") [A325 (Galaxy A32)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 \"Samsung Galaxy A32\") [A326 (Galaxy A32 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 \"Samsung Galaxy A32\") [A336 (Galaxy A33 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A33_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A33 5G\") [A346 (Galaxy A34 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A34_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A34 5G\") [A356 (Galaxy A35 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A35_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A35 5G\") [A366 (Galaxy A36 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A36_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A36 5G\") [A405 (Galaxy A40)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A40 \"Samsung Galaxy A40\") [A415 (Galaxy A41)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A41 \"Samsung Galaxy A41\") [A426 (Galaxy A42 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A42_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A42 5G\") [A500 (Galaxy A5 (2015))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A5_\$2015\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)\") [A503 (The Drift)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-A503 \"Samsung SPH-A503\") [A505 (Galaxy A50)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A50 \"Samsung Galaxy A50\") [A510 (Galaxy A5 (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A5_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)\") [A515 (Galaxy A51) **·** A516 (Galaxy A51 5G) **·** A516V (Galaxy A51 5G UW)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A51 \"Samsung Galaxy A51\") [A520 (Galaxy A5 (2017))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series\") [A525 (Galaxy A52) **·** A526 (Galaxy A52 5G) **·** A528 (Galaxy A52s 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A52 \"Samsung Galaxy A52\") [A536 (Galaxy A53 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A53_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A53 5G\") [A546 (Galaxy A54 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A54_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A54 5G\") [A556 (Galaxy A55 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A55_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A55 5G\") [A566 (Galaxy A56 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A56_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A56 5G\") [A530 (Galaxy A8 (2018))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)\") [A561](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-A561 \"Samsung SGH-A561\") [A600 (Galaxy A6 (2018) **·** A605 (Galaxy A6+ (2018))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A6_\/_A6%2B \"Samsung Galaxy A6 \/ A6+\") [A606 (Galaxy A60)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M40 \"Samsung Galaxy M40\") [A640](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-A640 \"Samsung SPH-A640\") [A700 (Galaxy A7 (2015))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_\$2015\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)\") [A705 (Galaxy A70)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A70 \"Samsung Galaxy A70\") [A710 (Galaxy A7 (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)\") [A715 (Galaxy A71) **·** A716 (Galaxy A71 5G) **·** A716V (Galaxy A71 5G UW)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A71 \"Samsung Galaxy A71\") [A720 (Galaxy A7 (2017))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series\") [A725 (Galaxy A72)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A72 \"Samsung Galaxy A72\") [A736 (Galaxy A73 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A73_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A73 5G\") [A730 (Galaxy A8+ (2018))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)\") [A750 (Galaxy A7 (2018))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)\") [A767 (Propel)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_A767_Propel \"Samsung A767 Propel\") [A800 (Galaxy A8 (2015))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_\$2015\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)\") [A805 (Galaxy A80)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A80 \"Samsung Galaxy A80\") [A810 (Galaxy A8 (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)\") [A877 (Impression)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-A877 \"Samsung SGH-A877\") [A900 (Galaxy A9 (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)\") [A908 (Galaxy A90 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A90_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A90 5G\") [A910 (Galaxy A9 Pro (2016))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_Pro_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)\") [A920x (Galaxy A9 (2018)\/A9s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)\") |\n| B | [B3410](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_B3410 \"Samsung B3410\") [B450](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SCH-B450 \"Samsung SCH-B450\") B5200 [B5310 (Genio Slide, Corby Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_B5310 \"Samsung B5310\") [B5330 (Galaxy Chat)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Chat \"Samsung Galaxy Chat\") [B7330 (Omnia Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_B7330_Omnia_Pro \"Samsung B7330 Omnia Pro\") |\n| C | [C5000 (Galaxy C5) **·** C501x (Galaxy C5 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_C5 \"Samsung Galaxy C5\") [C7000 (Galaxy C7) **·** C701x (Galaxy C7 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_C7 \"Samsung Galaxy C7\") [C7100 (Galaxy C8) **·** C7108 (Galaxy C7 (2017))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_C8 \"Samsung Galaxy C8\") [C710F (Galaxy J7+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7%2B \"Samsung Galaxy J7+\") [C900x (Galaxy C9 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_C9_Pro \"Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro\") |\n| D | [D500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-D500 \"Samsung SGH-D500\") [D600](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_D600 \"Samsung D600\") [D807](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-D807 \"Samsung SGH-D807\") [D820](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-D820 \"Samsung SGH-D820\") [D900](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-D900 \"Samsung SGH-D900\") |\n| E | [E045 (Galaxy F04)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F04 \"Samsung Galaxy F04\") [E055 (Galaxy F05)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 \"Samsung Galaxy A05\") [E145 (Galaxy F14)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 \"Samsung Galaxy A05\") [E156 (Galaxy F15 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F15_5G \"Samsung Galaxy F15 5G\") [E250](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E250 \"Samsung SGH-E250\") [E250i](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E250i \"Samsung SGH-E250i\") [E236 (Galaxy F23 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M23_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M23 5G\") [E351](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-E351&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SGH-E351 (page does not exist)\") [E426 (Galaxy F42 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F42_5G \"Samsung Galaxy F42 5G\") [E470S (Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active \"Samsung Galaxy S4 Active\") [E5260 (Galaxy F52 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F52_5G \"Samsung Galaxy F52 5G\") [E546 (Galaxy F54 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M54_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M54 5G\") [E625 (Galaxy F62)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F62 \"Samsung Galaxy F62\") [E700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E700 \"Samsung SGH-E700\") [E715](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E715 \"Samsung SGH-E715\") [E900](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E900 \"Samsung SGH-E900\") [E1107 (Crest Solar\/Solar Guru)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E1107 \"Samsung E1107\") [E1120](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E1120 \"Samsung E1120\") [E1170](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E1170 \"Samsung E1170\") [E1195](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E1195 \"Samsung E1195\") [E1200](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_GT-E1200 \"Samsung GT-E1200\") E2130 (Guru) [E3210 (Hero)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E3210_Hero \"Samsung E3210 Hero\") |\n| F | [F210](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-F210 \"Samsung SGH-F210\") [F415 (Galaxy F41\/Galaxy M21s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F41 \"Samsung Galaxy F41\") [F480 (Tocco)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_F480_Tocco \"Samsung F480 Tocco\") [SGH-F700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 \"Samsung Ultra Smart F700\") [F700 (Galaxy Z Flip)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip\") [F707 (Galaxy Z Flip 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip\") [F711 (Galaxy Z Flip3 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_3 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3\") [F721 (Galaxy Z Flip4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_4 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4\") [F731 (Galaxy Z Flip5)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_5 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5\") [F741 (Galaxy Z Flip6)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_6 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6\") [F761 (Galaxy Z Flip7 FE)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_7_FE \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE\") [F766 (Galaxy Z Flip7)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_7 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7\") [F900 (Galaxy Fold)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Fold \"Samsung Galaxy Fold\") [F907 (Galaxy Fold 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Fold \"Samsung Galaxy Fold\") [F916 (Galaxy Z Fold2 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2\") [F926 (Galaxy Z Fold3 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_3 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3\") [F936 (Galaxy Z Fold4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_4 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4\") [F946 (Galaxy Z Fold5)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_5 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5\") [F956 (Galaxy Z Fold6)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_6 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6\") [F966 (Galaxy Z Fold7)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_7 \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7\") |\n| G | [G1000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-G1000 \"Samsung SPH-G1000\") [G150N0 (Galaxy Folder)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Folder \"Samsung Galaxy Folder\") [G160N (Galaxy Folder 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Folder_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Folder 2\") [G318 (Galaxy Ace 4 Neo\/Trend 2 Lite)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Trend_2_Lite \"Samsung Galaxy Trend 2 Lite\") [G350E (Galaxy Star 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Star_2_Plus \"Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus\") [G360 (Galaxy Core Prime)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Core_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy Core Prime\") [G386x (Galaxy Core LTE)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Core_LTE \"Samsung Galaxy Core LTE\") [G388F (Galaxy Xcover 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover_3 \"Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3\") [G530x (Galaxy Grand Prime) **·** G531x (Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime\") [G532x (Galaxy J2 Prime\/J2 Ace\/Grand Prime+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime\") [G550 (Galaxy On5\/Galaxy On5 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_On5 \"Samsung Galaxy On5\") [G600](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-G600 \"Samsung SGH-G600\") [G600x (Galaxy On7\/On7 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_On7 \"Samsung Galaxy On7\") [G610x (Galaxy J7 Prime\/On7 2016\/On NXT)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime\") [G611x (Galaxy J7 Prime 2\/On7 Prime)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_Prime#Re-release \"Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime\") [G6200 (Galaxy A6s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A6s \"Samsung Galaxy A6s\") [G710x (Galaxy Grand 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Grand 2\") [G720x (Galaxy Grand Max)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_Max \"Samsung Galaxy Grand Max\") [G750x (Galaxy Mega 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Mega 2\") [G770x (Galaxy S10 Lite)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S10 \"Samsung Galaxy S10\") [G780x (Galaxy S20 FE)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S20 \"Samsung Galaxy S20\") [SGH-G800](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-G800 \"Samsung SGH-G800\") [SM-G800x (Galaxy S5 Mini)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S5_Mini \"Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini\") [G810](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-G810 \"Samsung SGH-G810\") [G850x (Galaxy Alpha)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Alpha \"Samsung Galaxy Alpha\") [G885x (Galaxy A8 Star\/A9 Star)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_Star \"Samsung Galaxy A8 Star\") [G887x (Galaxy A8s\/A9 Pro (2019))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A8s \"Samsung Galaxy A8s\") [G890A (Galaxy S6 Active)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S6_Active \"Samsung Galaxy S6 Active\") [G900x (Galaxy S5)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S5 \"Samsung Galaxy S5\") [G920x (Galaxy S6) **·** G925x (Galaxy S6 Edge) **·** G928x (Galaxy S6 Edge+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S6 \"Samsung Galaxy S6\") [G930x (Galaxy S7) **·** G935x (Galaxy S7 Edge)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S7 \"Samsung Galaxy S7\") [G950x (Galaxy S8) **·** G955x (Galaxy S8+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S8 \"Samsung Galaxy S8\") [G960x (Galaxy S9) **·** G965x (Galaxy S9+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S9 \"Samsung Galaxy S9\") [G970x (Galaxy S10e) **·** G973x (Galaxy S10) **·** G975x (Galaxy S10+) **·** G977x (Galaxy S10 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S10 \"Samsung Galaxy S10\") [G980x (Galaxy S20) **·** G986x (Galaxy S20+) **·** G988x (Galaxy S20 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S20 \"Samsung Galaxy S20\") [G990x (Galaxy S21 FE) **·** G991x (Galaxy S21) **·** G996x (Galaxy S21+) **·** G998x (Galaxy S21 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S21 \"Samsung Galaxy S21\") |\n| I | [i300](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i300 \"Samsung SPH-i300\") (Palm OS) [i300](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i300 \"Samsung i300\") (Windows Mobile) [i330](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i300#History_and_reception \"Samsung SPH-i300\") [i400 (Continuum)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Continuum \"Samsung Continuum\") [i500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i500 \"Samsung SPH-i500\") [i537 (Galaxy S4 Active)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active \"Samsung Galaxy S4 Active\") [i550](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i550 \"Samsung SPH-i550\") [i600](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-i600 \"Samsung SGH-i600\") [i607 (BlackJack)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_BlackJack \"Samsung BlackJack\") [i617 (BlackJack II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_BlackJack_II \"Samsung BlackJack II\") [i627 (Propel Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i627_Propel_Pro \"Samsung i627 Propel Pro\") [i637 (Jack)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Jack \"Samsung Jack\") [i667 (Focus 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Focus_2 \"Samsung Focus 2\") [i700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i700 \"Samsung SPH-i700\") [i760](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SCH-i760&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SCH-i760 (page does not exist)\") [i770](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SCH-i770&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SCH-i770 (page does not exist)\") [i780](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-i780 \"Samsung SGH-i780\") [i847 (Rugby Smart)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i847_Rugby_Smart \"Samsung i847 Rugby Smart\") [i900 (Omnia)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i900_Omnia \"Samsung i900 Omnia\") [i907 (Epix)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Epix \"Samsung Epix\") [i917 (Focus)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Focus \"Samsung Focus\") [i927 (Captivate Glide)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Captivate_Glide \"Samsung Captivate Glide\") [i937 (Focus S)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Focus_S \"Samsung Focus S\") [i997 (Infuse 4G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Infuse_4G \"Samsung Infuse 4G\") [i5500 (Galaxy 5)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_5 \"Samsung Galaxy 5\") [i5700 (Galaxy Spica)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Spica \"Samsung Galaxy Spica\") [i5800 (Galaxy 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_3 \"Samsung Galaxy 3\") [i7500 (Galaxy)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_\$2009_smartphone\$ \"Samsung Galaxy (2009 smartphone)\") [i8000 (Omnia II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i8000_Omnia_II \"Samsung i8000 Omnia II\") [i8150 (Galaxy W)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_W \"Samsung Galaxy W\") [i8160 (Galaxy Ace 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Ace 2\") [i8190 (Galaxy S III Mini)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III_Mini \"Samsung Galaxy S III Mini\") [i8510 (INNOV8)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i8510_Innov8 \"Samsung i8510 Innov8\") [i8520 (Galaxy Beam i8520)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Beam_i8520 \"Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520\") [i8530 (Galaxy Beam)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Beam_i8530 \"Samsung Galaxy Beam i8530\") [i8550 (Galaxy Win)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Win \"Samsung Galaxy Win\") [i8730 (Galaxy Express)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Express \"Samsung Galaxy Express\") [i9000 (Galaxy S)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_\$1st_generation\$ \"Samsung Galaxy S (1st generation)\") [i9001 (Galaxy S Plus)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Plus \"Samsung Galaxy S Plus\") [i9070 (Galaxy S Advance)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Advance \"Samsung Galaxy S Advance\") [i9080\/i9082 (Galaxy Grand)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand \"Samsung Galaxy Grand\") [i9100 (Galaxy S II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II \"Samsung Galaxy S II\") [i9105 (Galaxy S II Plus)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_Plus \"Samsung Galaxy S II Plus\") [i9250 (Galaxy Nexus)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_Nexus \"Galaxy Nexus\") [i9150 (Galaxy Mega 5.8)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega \"Samsung Galaxy Mega\") [i9190\/i9192\/i9195 (Galaxy S4 Mini)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Mini \"Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini\") [i9200 (Galaxy Mega 6.3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega \"Samsung Galaxy Mega\") [i9295 (Galaxy S4 Active)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active \"Samsung Galaxy S4 Active\") [i9300\/i9305 (Galaxy S III)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III \"Samsung Galaxy S III\") [i9500\/i9505\/i9506 (Galaxy S4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 \"Samsung Galaxy S4\") |\n| J | [J100x (Galaxy J1)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J1 \"Samsung Galaxy J1\") [J105x (Galaxy J1 Nxt\/Mini)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Nxt \"Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt\") [J106x (Galaxy J1 Mini Prime\/V2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Mini_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime\") [J110x (Galaxy J1 Ace)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Ace \"Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace\") [J120x (Galaxy J1 2016)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)\") [J200x (Galaxy J2\/J2 2017 Edition)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J2 \"Samsung Galaxy J2\") [J210x (Galaxy J2 (2016)\/J2 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)\") [J250x (Galaxy J2 2018\/J2 Pro 2018\/Grand Prime Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)\") [J260x (Galaxy J2 Core)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_Core \"Samsung Galaxy J2 Core\") [J311x (Galaxy J3 Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_Pro \"Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro\") [J320x (Galaxy J3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)\") [J326AZ (Galaxy Sol 2) **·** J327x (Galaxy J3 Prime\/J3 Emerge\/J3 Eclipse\/J3 Luna Pro\/Express Prime 2\/Amp Prime 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_Prime \"Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime\") [J330x (Galaxy J3 2017)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_\$2017\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)\") [J337x (Galaxy J3 2018\/J3 Aura\/J3 Star\/J3 V 2018\/Amp Prime 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_\$2018\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)\") [J400x (Galaxy J4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J4 \"Samsung Galaxy J4\") [J410x (Galaxy J4 Core)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J4_Core \"Samsung Galaxy J4 Core\") [J415x (Galaxy J4+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J4%2B \"Samsung Galaxy J4+\") [J500x (Galaxy J5 2015)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J5 \"Samsung Galaxy J5\") [J510x (Galaxy J5 2016\/Metal)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J5_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)\") [J530x (Galaxy J5 2017\/Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J5_\$2017\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)\") [J600x (Galaxy J6\/On6)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J6 \"Samsung Galaxy J6\") [J610x (Galaxy J6+)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J6%2B \"Samsung Galaxy J6+\") [J700x (Galaxy J7 2015)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7 \"Samsung Galaxy J7\") [J710x (Galaxy J7 2016\/Metal)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_\$2016\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)\") [J730x (Galaxy J7 2017\/Pro)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_\$2017\$ \"Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)\") [J810x (Galaxy J8\/On8 (2018))](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J8 \"Samsung Galaxy J8\") |\n| M | [M013 (Galaxy M01 Core)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A01_Core \"Samsung Galaxy A01 Core\") [M015 (Galaxy M01)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A01 \"Samsung Galaxy A01\") [M017 (Galaxy M01s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A10s \"Samsung Galaxy A10s\") [M022 (Galaxy M02)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A02 \"Samsung Galaxy A02\") [M025 (Galaxy M02s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A02s \"Samsung Galaxy A02s\") [M045 (Galaxy M04)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M04 \"Samsung Galaxy M04\") [M055 (Galaxy M05)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 \"Samsung Galaxy A05\") [M100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M100 \"Samsung SPH-M100\") [M105 (Galaxy M10)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M10 \"Samsung Galaxy M10\") [M115 (Galaxy M11)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A11 \"Samsung Galaxy A11\") [M127 (Galaxy M12)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A12 \"Samsung Galaxy A12\") [M135 (Galaxy M13) **·** M136 (Galaxy M13 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M13 \"Samsung Galaxy M13\") [M145 (Galaxy M14)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 \"Samsung Galaxy A05\") [M146 (Galaxy M14 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M14_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M14 5G\") [M205 (Galaxy M20)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M20 \"Samsung Galaxy M20\") [M215 (Galaxy M21)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M21 \"Samsung Galaxy M21\") [M236 (Galaxy M23 5G\/Buddy 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M23_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M23 5G\") [M300](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M300 \"Samsung SPH-M300\") [M305 (Galaxy M30)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M30 \"Samsung Galaxy M30\") [M307 (Galaxy M30s)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M30s \"Samsung Galaxy M30s\") [M310](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-M310 \"Samsung SGH-M310\") [M315 (Galaxy M31\/M31 Prime Edition)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M31 \"Samsung Galaxy M31\") [M325 (Galaxy M32)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M32 \"Samsung Galaxy M32\") [M326 (Galaxy M32 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 \"Samsung Galaxy A32\") [M336 (Galaxy M33 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M33_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M33 5G\") [M346 (Galaxy M34 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M34_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M34 5G\") [M356 (Galaxy M35 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M35_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M35 5G\") [M366 (Galaxy M36 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M36_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M36 5G\") [M405 (Galaxy M40)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M40 \"Samsung Galaxy M40\") [M426 (Galaxy M42 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A42_5G \"Samsung Galaxy A42 5G\") [M515 (Galaxy M51)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M51 \"Samsung Galaxy M51\") [M520](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M520 \"Samsung SPH-M520\") [M526 (Galaxy M52 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M52_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M52 5G\") [M536 (Galaxy M53 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M53_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M53 5G\") [M546 (Galaxy M54 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M54_5G \"Samsung Galaxy M54 5G\") [M540 (Rant)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M540_Rant \"Samsung SPH-M540 Rant\") [M550 (Exclaim)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M550_Exclaim \"Samsung M550 Exclaim\") [M580 (Replenish)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Replenish \"Samsung Replenish\") [M620 (Upstage)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M620 \"Samsung SPH-M620\") [M625 (Galaxy M62)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F62 \"Samsung Galaxy F62\") [M800 (Instinct)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M800_Instinct \"Samsung M800 Instinct\") [M810 (Instinct S30)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M810_Instinct_S30 \"Samsung M810 Instinct S30\") [M900 (Moment)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M900_Moment \"Samsung M900 Moment\") [M910 (Intercept)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M910_Intercept \"Samsung M910 Intercept\") [M920 (Transform)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M920_Transform \"Samsung M920 Transform\") [M7500 (Emporio Armani)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_M7500_Emporio_Armani \"Samsung M7500 Emporio Armani\") |\n| N | [N075 (Galaxy J)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_J \"Samsung Galaxy J\") [N270](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-N270 \"Samsung SPH-N270\") [N7000 (Galaxy Note)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_\$1st_generation\$ \"Samsung Galaxy Note (1st generation)\") [N7100 (Galaxy Note II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II \"Samsung Galaxy Note II\") [N750x (Galaxy Note 3 Neo)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_3_Neo \"Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo\") [N900x (Galaxy Note 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_3 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 3\") [N910x (Galaxy Note 4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_4 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 4\") [N920x (Galaxy Note 5)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_5 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 5\") [N930x (Galaxy Note 7)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 7\") [N935x (Galaxy Note Fan Edition)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_Fan_Edition \"Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition\") [N950x (Galaxy Note 8)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_8 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 8\") [N960x (Galaxy Note 9)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_9 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 9\") [N970x (Galaxy Note 10) **·** N971x (Galaxy Note 10 5G) **·** N975x (Galaxy Note 10+) **·** N976x (Galaxy Note 10+ 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 10\") [N980x (Galaxy Note 20) **·** N981x (Galaxy Note 20 5G) **·** N985x (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra) **·** N986x (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_20 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 20\") |\n| P | [P520 (Giorgio Armani)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-P520_Giorgio_Armani \"Samsung SGH-P520 Giorgio Armani\") |\n| R | [R220](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH_R220 \"Samsung SGH R220\") [R810 (Finesse)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_R810_Finesse \"Samsung R810 Finesse\") |\n| S | [S3650 (Corby\/Corby Classic)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Corby \"Samsung Corby\") [S5230 (Star)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_GT-S5230 \"Samsung GT-S5230\") [S5250 (Wave 525)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_525 \"Samsung Wave 525\") [S5280 (Galaxy Star)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Star \"Samsung Galaxy Star\") [S5300 (Galaxy Pocket)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Pocket \"Samsung Galaxy Pocket\") [S5310\/S5312 (Galaxy Pocket Neo)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Pocket_Neo \"Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo\") [S5330 (Wave 533)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_533 \"Samsung Wave 533\") [S5360 (Galaxy Y)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Y \"Samsung Galaxy Y\") [S5380 (Wave Y)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_Y \"Samsung Wave Y\") [S5570 (Galaxy Mini)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Mini \"Samsung Galaxy Mini\") [S5600 (Preston)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_S5600 \"Samsung S5600\") [S5660 (Galaxy Gio)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Gio \"Samsung Galaxy Gio\") [S5670 (Galaxy Fit)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Fit_\$smartphone\$ \"Samsung Galaxy Fit (smartphone)\") [S5690 (Galaxy Xcover)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover \"Samsung Galaxy Xcover\") [S5750 (Wave 575)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_575 \"Samsung Wave 575\") [S5830 (Galaxy Ace)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace \"Samsung Galaxy Ace\") [S6310 (Galaxy Young)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Young \"Samsung Galaxy Young\") [S6500 (Galaxy Mini 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Mini_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Mini 2\") [S6810 (Galaxy Fame)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Fame \"Samsung Galaxy Fame\") [S711x (Galaxy S23 FE)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S23 \"Samsung Galaxy S23\") [S721x (Galaxy S24 FE)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S24 \"Samsung Galaxy S24\") [S7230 (Wave 723)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_723 \"Samsung Wave 723\") [S7270 (Galaxy Ace 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_3 \"Samsung Galaxy Ace 3\") [S7500 (Galaxy Ace Plus)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_Plus \"Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus\") [S7530 (Omnia M)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Omnia_M \"Samsung Omnia M\") [S7560 (Galaxy Trend) **·** S7560M (Galaxy Ace II x)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2#Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2_x_\/_Trend \"Samsung Galaxy Ace 2\") [S7562 (Galaxy S Duos)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Duos \"Samsung Galaxy S Duos\") [S7582 (Galaxy S Duos 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Duos_2 \"Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2\") [S7710 (Galaxy Xcover 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover_2 \"Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2\") [S8000 (Jet)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_S8000_Jet \"Samsung S8000 Jet\") [S8300 (UltraTOUCH)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_S8300_UltraTouch \"Samsung S8300 UltraTouch\") [S8500 (Wave)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_S8500 \"Samsung Wave S8500\") [S8530 (Wave II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_II_S8530 \"Samsung Wave II S8530\") [S8600 (Wave 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_3_S8600 \"Samsung Wave 3 S8600\") [S901x (Galaxy S22) **·** S906x (Galaxy S22+) **·** S908x (Galaxy S22 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S22 \"Samsung Galaxy S22\") [S911x (Galaxy S23) **·** S916x (Galaxy S23+) **·** S918x (Galaxy S23 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S23 \"Samsung Galaxy S23\") [S921x (Galaxy S24) **·** S926x (Galaxy S24+) **·** S928x (Galaxy S24 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S24 \"Samsung Galaxy S24\") [S931x (Galaxy S25) **·** S936x (Galaxy S25+) **·** S937x (Galaxy S25 Edge) **·** S938x (Galaxy S25 Ultra)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S25 \"Samsung Galaxy S25\") |\n| T | [T100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T100 \"Samsung SGH-T100\") [T319](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T319 \"Samsung SGH-T319\") [T401G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T401G \"Samsung SGH-T401G\") [T409](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T409 \"Samsung SGH-T409\") [T459 (Gravity)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T459 \"Samsung SGH-T459\") [T559 (Comeback)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_T559_Comeback \"Samsung T559 Comeback\") [T639](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T639 \"Samsung SGH-T639\") [T669 (Gravity T)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_T669_Gravity_T \"Samsung T669 Gravity T\") [T699 (Galaxy S Relay 4G)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Relay_4G \"Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G\") [T729 (Blast)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T729_Blast \"Samsung SGH-T729 Blast\") [T749 (Highlight)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T749 \"Samsung SGH-T749\") [T819](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T819 \"Samsung SGH-T819\") [T919 (Behold)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_T919_Behold \"Samsung T919 Behold\") [T939 (Behold II)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Behold_II \"Samsung Behold II\") |\n| U | [U380 (Brightside)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Brightside \"Samsung Brightside\") [U450 (Intensity)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Intensity \"Samsung Intensity\") [U460 (Intensity 2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Intensity_II \"Samsung Intensity II\") [U470 (Juke)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SCH-U470 \"Samsung SCH-U470\") [U485 (Intensity 3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Intensity_III&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung Intensity III (page does not exist)\") [U520](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SCH-U520 \"Samsung SCH-U520\") [U600](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-U600 \"Samsung SGH-U600\") [U700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SCH-U700 \"Samsung SCH-U700\") [U740 (Alias)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_U740_Alias \"Samsung U740 Alias\") [U750 (Alias 2\/Zeal)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_U750_Alias_2 \"Samsung U750 Alias 2\") [U600](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-U600 \"Samsung SGH-U600\") [U900 (Soul)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-U900_Soul \"Samsung SGH-U900 Soul\") [U940 (Glyde)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_U940_Glyde \"Samsung U940 Glyde\") [U960 (Rogue)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_U960_Rogue \"Samsung U960 Rogue\") |\n| W | [W880](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_W880 \"Samsung W880\") |\n| X | [X200](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X200 \"Samsung SGH-X200\") [X427m](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X427m \"Samsung SGH-X427m\") [X480](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X480 \"Samsung SGH-X480\") [X520](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X520&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SGH-X520 (page does not exist)\") [X636](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X636&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SGH-X636 (page does not exist)\") [X820](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X820 \"Samsung SGH-X820\") [X830](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X830&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Samsung SGH-X830 (page does not exist)\") |\n| Z | [Z130 (Z1)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Z1 \"Samsung Z1\") [Z200 (Z2)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Z2 \"Samsung Z2\") [Z300 (Z3)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Z3 \"Samsung Z3\") [Z400 (Z4)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Z4 \"Samsung Z4\") [Z910F (Z)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_ZEQ_9000 \"Samsung ZEQ 9000\") |\n| Series\/other | [Ativ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Ativ \"Samsung Ativ\") [Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") [S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\") [Note](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series \"Samsung Galaxy Note series\") [Z](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_series \"Samsung Galaxy Z series\") [A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"Samsung Galaxy A series\") [M](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series \"Samsung Galaxy M series\") [F](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_F_series \"Samsung Galaxy F series\") [Gravity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Gravity_series \"Samsung Gravity series\") [Miniket](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Miniket \"Samsung Miniket\") [Omnia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Omnia_Series \"Samsung Omnia Series\") [Rugby](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Rugby \"Samsung Rugby\") [REX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_REX \"Samsung REX\") [Ultra Edition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Ultra_Edition \"Samsung Ultra Edition\") [Google Nexus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google_Nexus \"Google Nexus\") (for [Nexus S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nexus_S \"Nexus S\")) |\n| ![telephone icon](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Telephone_icon_blue_gradient.svg\/20px-Telephone_icon_blue_gradient.svg.png) [Telephones portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Telephones \"Portal:Telephones\") **SGH** *for GSM Handset* **SCH** *for CDMA (non-Sprint) Handset* **SPH** *for CDMA (Sprint) Handset* **GT** *for Global Telecommunications* **SM** *for Samsung Mobile* |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea \"Template:Electronics industry in South Korea\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea \"Template talk:Electronics industry in South Korea\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Electronics industry in South Korea\")[Electronics industry in South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea \"Electronics industry in South Korea\") |   |\n| Companies |   |\n|   |   |\n| Current | [Coway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coway_\$company\$ \"Coway (company)\") [Cowon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cowon \"Cowon\") [Cuckoo Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cuckoo_Electronics \"Cuckoo Electronics\") [Chips\\&Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chips%26Media \"Chips&Media\") [Dawonsys](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dawonsys \"Dawonsys\") [Doosan Robotics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doosan_Robotics \"Doosan Robotics\") [Dreamus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dreamus \"Dreamus\") [Freenex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freenex \"Freenex\") [iRiver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IRiver \"IRiver\") [LG Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Electronics \"LG Electronics\") [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\") [LG Innotek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Innotek \"LG Innotek\") [LG Energy Solution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Energy_Solution \"LG Energy Solution\") [Pantech](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pantech \"Pantech\") [Rainbow Robotics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rainbow_Robotics \"Rainbow Robotics\") [Remote Solution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Remote_Solution \"Remote Solution\") [Jinwoo SMC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jinwoo_SMC \"Jinwoo SMC\") [Samsung Electronics]() [Samsung Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Display \"Samsung Display\") [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics \"Samsung Electro-Mechanics\") [Samsung Telecommunications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Telecommunications \"Samsung Telecommunications\") [Samsung SDI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SDI \"Samsung SDI\") [Samyang Optics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samyang_Optics \"Samyang Optics\") [Seoul Semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul_Semiconductor \"Seoul Semiconductor\") [Sindoh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sindoh \"Sindoh\") [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") [SK On](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_On \"SK On\") [Taekwang Industrial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taekwang_Industrial \"Taekwang Industrial\") [Topfield](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Topfield \"Topfield\") [TriGem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TriGem \"TriGem\") [Hanwha Vision](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Vision \"Hanwha Vision\") [HCT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HCT_Co.,_Ltd. \"HCT Co., Ltd.\") [HD Hyundai Robotics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HD_Hyundai_Robotics \"HD Hyundai Robotics\") [Humax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Humax \"Humax\") [Hyundai Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Group \"Hyundai Group\") [Korea Data Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Data_Systems \"Korea Data Systems\") [Kyeyang Electric](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyeyang_Electric \"Kyeyang Electric\") [Winia Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winia_Electronics \"Winia Electronics\") [Valups](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Valups \"Valups\") |\n| Defunct | [Auzentech](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Auzentech \"Auzentech\") [Game Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Game_Park \"Game Park\") [GamePark Holdings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GamePark_Holdings \"GamePark Holdings\") [VK Mobile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VK_Mobile \"VK Mobile\") |\n| Other | [Semiconductor industry in South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_industry_in_South_Korea \"Semiconductor industry in South Korea\") [Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Electrotechnology_Research_Institute \"Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute\") [Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronics_and_Telecommunications_Research_Institute \"Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute\") [K-Humanoid Alliance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/K-Humanoid_Alliance \"K-Humanoid Alliance\") |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:KOSPI_200 \"Template:KOSPI 200\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:KOSPI_200 \"Template talk:KOSPI 200\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:KOSPI_200 \"Special:EditPage\/Template:KOSPI 200\")![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [KOSPI 200](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KOSPI_200 \"KOSPI 200\") companies of [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| Communication Service | [Cheil Worldwide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cheil_Worldwide \"Cheil Worldwide\") [Hybe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hybe_Corporation \"Hybe Corporation\") [Kakao](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kakao \"Kakao\") [Krafton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Krafton \"Krafton\") [KT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KT_Corporation \"KT Corporation\") [LG Uplus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Uplus \"LG Uplus\") [Naver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naver_Corporation \"Naver Corporation\") [NCSoft](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NCSoft \"NCSoft\") [Netmarble](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netmarble \"Netmarble\") [SK Telecom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Telecom \"SK Telecom\") |\n| Constructions | [Daewoo E\\&C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daewoo_E%26C \"Daewoo E&C\") [DL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DL_Group \"DL Group\") [DL E\\&C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DL_E%26C \"DL E&C\") [GS E\\&C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GS_Engineering_%26_Construction \"GS Engineering & Construction\") [Hanil Cement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanil_Cement \"Hanil Cement\") [Hyundai E\\&C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Engineering_%26_Construction \"Hyundai Engineering & Construction\") [KCC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KCC_Corporation \"KCC Corporation\") [KEPCO E\\&C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KEPCO_E%26C \"KEPCO E&C\") [Samsung C\\&T](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") [Samsung E\\&A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_E%26A \"Samsung E&A\") |\n| Consumer Discretionary | [Coway](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coway_\$company\$ \"Coway (company)\") [DN Automotive](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DN_Automotive \"DN Automotive\") DoubleU Games F\\&F Grand Korea Leisure [Hanjin KAL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanjin \"Hanjin\") [Hankook](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hankook \"Hankook\") Hankook & Company [Hanon Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanon_Systems \"Hanon Systems\") [Hanssem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanssem \"Hanssem\") [HL Mando](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HL_Mando \"HL Mando\") [Hotel Shilla](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hotel_Shilla \"Hotel Shilla\") [Hyundai Department Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Department_Store \"Hyundai Department Store\") [Hyundai Mobis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Mobis \"Hyundai Mobis\") [Hyundai Motor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Motor_Company \"Hyundai Motor Company\") [Hyundai WIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_WIA \"Hyundai WIA\") [Kangwon Land](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kangwon_Land \"Kangwon Land\") [Kia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kia \"Kia\") [Kumho Tire](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kumho_Tire \"Kumho Tire\") [Lotte Shopping](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Shopping \"Lotte Shopping\") Misto Paradise Sebang Global Battery [Shinsegae](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shinsegae \"Shinsegae\") [SL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SL_Corporation \"SL Corporation\") Youngone Youngone Holdings |\n| Consumer Staples | [Amorepacific](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amorepacific_Corporation \"Amorepacific Corporation\") Amorepacific Holdings APR BGF Retail [CJ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CJ_Group \"CJ Group\") [CJ CheilJedang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CJ_CheilJedang \"CJ CheilJedang\") Cosmax Daesang Dongsuh [Dongwon Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dongwon_Industries \"Dongwon Industries\") [Emart](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Emart \"Emart\") GS Retail [HiteJinro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HiteJinro \"HiteJinro\") [KEPCO](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Electric_Power_Corporation \"Korea Electric Power Corporation\") Kolmar Korea [Korea District Heating](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_District_Heating_Corporation \"Korea District Heating Corporation\") [Korea Gas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Gas_Corporation \"Korea Gas Corporation\") [KT\\&G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Tobacco_%26_Ginseng_Corporation \"Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation\") [LG H\\&H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Household_%26_Health_Care \"LG Household & Health Care\") [Lotte](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Corporation \"Lotte Corporation\") [Lotte Chilsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Chilsung \"Lotte Chilsung\") [Lotte Wellfood](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Wellfood \"Lotte Wellfood\") [Nongshim](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nongshim \"Nongshim\") [Orion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orion_Corporation_\$South_Korean_company\$ \"Orion Corporation (South Korean company)\") Orion Holdings [Ottogi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ottogi \"Ottogi\") [Samyang Foods](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samyang_Foods \"Samyang Foods\") |\n| Energy & Chemicals | Cosmo Chemical Foosung [GS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GS_Group \"GS Group\") Hankuk Carbon Hansol Chemical [Hanwha](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Group \"Hanwha Group\") [Hanwha Solutions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Solutions \"Hanwha Solutions\") [HD Hyundai](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HD_Hyundai \"HD Hyundai\") HS Hyosung Advanced Materials [Hyosung TNC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyosung_TNC \"Hyosung TNC\") Isu Specialty Chemical [Kolon Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kolon_Industries \"Kolon Industries\") Korea Petrochemical [Kumho Petrochemical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kumho_Petrochemical \"Kumho Petrochemical\") [LG Chem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Chem \"LG Chem\") [Lotte Chemical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Chemical \"Lotte Chemical\") Lotte Fine Chemical Miwon Commercial Miwon Specialty Chemical OCI Holdings [SK](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Inc. \"SK Inc.\") [SK Chemicals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Chemicals \"SK Chemicals\") [SK Innovation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Innovation \"SK Innovation\") [SKC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SKC_\$company\$ \"SKC (company)\") [S-Oil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S-Oil \"S-Oil\") [Taekwang Industrial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taekwang_Industrial \"Taekwang Industrial\") TKG Huchems |\n| Financials | [BNK Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BNK_Financial_Group \"BNK Financial Group\") [DB Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DB_Insurance \"DB Insurance\") [Hana Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hana_Financial_Group \"Hana Financial Group\") [Hanwha Life](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Life_Insurance \"Hanwha Life Insurance\") [Hyundai Marine & Fire](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Marine_%26_Fire_Insurance \"Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance\") [IM Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IM_Financial_Group \"IM Financial Group\") [Industrial Bank of Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Industrial_Bank_of_Korea \"Industrial Bank of Korea\") JB Financial [KakaoBank](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KakaoBank \"KakaoBank\") [KakaoPay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KakaoPay \"KakaoPay\") [KB Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KB_Financial_Group \"KB Financial Group\") [Kiwoom Securities](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kiwoom_Securities \"Kiwoom Securities\") Korea Investment [Meritz Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meritz_Financial_Group \"Meritz Financial Group\") [Mirae Asset Securities](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mirae_Asset_Securities \"Mirae Asset Securities\") [NH Investment & Securities](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NH_Investment_%26_Securities \"NH Investment & Securities\") [Samsung Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Card \"Samsung Card\") [Samsung Fire & Marine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance \"Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance\") [Samsung Life](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") [Samsung Securities](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Securities \"Samsung Securities\") [Shinhan Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shinhan_Financial_Group \"Shinhan Financial Group\") [Woori Financial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Woori_Financial_Group \"Woori Financial Group\") |\n| Health Care | [Celltrion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celltrion \"Celltrion\") [Chong Kun Dang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chong_Kun_Dang \"Chong Kun Dang\") Daewoong [Daewoong Pharmaceutical](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daewoong_Pharmaceutical \"Daewoong Pharmaceutical\") [Green Cross](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Green_Cross_\$South_Korean_company\$ \"Green Cross (South Korean company)\") Green Cross Holdings Hanall Biopharma [Hanmi Pharm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanmi_Pharm \"Hanmi Pharm\") Hanmi Science [Samsung Biologics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Biologics \"Samsung Biologics\") Samsung Epis SD Biosensor SK Biopharm [SK Bioscience](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Bioscience \"SK Bioscience\") [Yuhan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yuhan \"Yuhan\") |\n| Heavy Industries | [CS Wind](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CS_Wind \"CS Wind\") [Doosan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doosan_Group \"Doosan Group\") [Doosan Bobcat](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doosan_Bobcat \"Doosan Bobcat\") [Doosan Enerbility](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doosan_Enerbility \"Doosan Enerbility\") [Doosan Robotics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doosan_Robotics \"Doosan Robotics\") Hanwha Engine [Hanwha Ocean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Ocean \"Hanwha Ocean\") [HD Hyundai Electric](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HD_Hyundai_Electric \"HD Hyundai Electric\") [HD Hyundai Heavy Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HD_Hyundai_Heavy_Industries \"HD Hyundai Heavy Industries\") HD Hyundai Marine Engine HD Hyundai Marine Solution HD KSOE [Hyosung Heavy Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyosung_Heavy_Industries \"Hyosung Heavy Industries\") [Hyundai Elevator](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Elevator \"Hyundai Elevator\") [Hyundai Rotem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Rotem \"Hyundai Rotem\") Sanil Electric [Samsung Heavy Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Heavy_Industries \"Samsung Heavy Industries\") |\n| Industrials | [CJ Logistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CJ_Logistics \"CJ Logistics\") Ecopro Materials [Hanwha Aerospace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Aerospace \"Hanwha Aerospace\") [Hanwha Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanwha_Systems \"Hanwha Systems\") [HMM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HMM_\$company\$ \"HMM (company)\") [Hyundai Glovis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Glovis \"Hyundai Glovis\") [KEPCO KPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KEPCO_Plant_Service_%26_Engineering \"KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering\") [Korea Aerospace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Aerospace_Industries \"Korea Aerospace Industries\") [Korean Air](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korean_Air \"Korean Air\") L\\&F [LG Energy Solution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Energy_Solution \"LG Energy Solution\") [LIG Nex1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LIG_Nex1 \"LIG Nex1\") [LS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LS_Group \"LS Group\") LS Electric [Pan Ocean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pan_Ocean \"Pan Ocean\") [POSCO Future M](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/POSCO_Future_M \"POSCO Future M\") [POSCO International](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/POSCO_International \"POSCO International\") S-1 SK IE Technology [Taihan Cable & Solution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taihan_Cable_%26_Solution \"Taihan Cable & Solution\") |\n| IT | Hanmi Semiconductor [Hyundai AutoEver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_AutoEver \"Hyundai AutoEver\") Isu Petasys [LG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG \"LG\") [LG CNS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_CNS \"LG CNS\") [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\") [LG Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Electronics \"LG Electronics\") [LG Innotek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Innotek \"LG Innotek\") POSCO DX [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics \"Samsung Electro-Mechanics\") [Samsung Electronics]() [Samsung SDI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SDI \"Samsung SDI\") [Samsung SDS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SDS \"Samsung SDS\") [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") SK Square |\n| Steels & Materials | Asia Holdings Dongwon Systems [Hyundai Steel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyundai_Steel \"Hyundai Steel\") [Korea Zinc](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Zinc \"Korea Zinc\") [Poongsan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poongsan_Corporation \"Poongsan Corporation\") [POSCO](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/POSCO \"POSCO\") [SeAH Besteel Holdings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SeAH_Besteel_Holdings \"SeAH Besteel Holdings\") [SeAH Steel Holdings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seah_Steel_Holdings \"Seah Steel Holdings\") Youlchon Chemical [Young Poong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Young_Poong_Group \"Young Poong Group\") |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members \"Template:Open Handset Alliance Members\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members \"Template talk:Open Handset Alliance Members\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Open Handset Alliance Members\")[Open Handset Alliance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Open_Handset_Alliance \"Open Handset Alliance\") |   |\n| [Mobile operators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_network_operator \"Mobile network operator\") | [Bouygues Telecom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bouygues_Telecom \"Bouygues Telecom\") [China Mobile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_Mobile \"China Mobile\") [China Telecommunications Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_Telecommunications_Corporation \"China Telecommunications Corporation\") [China Unicom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China_Unicom \"China Unicom\") [Gruppo TIM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gruppo_TIM \"Gruppo TIM\") [KDDI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KDDI \"KDDI\") [Nepal Telecom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nepal_Telecom \"Nepal Telecom\") [NTT Docomo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NTT_Docomo \"NTT Docomo\") [SoftBank Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SoftBank_Group \"SoftBank Group\") [Deutsche Telekom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deutsche_Telekom \"Deutsche Telekom\") [Telefónica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Telef%C3%B3nica \"Telefónica\") [Telus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Telus_Communications \"Telus Communications\") [Vodafone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vodafone \"Vodafone\") |\n| [Software](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Software \"Software\") companies | [Access](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Access_\$company\$ \"Access (company)\") [Ascender Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ascender_Corporation \"Ascender Corporation\") [eBay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EBay \"EBay\") [Google](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google \"Google\") [Myriad Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myriad_Group \"Myriad Group\") [Nuance Communications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nuance_Communications \"Nuance Communications\") [NXP Software](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NXP_Semiconductors \"NXP Semiconductors\") [Omron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omron \"Omron\") [PacketVideo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PacketVideo \"PacketVideo\") SVOX [VisualOn](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VisualOn \"VisualOn\") |\n| [Semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\") companies | [AKM Semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AKM_Semiconductor \"AKM Semiconductor\") [Arm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arm_\$company\$ \"Arm (company)\") [Audience](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Audience_\$company\$ \"Audience (company)\") [Broadcom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Broadcom_Corporation \"Broadcom Corporation\") [CSR plc](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CSR_plc \"CSR plc\") (joined as [SiRF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SiRF \"SiRF\")) [Cypress Semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cypress_Semiconductor \"Cypress Semiconductor\") [Freescale Semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freescale_Semiconductor \"Freescale Semiconductor\") [Gemalto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gemalto \"Gemalto\") [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\") [Marvell Technology Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marvell_Technology_Group \"Marvell Technology Group\") [MediaTek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MediaTek \"MediaTek\") [MIPS Technologies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MIPS_Technologies \"MIPS Technologies\") [Nvidia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nvidia \"Nvidia\") [Qualcomm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qualcomm \"Qualcomm\") [Qualcomm Atheros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qualcomm_Atheros \"Qualcomm Atheros\") [Renesas Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renesas_Electronics \"Renesas Electronics\") [ST-Ericsson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ST-Ericsson \"ST-Ericsson\") (joined as [Ericsson Mobile Platforms](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ericsson_Mobile_Platforms \"Ericsson Mobile Platforms\")) [Synaptics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synaptics \"Synaptics\") [Texas Instruments](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Instruments \"Texas Instruments\") |\n| [Handset](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_phone \"Mobile phone\") makers | [Acer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acer_Inc \"Acer Inc\") [Alcatel Mobile Phones](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcatel_Mobile_Phones \"Alcatel Mobile Phones\") [Asus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asus \"Asus\") [Chaudhary Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaudhary_Group \"Chaudhary Group\") (with association of [LG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG \"LG\")) [CCI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Compal_Electronics \"Compal Electronics\") [Dell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dell \"Dell\") [Foxconn](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foxconn \"Foxconn\") [Garmin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garmin \"Garmin\") [HTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC \"HTC\") [Huawei](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Huawei \"Huawei\") (banned 2019) [Kyocera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyocera \"Kyocera\") [Lenovo Mobile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lenovo \"Lenovo\") [LG Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Electronics \"LG Electronics\") [Motorola Mobility](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola_Mobility \"Motorola Mobility\") [NEC Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEC \"NEC\") [Samsung Electronics]() [Sharp Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sharp_Corporation \"Sharp Corporation\") [Sony Mobile](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony_Mobile \"Sony Mobile\") [Toshiba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toshiba \"Toshiba\") [ZTE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ZTE \"ZTE\") |\n| [Commercialization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marketing \"Marketing\") companies | [Accenture](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Accenture \"Accenture\") [Borqs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borqs \"Borqs\") [Sasken Communication Technologies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sasken_Communication_Technologies \"Sasken Communication Technologies\") [Teleca](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teleca \"Teleca\") [The Astonishing Tribe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Astonishing_Tribe \"The Astonishing Tribe\") [Wind River Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wind_River_Systems \"Wind River Systems\") [Wipro Technologies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wipro_Technologies \"Wipro Technologies\") |\n| See also | [Android](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Android_\$operating_system\$ \"Android (operating system)\") [Dalvik virtual machine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dalvik_\$software\$ \"Dalvik (software)\") [Google Nexus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google_Nexus \"Google Nexus\") [T-Mobile G1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC_Dream \"HTC Dream\") |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Solid-state_drive \"Template:Solid-state drive\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Solid-state_drive \"Template talk:Solid-state drive\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Solid-state_drive \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Solid-state drive\")[Solid-state drives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid-state_drive \"Solid-state drive\") |   |\n| Key terminology | [Encryption](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Encryption \"Encryption\") [ECC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Error_detection_and_correction \"Error detection and correction\") [Flash file system](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_file_system \"Flash file system\") [Flash memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory \"Flash memory\") [SLC\/MLC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multi-level_cell \"Multi-level cell\") [Flash memory controller](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory_controller \"Flash memory controller\") [Garbage collection](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garbage_collection_\$SSD\$ \"Garbage collection (SSD)\") [IOPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IOPS \"IOPS\") [MB\/s](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bit_rate \"Bit rate\") [Memory wear](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory#Memory_wear \"Flash memory\") [Open-channel SSD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Open-channel_SSD \"Open-channel SSD\") [Over-provisioning](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Write_amplification#Over-provisioning \"Write amplification\") [Read disturb](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory#Read_disturb \"Flash memory\") [Secure erase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Write_amplification#Secure_erase \"Write amplification\") [Solid-state storage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid-state_storage \"Solid-state storage\") [Trim command](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trim_\$computing\$ \"Trim (computing)\") [Wear leveling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wear_leveling \"Wear leveling\") [Write amplification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Write_amplification \"Write amplification\") |\n| Flash manufacturers | [Micron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Micron_Technology \"Micron Technology\") [Samsung]() [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") Bought [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\")'s NAND flash chips and NAND flash SSD businesses and renamed the SSD business as Solidigm Flash Forward (joint venture between [Sandisk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sandisk \"Sandisk\") and [Kioxia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kioxia \"Kioxia\")) [YMTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yangtze_Memory_Technologies \"Yangtze Memory Technologies\") [XMC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/XMC_\$company\$ \"XMC (company)\") |\n| [Controllers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_flash_memory_controller_manufacturers \"List of flash memory controller manufacturers\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| Captive | [Sandisk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sandisk \"Sandisk\") [Western Digital](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Western_Digital \"Western Digital\") [Fusion-io](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fusion-io \"Fusion-io\") [HGST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HGST \"HGST\") [sTec](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/STec \"STec\") [Kioxia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kioxia \"Kioxia\") [OCZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OCZ \"OCZ\") (bankrupt, assets sold to Toshiba, which later spun off its SSD and flash business to Kioxia) [Indilinx](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indilinx \"Indilinx\") (bought by OCZ) [Micron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Micron_Technology \"Micron Technology\") [Samsung]() [Seagate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") [SandForce](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SandForce \"SandForce\") [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") Bought [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\")'s NAND flash chips and NAND flash SSD businesses including controllers and renamed the SSD business Solidigm [FADU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=FADU&action=edit&redlink=1 \"FADU (page does not exist)\") |\n| Independent | [Greenliant Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenliant_Systems \"Greenliant Systems\") [Goke](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Goke_Microelectronics&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Goke Microelectronics (page does not exist)\") [Maxiotek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JMicron \"JMicron\") [Marvell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marvell_Technology_Group \"Marvell Technology Group\") [Phison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phison \"Phison\") [PMC-Sierra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PMC-Sierra \"PMC-Sierra\") [SMI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon_Motion \"Silicon Motion\") |\n| SSD manufacturers | [List of solid-state drive manufacturers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_solid-state_drive_manufacturers \"List of solid-state drive manufacturers\") |\n| Interfaces | [Advanced Host Controller Interface](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advanced_Host_Controller_Interface \"Advanced Host Controller Interface\") (AHCI) [Fibre Channel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fibre_Channel \"Fibre Channel\") (FC) [NVM Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVM_Express \"NVM Express\") (NVMe) [PCI Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PCI_Express \"PCI Express\") (PCIe) [SATA Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SATA_Express \"SATA Express\") [Serial ATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serial_ATA \"Serial ATA\") (SATA) [Serial attached SCSI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serial_attached_SCSI \"Serial attached SCSI\") (SAS) [Universal Serial Bus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB \"USB\") (USB) |\n| Configurations | [HDD form factors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hard_disk_drive#Form_factors \"Hard disk drive\") [mSATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MSATA \"MSATA\") [M.2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M.2 \"M.2\") [PCI Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PCI_Express \"PCI Express\") [expansion card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Expansion_card \"Expansion card\") [Thunderbolt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thunderbolt_\$interface\$ \"Thunderbolt (interface)\") [USB Type-C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB-C \"USB-C\") [U.2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.2 \"U.2\") [U.3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.3 \"U.3\") [EDSFF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EDSFF \"EDSFF\") |\n| Related organizations | [INCITS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Committee_for_Information_Technology_Standards \"International Committee for Information Technology Standards\") [JEDEC \/ JC-42, JC-64.8](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JEDEC \"JEDEC\") [ONFI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Open_NAND_Flash_Interface_Working_Group \"Open NAND Flash Interface Working Group\") [NVMHCI Work Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVM_Express#History \"NVM Express\") [USB-IF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB_Implementers_Forum \"USB Implementers Forum\") [SATA-IO](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serial_ATA_International_Organization \"Serial ATA International Organization\") [SFF Committee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Small_Form_Factor_Committee \"Small Form Factor Committee\") [SNIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Storage_Networking_Industry_Association \"Storage Networking Industry Association\") [SSSI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid_state_storage_initiative \"Solid state storage initiative\") [T10\/SCSI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SCSI \"SCSI\") [T11\/FC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fibre_Channel \"Fibre Channel\") [T13\/ATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parallel_ATA \"Parallel ATA\") |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/96\/Symbol_category_class.svg\/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) **[Category](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Solid-state_computer_storage \"Category:Solid-state computer storage\")** |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Major_computer_hardware_companies \"Template:Major computer hardware companies\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Major_computer_hardware_companies \"Template talk:Major computer hardware companies\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Major_computer_hardware_companies \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Major computer hardware companies\")Major [personal computer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_computer \"Personal computer\"), [server](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Server_\$computing\$ \"Server (computing)\"), and [mainframe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mainframe_computer \"Mainframe computer\") hardware companies |   |\n| Companies with annual revenue of over US\\$3 billion |   |\n| [Personal computers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_computer \"Personal computer\") and [servers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Server_\$computing\$ \"Server (computing)\") |   |\n|   |   |\n| Servers only | [Cisco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cisco \"Cisco\") [EMC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EMC_Corporation \"EMC Corporation\") [HPE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hewlett_Packard_Enterprise \"Hewlett Packard Enterprise\") [IBM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IBM \"IBM\") [Inspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inspur \"Inspur\") [NetApp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NetApp \"NetApp\") [Oracle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oracle_Corporation \"Oracle Corporation\") |\n| [Mainframes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mainframe_computer \"Mainframe computer\") | [Fujitsu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fujitsu \"Fujitsu\") [HPE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hewlett_Packard_Enterprise \"Hewlett Packard Enterprise\") [IBM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IBM \"IBM\") |\n| See also [Largest IT companies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_largest_information_technology_companies_by_revenue \"List of largest information technology companies by revenue\") [Computer hardware manufacturers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_computer_hardware_manufacturers \"List of computer hardware manufacturers\") [Home computer hardware companies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Home_computer_hardware_companies \"Category:Home computer hardware companies\") [Server hardware](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Server_hardware \"Category:Server hardware\") [Mainframe computers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Mainframe_computers \"Category:Mainframe computers\") |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Major_imaging_companies \"Template:Major imaging companies\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Major_imaging_companies \"Template talk:Major imaging companies\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Major_imaging_companies \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Major imaging companies\")Major [imaging](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imaging \"Imaging\") companies |   |\n| Companies with an annual revenue of over US\\$3 billion |   |\n| [Apple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") [Canon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canon_Inc. \"Canon Inc.\") [Epson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Epson \"Epson\") [Fujifilm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fujifilm \"Fujifilm\") [Hikvision](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hikvision \"Hikvision\") [HP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc. \"HP Inc.\") [Kodak](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kodak \"Kodak\") [Konica Minolta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Konica_Minolta \"Konica Minolta\") [Kyocera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyocera \"Kyocera\") [Nikon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nikon \"Nikon\") [Oki Electric Industry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oki_Electric_Industry \"Oki Electric Industry\") [Olympus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympus_Corporation \"Olympus Corporation\") [Panasonic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panasonic \"Panasonic\") [Ricoh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ricoh \"Ricoh\") [Pentax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pentax \"Pentax\") [Samsung]() [Sharp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sharp_Corporation \"Sharp Corporation\") [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") [Toshiba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toshiba \"Toshiba\") [Xerox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xerox \"Xerox\") [Lexmark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lexmark \"Lexmark\") |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Major_information_storage_companies \"Template:Major information storage companies\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Major_information_storage_companies \"Template talk:Major information storage companies\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Major_information_storage_companies \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Major information storage companies\")Major [information storage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Information_storage \"Information storage\") companies |   |\n| Companies with an annual revenue of over US\\$3 billion |   |\n| [ADATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ADATA \"ADATA\") [Amazon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amazon_Inc. \"Amazon Inc.\") [Apple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") [Dell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dell_Technologies \"Dell Technologies\") [Dell EMC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dell_EMC \"Dell EMC\") [Fujitsu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fujitsu \"Fujitsu\") [Google](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google \"Google\") [Hitachi Data Systems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hitachi_Data_Systems \"Hitachi Data Systems\") [Hewlett Packard Enterprise](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hewlett_Packard_Enterprise \"Hewlett Packard Enterprise\") [IBM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IBM \"IBM\") [Kingston Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingston_Technology \"Kingston Technology\") [Kioxia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kioxia \"Kioxia\") [Microsoft](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microsoft \"Microsoft\") [NetApp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NetApp \"NetApp\") [Oracle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oracle_Corporation \"Oracle Corporation\") [Plextor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plextor \"Plextor\") [Samsung]() [Seagate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") [Silicon Power](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon_Power \"Silicon Power\") [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") [Transcend Information](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transcend_Information \"Transcend Information\") [Western Digital](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Western_Digital \"Western Digital\") |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Major_mobile_device_companies \"Template:Major mobile device companies\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Major_mobile_device_companies \"Template talk:Major mobile device companies\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Major_mobile_device_companies \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Major mobile device companies\")Major [mobile device](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_device \"Mobile device\") companies |   |\n| Companies with an annual revenue of over US\\$3 billion |   |\n| [Acer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acer_Inc. \"Acer Inc.\") [Advan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advan_\$brand\$ \"Advan (brand)\") [Alba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alba_\$brand\$ \"Alba (brand)\") [Amazon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amazon_\$company\$ \"Amazon (company)\") 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For the conglomerate, see [Samsung Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\").\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Samsung_Black_icon.svg\/330px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg) |   |\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Samsung_headquarters.jpg\/330px-Samsung_headquarters.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_headquarters.jpg)The Samsung headquarters in [Seoul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul \"Seoul\"), South Korea |   |\n| Native name |   |\n| Korean name |   |\n| [Hangul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hangul \"Hangul\") | 삼성전자 주식회사 |\n| [Hanja](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hanja \"Hanja\") | 三星電子株式會社 |\n| [RR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean \"Revised Romanization of Korean\") | *Samseong jeonja jusikhoesa* |\n| [MR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer \"McCune–Reischauer\") | *Samsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa* |\n| Formerly | Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) |\n| Company type | [Public](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_company \"Public company\") |\n| [Traded as](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ticker_symbol \"Ticker symbol\") | [KRX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korea_Exchange \"Korea Exchange\"): [005930](https:\/\/finance.naver.com\/item\/main.nhn?code=005930), [005935](https:\/\/finance.naver.com\/item\/main.nhn?code=005935) [LSE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/London_Stock_Exchange \"London Stock Exchange\"): [SMSN](https:\/\/www.londonstockexchange.com\/stock\/SMSN\/\/) [LuxSE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luxembourg_Stock_Exchange \"Luxembourg Stock Exchange\"): [SMSEL](https:\/\/www.luxse.com\/search?dataType=securities&q=SMSEL) |\n| [ISIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Securities_Identification_Number \"International Securities Identification Number\") | KR7005930003 |\n| Industry | [Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronics_industry \"Electronics industry\") [Consumer electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics \"Consumer electronics\") [Semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_industry \"Semiconductor industry\") [Computer hardware](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_hardware \"Computer hardware\") [Home appliances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_appliance \"Home appliance\") [Internet of things](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_of_things \"Internet of things\") [Medical devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_device \"Medical device\") [Telecommunications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Telecommunications \"Telecommunications\") |\n| Founded | 13 January 1969; 57 years ago in [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea |\n| Headquarters | [Samsung Digital City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Digital_City \"Samsung Digital City\") \\[[ko](https:\/\/ko.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0 \"ko:삼성디지털시티\")\\], Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong, [Yeongtong District](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yeongtong_District \"Yeongtong District\"), [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) |\n| Area served | Worldwide |\n| Key people | [Lee Jae-yong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Jae-yong_\$businessman\$ \"Lee Jae-yong (businessman)\") ([executive chairman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Executive_chairman \"Executive chairman\")) Shin Je-Yoon ([chairman of the board](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chairman_of_the_board \"Chairman of the board\") and independent director) Jun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO) Roh Tae-Moon ([president](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/President_\$corporate_title\$ \"President (corporate title)\") and CEO) |\n| Products | [See products listing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#Products) |\n| Revenue | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) [US\\$](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_dollar \"United States dollar\")220\\.726 billion (2024) |\n| [Operating income](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earnings_before_interest_and_taxes \"Earnings before interest and taxes\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$24.008 billion (2024) |\n| [Net income](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Net_income \"Net income\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$25.274 billion (2024) |\n| [Total assets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asset \"Asset\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$377.473 billion (2024) |\n| [Total equity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Equity_\$finance\$ \"Equity (finance)\") | ![Increase](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/Increase2.svg\/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\\$295.058 billion (2024) |\n| Owners | [National Pension Service](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Pension_Service \"National Pension Service\") (8.69%) [Samsung Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") (8.51%) [Samsung C\\&T Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") (5.01%)[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-marketscreener.com-2) |\n| Number of employees | 262,647 (2024) |\n| [Parent](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parent_company \"Parent company\") | [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") |\n| [Subsidiaries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Subsidiary \"Subsidiary\") | [Samsung Experience Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Experience_Store \"Samsung Experience Store\") [Samsung Medison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Medison \"Samsung Medison\") [Samsung Telecommunications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Telecommunications \"Samsung Telecommunications\") [SmartThings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SmartThings \"SmartThings\") [Harman International](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International \"Harman International\") [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") [Samsung ISOCELL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_ISOCELL \"Samsung ISOCELL\") |\n| Website | [samsung.com](https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/) |\n| **Footnotes \/ references** Financials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024. References:[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-report2-3) |   |\n\n**Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.** (**SEC**; stylized as **SΛMSUNG**; [Korean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korean_language \"Korean language\"): 삼성전자; lit. 'Tristar Electronics') is a [South Korean](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") multinational [major appliance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_appliance \"Major appliance\") and [consumer electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics \"Consumer electronics\") corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in [Yeongtong District](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yeongtong_District \"Yeongtong District\"), [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), [South Korea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\").[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) It is the pinnacle of the [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") *[chaebol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaebol \"Chaebol\")*, accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012,[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-4) and has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to [cross ownership](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cross_ownership \"Cross ownership\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ow-5) It is majority-owned by foreign investors.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-6)[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-7)\n\nAs of 2023, Samsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US\\$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-8) It has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") brand consisting of phones such as its flagship [Galaxy S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\"), popular midrange [Galaxy A series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series \"Samsung Galaxy A series\"), budget [Galaxy M series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series \"Samsung Galaxy M series\") as well as the premium [Galaxy Fold](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold \"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold\") and [Galaxy Flip series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip \"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip\"). The company pioneered the [phablet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phablet \"Phablet\") form factor with the [Galaxy Note](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series \"Samsung Galaxy Note series\") family.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-9) Samsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and [Galaxy Tab S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy Tab S series\").[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-10) It has been the [largest television manufacturer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Television#Market_share \"Television\") since 2006,[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-11) both of which include related [software](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Software \"Software\") and services like [Samsung Pay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Pay \"Samsung Pay\") and [TV Plus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_TV_Plus \"Samsung TV Plus\"). Samsung is a supplier of [hospitality](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hospitality \"Hospitality\") [televisions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Television_set \"Television set\") for [hotels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hotel \"Hotel\") and [businesses](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business \"Business\") which includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-12) and is a supplier of displays for [stadiums](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stadium \"Stadium\") and venues.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-13) Samsung is also a major vendor of [washing machines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washing_machines \"Washing machines\"), [refrigerators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Refrigerator \"Refrigerator\"), [computer monitors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_monitor \"Computer monitor\") and [soundbars](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soundbar \"Soundbar\").[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-14)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/07\/Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png\/250px-Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)\n\nSamsung Sharp Sans [typeface](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Typeface \"Typeface\"), used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015\n\nSamsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of [electronic components](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_component \"Electronic component\") such as [lithium-ion batteries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lithium-ion_battery \"Lithium-ion battery\"), [semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\"), [image sensors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Image_sensor \"Image sensor\"), [camera modules](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camera_module \"Camera module\"), and [displays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Display_device \"Display device\") for clients such as [Apple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\"), [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\"), [HTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC \"HTC\"), and [Nokia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nokia \"Nokia\").[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-15)[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-16) It is the world's largest [semiconductor memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_memory \"Semiconductor memory\") manufacturer[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-17) and, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\"), the decades-long champion.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-18) Samsung Electronics has [assembly plants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Assembly_line \"Assembly line\") and sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-smartphonemaker-19)\n\n### 1969–1987: early years\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: 1969–1987: early years\")\\]\n\nSamsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of [Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung \"Samsung\") Group on 13 January 1969 in [Suwon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suwon \"Suwon\"), South Korea.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung-20) At the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of [anti-Japanese](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anti-Japanese_sentiment_in_Korea \"Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea\") public outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports. [Toshio Iue](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toshio_Iue \"Toshio Iue\"), the founder of [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\"), played a role as an advisor to [Lee Byung-chul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Byung-chul \"Lee Byung-chul\"), Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\") and [Sumitomo Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumitomo_Corporation \"Sumitomo Corporation\"). This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-21)\n\nThe joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions, [calculators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Calculator \"Calculator\"), [refrigerators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Refrigerator \"Refrigerator\"), air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's [NEC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEC \"NEC\") Corporation and [Sumitomo Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumitomo_Corporation \"Sumitomo Corporation\") to manufacture [home appliances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_appliances \"Home appliances\") and [audiovisual devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Professional_audiovisual_industry \"Professional audiovisual industry\"). Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics \"Samsung Electro-Mechanics\"). By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million [black-and-white televisions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Black_and_white_television \"Black and white television\").\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n\nIn 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the [semiconductor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\") business by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-22)\n\nIn February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the \"Tokyo declaration\", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a [dynamic random-access memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dynamic_random-access_memory \"Dynamic random-access memory\") (DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64 [kb](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilobit \"Kilobit\") DRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from [first-world](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/First_World \"First World\") countries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from [Micron Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Micron_Technology \"Micron Technology\") of the U.S. for the development of DRAM and [Sharp Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sharp_Corporation \"Sharp Corporation\") of Japan for its [SRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Static_random-access_memory \"Static random-access memory\") and [ROM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Read-only_memory \"Read-only memory\").[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-23) In 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics,[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-24) as before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged.\n\nIn the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products.[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-25)\n\n### 1988–1995: consumer struggles\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: 1988–1995: consumer struggles\")\\]\n\nIn 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Sales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Samsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior\\[*[clarification needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Please_clarify \"Wikipedia:Please clarify\")*\\] products until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company.[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-27)\n\n### 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy\")\\]\n\nLee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a \"budget brand\" and to challenge [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony_Corporation \"Sony Corporation\") as the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient [vertical integration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vertical_integration \"Vertical integration\") strategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s.[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-businessweek-28)\n\nA complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the \"Year of Design Revolution\" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive [design management](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Design_management \"Design management\") system and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31)\n\nAs Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the [1998 Winter Olympics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998_Winter_Olympics \"1998 Winter Olympics\") held in [Nagano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nagano_\$city\$ \"Nagano (city)\"), Japan.[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-32)\n\nAs a [chaebol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaebol \"Chaebol\"), Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances.[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-33)\n\nSamsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996.[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-34) In 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the [A7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_A7 \"Apple A7\") processors inside the [iPhone 5S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone_5S \"IPhone 5S\") model.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg\/250px-Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)\n\nThe Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin\n\nFrom 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis.[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-37)[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-38) In 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival, [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\"), for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings.[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-39) In 2007, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer.[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-40) By 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved \\$117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales.[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-st-41)\n\nHowever, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002.[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-U.S._Department_of_Justice-42)[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Pimentel-43)[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-44) In 2010, Samsung was granted [immunity from prosecution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Immunity_from_prosecution \"Immunity from prosecution\") by the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the [LCD price-fixing cartel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TFT-LCD_\$Flat_Panel\$_Antitrust_Litigation \"TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation\"), leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar.[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-45)[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-46)\n\nDespite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman [Lee Kun-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Kun-hee \"Lee Kun-hee\") expressed concern about the company's future, stating, \"Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years.\"[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-47) Samsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for \\$400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts.\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n\nIn 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to [Seagate Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") for \\$1.4 billion in cash and stock.[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-48) In 2012, [Kwon Oh-hyun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kwon_Oh-hyun \"Kwon Oh-hyun\") was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an \"unprecedented crisis.\" His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-49)\n\nIn 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the [Samsung Galaxy S4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 \"Samsung Galaxy S4\"), a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology.[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-50) From 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company [SmartThings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SmartThings \"SmartThings\").[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Clark2014-51)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d5\/Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg\/500px-Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg)\n\nSamsung Electronics quarterly results:  \nCE: Consumer electronics   \nDS: Device solutions  \nIM: IT & mobile communications\n\nIn 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its [Galaxy Note 7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 7\") devices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of [Harman International Industries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_International_Industries \"Harman International Industries\") for \\$8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-52)\n\nIn 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\") as the world's largest semiconductor supplier.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-53) In 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest \\$17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in [Taylor, Texas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taylor,_Texas \"Taylor, Texas\"), part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage.[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-54)\n\nOn 20 May 2022, US President [Joe Biden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joe_Biden \"Joe Biden\") met with South Korean President [Yoon Suk-yeol](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoon_Suk-yeol \"Yoon Suk-yeol\") at the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in [Pyeongtaek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pyeongtaek \"Pyeongtaek\"), South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries.[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-55)\n\nAt CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-56)\n\nSamsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with [British Gas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/British_Gas \"British Gas\") to integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-57) In 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions.\n\nSamsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025.[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-58)\n\nOn 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-59) This resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader.[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-60)[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-61)\n\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Samsung_%281969%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_%281969%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_\$1969\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Samsung_%281979%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_%281979%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_\$1979\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg\/250px-Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Electronics_logo_\$english\$.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies[62]\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for [Lippincott & Margulies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lippincott_%26_Margulies \"Lippincott & Margulies\")[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-62)\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg\/250px-Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b4\/Samsung_wordmark.svg\/250px-Samsung_wordmark.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_wordmark.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020\n- [![Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Samsung_Black_icon.svg\/250px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg \"Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020\")\n  Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020\n\n## Corporate governance\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Corporate governance\")\\]\n\nAround 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were:[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-63)\n\n| Shareholder | Common Shares (%) | Preferred Shares (%) | Combined Stake (%) | Flag |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Samsung Life Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Life_Insurance \"Samsung Life Insurance\") | 8\\.64% | 0\\.06% | 7\\.60% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [National Pension Service](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Pension_Service \"National Pension Service\") | 7\\.35% | \\- | 7\\.35% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [BlackRock](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BlackRock \"BlackRock\") | 5\\.03% | \\- | 5\\.03% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States \"United States\") |\n| [Samsung C\\&T](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation \"Samsung C&T Corporation\") | 5\\.01% | 0% | 4\\.40% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Hong Ra-hee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hong_Ra-hee \"Hong Ra-hee\") | 1\\.64% | 0\\.03% | 1\\.45% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Jae-yong](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Jae-yong \"Lee Jae-yong\") | 1\\.63% | 0\\.02% | 1\\.44% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance \"Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance\") | 1\\.49% | 0% | 1\\.31% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Boo-jin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Boo-jin \"Lee Boo-jin\") | 0\\.89% | 0\\.02% | 0\\.78% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| [Lee Seo-hyun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Seo-hyun \"Lee Seo-hyun\") | 0\\.79% | 0\\.02% | 0\\.70% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| Samsung Welfare Foundation | 0\\.08% | 0% | 0\\.07% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n| Samsung Foundation of Culture | 0\\.03% | 0% | 0\\.03% | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/09\/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg\/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Korea \"South Korea\") |\n\nAfter the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were:[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-64)[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-65)\n\n| Member | Stake (%) |\n|---|---|\n| Lee Jae-yong | 1\\.67 |\n| Hong Ra-hee | 1\\.24 |\n| Lee Seo-hyun | 0\\.77 |\n| Lee Boo-jin | 0\\.71 |\n\n### Management and board of directors\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Management and board of directors\")\\]\n\nIn December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a [single CEO-system](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chief_executive_officer \"Chief executive officer\") under Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company.[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-66)[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-67) Samsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-68)\n\nThe company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division.\n\nThe company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results.[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-69)\n\n- Executive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong\n- Vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee\n- Co-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun\n- Vice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun\n\nThe following were the names of the board of directors' members:[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-70)\n\n| Board of directors |   |\n|---|---|\n| Name | Position(s) |\n| Han-Jo Kim | Chairman of the Board & Independent Director |\n| Jong-Hee Han | Vice Chairman & CEO (DX) |\n| Kyung Kye-Hyun | President & CEO (DS) |\n| Tae-Moon Roh | President & Head of MX |\n| Hark-Kyu Park | President & CFO (DX) |\n| Jung-Bae Lee | President & Head of Memory |\n| Sun-Uk Kim | Independent Director |\n| Jeong Kim | Independent Director |\n| Jun-Sung Kim | Independent Director |\n| Eun-Nyeong Heo | Independent Director |\n| Myung-Hee Yoo | Independent Director |\n\nIn November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division.[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-71)\n\nThe following reflects the changes in leadership at that point:\n\n| Name | Before | After |\n|---|---|---|\n| **TM Roh** | Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business | Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO |\n| **Janghyun Yoon** | CEO of Samsung Venture Investment | President, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research |\n| **Hongkun Park** | Mark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University | Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) |\n\nIn April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-72)\n\nIn January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by [YouGov](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/YouGov \"YouGov\"), a market research firm.[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-73)\n\nThe key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December):[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-74)[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-75)[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-76)\n\n|   | Revenue (KRW trillion) | Net profit (KRW trillion) |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2016 | 201 | 22\\.4 |\n| 2017 | 239 | 41\\.3 |\n| 2018 | 243 | 43\\.8 |\n| 2019 | 230 | 21\\.5 |\n| 2020 | 236 | 26\\.0 |\n| 2021 | 279 | 39\\.2 |\n| 2022 | 302 | 54\\.7 |\n| 2023 | 259 | 15\\.5 |\n| 2024 | 301 | 34\\.5 |\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/05\/Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg\/250px-Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_in_SM_Aura,_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)\n\nA Samsung store in [Taguig](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taguig \"Taguig\"), Philippines\n\nThe company focuses on four areas: [digital media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_media \"Digital media\"), [semiconductors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor \"Semiconductor\"), telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances.[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-77) The digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers; [digital displays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_display \"Digital display\") such as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as [DVD players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DVD_player \"DVD player\"), [MP3](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MP3 \"MP3\") [players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portable_media_player \"Portable media player\"), and [digital camcorders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_camcorder \"Digital camcorder\"); home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, [air purifiers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_purifier \"Air purifier\"), washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and [robot vacuum cleaners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robot_vacuum_cleaner \"Robot vacuum cleaner\").[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-78)[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-79)\n\n| Region | Share |\n|---|---|\n| Americas | 35\\.6% |\n| Europe | 18\\.6% |\n| South Korea | 17\\.6% |\n| Asia and Africa | 17\\.3% |\n| China | 10\\.9% |\n\nThe semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as [SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SDRAM \"SDRAM\"), [SRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Static_random_access_memory \"Static random access memory\"), [NAND](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") [flash memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flash_memory \"Flash memory\"); [smart cards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_card \"Smart card\"); [mobile application development](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_application_development \"Mobile application development\"), [mobile application processors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_processor \"Mobile processor\"); [mobile TV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_TV \"Mobile TV\") receivers; RF transceivers; [CMOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CMOS \"CMOS\") Image sensors, [Smart Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_Card \"Smart Card\") [IC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Integrated_circuit \"Integrated circuit\"), MP3 IC, DVD\/Blu-ray Disc\/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service [DSLAMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DSLAM \"DSLAM\") and [fax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fax \"Fax\") machines; [cellular devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cellular_device \"Cellular device\") such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called [mobile intelligent terminals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_terminal \"Mobile terminal\") (MITs); and [satellite receivers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Receiver_\$radio\$ \"Receiver (radio)\"). The LCD business area focuses on producing [TFT-LCD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thin_film_transistor_liquid_crystal_display \"Thin film transistor liquid crystal display\") and [organic light-emitting diode](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_light-emitting_diode \"Organic light-emitting diode\") (OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on [B2B](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business-to-business \"Business-to-business\") sales and released a broad range of [multifunctional devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multifunctional_device \"Multifunctional device\"), printers, and more.[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-81)[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-82) In 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to [HP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc. \"HP Inc.\").[\\[83\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-83)\n\nSamsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips, [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\"), [solid-state drives](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid-state_drive \"Solid-state drive\"), televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers.[\\[84\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-84)\n\nSamsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the [World Intellectual Property Organization](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Intellectual_Property_Organization \"World Intellectual Property Organization\") (WIPO)'s annual [World Intellectual Property Indicators](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Intellectual_Property_Indicators \"World Intellectual Property Indicators\") report ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the [PCT System](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_Cooperation_Treaty \"Patent Cooperation Treaty\") as 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020.[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:3-85) This position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications.[\\[86\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:1-86)\n\n### LCD and OLED panels\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=15 \"Edit section: LCD and OLED panels\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Samsung_AMOLED.jpg\/250px-Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)\n\nThe [Samsung Galaxy Note 10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 \"Samsung Galaxy Note 10\"), which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen\n\nBy 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide[\\[87\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-87) and as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") market.[\\[88\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-88) The company generated \\$100.2 million out of the total \\$475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006.[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) As of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") technology patents.[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89)\n\nSamsung's current [AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMOLED \"AMOLED\") smartphones use its [Super AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_AMOLED \"Super AMOLED\") trademark, with the [Samsung Wave S8500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wave_S8500 \"Samsung Wave S8500\") and [Samsung i9000 Galaxy S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S \"Samsung i9000 Galaxy S\") being launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-90) – which offer several advances over the older [Super AMOLED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_AMOLED \"Super AMOLED\") displays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption.\n\nIn October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel.[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-91) Samsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm).[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-92) In 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the \"Needle Slim\", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches).\n\nWhile reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate,[\\[93\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-93) and 5000:1 contrast ratio.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-94) On 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis.[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-95)\n\nIn October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the [Galaxy Round](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Round \"Samsung Galaxy Round\") smartphone model. The press release described the product as the \"world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display\". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device.[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-96)\n\nIn 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business.[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-97)\n\n### Mobile and smart phones\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=16 \"Edit section: Mobile and smart phones\")\\]\n\nSamsung's mobile cell business began with a [car phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Car_phone \"Car phone\") in 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's [AMPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advanced_Mobile_Phone_System \"Advanced Mobile Phone System\") 800 network.[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In 1995, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market.[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-99) The company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major [CDMA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CDMA \"CDMA\") markets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world.[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-100) In 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-101)\n\nIn 1999\/2000, Samsung released the first ever \"[MP3 phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MP3_player \"MP3 player\")\", the SCH-M210, released in [GSM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GSM \"GSM\") as SGH-M100 and as [SPH-M100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-M100 \"Samsung SPH-M100\") in PCS CDMA in the US.[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-102)[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-103)[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-104) The company's first smartphone was the [Samsung SPH-i300](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SPH-i300 \"Samsung SPH-i300\") in 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the [clamshell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clamshell_design \"Clamshell design\") (\"flip phone\") design,[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-105) and the [SGH-T100](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-T100 \"Samsung SGH-T100\") was the first ever \"true color\" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets.[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-106)[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In the mid-2000s the [SGH-D500](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SGH-D500 \"SGH-D500\") popularised the [slider](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Slide_\$form\$ \"Slide (form)\") form factor,[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-107) and later slider products such as the [E250](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-E250 \"Samsung SGH-E250\") were hits.[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-108) In 2006 Samsung's [X820](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_SGH-X820 \"Samsung SGH-X820\") with a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm.[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-109) In 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone [F700](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 \"Samsung Ultra Smart F700\") which would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as [Tocco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_F480_Tocco \"Samsung F480 Tocco\") and [Omnia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_i900_Omnia \"Samsung i900 Omnia\"). Samsung overtook declining [Motorola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motorola \"Motorola\") to become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007.[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-110)\n\nPresently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the [Galaxy S series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series \"Samsung Galaxy S series\") of smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the [iPhone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone \"IPhone\").[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-111) It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-112)[\\[113\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-113)[\\[114\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-114) followed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States.[\\[115\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-115)\n\nWhile many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them: [Symbian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Symbian \"Symbian\"), [Windows Phone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Windows_Phone \"Windows Phone\"), Linux-based [LiMo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LiMo_Platform \"LiMo Platform\"), and Samsung's proprietary [TouchWiz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TouchWiz \"TouchWiz\"), [Bada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bada_\$operating_system\$ \"Bada (operating system)\") and [Tizen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tizen \"Tizen\").[\\[116\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-116) By 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones.[\\[117\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-117)\n\nAt the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing [Nokia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nokia \"Nokia\") by 12 percent.[\\[118\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-118)[\\[119\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-119) Overall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent.[\\[120\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-120) The company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share.[\\[121\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-121) Samsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter.[\\[122\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-122)\n\nDuring the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website.[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36)\n\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China[\\[123\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-123) and manufacturing large portions of its phones in India.[\\[124\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-124)[\\[125\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-125)[\\[126\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-126)[\\[127\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-127)\n\nIn May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches.[\\[128\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-128)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg\/250px-Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)\n\nA Samsung [DDR SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DDR_SDRAM \"DDR SDRAM\") module\n\nSamsung Electronics has been the world's largest [memory chip](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Memory_chip \"Memory chip\") manufacturer since 1993,[\\[129\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-129) and the largest [semiconductor company](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_company \"Semiconductor company\") between 2017 and 2018.[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) Samsung Semiconductor division manufactures various [semiconductor devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_devices \"Semiconductor devices\"), including [semiconductor nodes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_node \"Semiconductor node\"), [MOSFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MOSFET \"MOSFET\") transistors, [integrated circuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Integrated_circuit \"Integrated circuit\") chips, and [semiconductor memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_memory \"Semiconductor memory\").\n\nSince the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies.[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) They commercially introduced [SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Synchronous_dynamic_random-access_memory \"Synchronous dynamic random-access memory\") (synchronous dynamic [random-access memory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Random-access_memory \"Random-access memory\")) in 1992,[\\[132\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-132)[\\[133\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronic-design-133) and later [DDR SDRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DDR_SDRAM \"DDR SDRAM\") ([double data rate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Double_data_rate \"Double data rate\") SDRAM) and [GDDR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GDDR \"GDDR\") (graphics DDR) [SGRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SGRAM \"SGRAM\") (synchronous [graphics RAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Video_memory \"Video memory\")) in 1998.[\\[134\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-134)[\\[135\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-135) In 2009, Samsung started mass-producing [30 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/32_nanometer \"32 nanometer\")\\-class [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory,[\\[136\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-136) and in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class [DRAM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dynamic_random-access_memory \"Dynamic random-access memory\") and [20 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=20_nm&action=edit&redlink=1 \"20 nm (page does not exist)\") class NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world.[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) They also commercially introduced [TLC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Triple-level_cell \"Triple-level cell\") (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010,[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [V-NAND](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/V-NAND \"V-NAND\") flash in 2013,[\\[138\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-138)[\\[139\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-139)[\\[140\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-140)[\\[141\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-141) [LPDDR4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LPDDR4 \"LPDDR4\") SDRAM in 2013,[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [HBM2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HBM2 \"HBM2\") in 2016,[\\[142\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-hbm2-142)[\\[143\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-extremetech=hbm2-143) [GDDR6](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GDDR6 \"GDDR6\") in January 2018,[\\[144\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-144)[\\[145\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tr_gddr6-145)[\\[146\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-146) and [LPDDR5](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LPDDR5 \"LPDDR5\") in June 2018.[\\[147\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-147)\n\nAnother area which the company has had significant business in for years is the [foundry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foundry_model \"Foundry model\") segment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth.[\\[148\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-148) Since then, Samsung has been a leader in [semiconductor device fabrication](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_device_fabrication \"Semiconductor device fabrication\"). Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class [semiconductor manufacturing process](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_manufacturing_process \"Semiconductor manufacturing process\") in 2010,[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) followed by a [10 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/10_nm_process \"10 nm process\") class [FinFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FinFET \"FinFET\") process in 2013,[\\[149\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tomshardware-149) and [7 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/7_nm \"7 nm\") FinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first [5 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/5_nm \"5 nm\") nodes in late 2018,[\\[150\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-150) with plans to introduce [3 nm](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3_nm \"3 nm\") [GAAFET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GAAFET \"GAAFET\") nodes by 2021.[\\[151\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-151)\n\nAccording to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, \"Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares.\" The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by [Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hynix \"Hynix\"), Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner.[\\[152\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-152)\n\nIn 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest [semiconductor chip](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_chip \"Semiconductor chip\") supplier by 2014, surpassing [Intel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intel \"Intel\"). For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel.[\\[153\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-153)[\\[154\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-154) For 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.[\\[155\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-155) Samsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest [semiconductor company](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semiconductor_company \"Semiconductor company\") in 2017.[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130)\n\nBy the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using [Extreme ultraviolet lithography](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Extreme_ultraviolet_lithography \"Extreme ultraviolet lithography\") (EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use.[\\[156\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-156)\n\nOn 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for [Volkswagen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Volkswagen \"Volkswagen\") vehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide [5G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/5G \"5G\") telecommunications to meet the increased demand for [high-definition video](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High-definition_video \"High-definition video\") while traveling.[\\[157\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-157)\n\nThe [Xi'an](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xi%27an \"Xi'an\") China facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021.[\\[158\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-158)\n\nIn 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in [CHIPS and Science Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CHIPS_and_Science_Act \"CHIPS and Science Act\") funding for semiconductor facilities in [Taylor, Texas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taylor,_Texas \"Taylor, Texas\").[\\[159\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-159)\n\nIn 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US\\$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD.[\\[160\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-160)[\\[161\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-161) In 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an [M.2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M.2 \"M.2\") [NVMe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVMe \"NVMe\") SSD with read speeds of 3500 MB\/s and write speeds of 3300 MB\/s in the same year.[\\[162\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-162)[\\[163\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-163) In 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB\/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity.[\\[164\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-164)[\\[165\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-165)[\\[166\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-166)[\\[167\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-167)\n\nSamsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an [NVM Express](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NVM_Express \"NVM Express\") interface and the rest use a [Serial ATA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serial_ATA \"Serial ATA\") interface.[\\[168\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-168) Samsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a [USB-C](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB-C \"USB-C\") [USB 3.1 Gen 2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB_3.1_Gen_2 \"USB 3.1 Gen 2\") connector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB\/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB\/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models.[\\[169\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-169)\n\nLike many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use [NAND flash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NAND_flash \"NAND flash\") memory produced by Samsung Electronics.\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg\/250px-Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)\n\nA 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive\n\nIn the area of [storage media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Storage_media \"Storage media\"), in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new [hard disk drive](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hard_disk_drive \"Hard disk drive\") capable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk.[\\[170\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-170) In 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to [Seagate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seagate_Technology \"Seagate Technology\") in 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate.[\\[171\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-171)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg\/250px-Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)\n\nSamsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K [ultra-high-definition television](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ultra-high-definition_television \"Ultra-high-definition television\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1d\/Samsung_LED_TV.jpg\/250px-Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)\n\nA 32-inch Samsung LED TV\n\nIn 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million [flat-panel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flat-panel_display \"Flat-panel display\") televisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year.[\\[172\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-172)\n\nSamsung launched its first [full HD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1080p \"1080p\") 3D [LED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light-emitting_diode \"Light-emitting diode\") television in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International [Consumer Electronics Show](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_Electronics_Show \"Consumer Electronics Show\") (CES 2010) held in [Las Vegas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Las_Vegas \"Las Vegas\").[\\[173\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-173)\n\nSamsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units).[\\[174\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-174) It also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D [Blu-ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blu-ray \"Blu-ray\") player, 3D content, and 3D glasses.[\\[175\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-175)\n\nIn 2007, Samsung introduced the \"Internet TV\", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed \"Smart LED TV\" (now renamed to \"Samsung Smart TV\"),[\\[176\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-176) which additionally supports downloaded [smart television apps](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_television_app \"Smart television app\"). In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung [Apps Store](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/App_store \"App store\"), in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies.[\\[177\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-177)\n\nSamsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of [smart TVs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smart_TV \"Smart TV\") include the apps [ITV Player](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ITV_Player \"ITV Player\") and motion controlled games such as [Angry Birds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Angry_Birds \"Angry Birds\").[\\[178\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-178) Since 2015, Samsung's proprietary [FAST](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Free_ad-supported_streaming_television \"Free ad-supported streaming television\") streaming service [Samsung TV Plus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_TV_Plus \"Samsung TV Plus\") was pre-installed to the smart TVs.[\\[179\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-179)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/06\/1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg\/250px-1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)\n\n[Samsung Series 4](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Notebook \"Samsung Notebook\") laptop\n\nIn 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released. In 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800\/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor. In 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. In 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. In 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. In 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy Samsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9.\n\nSamsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook.\n\nCurrently Samsung produces [Chromebook](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chromebook \"Chromebook\") and [Windows](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microsoft_Windows \"Microsoft Windows\") laptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro.[\\[180\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-180)\n\nThe company started as a budget [display monitor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Display_monitor \"Display monitor\") brand in the 1980s, producing [cathode ray tube](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathode_ray_tube \"Cathode ray tube\") (CRT) monitors for [computers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computers \"Computers\"), from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over 8 million monitors by 1989.[\\[181\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-181)\n\nDuring the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as [NEC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEC \"NEC\") and [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") via a joint venture.[\\[182\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-182) As it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and [S-LCD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S-LCD \"S-LCD\") Corporation respectively from its former joint venture partners.[\\[183\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-183)\n\nAs of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source [Linux](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linux \"Linux\")\\-based [Tizen OS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tizen_OS \"Tizen OS\").[\\[184\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Goode-184)[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) Given Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185)\n\nIn 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the [Apple TV app](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_TV_\$software\$ \"Apple TV (software)\") (formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and [AirPlay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AirPlay \"AirPlay\") 2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update).[\\[186\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-186)\n\nSamsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios.\n\nAt the [CES 2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CES_2022 \"CES 2022\"), Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.[\\[187\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-187)[\\[188\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-188) It features a 32-inch [mini LED](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mini_LED \"Mini LED\") 1000R [curved display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Curved_display \"Curved display\") with 1,196 [local dimming](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Local_dimming \"Local dimming\") zones that supports [HDR10+](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HDR10%2B \"HDR10+\") with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 [nits](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Candela_per_square_metre \"Candela per square metre\"), and is [G-Sync](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nvidia_G-Sync \"Nvidia G-Sync\")\\- and [FreeSync](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FreeSync \"FreeSync\")\\-certified.[\\[189\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-189) It was released on 6 June 2022, at an [MSRP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MSRP \"MSRP\") of \\$1,500.[\\[190\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-190)[\\[191\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-191)\n\nIn the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, [multifunction printers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multifunction_printer \"Multifunction printer\"), and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to [HP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc. \"HP Inc.\") in Fall 2017.[\\[192\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-192) In 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185.\n\nIn 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International.[\\[193\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-193) Harman makes [high fidelity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_fidelity \"High fidelity\") audio products under many brand names such as [AKG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AKG_\$company\$ \"AKG (company)\"), [AMX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AMX_LLC \"AMX LLC\"), [Becker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_Becker_Automotive_Systems \"Harman Becker Automotive Systems\"), [Crown](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crown_International \"Crown International\"), [Harman Kardon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_Kardon \"Harman Kardon\"), [Infinity](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Infinity_Systems \"Infinity Systems\"), [JBL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JBL_\$company\$ \"JBL (company)\"), [Lexicon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lexicon_\$company\$ \"Lexicon (company)\"), [dbx](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dbx_\$company\$ \"Dbx (company)\"), DigiTech, [Mark Levinson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Levinson_Audio_Systems \"Mark Levinson Audio Systems\"), [Martin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Martin_Professional \"Martin Professional\"), [Revel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Revel_Audio \"Revel Audio\"), [Soundcraft](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soundcraft \"Soundcraft\"), [Studer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Studer \"Studer\"), [Arcam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26R_Cambridge_Ltd \"A&R Cambridge Ltd\"), [Bang & Olufsen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bang_%26_Olufsen \"Bang & Olufsen\") and BSS Audio.\n\nIn May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of [Bowers & Wilkins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bowers_%26_Wilkins \"Bowers & Wilkins\"), [Marantz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marantz \"Marantz\"), [Denon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denon \"Denon\"), [Polk Audio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polk_Audio \"Polk Audio\"), [Definitive Technology](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Definitive_Technology \"Definitive Technology\"), [Classé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Class%C3%A9 \"Classé\"), [HEOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HEOS \"HEOS\") and [Boston Acoustics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Acoustics \"Boston Acoustics\") as [Masimo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Masimo \"Masimo\") sells its consumer audio business.[\\[194\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-194)[\\[195\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-195)[\\[196\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-196)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/03\/Samsung_GX-10.jpg\/250px-Samsung_GX-10.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Samsung_GX-10.jpg)\n\nThe [Samsung GX-10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pentax_K10D \"Pentax K10D\"), a [DSLR camera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera \"Digital single-lens reflex camera\")\n\nSamsung has introduced several models of [digital cameras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_camera \"Digital camera\") and [camcorders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camcorder \"Camcorder\") including the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the [mirrorless camera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mirrorless_camera \"Mirrorless camera\") segment.[\\[197\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-197) Since then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera.\n\nSamsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its [Yepp](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Yepp \"Samsung Yepp\") line. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups [iRiver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IRiver \"IRiver\"), [Cowon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cowon \"Cowon\") and [Mpio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mpio \"Mpio\"). However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.[\\[198\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-198) It was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple).[\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-199) Samsung launched the world's-smallest [DivX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DivX \"DivX\") MP3 player, the R1, in 2009.[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-200)\n\nIn 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a [constellation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Satellite_constellation \"Satellite constellation\") of 4600 satellites [orbiting Earth](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Low_Earth_orbit \"Low Earth orbit\") at 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to \"each of the world's 5 billion people\".[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)[\\[202\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-MobileInternet-202) The proposal has not yet advanced to full [development](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_product_development \"New product development\"). If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by [OneWeb](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OneWeb \"OneWeb\") and [SpaceX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SpaceX_satellite_constellation \"SpaceX satellite constellation\").[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)\\[*[needs update](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items \"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Dates and numbers\")*\\]\n\nOn 13 July 2017, an LED screen for [digital cinema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_cinema \"Digital cinema\") developed by Samsung Electronics with [GDC Technology Limited](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=GDC_Technology_Limited&action=edit&redlink=1 \"GDC Technology Limited (page does not exist)\")[\\[203\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-203)[\\[204\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-204) was publicly demonstrated on one screen at [Lotte Cinema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lotte_Cinema \"Lotte Cinema\") World Tower in [Seoul](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seoul \"Seoul\").[\\[205\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-205)\n\nIn the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) Located in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015.[\\[206\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-206) In addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London.[\\[207\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-207)\n\nThe company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year.\n\nSince 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions.[\\[208\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-208) It received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards.[\\[209\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-209)\n\nIn the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, \"side-by-side\" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner.[\\[210\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-210)\n\nSamsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell [Samsung Galaxy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy \"Samsung Galaxy\") devices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well.\n\nSamsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs.[\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) These stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and branding.\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/53\/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg\/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) | This section needs to be **updated**. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. *(September 2020)* |\n\n| Product | Market share | Leading competitor | Year | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Active-matrix OLEDs | 98% | [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\"), AUO | Q2 2010 | [\\[212\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-212) |\n| DRAM | 36% | [SK Hynix](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Hynix \"SK Hynix\") | Q4 2025 | [\\[213\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-213) |\n| NAND flash | 32\\.6% | SK Hynix | Q3 2025 | [\\[214\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-214) |\n| Mobile phones | 19% | [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") | 2025 | [\\[215\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-215) |\n| Large-size LCD panels  (revenue) | 20\\.2% | [LG Display](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Display \"LG Display\") | Q4 2013 | [\\[216\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-216) |\n| Lithium-ion batteries | 18% | [Sanyo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sanyo \"Sanyo\") | Q2 2010 | [\\[217\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-217) |\n| Solid-state drives (SSD) | 46\\.8% | [SanDisk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SanDisk \"SanDisk\") | Q4 2015 | [\\[218\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-218) |\n| LCD monitors | 18% | [LG Electronics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LG_Electronics \"LG Electronics\") | 2010 | [\\[219\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-219) |\n| Televisions (LCD, PDP, CRT, LED) | 29\\.1% |   | 2025 | [\\[220\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-220) |\n| Digital cameras | 11\\.8% | [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") | 2010 | [\\[221\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-221) |\n\n| Samsung's largest clients (Q1 2010)[\\[222\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-222) |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Rank\/company | Part description | Percent of total sales |\n| 1 [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") | DRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc. | 3\\.7 |\n| 2 [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") | AP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc. | 2\\.6 |\n| 3 [Dell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dell \"Dell\") | DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. | 2\\.5 |\n| 4 [Hewlett-Packard](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hewlett-Packard \"Hewlett-Packard\") | DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. | 2\\.2 |\n| 5 [Verizon Communications](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Verizon_Communications \"Verizon Communications\") | Handsets, etc. | 1\\.3 |\n| 6 [AT\\&T Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AT%26T_Inc. \"AT&T Inc.\") | Handsets, etc. | 1\\.3 |\n\n### Relationship with Apple Inc.\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=34 \"Edit section: Relationship with Apple Inc.\")\\]\n\nDespite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as [frenemies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frenemy \"Frenemy\") who share a love–hate relationship.[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) Samsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005,[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35) and Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of \\$8 billion revenue to Samsung[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) – to the point where Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Cook \"Tim Cook\") originally opposed [litigation against Samsung](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co.,_Ltd. \"Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.\") wary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple.[\\[224\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-224)\n\nIn April 2011, [Apple Inc.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Inc. \"Apple Inc.\") announced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the [iPhone](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPhone \"IPhone\") and [iPad](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IPad \"IPad\").[\\[225\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Apple-225) Samsung issued a [counterclaim](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Counterclaim \"Counterclaim\") against Apple of [patent infringement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_infringement \"Patent infringement\").[\\[226\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-SAPL-226) In August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a [preliminary injunction](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Preliminary_injunction \"Preliminary injunction\") against the sale and marketing of the [Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1 \"Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1\") across the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands.[\\[227\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Richmond-227) The ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate.[\\[228\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-BBC-228)\n\nOn 31 August 2012, the [Tokyo District Court](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tokyo_District_Court \"Tokyo District Court\") ruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent.[\\[229\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-229) The case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the [U.K. High Court](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_Court_of_Justice \"High Court of Justice\") ruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. Apple was forced to issue a court-ordered apology to Samsung on its official U.K. website.[\\[230\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-230)\n\n### Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=35 \"Edit section: Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.\")\\]\n\n[Best Buy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Best_Buy \"Best Buy\") and Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store.[\\[231\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-PalencharTWICE-231) The purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers.\n\nThe first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products.\n\nUnlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015.[\\[232\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Belz-232)\n\n## Criticism and controversies\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=36 \"Edit section: Criticism and controversies\")\\]\n\n### Environmental record\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=37 \"Edit section: Environmental record\")\\]\n\nAll Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).[\\[233\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-233)\n\nThe company is listed in [Greenpeace](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenpeace \"Greenpeace\")'s Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1\/10.[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards.[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234)\n\nIn June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates.[\\[235\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-235) In March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's [Benelux](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benelux \"Benelux\") headquarters for what they called Samsung's \"broken promises\".[\\[236\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-236)\n\nThe company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in [Dow Jones Sustainability Index](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dow_Jones_Sustainability_Index \"Dow Jones Sustainability Index\") (DJSI).[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237)\n\nThe company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level (\"Good Eco-Products\" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards.[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237)\n\nThe company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle [electronic wastes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_waste \"Electronic waste\").[\\[238\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-238) The number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The \"Samsung Recycling Direct\" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada.[\\[239\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-239)\n\nIn 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the \"best eco-friendly recycling program\".[\\[240\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-240) In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category.[\\[241\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-241)\n\n### Litigation and safety issues\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=38 \"Edit section: Litigation and safety issues\")\\]\n\nMany employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers.[\\[242\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-242) Initially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions,[\\[243\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IndustriALL_Executives_condemn_Samsung_for_union_busting-243) these sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry).[\\[244\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Supporters_for_the_Health_And_Rights_of_People_in_the_Semiconductor_Industry_\$SHARPS\$:_About_the_victims-244)\\[*[unreliable source?](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources \"Wikipedia:Reliable sources\")*\\] The crowdfunded film *[Another Promise](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Another_Promise \"Another Promise\")* was produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary *The Empire of Shame*. In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill.[\\[245\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_offers_apology_and_compensation_to_workers_who_got_leukemia_\$The_Verge\$-245)[\\[246\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_Finally_Apologizes_To_Workers_Who_Got_Cancer_While_Making_Chips-246) The company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action.[\\[247\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-247)\\[*[unreliable source?](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources \"Wikipedia:Reliable sources\")*\\] The quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018.[\\[248\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-248)\n\nIn December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities.[\\[249\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_six_LCD_panel_producers_%E2%82%AC648_million_for_price_fixing_cartel-249)\n\nOn 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for [DRAMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DRAM \"DRAM\"), which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice.[\\[250\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_DRAM_producers_%E2%82%AC331_million_for_price_cartel;_reaches_first_settlement_in_a_cartel_case-250)\n\nIn Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a [class action lawsuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Class_action_lawsuit \"Class action lawsuit\") hearing. The companies agreed upon a \\$120 million agreement, with \\$40 million as a fine, and \\$80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002.[\\[251\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-251)\n\nOn 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of California](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_California \"United States District Court for the Northern District of California\"), alleging that several of Samsung's [Android](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Android_\$operating_system\$ \"Android (operating system)\") phones and tablets, including the [Nexus S](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nexus_S \"Nexus S\"), [Epic 4G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_S \"Samsung Galaxy S\"), [Galaxy S 4G](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_galaxy_s_4g \"Samsung galaxy s 4g\"), and [Galaxy Tab](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab \"Samsung Galaxy Tab\"), infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks, [user interface](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/User_interface \"User interface\") and [style](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Design \"Design\").[\\[252\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-KaneAndSherr-252) Apple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement, [false designation of origin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/False_designation_of_origin \"False designation of origin\"), [unfair competition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unfair_competition \"Unfair competition\"), and [trademark infringement](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trademark_infringement \"Trademark infringement\"), as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and [unjust enrichment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unjust_enrichment \"Unjust enrichment\").[\\[253\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-253)[\\[254\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-patelAnalysis-254)\n\nOn 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple \\$1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit.[\\[255\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-urlJury_decides_Samsung_infringed_on_Apple_patents-255) The jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's \"Bounce-Back Effect\" (US Patent No.7,469,381), \"On-screen Navigation\" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and \"Tap To Zoom\" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the \"home button, rounded corners and tapered edges\" (US\\$593087) and \"On-Screen Icons\" (US\\$604305).[\\[256\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-256)\n\nDespite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported.[\\[257\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-lematin.ch-257) A Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion,[\\[258\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-258) followed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland[\\[259\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-259) and Ireland.[\\[260\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-260) A South Korean student's [Galaxy S2](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S2 \"Galaxy S2\") battery exploded in 2012.[\\[261\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-261)\n\nSamsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013,[\\[262\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-262) followed by minor S4 burn incidents in [Pakistan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pakistan \"Pakistan\")[\\[263\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-263) and Russia.[\\[264\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-264) A minor fire was also reported in [Newbury](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Newbury,_Berkshire \"Newbury, Berkshire\"), United Kingdom in October 2013.[\\[265\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-265)\n\nSome users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating;[\\[266\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-266) Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge.[\\[267\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-267) In December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting.[\\[268\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-268) Samsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards.[\\[269\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-269)[\\[270\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-270) There were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in [India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\")[\\[271\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-271) and the [UAE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UAE \"UAE\").[\\[272\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-272)\n\nOn 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the [Galaxy Note 7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_Note_7 \"Galaxy Note 7\") in some regions to perform \"additional tests being conducted for product quality\"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide \"product exchange program\"[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) in which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a [Galaxy S7](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S7 \"Galaxy S7\"), or an [S7 Edge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galaxy_S7_Edge \"Galaxy S7 Edge\") (the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier.[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) On 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, \"account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold\".[\\[274\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-guard-delay-test-274)[\\[275\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-recalled-275)[\\[276\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-276) Although it has been referred to as a [product recall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Product_recall \"Product recall\") by the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission \"U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\") (CPSC), and only a voluntary measure.[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273)[\\[277\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-csr-notrecall-277) The CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage.[\\[278\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-278)\n\nAfter some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire,[\\[279\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-usatoday-smoking-279)[\\[280\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge_girl-280) Samsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety.[\\[281\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-note7isdead-281)[\\[282\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-bbc-gn7done-282) However, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge.[\\[283\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-283)\n\nOn 14 October 2016, the U.S. [Federal Aviation Administration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Federal_Aviation_Administration \"Federal Aviation Administration\") and the [Department of Transportation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Department_of_Transportation \"United States Department of Transportation\")'s [Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pipeline_and_Hazardous_Materials_Safety_Administration \"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\") banned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off.[\\[284\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-ustravelban-284)[\\[285\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tc-flightban-285) [Qantas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qantas \"Qantas\"), [Virgin Australia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virgin_Australia \"Virgin Australia\") and [Singapore Airlines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore_Airlines \"Singapore Airlines\") also banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October.[\\[286\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-abc-fly-ban-286) Mexico's largest airlines [Aeromexico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aerom%C3%A9xico \"Aeroméxico\"), [Interjet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interjet \"Interjet\"), [Volaris](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Volaris \"Volaris\") and [VivaAerobus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VivaAerob%C3%BAs \"VivaAerobús\") all banned the handset.[\\[287\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-287)\n\nOn 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration.[\\[288\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-288)\n\n#### Consumer privacy lawsuit\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=45 \"Edit section: Consumer privacy lawsuit\")\\]\n\nIn December 2025, [Texas Attorney General](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Attorney_General \"Texas Attorney General\") [Ken Paxton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ken_Paxton \"Ken Paxton\") filed a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally \"spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes\" using [automated content recognition](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automatic_content_recognition \"Automatic content recognition\") (ACR) technology.[\\[289\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-289)\n\nFollowing the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term.[\\[290\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-USPTO-9675229-290)[\\[291\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-EPO-2963515-291)\n\n### Advertisements on smart televisions\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=47 \"Edit section: Advertisements on smart televisions\")\\]\n\nIn 2015, users on the website [Reddit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reddit \"Reddit\") began reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for [Pepsi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pepsi \"Pepsi\") products during movies when viewed through the [Plex](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plex_\$software\$ \"Plex (software)\") application.[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) Plex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog [Gigaom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gigaom \"Gigaom\") that it was investigating the matter.[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292)\n\nIn March 2016, soccer star [Pelé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pel%C3%A9 \"Pelé\") filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_Illinois \"United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois\"), seeking \\$30 million in damages, claiming violations under the [Lanham Act](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanham_Act \"Lanham Act\") for false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity.[\\[293\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-293) The suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly \"very closely resembles\" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a \"modified bicycle or [scissors-kick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bicycle_kick \"Bicycle kick\")\", perfected and famously used by Pelé.[\\[294\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-294)\n\nIn December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices.[\\[295\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-295)\n\nOn 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company [OpenTide](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OpenTide \"OpenTide\") (Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions\/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as [Sony](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sony \"Sony\") and [HTC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTC \"HTC\"), in several famous forums and websites in [Taiwan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taiwan \"Taiwan\") to improve its brand image. Hacker \"0xb\", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would \"stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums\".[\\[296\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-296) It was widely reported by the Taiwanese media.[\\[297\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-297)[\\[298\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-298)[\\[299\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-299) Taiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign.[\\[300\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-300)\n\n### Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=49 \"Edit section: Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine\")\\]\n\nAfter Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. However, Samsung maintained a presence via gray imports through other Customs Union countries like Armenia and Belarus.[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301)\n\nDespite donating \\$6 million for humanitarian aid,[\\[302\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-302) Samsung continued sourcing Russian metals [\\[303\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-303) and considered leasing its Kaluga factory to local businesses instead of leaving.[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) By 2023, Samsung had resumed marketing activities in Russia, indicating instability and raising doubts about the company's commitment to international sanctions.[\\[304\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-304)\n\n### National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=50 \"Edit section: National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes\")\\]\n\nOn 5 June 2024, The National Samsung Electronics Union announced their first historic strike of roughly 28,000 workers on June 7.[\\[305\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-305) Negotiations failed to satisfy workers who are asking for a 6.5% raise.[\\[306\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-306) On 1 July 2024, the union announced that it would launch a 3-day strike from 8–10 July after negotiations fell short, with the majority of the workers striking from manufacturing states and in-production development.[\\[307\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-307)[\\[308\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-308) The strike was converted into an indefinite strike due to lack of response from management.[\\[309\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-309) The strike ended on 1 August, under institutional pressure and falling numbers, though the union said it intended to continue fighting for its demands with other tactics.[\\[310\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-310)\n\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-1)\n   [\"Articles of incorporation\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160508182346\/http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/aboutsamsung\/ir\/corporategovernance\/articlesofincorporation\/IR_ArticlesChapter1.html). 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The Samsung headquarters in Seoul , South Korea Native name Korean name Hangul 삼성전자 주식회사 Hanja 三星電子株式會社 RR Samseong jeonja jusikhoesa MR Samsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa Formerly Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) Company type Public Traded as KRX : 005930 , 005935 LSE : SMSN LuxSE : SMSEL ISIN KR7005930003 Industry Electronics Consumer electronics Semiconductors Computer hardware Home appliances Internet of things Medical devices Telecommunications Founded 13 January 1969 ; 57 years ago in Suwon , South Korea Headquarters Samsung Digital City [ ko ] , Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong, Yeongtong District , Suwon , South Korea [ 1 ] Area served Worldwide Key people Lee Jae-yong ( executive chairman ) Shin Je-Yoon ( chairman of the board and independent director) Jun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO) Roh Tae-Moon ( president and CEO) Products See products listing Revenue US$ 220.726 billion (2024) Operating income US$24.008 billion (2024) Net income US$25.274 billion (2024) Total assets US$377.473 billion (2024) Total equity US$295.058 billion (2024) Owners National Pension Service (8.69%) Samsung Life Insurance (8.51%) Samsung C&T Corporation (5.01%) [ 2 ] Number of employees 262,647 (2024) Parent Samsung Subsidiaries Samsung Experience Store Samsung Medison Samsung Telecommunications SmartThings Harman International Samsung Galaxy Samsung ISOCELL Website samsung.com Footnotes / references Financials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024. References: [ 3 ] Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ( SEC ; stylized as SΛMSUNG ; Korean : 삼성전자 ; lit. ' Tristar Electronics ' ) is a South Korean multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in Yeongtong District , Suwon , South Korea . [ 1 ] It is the pinnacle of the Samsung chaebol , accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012, [ 4 ] and has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to cross ownership . [ 5 ] It is majority-owned by foreign investors. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] As of 2023, Samsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world. [ 8 ] It has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its Samsung Galaxy brand consisting of phones such as its flagship Galaxy S series , popular midrange Galaxy A series , budget Galaxy M series as well as the premium Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip series . The company pioneered the phablet form factor with the Galaxy Note family. [ 9 ] Samsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and Galaxy Tab S series . [ 10 ] It has been the largest television manufacturer since 2006, [ 11 ] both of which include related software and services like Samsung Pay and TV Plus . Samsung is a supplier of hospitality televisions for hotels and businesses which includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business [ 12 ] and is a supplier of displays for stadiums and venues. [ 13 ] Samsung is also a major vendor of washing machines , refrigerators , computer monitors and soundbars . [ 14 ] Samsung Sharp Sans typeface , used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015 Samsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of electronic components such as lithium-ion batteries , semiconductors , image sensors , camera modules , and displays for clients such as Apple , Sony , HTC , and Nokia . [ 15 ] [ 16 ] It is the world's largest semiconductor memory manufacturer [ 17 ] and, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning Intel , the decades-long champion. [ 18 ] Samsung Electronics has assembly plants and sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people. [ 19 ] 1969–1987: early years [ edit ] Samsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of Samsung Group on 13 January 1969 in Suwon , South Korea. [ 20 ] At the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of anti-Japanese public outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports. Toshio Iue , the founder of Sanyo , played a role as an advisor to Lee Byung-chul , Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with Sanyo and Sumitomo Corporation . This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics. [ 21 ] The joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions, calculators , refrigerators , air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's NEC Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation to manufacture home appliances and audiovisual devices . Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of Samsung Electro-Mechanics . By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million black-and-white televisions . [ citation needed ] In 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the semiconductor business by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications. [ 22 ] In February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the "Tokyo declaration", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64 kb DRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from first-world countries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from Micron Technology of the U.S. for the development of DRAM and Sharp Corporation of Japan for its SRAM and ROM . [ 23 ] In 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics, [ 24 ] as before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products. [ 25 ] 1988–1995: consumer struggles [ edit ] In 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market. [ 26 ] Sales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung. [ 26 ] Samsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior [ clarification needed ] products until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company. [ 27 ] 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy [ edit ] Lee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a "budget brand" and to challenge Sony as the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient vertical integration strategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s. [ 28 ] A complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the "Year of Design Revolution" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive design management system and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] [ 31 ] As Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the 1998 Winter Olympics held in Nagano , Japan. [ 32 ] As a chaebol , Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances. [ 33 ] Samsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996. [ 34 ] In 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB NAND flash memory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the A7 processors inside the iPhone 5S model. [ 35 ] [ 36 ] The Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin From 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis. [ 37 ] [ 38 ] In 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival, Sony , for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings. [ 39 ] In 2007, Samsung overtook Motorola to become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer. [ 40 ] By 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved $117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales. [ 41 ] However, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002. [ 42 ] [ 43 ] [ 44 ] In 2010, Samsung was granted immunity from prosecution by the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the LCD price-fixing cartel , leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar. [ 45 ] [ 46 ] Despite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman Lee Kun-hee expressed concern about the company's future, stating, "Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years." [ 47 ] Samsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for $400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts. [ citation needed ] In 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to Seagate Technology for $1.4 billion in cash and stock. [ 48 ] In 2012, Kwon Oh-hyun was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an "unprecedented crisis." His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization. [ 49 ] In 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the Samsung Galaxy S4 , a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology. [ 50 ] From 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company SmartThings . [ 51 ] Samsung Electronics quarterly results: CE : Consumer electronics DS : Device solutions IM : IT & mobile communications In 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its Galaxy Note 7 devices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of Harman International Industries for $8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions. [ 52 ] In 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking Intel as the world's largest semiconductor supplier. [ 53 ] In 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest $17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas , part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage. [ 54 ] On 20 May 2022, US President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek , South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries. [ 55 ] At CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances. [ 56 ] Samsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with British Gas to integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals. [ 57 ] In 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions. Samsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025. [ 58 ] On 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63. [ 59 ] This resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader. [ 60 ] [ 61 ] Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979 Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993 Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies [ 62 ] Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013 Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020 Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020 Corporate governance [ edit ] Around 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were: [ 63 ] Shareholder Common Shares (%) Preferred Shares (%) Combined Stake (%) Flag Samsung Life Insurance 8.64% 0.06% 7.60% National Pension Service 7.35% - 7.35% BlackRock 5.03% - 5.03% Samsung C&T 5.01% 0% 4.40% Hong Ra-hee 1.64% 0.03% 1.45% Lee Jae-yong 1.63% 0.02% 1.44% Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance 1.49% 0% 1.31% Lee Boo-jin 0.89% 0.02% 0.78% Lee Seo-hyun 0.79% 0.02% 0.70% Samsung Welfare Foundation 0.08% 0% 0.07% Samsung Foundation of Culture 0.03% 0% 0.03% After the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were: [ 64 ] [ 65 ] Member Stake (%) Lee Jae-yong 1.67 Hong Ra-hee 1.24 Lee Seo-hyun 0.77 Lee Boo-jin 0.71 Management and board of directors [ edit ] In December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a single CEO-system under Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] Samsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary. [ 68 ] The company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division. The company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results. [ 69 ] Executive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong Vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee Co-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun Vice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun The following were the names of the board of directors' members: [ 70 ] Board of directors Name Position(s) Han-Jo Kim Chairman of the Board & Independent Director Jong-Hee Han Vice Chairman & CEO (DX) Kyung Kye-Hyun President & CEO (DS) Tae-Moon Roh President & Head of MX Hark-Kyu Park President & CFO (DX) Jung-Bae Lee President & Head of Memory Sun-Uk Kim Independent Director Jeong Kim Independent Director Jun-Sung Kim Independent Director Eun-Nyeong Heo Independent Director Myung-Hee Yoo Independent Director In November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division. [ 71 ] The following reflects the changes in leadership at that point: Name Before After TM Roh Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO Janghyun Yoon CEO of Samsung Venture Investment President, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research Hongkun Park Mark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) In April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization. [ 72 ] In January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by YouGov , a market research firm. [ 73 ] The key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December): [ 74 ] [ 75 ] [ 76 ] Revenue (KRW trillion) Net profit (KRW trillion) 2016 201 22.4 2017 239 41.3 2018 243 43.8 2019 230 21.5 2020 236 26.0 2021 279 39.2 2022 302 54.7 2023 259 15.5 2024 301 34.5 A Samsung store in Taguig , Philippines The company focuses on four areas: digital media , semiconductors , telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances. [ 77 ] The digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers; digital displays such as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as DVD players , MP3 players , and digital camcorders ; home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, air purifiers , washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners . [ 78 ] [ 79 ] Sales by region (2023) [ 80 ] Region Share Americas 35.6% Europe 18.6% South Korea 17.6% Asia and Africa 17.3% China 10.9% The semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as SDRAM , SRAM , NAND flash memory ; smart cards ; mobile application development , mobile application processors ; mobile TV receivers; RF transceivers; CMOS Image sensors, Smart Card IC , MP3 IC, DVD/Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service DSLAMs and fax machines; cellular devices such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called mobile intelligent terminals (MITs); and satellite receivers . The LCD business area focuses on producing TFT-LCD and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on B2B sales and released a broad range of multifunctional devices , printers, and more. [ 81 ] [ 82 ] In 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to HP . [ 83 ] Samsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips, NAND flash , solid-state drives , televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers. [ 84 ] Samsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)'s annual World Intellectual Property Indicators report ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the PCT System as 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020. [ 85 ] This position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications. [ 86 ] LCD and OLED panels [ edit ] The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 , which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen By 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide [ 87 ] and as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global AMOLED market. [ 88 ] The company generated $100.2 million out of the total $475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006. [ 89 ] As of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of AMOLED technology patents. [ 89 ] Samsung's current AMOLED smartphones use its Super AMOLED trademark, with the Samsung Wave S8500 and Samsung i9000 Galaxy S being launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays [ 90 ] – which offer several advances over the older Super AMOLED displays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption. In October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel. [ 91 ] Samsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm). [ 92 ] In 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the "Needle Slim", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches). While reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, [ 93 ] and 5000:1 contrast ratio. [ 94 ] On 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis. [ 95 ] In October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the Galaxy Round smartphone model. The press release described the product as the "world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device. [ 96 ] In 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business. [ 97 ] Mobile and smart phones [ edit ] Samsung's mobile cell business began with a car phone in 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's AMPS 800 network. [ 98 ] In 1995, Samsung overtook Motorola to become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market. [ 99 ] The company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major CDMA markets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world. [ 100 ] In 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent. [ 101 ] In 1999/2000, Samsung released the first ever " MP3 phone ", the SCH-M210, released in GSM as SGH-M100 and as SPH-M100 in PCS CDMA in the US. [ 102 ] [ 103 ] [ 104 ] The company's first smartphone was the Samsung SPH-i300 in 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the clamshell ("flip phone") design, [ 105 ] and the SGH-T100 was the first ever "true color" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets. [ 106 ] [ 98 ] In the mid-2000s the SGH-D500 popularised the slider form factor, [ 107 ] and later slider products such as the E250 were hits. [ 108 ] In 2006 Samsung's X820 with a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm. [ 109 ] In 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone F700 which would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as Tocco and Omnia . Samsung overtook declining Motorola to become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007. [ 110 ] Presently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the Galaxy S series of smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the iPhone . [ 111 ] It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010, [ 112 ] [ 113 ] [ 114 ] followed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States. [ 115 ] While many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them: Symbian , Windows Phone , Linux-based LiMo , and Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz , Bada and Tizen . [ 116 ] By 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones. [ 117 ] At the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing Nokia by 12 percent. [ 118 ] [ 119 ] Overall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent. [ 120 ] The company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share. [ 121 ] Samsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter. [ 122 ] During the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website. [ 36 ] In 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China [ 123 ] and manufacturing large portions of its phones in India. [ 124 ] [ 125 ] [ 126 ] [ 127 ] In May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches. [ 128 ] A Samsung DDR SDRAM module Samsung Electronics has been the world's largest memory chip manufacturer since 1993, [ 129 ] and the largest semiconductor company between 2017 and 2018. [ 130 ] Samsung Semiconductor division manufactures various semiconductor devices , including semiconductor nodes , MOSFET transistors, integrated circuit chips, and semiconductor memory . Since the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies. [ 131 ] They commercially introduced SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random-access memory ) in 1992, [ 132 ] [ 133 ] and later DDR SDRAM ( double data rate SDRAM) and GDDR (graphics DDR) SGRAM (synchronous graphics RAM ) in 1998. [ 134 ] [ 135 ] In 2009, Samsung started mass-producing 30 nm -class NAND flash memory, [ 136 ] and in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class DRAM and 20 nm class NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world. [ 137 ] They also commercially introduced TLC (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010, [ 131 ] V-NAND flash in 2013, [ 138 ] [ 139 ] [ 140 ] [ 141 ] LPDDR4 SDRAM in 2013, [ 131 ] HBM2 in 2016, [ 142 ] [ 143 ] GDDR6 in January 2018, [ 144 ] [ 145 ] [ 146 ] and LPDDR5 in June 2018. [ 147 ] Another area which the company has had significant business in for years is the foundry segment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth. [ 148 ] Since then, Samsung has been a leader in semiconductor device fabrication . Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class semiconductor manufacturing process in 2010, [ 137 ] followed by a 10 nm class FinFET process in 2013, [ 149 ] and 7 nm FinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first 5 nm nodes in late 2018, [ 150 ] with plans to introduce 3 nm GAAFET nodes by 2021. [ 151 ] According to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, "Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares." The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by Hynix , Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner. [ 152 ] In 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest semiconductor chip supplier by 2014, surpassing Intel . For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel. [ 153 ] [ 154 ] For 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world. [ 155 ] Samsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest semiconductor company in 2017. [ 130 ] By the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use. [ 156 ] On 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for Volkswagen vehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide 5G telecommunications to meet the increased demand for high-definition video while traveling. [ 157 ] The Xi'an China facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021. [ 158 ] In 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in CHIPS and Science Act funding for semiconductor facilities in Taylor, Texas . [ 159 ] In 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD. [ 160 ] [ 161 ] In 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an M.2 NVMe SSD with read speeds of 3500 MB/s and write speeds of 3300 MB/s in the same year. [ 162 ] [ 163 ] In 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity. [ 164 ] [ 165 ] [ 166 ] [ 167 ] Samsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an NVM Express interface and the rest use a Serial ATA interface. [ 168 ] Samsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models. [ 169 ] Like many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use NAND flash memory produced by Samsung Electronics. A 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive In the area of storage media , in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new hard disk drive capable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk. [ 170 ] In 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to Seagate in 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate. [ 171 ] Samsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K ultra-high-definition television A 32-inch Samsung LED TV In 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million flat-panel televisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year. [ 172 ] Samsung launched its first full HD 3D LED television in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2010) held in Las Vegas . [ 173 ] Samsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units). [ 174 ] It also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D Blu-ray player, 3D content, and 3D glasses. [ 175 ] In 2007, Samsung introduced the "Internet TV", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed "Smart LED TV" (now renamed to "Samsung Smart TV"), [ 176 ] which additionally supports downloaded smart television apps . In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung Apps Store , in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies. [ 177 ] Samsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of smart TVs include the apps ITV Player and motion controlled games such as Angry Birds . [ 178 ] Since 2015, Samsung's proprietary FAST streaming service Samsung TV Plus was pre-installed to the smart TVs. [ 179 ] Samsung Series 4 laptop In 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released. In 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor. In 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. In 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. In 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. In 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy Samsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9. Samsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook. Currently Samsung produces Chromebook and Windows laptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro. [ 180 ] The company started as a budget display monitor brand in the 1980s, producing cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors for computers , from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over 8 million monitors by 1989. [ 181 ] During the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as NEC and Sony via a joint venture. [ 182 ] As it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and S-LCD Corporation respectively from its former joint venture partners. [ 183 ] As of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source Linux -based Tizen OS . [ 184 ] [ 185 ] Given Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen. [ 185 ] In 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the Apple TV app (formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and AirPlay 2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update). [ 186 ] Samsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios. At the CES 2022 , Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. [ 187 ] [ 188 ] It features a 32-inch mini LED 1000R curved display with 1,196 local dimming zones that supports HDR10+ with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits , and is G-Sync - and FreeSync -certified. [ 189 ] It was released on 6 June 2022, at an MSRP of $1,500. [ 190 ] [ 191 ] In the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, multifunction printers , and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to HP in Fall 2017. [ 192 ] In 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185. In 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International. [ 193 ] Harman makes high fidelity audio products under many brand names such as AKG , AMX , Becker , Crown , Harman Kardon , Infinity , JBL , Lexicon , dbx , DigiTech, Mark Levinson , Martin , Revel , Soundcraft , Studer , Arcam , Bang & Olufsen and BSS Audio. In May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of Bowers & Wilkins , Marantz , Denon , Polk Audio , Definitive Technology , Classé , HEOS and Boston Acoustics as Masimo sells its consumer audio business. [ 194 ] [ 195 ] [ 196 ] The Samsung GX-10 , a DSLR camera Samsung has introduced several models of digital cameras and camcorders including the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the mirrorless camera segment. [ 197 ] Since then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera. Samsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its Yepp line. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups iRiver , Cowon and Mpio . However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe. [ 198 ] It was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple). [ 199 ] Samsung launched the world's-smallest DivX MP3 player, the R1, in 2009. [ 200 ] In 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a constellation of 4600 satellites orbiting Earth at 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to "each of the world's 5 billion people". [ 201 ] [ 202 ] The proposal has not yet advanced to full development . If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by OneWeb and SpaceX . [ 201 ] [ needs update ] On 13 July 2017, an LED screen for digital cinema developed by Samsung Electronics with GDC Technology Limited [ 203 ] [ 204 ] was publicly demonstrated on one screen at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul . [ 205 ] In the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] [ 31 ] Located in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015. [ 206 ] In addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London. [ 207 ] The company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year. Since 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions. [ 208 ] It received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards. [ 209 ] In the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, "side-by-side" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner. [ 210 ] Samsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell Samsung Galaxy devices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well. Samsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items. [ 211 ] It also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators. [ 211 ] It also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs. [ 211 ] These stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and branding. This section needs to be updated . Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ( September 2020 ) Product Market share Leading competitor Year Source Active-matrix OLEDs 98% LG Display , AUO Q2 2010 [ 212 ] DRAM 36% SK Hynix Q4 2025 [ 213 ] NAND flash 32.6% SK Hynix Q3 2025 [ 214 ] Mobile phones 19% Apple Inc. 2025 [ 215 ] Large-size LCD panels (revenue) 20.2% LG Display Q4 2013 [ 216 ] Lithium-ion batteries 18% Sanyo Q2 2010 [ 217 ] Solid-state drives (SSD) 46.8% SanDisk Q4 2015 [ 218 ] LCD monitors 18% LG Electronics 2010 [ 219 ] Televisions (LCD, PDP, CRT, LED) 29.1% 2025 [ 220 ] Digital cameras 11.8% Sony 2010 [ 221 ] Samsung's largest clients (Q1 2010) [ 222 ] Rank/company Part description Percent of total sales 1 Sony DRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc. 3.7 2 Apple Inc. AP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc. 2.6 3 Dell DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. 2.5 4 Hewlett-Packard DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. 2.2 5 Verizon Communications Handsets, etc. 1.3 6 AT&T Inc. Handsets, etc. 1.3 Relationship with Apple Inc. [ edit ] Despite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as frenemies who share a love–hate relationship. [ 223 ] Samsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005, [ 35 ] and Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of $8 billion revenue to Samsung [ 223 ] – to the point where Apple CEO Tim Cook originally opposed litigation against Samsung wary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple. [ 224 ] In April 2011, Apple Inc. announced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the iPhone and iPad . [ 225 ] Samsung issued a counterclaim against Apple of patent infringement . [ 226 ] In August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a preliminary injunction against the sale and marketing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 across the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands. [ 227 ] The ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate. [ 228 ] On 31 August 2012, the Tokyo District Court ruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent. [ 229 ] The case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the U.K. High Court ruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. Apple was forced to issue a court-ordered apology to Samsung on its official U.K. website. [ 230 ] Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc. [ edit ] Best Buy and Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store. [ 231 ] The purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers. The first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products. Unlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015. [ 232 ] Criticism and controversies [ edit ] Environmental record [ edit ] All Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). [ 233 ] The company is listed in Greenpeace 's Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1/10. [ 234 ] In the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards. [ 234 ] In June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates. [ 235 ] In March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's Benelux headquarters for what they called Samsung's "broken promises". [ 236 ] The company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). [ 237 ] The company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level ("Good Eco-Products" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards. [ 237 ] The company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle electronic wastes . [ 238 ] The number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The "Samsung Recycling Direct" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada. [ 239 ] In 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the "best eco-friendly recycling program". [ 240 ] In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category. [ 241 ] Litigation and safety issues [ edit ] Many employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers. [ 242 ] Initially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions, [ 243 ] these sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry). [ 244 ] [ unreliable source? ] The crowdfunded film Another Promise was produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary The Empire of Shame . In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill. [ 245 ] [ 246 ] The company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action. [ 247 ] [ unreliable source? ] The quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018. [ 248 ] In December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities. [ 249 ] On 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for DRAMs , which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice. [ 250 ] In Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a class action lawsuit hearing. The companies agreed upon a $120 million agreement, with $40 million as a fine, and $80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002. [ 251 ] On 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California , alleging that several of Samsung's Android phones and tablets, including the Nexus S , Epic 4G , Galaxy S 4G , and Galaxy Tab , infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks, user interface and style . [ 252 ] Apple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement, false designation of origin , unfair competition , and trademark infringement , as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and unjust enrichment . [ 253 ] [ 254 ] On 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple $1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit. [ 255 ] The jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's "Bounce-Back Effect" (US Patent No.7,469,381), "On-screen Navigation" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and "Tap To Zoom" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the "home button, rounded corners and tapered edges" (US$593087) and "On-Screen Icons" (US$604305). [ 256 ] Despite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported. [ 257 ] A Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion, [ 258 ] followed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland [ 259 ] and Ireland. [ 260 ] A South Korean student's Galaxy S2 battery exploded in 2012. [ 261 ] Samsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013, [ 262 ] followed by minor S4 burn incidents in Pakistan [ 263 ] and Russia. [ 264 ] A minor fire was also reported in Newbury , United Kingdom in October 2013. [ 265 ] Some users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating; [ 266 ] Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge. [ 267 ] In December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting. [ 268 ] Samsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards. [ 269 ] [ 270 ] There were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in India [ 271 ] and the UAE . [ 272 ] On 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 in some regions to perform "additional tests being conducted for product quality"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide "product exchange program" [ 273 ] in which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a Galaxy S7 , or an S7 Edge (the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier. [ 273 ] On 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, "account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold". [ 274 ] [ 275 ] [ 276 ] Although it has been referred to as a product recall by the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and only a voluntary measure. [ 273 ] [ 277 ] The CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage. [ 278 ] After some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire, [ 279 ] [ 280 ] Samsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety. [ 281 ] [ 282 ] However, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge. [ 283 ] On 14 October 2016, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation 's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration banned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off. [ 284 ] [ 285 ] Qantas , Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines also banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October. [ 286 ] Mexico's largest airlines Aeromexico , Interjet , Volaris and VivaAerobus all banned the handset. [ 287 ] On 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration. [ 288 ] Consumer privacy lawsuit [ edit ] In December 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally "spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes" using automated content recognition (ACR) technology. [ 289 ] Following the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term. [ 290 ] [ 291 ] Advertisements on smart televisions [ edit ] In 2015, users on the website Reddit began reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for Pepsi products during movies when viewed through the Plex application. [ 292 ] Plex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog Gigaom that it was investigating the matter. [ 292 ] In March 2016, soccer star Pelé filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois , seeking $30 million in damages, claiming violations under the Lanham Act for false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity. [ 293 ] The suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly "very closely resembles" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a "modified bicycle or scissors-kick ", perfected and famously used by Pelé. [ 294 ] In December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices. [ 295 ] On 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company OpenTide (Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as Sony and HTC , in several famous forums and websites in Taiwan to improve its brand image. Hacker "0xb", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would "stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums". [ 296 ] It was widely reported by the Taiwanese media. [ 297 ] [ 298 ] [ 299 ] Taiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign. [ 300 ] Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine [ edit ] After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. However, Samsung maintained a presence via gray imports through other Customs Union countries like Armenia and Belarus. [ 301 ] Despite donating $6 million for humanitarian aid, [ 302 ] Samsung continued sourcing Russian metals [ 303 ] and considered leasing its Kaluga factory to local businesses instead of leaving. [ 301 ] By 2023, Samsung had resumed marketing activities in Russia, indicating instability and raising doubts about the company's commitment to international sanctions. [ 304 ] National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes [ edit ] On 5 June 2024, The National Samsung Electronics Union announced their first historic strike of roughly 28,000 workers on June 7. [ 305 ] Negotiations failed to satisfy workers who are asking for a 6.5% raise. [ 306 ] On 1 July 2024, the union announced that it would launch a 3-day strike from 8–10 July after negotiations fell short, with the majority of the workers striking from manufacturing states and in-production development. [ 307 ] [ 308 ] The strike was converted into an indefinite strike due to lack of response from management. [ 309 ] The strike ended on 1 August, under institutional pressure and falling numbers, though the union said it intended to continue fighting for its demands with other tactics. 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[3\.2 Management and board of directors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Management_and_board_of_directors) - [3\.3 Global reputation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Global_reputation) - [4 Corporate affairs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Corporate_affairs) Toggle Corporate affairs subsection - [4\.1 Business trends](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Business_trends) - [5 Operations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Operations) - [6 Products](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Products) Toggle Products subsection - [6\.1 LCD and OLED panels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#LCD_and_OLED_panels) - [6\.2 Mobile and smart phones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Mobile_and_smart_phones) - [6\.3 Semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Semiconductors) - [6\.4 Solid-state drives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Solid-state_drives) - 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For the conglomerate, see [Samsung Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung"). \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Samsung_Black_icon.svg/330px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg) \| \| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Samsung_headquarters.jpg/330px-Samsung_headquarters.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_headquarters.jpg)The Samsung headquarters in [Seoul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul "Seoul"), South Korea \| \| \| Native name \| \| \| Korean name \| \| \| [Hangul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangul "Hangul") \| 삼성전자 주식회사 \| \| [Hanja](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanja "Hanja") \| 三星電子株式會社 \| \| [RR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean "Revised Romanization of Korean") \| Samseong jeonja jusikhoesa \| \| [MR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer "McCune–Reischauer") \| Samsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa \| \| Formerly \| Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) \| \| Company type \| [Public](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_company "Public company") \| \| [Traded as](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticker_symbol "Ticker symbol") \| [KRX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Exchange "Korea Exchange"): [005930](https://finance.naver.com/item/main.nhn?code=005930), [005935](https://finance.naver.com/item/main.nhn?code=005935) [LSE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stock_Exchange "London Stock Exchange"): [SMSN](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/SMSN//) [LuxSE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_Stock_Exchange "Luxembourg Stock Exchange"): [SMSEL](https://www.luxse.com/search?dataType=securities&q=SMSEL) \| \| [ISIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Securities_Identification_Number "International Securities Identification Number") \| KR7005930003 \| \| Industry \| [Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_industry "Electronics industry") [Consumer electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_electronics "Consumer electronics") [Semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_industry "Semiconductor industry") [Computer hardware](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_hardware "Computer hardware") [Home appliances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_appliance "Home appliance") [Internet of things](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things "Internet of things") [Medical devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_device "Medical device") [Telecommunications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications "Telecommunications") \| \| Founded \| 13 January 1969; 57 years ago (1969-01-13) in [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea \| \| Headquarters \| [Samsung Digital City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Digital_City "Samsung Digital City") \[[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0 "ko:삼성디지털시티")\], Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong, [Yeongtong District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeongtong_District "Yeongtong District"), [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) \| \| Area served \| Worldwide \| \| Key people \| [Lee Jae-yong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jae-yong_$businessman$ "Lee Jae-yong (businessman)") ([executive chairman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_chairman "Executive chairman")) Shin Je-Yoon ([chairman of the board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman_of_the_board "Chairman of the board") and independent director) Jun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO) Roh Tae-Moon ([president](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_$corporate_title$ "President (corporate title)") and CEO) \| \| Products \| [See products listing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Products) \| \| Revenue \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) [US\$](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar "United States dollar")220\.726 billion (2024) \| \| [Operating income](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earnings_before_interest_and_taxes "Earnings before interest and taxes") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$24.008 billion (2024) \| \| [Net income](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_income "Net income") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$25.274 billion (2024) \| \| [Total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset "Asset") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$377.473 billion (2024) \| \| [Total equity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equity_$finance$ "Equity (finance)") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$295.058 billion (2024) \| \| Owners \| [National Pension Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pension_Service "National Pension Service") (8.69%) [Samsung Life Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Life_Insurance "Samsung Life Insurance") (8.51%) [Samsung C\&T Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") (5.01%)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-marketscreener.com-2) \| \| Number of employees \| 262,647 (2024) \| \| [Parent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parent_company "Parent company") \| [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") \| \| [Subsidiaries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidiary "Subsidiary") \| [Samsung Experience Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Experience_Store "Samsung Experience Store") [Samsung Medison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Medison "Samsung Medison") [Samsung Telecommunications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Telecommunications "Samsung Telecommunications") [SmartThings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings "SmartThings") [Harman International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International "Harman International") [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") [Samsung ISOCELL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_ISOCELL "Samsung ISOCELL") \| \| Website \| [samsung.com](https://www.samsung.com/) \| \| Footnotes / references Financials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024.[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit) References:[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-report2-3) \| \| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEC; stylized as SΛMSUNG; [Korean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language "Korean language"): 삼성전자; lit. 'Tristar Electronics') is a [South Korean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") multinational [major appliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_appliance "Major appliance") and [consumer electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_electronics "Consumer electronics") corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in [Yeongtong District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeongtong_District "Yeongtong District"), [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea").[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) It is the pinnacle of the [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") [chaebol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaebol "Chaebol"), accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012,[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-4) and has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to [cross ownership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_ownership "Cross ownership").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ow-5) It is majority-owned by foreign investors.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-6)[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-7) As of 2023,[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit) Samsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US\$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-8) It has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") brand consisting of phones such as its flagship [Galaxy S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series"), popular midrange [Galaxy A series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "Samsung Galaxy A series"), budget [Galaxy M series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series "Samsung Galaxy M series") as well as the premium [Galaxy Fold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold") and [Galaxy Flip series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip"). The company pioneered the [phablet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phablet "Phablet") form factor with the [Galaxy Note](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series "Samsung Galaxy Note series") family.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-9) Samsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and [Galaxy Tab S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_S_series "Samsung Galaxy Tab S series").[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-10) It has been the [largest television manufacturer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television#Market_share "Television") since 2006,[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-11) both of which include related [software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software "Software") and services like [Samsung Pay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay "Samsung Pay") and [TV Plus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_TV_Plus "Samsung TV Plus"). Samsung is a supplier of [hospitality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitality "Hospitality") [televisions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_set "Television set") for [hotels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel "Hotel") and [businesses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business "Business") which includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-12) and is a supplier of displays for [stadiums](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium "Stadium") and venues.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-13) Samsung is also a major vendor of [washing machines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washing_machines "Washing machines"), [refrigerators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator "Refrigerator"), [computer monitors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_monitor "Computer monitor") and [soundbars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundbar "Soundbar").[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-14) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png/250px-Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png) Samsung Sharp Sans [typeface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typeface "Typeface"), used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015 Samsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of [electronic components](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_component "Electronic component") such as [lithium-ion batteries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery "Lithium-ion battery"), [semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor"), [image sensors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor "Image sensor"), [camera modules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_module "Camera module"), and [displays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_device "Display device") for clients such as [Apple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc."), [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony"), [HTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC "HTC"), and [Nokia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia "Nokia").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-15)[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-16) It is the world's largest [semiconductor memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_memory "Semiconductor memory") manufacturer[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-17) and, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel"), the decades-long champion.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-18) Samsung Electronics has [assembly plants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_line "Assembly line") and sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-smartphonemaker-19) ## History \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: History")\] ### 1969–1987: early years \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: 1969–1987: early years")\] Samsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") Group on 13 January 1969 in [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung-20) At the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of [anti-Japanese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Japanese_sentiment_in_Korea "Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea") public outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports. [Toshio Iue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshio_Iue "Toshio Iue"), the founder of [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo"), played a role as an advisor to [Lee Byung-chul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Byung-chul "Lee Byung-chul"), Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo") and [Sumitomo Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumitomo_Corporation "Sumitomo Corporation"). This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-21) The joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions, [calculators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculator "Calculator"), [refrigerators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator "Refrigerator"), air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's [NEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEC "NEC") Corporation and [Sumitomo Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumitomo_Corporation "Sumitomo Corporation") to manufacture [home appliances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_appliances "Home appliances") and [audiovisual devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_audiovisual_industry "Professional audiovisual industry"). Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics "Samsung Electro-Mechanics"). By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million [black-and-white televisions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_white_television "Black and white television").\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] In 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the [semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor") business by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-22) In February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the "Tokyo declaration", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a [dynamic random-access memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory "Dynamic random-access memory") (DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64 [kb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilobit "Kilobit") DRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from [first-world](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_World "First World") countries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from [Micron Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micron_Technology "Micron Technology") of the U.S. for the development of DRAM and [Sharp Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation "Sharp Corporation") of Japan for its [SRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_random-access_memory "Static random-access memory") and [ROM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read-only_memory "Read-only memory").[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-23) In 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics,[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-24) as before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-25) ### 1988–1995: consumer struggles \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: 1988–1995: consumer struggles")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![\[icon\]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/20px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg) \| This section needs expansion. You can help by [adding missing information](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=). (September 2024) \| In 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Sales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Samsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior\[[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify "Wikipedia:Please clarify")\] products until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-27) ### 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy")\] Lee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a "budget brand" and to challenge [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Corporation "Sony Corporation") as the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient [vertical integration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_integration "Vertical integration") strategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-businessweek-28) A complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the "Year of Design Revolution" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive [design management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_management "Design management") system and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) As Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the [1998 Winter Olympics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Winter_Olympics "1998 Winter Olympics") held in [Nagano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagano_$city$ "Nagano (city)"), Japan.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-32) As a [chaebol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaebol "Chaebol"), Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-33) Samsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-34) In 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the [A7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A7 "Apple A7") processors inside the [iPhone 5S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_5S "IPhone 5S") model.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36) ### 2008–present \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: 2008–present")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg/250px-Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg) The Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin From 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-37)[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-38) In 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival, [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony"), for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-39) In 2007, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-40) By 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved \$117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales.[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-st-41) However, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-U.S._Department_of_Justice-42)[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Pimentel-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-44) In 2010, Samsung was granted [immunity from prosecution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunity_from_prosecution "Immunity from prosecution") by the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the [LCD price-fixing cartel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TFT-LCD_$Flat_Panel$_Antitrust_Litigation "TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation"), leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-45)[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-46) Despite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman [Lee Kun-hee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Kun-hee "Lee Kun-hee") expressed concern about the company's future, stating, "Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years."[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-47) Samsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for \$400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts.\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] In 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to [Seagate Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology "Seagate Technology") for \$1.4 billion in cash and stock.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-48) In 2012, [Kwon Oh-hyun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwon_Oh-hyun "Kwon Oh-hyun") was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an "unprecedented crisis." His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-49) In 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the [Samsung Galaxy S4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 "Samsung Galaxy S4"), a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-50) From 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company [SmartThings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings "SmartThings").[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Clark2014-51) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg/500px-Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg) Samsung Electronics quarterly results: CE: Consumer electronics DS: Device solutions IM: IT & mobile communications In 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its [Galaxy Note 7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 "Samsung Galaxy Note 7") devices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of [Harman International Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International_Industries "Harman International Industries") for \$8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-52) In 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel") as the world's largest semiconductor supplier.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-53) In 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest \$17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in [Taylor, Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor,_Texas "Taylor, Texas"), part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-54) On 20 May 2022, US President [Joe Biden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden "Joe Biden") met with South Korean President [Yoon Suk-yeol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoon_Suk-yeol "Yoon Suk-yeol") at the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in [Pyeongtaek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeongtaek "Pyeongtaek"), South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries.[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-55) At CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-56) Samsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with [British Gas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Gas "British Gas") to integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-57) In 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions. Samsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-58) On 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-59) This resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-60)[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-61) ## Logo history \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Logo history")\] - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Samsung_%281969%29.svg/250px-Samsung_%281969%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_$1969$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Samsung_%281979%29.svg/250px-Samsung_%281979%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_$1979$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg/250px-Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Electronics_logo_$english$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies[62]") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for [Lippincott & Margulies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippincott_%26_Margulies "Lippincott & Margulies")[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-62) - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg/250px-Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Samsung_wordmark.svg/250px-Samsung_wordmark.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_wordmark.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Samsung_Black_icon.svg/250px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020") Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020 ## Corporate governance \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Corporate governance")\] ### Ownership \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Ownership")\] Around 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were:[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-63) \| Shareholder \| Common Shares (%) \| Preferred Shares (%) \| Combined Stake (%) \| Flag \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Samsung Life Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Life_Insurance "Samsung Life Insurance") \| 8\.64% \| 0\.06% \| 7\.60% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [National Pension Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pension_Service "National Pension Service") \| 7\.35% \| \- \| 7\.35% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [BlackRock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackRock "BlackRock") \| 5\.03% \| \- \| 5\.03% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") \| \| [Samsung C\&T](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") \| 5\.01% \| 0% \| 4\.40% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Hong Ra-hee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Ra-hee "Hong Ra-hee") \| 1\.64% \| 0\.03% \| 1\.45% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Jae-yong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jae-yong "Lee Jae-yong") \| 1\.63% \| 0\.02% \| 1\.44% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance "Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance") \| 1\.49% \| 0% \| 1\.31% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Boo-jin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Boo-jin "Lee Boo-jin") \| 0\.89% \| 0\.02% \| 0\.78% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Seo-hyun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Seo-hyun "Lee Seo-hyun") \| 0\.79% \| 0\.02% \| 0\.70% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| Samsung Welfare Foundation \| 0\.08% \| 0% \| 0\.07% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| Samsung Foundation of Culture \| 0\.03% \| 0% \| 0\.03% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| After the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were:[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-64)[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-65) \| Member \| Stake (%) \| \|---\|---\| \| Lee Jae-yong \| 1\.67 \| \| Hong Ra-hee \| 1\.24 \| \| Lee Seo-hyun \| 0\.77 \| \| Lee Boo-jin \| 0\.71 \| ### Management and board of directors \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Management and board of directors")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png) \| \| \| \| \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) \| This section needs to be updated. 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(October 2017) ([Learn how and when to remove this message](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal "Help:Maintenance template removal")) \| In December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a [single CEO-system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_executive_officer "Chief executive officer") under Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-66)[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-67) Samsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-68) The company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division. The company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-69) - Executive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong - Vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee - Co-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun - Vice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun The following were the names of the board of directors' members:[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-70) \| Board of directors \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Name \| Position(s) \| \| Han-Jo Kim \| Chairman of the Board & Independent Director \| \| Jong-Hee Han \| Vice Chairman & CEO (DX) \| \| Kyung Kye-Hyun \| President & CEO (DS) \| \| Tae-Moon Roh \| President & Head of MX \| \| Hark-Kyu Park \| President & CFO (DX) \| \| Jung-Bae Lee \| President & Head of Memory \| \| Sun-Uk Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Jeong Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Jun-Sung Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Eun-Nyeong Heo \| Independent Director \| \| Myung-Hee Yoo \| Independent Director \| In November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-71) The following reflects the changes in leadership at that point: \| Name \| Before \| After \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| TM Roh \| Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business \| Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO \| \| Janghyun Yoon \| CEO of Samsung Venture Investment \| President, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research \| \| Hongkun Park \| Mark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University \| Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) \| ### Global reputation \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Global reputation")\] In April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-72) In January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by [YouGov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouGov "YouGov"), a market research firm.[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-73) ## Corporate affairs \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: Corporate affairs")\] ### Business trends \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Business trends")\] The key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December):[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-74)[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-76) \| \| Revenue (KRW trillion) \| Net profit (KRW trillion) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 2016 \| 201 \| 22\.4 \| \| 2017 \| 239 \| 41\.3 \| \| 2018 \| 243 \| 43\.8 \| \| 2019 \| 230 \| 21\.5 \| \| 2020 \| 236 \| 26\.0 \| \| 2021 \| 279 \| 39\.2 \| \| 2022 \| 302 \| 54\.7 \| \| 2023 \| 259 \| 15\.5 \| \| 2024 \| 301 \| 34\.5 \| ## Operations \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Operations")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg/250px-Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_in_SM_Aura,_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg) A Samsung store in [Taguig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taguig "Taguig"), Philippines The company focuses on four areas: [digital media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media "Digital media"), [semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor"), telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances.[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-77) The digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers; [digital displays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_display "Digital display") such as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as [DVD players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_player "DVD player"), [MP3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3 "MP3") [players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_media_player "Portable media player"), and [digital camcorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camcorder "Digital camcorder"); home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, [air purifiers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_purifier "Air purifier"), washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and [robot vacuum cleaners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_vacuum_cleaner "Robot vacuum cleaner").[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-79) \| Region \| Share \| \|---\|---\| \| Americas \| 35\.6% \| \| Europe \| 18\.6% \| \| South Korea \| 17\.6% \| \| Asia and Africa \| 17\.3% \| \| China \| 10\.9% \| The semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as [SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDRAM "SDRAM"), [SRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_random_access_memory "Static random access memory"), [NAND](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") [flash memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory "Flash memory"); [smart cards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_card "Smart card"); [mobile application development](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_application_development "Mobile application development"), [mobile application processors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_processor "Mobile processor"); [mobile TV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_TV "Mobile TV") receivers; RF transceivers; [CMOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMOS "CMOS") Image sensors, [Smart Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Card "Smart Card") [IC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit "Integrated circuit"), MP3 IC, DVD/Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service [DSLAMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSLAM "DSLAM") and [fax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fax "Fax") machines; [cellular devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_device "Cellular device") such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called [mobile intelligent terminals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_terminal "Mobile terminal") (MITs); and [satellite receivers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receiver_$radio$ "Receiver (radio)"). The LCD business area focuses on producing [TFT-LCD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_film_transistor_liquid_crystal_display "Thin film transistor liquid crystal display") and [organic light-emitting diode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_light-emitting_diode "Organic light-emitting diode") (OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on [B2B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business-to-business "Business-to-business") sales and released a broad range of [multifunctional devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunctional_device "Multifunctional device"), printers, and more.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-81)[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-82) In 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to [HP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc. "HP Inc.").[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-83) ## Products \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: Products")\] Samsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips, [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash"), [solid-state drives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive "Solid-state drive"), televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers.[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-84) Samsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the [World Intellectual Property Organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Intellectual_Property_Organization "World Intellectual Property Organization") (WIPO)'s annual [World Intellectual Property Indicators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Intellectual_Property_Indicators "World Intellectual Property Indicators") report ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the [PCT System](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_Cooperation_Treaty "Patent Cooperation Treaty") as 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:3-85) This position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:1-86) ### LCD and OLED panels \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: LCD and OLED panels")\] See also: [OLED Display: Samsung applications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OLED#Samsung "OLED") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Samsung_AMOLED.jpg/250px-Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_AMOLED.jpg) The [Samsung Galaxy Note 10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 "Samsung Galaxy Note 10"), which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen By 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-87) and as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") market.[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-88) The company generated \$100.2 million out of the total \$475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) As of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") technology patents.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) Samsung's current [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") smartphones use its [Super AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_AMOLED "Super AMOLED") trademark, with the [Samsung Wave S8500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_S8500 "Samsung Wave S8500") and [Samsung i9000 Galaxy S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S "Samsung i9000 Galaxy S") being launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-90) – which offer several advances over the older [Super AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_AMOLED "Super AMOLED") displays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption. In October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-91) Samsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm).[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-92) In 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the "Needle Slim", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches). While reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate,[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-93) and 5000:1 contrast ratio.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-94) On 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis.[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-95) In October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the [Galaxy Round](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Round "Samsung Galaxy Round") smartphone model. The press release described the product as the "world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device.[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-96) In 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business.[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-97) ### Mobile and smart phones \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=16 "Edit section: Mobile and smart phones")\] Main article: [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") See also: [Samsung Anycall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Anycall "Samsung Anycall") Samsung's mobile cell business began with a [car phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_phone "Car phone") in 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's [AMPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Mobile_Phone_System "Advanced Mobile Phone System") 800 network.[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In 1995, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market.[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-99) The company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major [CDMA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDMA "CDMA") markets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world.[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-100) In 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-101) In 1999/2000, Samsung released the first ever "[MP3 phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3_player "MP3 player")", the SCH-M210, released in [GSM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM "GSM") as SGH-M100 and as [SPH-M100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M100 "Samsung SPH-M100") in PCS CDMA in the US.[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-102)[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-103)[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-104) The company's first smartphone was the [Samsung SPH-i300](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i300 "Samsung SPH-i300") in 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the [clamshell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamshell_design "Clamshell design") ("flip phone") design,[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-105) and the [SGH-T100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T100 "Samsung SGH-T100") was the first ever "true color" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets.[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-106)[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In the mid-2000s the [SGH-D500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGH-D500 "SGH-D500") popularised the [slider](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_$form$ "Slide (form)") form factor,[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-107) and later slider products such as the [E250](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E250 "Samsung SGH-E250") were hits.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-108) In 2006 Samsung's [X820](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X820 "Samsung SGH-X820") with a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm.[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-109) In 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone [F700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 "Samsung Ultra Smart F700") which would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as [Tocco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_F480_Tocco "Samsung F480 Tocco") and [Omnia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i900_Omnia "Samsung i900 Omnia"). Samsung overtook declining [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007.[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-110) Presently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the [Galaxy S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series") of smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the [iPhone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone "IPhone").[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-111) It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-112)[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-113)[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-114) followed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States.[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-115) While many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them: [Symbian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian "Symbian"), [Windows Phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone "Windows Phone"), Linux-based [LiMo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiMo_Platform "LiMo Platform"), and Samsung's proprietary [TouchWiz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchWiz "TouchWiz"), [Bada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bada_$operating_system$ "Bada (operating system)") and [Tizen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tizen "Tizen").[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-116) By 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones.[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-117) At the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing [Nokia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia "Nokia") by 12 percent.[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-118)[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-119) Overall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent.[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-120) The company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share.[\[121\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-121) Samsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter.[\[122\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-122) During the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website.[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36) In 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China[\[123\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-123) and manufacturing large portions of its phones in India.[\[124\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-124)[\[125\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-125)[\[126\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-126)[\[127\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-127) In May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches.[\[128\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-128) ### Semiconductors \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=17 "Edit section: Semiconductors")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg/250px-Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg) A Samsung [DDR SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM "DDR SDRAM") module Samsung Electronics has been the world's largest [memory chip](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_chip "Memory chip") manufacturer since 1993,[\[129\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-129) and the largest [semiconductor company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_company "Semiconductor company") between 2017 and 2018.[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) Samsung Semiconductor division manufactures various [semiconductor devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_devices "Semiconductor devices"), including [semiconductor nodes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_node "Semiconductor node"), [MOSFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOSFET "MOSFET") transistors, [integrated circuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit "Integrated circuit") chips, and [semiconductor memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_memory "Semiconductor memory"). Since the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies.[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) They commercially introduced [SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronous_dynamic_random-access_memory "Synchronous dynamic random-access memory") (synchronous dynamic [random-access memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory "Random-access memory")) in 1992,[\[132\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-132)[\[133\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronic-design-133) and later [DDR SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM "DDR SDRAM") ([double data rate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_data_rate "Double data rate") SDRAM) and [GDDR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR "GDDR") (graphics DDR) [SGRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGRAM "SGRAM") (synchronous [graphics RAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_memory "Video memory")) in 1998.[\[134\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-134)[\[135\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-135) In 2009, Samsung started mass-producing [30 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32_nanometer "32 nanometer")\-class [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory,[\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-136) and in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class [DRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory "Dynamic random-access memory") and [20 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=20_nm&action=edit&redlink=1 "20 nm (page does not exist)") class NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world.[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) They also commercially introduced [TLC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple-level_cell "Triple-level cell") (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010,[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [V-NAND](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-NAND "V-NAND") flash in 2013,[\[138\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-138)[\[139\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-139)[\[140\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-140)[\[141\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-141) [LPDDR4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPDDR4 "LPDDR4") SDRAM in 2013,[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [HBM2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBM2 "HBM2") in 2016,[\[142\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-hbm2-142)[\[143\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-extremetech=hbm2-143) [GDDR6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR6 "GDDR6") in January 2018,[\[144\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-144)[\[145\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tr_gddr6-145)[\[146\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-146) and [LPDDR5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPDDR5 "LPDDR5") in June 2018.[\[147\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-147) Another area which the company has had significant business in for years is the [foundry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry_model "Foundry model") segment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth.[\[148\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-148) Since then, Samsung has been a leader in [semiconductor device fabrication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_device_fabrication "Semiconductor device fabrication"). Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class [semiconductor manufacturing process](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_manufacturing_process "Semiconductor manufacturing process") in 2010,[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) followed by a [10 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10_nm_process "10 nm process") class [FinFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FinFET "FinFET") process in 2013,[\[149\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tomshardware-149) and [7 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_nm "7 nm") FinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first [5 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_nm "5 nm") nodes in late 2018,[\[150\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-150) with plans to introduce [3 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_nm "3 nm") [GAAFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAAFET "GAAFET") nodes by 2021.[\[151\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-151) According to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, "Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares." The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by [Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hynix "Hynix"), Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner.[\[152\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-152) In 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest [semiconductor chip](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_chip "Semiconductor chip") supplier by 2014, surpassing [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel"). For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel.[\[153\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-153)[\[154\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-154) For 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.[\[155\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-155) Samsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest [semiconductor company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_company "Semiconductor company") in 2017.[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) By the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using [Extreme ultraviolet lithography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_ultraviolet_lithography "Extreme ultraviolet lithography") (EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use.[\[156\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-156) On 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for [Volkswagen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen "Volkswagen") vehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide [5G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G "5G") telecommunications to meet the increased demand for [high-definition video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video "High-definition video") while traveling.[\[157\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-157) The [Xi'an](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xi%27an "Xi'an") China facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021.[\[158\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-158) In 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in [CHIPS and Science Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIPS_and_Science_Act "CHIPS and Science Act") funding for semiconductor facilities in [Taylor, Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor,_Texas "Taylor, Texas").[\[159\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-159) ### Solid-state drives \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=18 "Edit section: Solid-state drives")\] In 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US\$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD.[\[160\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-160)[\[161\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-161) In 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an [M.2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2 "M.2") [NVMe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVMe "NVMe") SSD with read speeds of 3500 MB/s and write speeds of 3300 MB/s in the same year.[\[162\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-162)[\[163\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-163) In 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity.[\[164\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-164)[\[165\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-165)[\[166\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-166)[\[167\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-167) Samsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an [NVM Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express "NVM Express") interface and the rest use a [Serial ATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA "Serial ATA") interface.[\[168\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-168) Samsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a [USB-C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C "USB-C") [USB 3.1 Gen 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.1_Gen_2 "USB 3.1 Gen 2") connector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models.[\[169\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-169) Like many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory produced by Samsung Electronics. ### Hard-drives \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=19 "Edit section: Hard-drives")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg/250px-Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg) A 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive In the area of [storage media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_media "Storage media"), in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new [hard disk drive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive "Hard disk drive") capable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk.[\[170\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-170) In 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to [Seagate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology "Seagate Technology") in 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate.[\[171\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-171) ### Televisions \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=20 "Edit section: Televisions")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg/250px-Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg) Samsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K [ultra-high-definition television](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-definition_television "Ultra-high-definition television") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Samsung_LED_TV.jpg/250px-Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_LED_TV.jpg) A 32-inch Samsung LED TV In 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million [flat-panel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat-panel_display "Flat-panel display") televisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year.[\[172\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-172) Samsung launched its first [full HD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1080p "1080p") 3D [LED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode "Light-emitting diode") television in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International [Consumer Electronics Show](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Show "Consumer Electronics Show") (CES 2010) held in [Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas "Las Vegas").[\[173\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-173) Samsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units).[\[174\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-174) It also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") player, 3D content, and 3D glasses.[\[175\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-175) In 2007, Samsung introduced the "Internet TV", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed "Smart LED TV" (now renamed to "Samsung Smart TV"),[\[176\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-176) which additionally supports downloaded [smart television apps](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_television_app "Smart television app"). In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung [Apps Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_store "App store"), in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies.[\[177\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-177) Samsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of [smart TVs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_TV "Smart TV") include the apps [ITV Player](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITV_Player "ITV Player") and motion controlled games such as [Angry Birds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds "Angry Birds").[\[178\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-178) Since 2015, Samsung's proprietary [FAST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_ad-supported_streaming_television "Free ad-supported streaming television") streaming service [Samsung TV Plus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_TV_Plus "Samsung TV Plus") was pre-installed to the smart TVs.[\[179\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-179) ### Computing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=21 "Edit section: Computing")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg/250px-1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg) [Samsung Series 4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Notebook "Samsung Notebook") laptop In 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released. In 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor. In 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. In 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. In 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. In 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy Samsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9. Samsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook. Currently Samsung produces [Chromebook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook "Chromebook") and [Windows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows "Microsoft Windows") laptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro.[\[180\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-180) ### Monitors \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=22 "Edit section: Monitors")\] "Samsung Odyssey" redirects here. For the virtual reality headset, see [Windows Mixed Reality § List of Windows Mixed Reality headsets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mixed_Reality#List_of_Windows_Mixed_Reality_headsets "Windows Mixed Reality"). The company started as a budget [display monitor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_monitor "Display monitor") brand in the 1980s, producing [cathode ray tube](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube "Cathode ray tube") (CRT) monitors for [computers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computers "Computers"), from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over 8 million monitors by 1989.[\[181\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-181) During the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as [NEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEC "NEC") and [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") via a joint venture.[\[182\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-182) As it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and [S-LCD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-LCD "S-LCD") Corporation respectively from its former joint venture partners.[\[183\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-183) #### Tizen \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=23 "Edit section: Tizen")\] As of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source [Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux "Linux")\-based [Tizen OS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tizen_OS "Tizen OS").[\[184\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Goode-184)[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) Given Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) In 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the [Apple TV app](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV_$software$ "Apple TV (software)") (formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and [AirPlay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPlay "AirPlay") 2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update).[\[186\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-186) #### Odyssey \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=24 "Edit section: Odyssey")\] Samsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios. At the [CES 2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CES_2022 "CES 2022"), Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.[\[187\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-187)[\[188\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-188) It features a 32-inch [mini LED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_LED "Mini LED") 1000R [curved display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curved_display "Curved display") with 1,196 [local dimming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_dimming "Local dimming") zones that supports [HDR10+](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDR10%2B "HDR10+") with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 [nits](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candela_per_square_metre "Candela per square metre"), and is [G-Sync](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_G-Sync "Nvidia G-Sync")\- and [FreeSync](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeSync "FreeSync")\-certified.[\[189\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-189) It was released on 6 June 2022, at an [MSRP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSRP "MSRP") of \$1,500.[\[190\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-190)[\[191\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-191) ### Printers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=25 "Edit section: Printers")\] In the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, [multifunction printers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunction_printer "Multifunction printer"), and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to [HP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc. "HP Inc.") in Fall 2017.[\[192\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-192) In 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185. ### Audio \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=26 "Edit section: Audio")\] Main article: [Harman International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International "Harman International") In 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International.[\[193\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-193) Harman makes [high fidelity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_fidelity "High fidelity") audio products under many brand names such as [AKG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKG_$company$ "AKG (company)"), [AMX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX_LLC "AMX LLC"), [Becker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_Becker_Automotive_Systems "Harman Becker Automotive Systems"), [Crown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_International "Crown International"), [Harman Kardon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_Kardon "Harman Kardon"), [Infinity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinity_Systems "Infinity Systems"), [JBL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JBL_$company$ "JBL (company)"), [Lexicon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexicon_$company$ "Lexicon (company)"), [dbx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dbx_$company$ "Dbx (company)"), DigiTech, [Mark Levinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Levinson_Audio_Systems "Mark Levinson Audio Systems"), [Martin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Professional "Martin Professional"), [Revel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revel_Audio "Revel Audio"), [Soundcraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundcraft "Soundcraft"), [Studer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studer "Studer"), [Arcam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26R_Cambridge_Ltd "A&R Cambridge Ltd"), [Bang & Olufsen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_%26_Olufsen "Bang & Olufsen") and BSS Audio. In May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of [Bowers & Wilkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowers_%26_Wilkins "Bowers & Wilkins"), [Marantz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marantz "Marantz"), [Denon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denon "Denon"), [Polk Audio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_Audio "Polk Audio"), [Definitive Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitive_Technology "Definitive Technology"), [Classé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class%C3%A9 "Classé"), [HEOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEOS "HEOS") and [Boston Acoustics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Acoustics "Boston Acoustics") as [Masimo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masimo "Masimo") sells its consumer audio business.[\[194\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-194)[\[195\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-195)[\[196\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-196) ### Cameras \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=27 "Edit section: Cameras")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Samsung_GX-10.jpg/250px-Samsung_GX-10.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_GX-10.jpg) The [Samsung GX-10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K10D "Pentax K10D"), a [DSLR camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera "Digital single-lens reflex camera") Samsung has introduced several models of [digital cameras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camera "Digital camera") and [camcorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camcorder "Camcorder") including the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the [mirrorless camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless_camera "Mirrorless camera") segment.[\[197\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-197) Since then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera. ### Other \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=28 "Edit section: Other")\] Samsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its [Yepp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Yepp "Samsung Yepp") line. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups [iRiver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRiver "IRiver"), [Cowon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowon "Cowon") and [Mpio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mpio "Mpio"). However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.[\[198\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-198) It was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple).[\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-199) Samsung launched the world's-smallest [DivX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DivX "DivX") MP3 player, the R1, in 2009.[\[200\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-200) In 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a [constellation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_constellation "Satellite constellation") of 4600 satellites [orbiting Earth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Earth_orbit "Low Earth orbit") at 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to "each of the world's 5 billion people".[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)[\[202\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-MobileInternet-202) The proposal has not yet advanced to full [development](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_product_development "New product development"). If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by [OneWeb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OneWeb "OneWeb") and [SpaceX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_satellite_constellation "SpaceX satellite constellation").[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)\[[needs update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items "Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers")\] On 13 July 2017, an LED screen for [digital cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_cinema "Digital cinema") developed by Samsung Electronics with [GDC Technology Limited](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GDC_Technology_Limited&action=edit&redlink=1 "GDC Technology Limited (page does not exist)")[\[203\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-203)[\[204\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-204) was publicly demonstrated on one screen at [Lotte Cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Cinema "Lotte Cinema") World Tower in [Seoul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul "Seoul").[\[205\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-205) ## Design \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=29 "Edit section: Design")\] In the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) Located in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015.[\[206\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-206) In addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London.[\[207\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-207) The company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year. Since 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions.[\[208\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-208) It received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards.[\[209\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-209) In the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, "side-by-side" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner.[\[210\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-210) ## Stores \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=30 "Edit section: Stores")\] Main article: [Samsung Experience Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Experience_Store "Samsung Experience Store") Samsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") devices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well. ### Korea \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=31 "Edit section: Korea")\] Samsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) These stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and branding. ## Market share for major products \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=32 "Edit section: Market share for major products")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) \| This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (September 2020) \| \| Product \| Market share \| Leading competitor \| Year \| Source \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Active-matrix OLEDs \| 98% \| [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display"), AUO \| Q2 2010 \| [\[212\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-212) \| \| DRAM \| 36% \| [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") \| Q4 2025 \| [\[213\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-213) \| \| NAND flash \| 32\.6% \| SK Hynix \| Q3 2025 \| [\[214\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-214) \| \| Mobile phones \| 19% \| [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") \| 2025 \| [\[215\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-215) \| \| Large-size LCD panels (revenue) \| 20\.2% \| [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display") \| Q4 2013 \| [\[216\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-216) \| \| Lithium-ion batteries \| 18% \| [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo") \| Q2 2010 \| [\[217\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-217) \| \| Solid-state drives (SSD) \| 46\.8% \| [SanDisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SanDisk "SanDisk") \| Q4 2015 \| [\[218\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-218) \| \| LCD monitors \| 18% \| [LG Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics "LG Electronics") \| 2010 \| [\[219\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-219) \| \| Televisions (LCD, PDP, CRT, LED) \| 29\.1% \| \| 2025 \| [\[220\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-220) \| \| Digital cameras \| 11\.8% \| [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") \| 2010 \| [\[221\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-221) \| ## Major clients \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=33 "Edit section: Major clients")\] \| Samsung's largest clients (Q1 2010)[\[222\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-222) \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Rank/company \| Part description \| Percent of total sales \| \| 1 [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") \| DRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc. \| 3\.7 \| \| 2 [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") \| AP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc. \| 2\.6 \| \| 3 [Dell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell "Dell") \| DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. \| 2\.5 \| \| 4 [Hewlett-Packard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett-Packard "Hewlett-Packard") \| DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. \| 2\.2 \| \| 5 [Verizon Communications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon_Communications "Verizon Communications") \| Handsets, etc. \| 1\.3 \| \| 6 [AT\&T Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Inc. "AT&T Inc.") \| Handsets, etc. \| 1\.3 \| ### Relationship with Apple Inc. \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=34 "Edit section: Relationship with Apple Inc.")\] See also: [Smartphone patent wars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone_patent_wars "Smartphone patent wars") Despite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as [frenemies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenemy "Frenemy") who share a love–hate relationship.[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) Samsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005,[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35) and Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of \$8 billion revenue to Samsung[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) – to the point where Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Cook "Tim Cook") originally opposed [litigation against Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co.,_Ltd. "Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.") wary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple.[\[224\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-224) In April 2011, [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") announced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the [iPhone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone "IPhone") and [iPad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad "IPad").[\[225\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Apple-225) Samsung issued a [counterclaim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterclaim "Counterclaim") against Apple of [patent infringement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_infringement "Patent infringement").[\[226\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-SAPL-226) In August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a [preliminary injunction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preliminary_injunction "Preliminary injunction") against the sale and marketing of the [Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1 "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1") across the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands.[\[227\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Richmond-227) The ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate.[\[228\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-BBC-228) On 31 August 2012, the [Tokyo District Court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_District_Court "Tokyo District Court") ruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent.[\[229\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-229) The case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the [U.K. High Court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice "High Court of Justice") ruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. Apple was forced to issue a court-ordered apology to Samsung on its official U.K. website.[\[230\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-230) ### Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc. \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=35 "Edit section: Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png) \| \| \| \| \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png) \| This section contains [promotional content](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_soapbox_or_means_of_promotion "Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not"). 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(July 2017) ([Learn how and when to remove this message](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal "Help:Maintenance template removal")) \| \| \| \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) \| This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (April 2018) \| [Best Buy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_Buy "Best Buy") and Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store.[\[231\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-PalencharTWICE-231) The purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers. The first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products. Unlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015.[\[232\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Belz-232) ## Criticism and controversies \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=36 "Edit section: Criticism and controversies")\] ### Environmental record \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=37 "Edit section: Environmental record")\] All Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).[\[233\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-233) The company is listed in [Greenpeace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenpeace "Greenpeace")'s Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1/10.[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards.[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates.[\[235\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-235) In March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's [Benelux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux "Benelux") headquarters for what they called Samsung's "broken promises".[\[236\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-236) The company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in [Dow Jones Sustainability Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Sustainability_Index "Dow Jones Sustainability Index") (DJSI).[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237) The company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level ("Good Eco-Products" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards.[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237) The company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle [electronic wastes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste "Electronic waste").[\[238\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-238) The number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The "Samsung Recycling Direct" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada.[\[239\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-239) In 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the "best eco-friendly recycling program".[\[240\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-240) In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category.[\[241\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-241) ### Litigation and safety issues \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=38 "Edit section: Litigation and safety issues")\] #### Worker safety \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=39 "Edit section: Worker safety")\] Many employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers.[\[242\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-242) Initially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions,[\[243\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IndustriALL_Executives_condemn_Samsung_for_union_busting-243) these sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry).[\[244\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Supporters_for_the_Health_And_Rights_of_People_in_the_Semiconductor_Industry_$SHARPS$:_About_the_victims-244)\[[unreliable source?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources "Wikipedia:Reliable sources")\] The crowdfunded film [Another Promise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Promise "Another Promise") was produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary The Empire of Shame. In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill.[\[245\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_offers_apology_and_compensation_to_workers_who_got_leukemia_$The_Verge$-245)[\[246\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_Finally_Apologizes_To_Workers_Who_Got_Cancer_While_Making_Chips-246) The company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action.[\[247\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-247)\[[unreliable source?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources "Wikipedia:Reliable sources")\] The quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018.[\[248\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-248) #### DRAM price fixing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=40 "Edit section: DRAM price fixing")\] Main article: [DRAM price fixing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRAM_price_fixing "DRAM price fixing") In December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities.[\[249\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_six_LCD_panel_producers_%E2%82%AC648_million_for_price_fixing_cartel-249) On 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for [DRAMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRAM "DRAM"), which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice.[\[250\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_DRAM_producers_%E2%82%AC331_million_for_price_cartel;_reaches_first_settlement_in_a_cartel_case-250) In Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a [class action lawsuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action_lawsuit "Class action lawsuit") hearing. The companies agreed upon a \$120 million agreement, with \$40 million as a fine, and \$80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002.[\[251\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-251) #### Apple lawsuit \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=41 "Edit section: Apple lawsuit")\] Main article: [Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co. "Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.") On 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of California](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_California "United States District Court for the Northern District of California"), alleging that several of Samsung's [Android](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_$operating_system$ "Android (operating system)") phones and tablets, including the [Nexus S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_S "Nexus S"), [Epic 4G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S "Samsung Galaxy S"), [Galaxy S 4G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_galaxy_s_4g "Samsung galaxy s 4g"), and [Galaxy Tab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab "Samsung Galaxy Tab"), infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks, [user interface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_interface "User interface") and [style](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design "Design").[\[252\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-KaneAndSherr-252) Apple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement, [false designation of origin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_designation_of_origin "False designation of origin"), [unfair competition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfair_competition "Unfair competition"), and [trademark infringement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_infringement "Trademark infringement"), as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and [unjust enrichment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unjust_enrichment "Unjust enrichment").[\[253\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-253)[\[254\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-patelAnalysis-254) On 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple \$1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit.[\[255\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-urlJury_decides_Samsung_infringed_on_Apple_patents-255) The jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's "Bounce-Back Effect" (US Patent No.7,469,381), "On-screen Navigation" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and "Tap To Zoom" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the "home button, rounded corners and tapered edges" (US\$593087) and "On-Screen Icons" (US\$604305).[\[256\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-256) #### Product safety \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=42 "Edit section: Product safety")\] Despite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported.[\[257\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-lematin.ch-257) A Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion,[\[258\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-258) followed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland[\[259\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-259) and Ireland.[\[260\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-260) A South Korean student's [Galaxy S2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S2 "Galaxy S2") battery exploded in 2012.[\[261\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-261) Samsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013,[\[262\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-262) followed by minor S4 burn incidents in [Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan "Pakistan")[\[263\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-263) and Russia.[\[264\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-264) A minor fire was also reported in [Newbury](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbury,_Berkshire "Newbury, Berkshire"), United Kingdom in October 2013.[\[265\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-265) Some users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating;[\[266\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-266) Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge.[\[267\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-267) In December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting.[\[268\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-268) Samsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards.[\[269\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-269)[\[270\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-270) There were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India")[\[271\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-271) and the [UAE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UAE "UAE").[\[272\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-272) #### Galaxy Note 7 \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=43 "Edit section: Galaxy Note 7")\] Main article: [Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Battery explosions and recalls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7#Battery_explosions_and_recalls "Samsung Galaxy Note 7") On 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the [Galaxy Note 7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Note_7 "Galaxy Note 7") in some regions to perform "additional tests being conducted for product quality"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide "product exchange program"[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) in which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a [Galaxy S7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S7 "Galaxy S7"), or an [S7 Edge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S7_Edge "Galaxy S7 Edge") (the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier.[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) On 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, "account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold".[\[274\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-guard-delay-test-274)[\[275\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-recalled-275)[\[276\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-276) Although it has been referred to as a [product recall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_recall "Product recall") by the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission "U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission") (CPSC), and only a voluntary measure.[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273)[\[277\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-csr-notrecall-277) The CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage.[\[278\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-278) After some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire,[\[279\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-usatoday-smoking-279)[\[280\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge_girl-280) Samsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety.[\[281\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-note7isdead-281)[\[282\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-bbc-gn7done-282) However, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge.[\[283\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-283) On 14 October 2016, the U.S. [Federal Aviation Administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Aviation_Administration "Federal Aviation Administration") and the [Department of Transportation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Transportation "United States Department of Transportation")'s [Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipeline_and_Hazardous_Materials_Safety_Administration "Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration") banned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off.[\[284\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-ustravelban-284)[\[285\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tc-flightban-285) [Qantas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qantas "Qantas"), [Virgin Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Australia "Virgin Australia") and [Singapore Airlines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines "Singapore Airlines") also banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October.[\[286\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-abc-fly-ban-286) Mexico's largest airlines [Aeromexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerom%C3%A9xico "Aeroméxico"), [Interjet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interjet "Interjet"), [Volaris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volaris "Volaris") and [VivaAerobus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VivaAerob%C3%BAs "VivaAerobús") all banned the handset.[\[287\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-287) #### Washing machines \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=44 "Edit section: Washing machines")\] On 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration.[\[288\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-288) #### Consumer privacy lawsuit \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=45 "Edit section: Consumer privacy lawsuit")\] In December 2025, [Texas Attorney General](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Attorney_General "Texas Attorney General") [Ken Paxton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Paxton "Ken Paxton") filed a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally "spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes" using [automated content recognition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_content_recognition "Automatic content recognition") (ACR) technology.[\[289\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-289) ### Patents challenged \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=46 "Edit section: Patents challenged")\] Following the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term.[\[290\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-USPTO-9675229-290)[\[291\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-EPO-2963515-291) ### Advertisements on smart televisions \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=47 "Edit section: Advertisements on smart televisions")\] In 2015, users on the website [Reddit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddit "Reddit") began reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for [Pepsi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsi "Pepsi") products during movies when viewed through the [Plex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plex_$software$ "Plex (software)") application.[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) Plex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog [Gigaom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigaom "Gigaom") that it was investigating the matter.[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) In March 2016, soccer star [Pelé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9 "Pelé") filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_Illinois "United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois"), seeking \$30 million in damages, claiming violations under the [Lanham Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanham_Act "Lanham Act") for false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity.[\[293\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-293) The suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly "very closely resembles" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a "modified bicycle or [scissors-kick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_kick "Bicycle kick")", perfected and famously used by Pelé.[\[294\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-294) In December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices.[\[295\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-295) ### Viral marketing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=48 "Edit section: Viral marketing")\] On 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company [OpenTide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenTide "OpenTide") (Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") and [HTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC "HTC"), in several famous forums and websites in [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") to improve its brand image. Hacker "0xb", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would "stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums".[\[296\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-296) It was widely reported by the Taiwanese media.[\[297\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-297)[\[298\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-298)[\[299\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-299) Taiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign.[\[300\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-300) ### Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=49 "Edit section: Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine")\] After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. However, Samsung maintained a presence via gray imports through other Customs Union countries like Armenia and Belarus.[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) Despite donating \$6 million for humanitarian aid,[\[302\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-302) Samsung continued sourcing Russian metals [\[303\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-303) and considered leasing its Kaluga factory to local businesses instead of leaving.[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) By 2023, Samsung had resumed marketing activities in Russia, indicating instability and raising doubts about the company's commitment to international sanctions.[\[304\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-304) ### National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=50 "Edit section: National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes")\] Main article: [Samsung and unions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_and_unions "Samsung and unions") On 5 June 2024, The National Samsung Electronics Union announced their first historic strike of roughly 28,000 workers on June 7.[\[305\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-305) Negotiations failed to satisfy workers who are asking for a 6.5% raise.[\[306\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-306) On 1 July 2024, the union announced that it would launch a 3-day strike from 8–10 July after negotiations fell short, with the majority of the workers striking from manufacturing states and in-production development.[\[307\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-307)[\[308\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-308) The strike was converted into an indefinite strike due to lack of response from management.[\[309\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-309) The strike ended on 1 August, under institutional pressure and falling numbers, though the union said it intended to continue fighting for its demands with other tactics.[\[310\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-310) ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=51 "Edit section: References")\] 1. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-1) ["Articles of incorporation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160508182346/http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/ir/corporategovernance/articlesofincorporation/IR_ArticlesChapter1.html). 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Kim") [Koh Dong-jin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh_Dong-jin "Koh Dong-jin") \| \| Hardware or industrial products \| \| \| \| \| \| [Aerospace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Aerospace "Samsung Aerospace") \| [K9 Thunder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K9_Thunder "K9 Thunder") \| \| [C\&T](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") \| [Burj Khalifa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa "Burj Khalifa") [Taipei 101](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipei_101 "Taipei 101") \| \| [Electronics]() \| \| \| \| \| \| [Smartphone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") \| \| \| \| \| \| Active \| [Galaxy Z series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_series "Samsung Galaxy Z series") [Galaxy S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series") [Galaxy A series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "Samsung Galaxy A series") [Galaxy M 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"TouchWiz") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Samsung "Category:Samsung") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/20px-Commons-logo.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commons-logo.svg "Commons page") [Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Samsung "commons:Category:Samsung") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Samsung_phones "Template:Samsung phones") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Samsung_phones "Template talk:Samsung phones") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Samsung_phones "Special:EditPage/Template:Samsung phones")[Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Telecommunications "Samsung Telecommunications") phones by series \| \| \| A \| [A013 (Galaxy A01 Core/A3 Core)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A01_Core "Samsung Galaxy A01 Core") [A015 (Galaxy A01)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A01 "Samsung Galaxy A01") [A022 (Galaxy A02)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A02 "Samsung Galaxy A02") [A025 (Galaxy A02s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A02s "Samsung Galaxy A02s") [A032 (Galaxy A03 Core) · A035 (Galaxy A03) · A037 (Galaxy A03s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A03 "Samsung Galaxy A03") [A042 (Galaxy A04e) · A045 (Galaxy A04) · A047 (Galaxy A04s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A04 "Samsung Galaxy A04") [A055 (Galaxy A05) · A057 (Galaxy A05s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 "Samsung Galaxy A05") [A102 (Galaxy A10e)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A10e "Samsung Galaxy A10e") [A105 (Galaxy A10)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A10 "Samsung Galaxy A10") [A107 (Galaxy A10s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A10s "Samsung Galaxy A10s") [A115 (Galaxy A11)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A11 "Samsung Galaxy A11") [A125 (Galaxy A12), A127 (Galaxy A12 Nacho/A12 (India))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A12 "Samsung Galaxy A12") [A135 (Galaxy A13) · A136 (Galaxy A13 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A13 "Samsung Galaxy A13") [A145 (Galaxy A14) · A146 (Galaxy A14 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A14 "Samsung Galaxy A14") [A155 (Galaxy A15) · A156 (Galaxy A15 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A15 "Samsung Galaxy A15") [A165 (Galaxy A16) · A166 (Galaxy A16 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A16 "Samsung Galaxy A16") [A175 (Galaxy A17) · A176 (Galaxy A17 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A17 "Samsung Galaxy A17") [A127](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-A127 "Samsung SGH-A127") [A167](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-A167&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SGH-A167 (page does not exist)") [A177](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-A177 "Samsung SGH-A177") [A205 (Galaxy A20)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A20 "Samsung Galaxy A20") [A207 (Galaxy A20s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A20s "Samsung Galaxy A20s") [A215 (Galaxy A21)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A21 "Samsung Galaxy A21") [A217 (Galaxy A21s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A21s "Samsung Galaxy A21s") [A225 (Galaxy A22)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A22 "Samsung Galaxy A22") [A226 (Galaxy A22 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A22_5G "Samsung Galaxy A22 5G") [A235 (Galaxy A23) · A236 (Galaxy A23 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A23 "Samsung Galaxy A23") [A245 (Galaxy A24)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A24 "Samsung Galaxy A24") [A256 (Galaxy A25 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A25_5G "Samsung Galaxy A25 5G") [A260 (Galaxy A2 Core)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A2_Core "Samsung Galaxy A2 Core") [A266 (Galaxy A26 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A26_5G "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G") [A300 (Galaxy A3 (2015))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A3_$2015$ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)") [A305 (Galaxy A30)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A30 "Samsung Galaxy A30") [A310 (Galaxy A3 (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A3_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)") [A315 (Galaxy A31)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A31 "Samsung Galaxy A31") [A320 (Galaxy A3 (2017))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series") [A325 (Galaxy A32)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 "Samsung Galaxy A32") [A326 (Galaxy A32 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 "Samsung Galaxy A32") [A336 (Galaxy A33 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A33_5G "Samsung Galaxy A33 5G") [A346 (Galaxy A34 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A34_5G "Samsung Galaxy A34 5G") [A356 (Galaxy A35 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A35_5G "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G") [A366 (Galaxy A36 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A36_5G "Samsung Galaxy A36 5G") [A405 (Galaxy A40)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A40 "Samsung Galaxy A40") [A415 (Galaxy A41)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A41 "Samsung Galaxy A41") [A426 (Galaxy A42 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A42_5G "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G") [A500 (Galaxy A5 (2015))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A5_$2015$ "Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)") [A503 (The Drift)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-A503 "Samsung SPH-A503") [A505 (Galaxy A50)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A50 "Samsung Galaxy A50") [A510 (Galaxy A5 (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A5_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)") [A515 (Galaxy A51) · A516 (Galaxy A51 5G) · A516V (Galaxy A51 5G UW)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A51 "Samsung Galaxy A51") [A520 (Galaxy A5 (2017))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series") [A525 (Galaxy A52) · A526 (Galaxy A52 5G) · A528 (Galaxy A52s 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A52 "Samsung Galaxy A52") [A536 (Galaxy A53 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A53_5G "Samsung Galaxy A53 5G") [A546 (Galaxy A54 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A54_5G "Samsung Galaxy A54 5G") [A556 (Galaxy A55 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A55_5G "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G") [A566 (Galaxy A56 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A56_5G "Samsung Galaxy A56 5G") [A530 (Galaxy A8 (2018))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)") [A561](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-A561 "Samsung SGH-A561") [A600 (Galaxy A6 (2018) · A605 (Galaxy A6+ (2018))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A6_/_A6%2B "Samsung Galaxy A6 / A6+") [A606 (Galaxy A60)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M40 "Samsung Galaxy M40") [A640](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-A640 "Samsung SPH-A640") [A700 (Galaxy A7 (2015))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_$2015$ "Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)") [A705 (Galaxy A70)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A70 "Samsung Galaxy A70") [A710 (Galaxy A7 (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)") [A715 (Galaxy A71) · A716 (Galaxy A71 5G) · A716V (Galaxy A71 5G UW)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A71 "Samsung Galaxy A71") [A720 (Galaxy A7 (2017))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series") [A725 (Galaxy A72)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A72 "Samsung Galaxy A72") [A736 (Galaxy A73 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A73_5G "Samsung Galaxy A73 5G") [A730 (Galaxy A8+ (2018))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)") [A750 (Galaxy A7 (2018))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A7_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)") [A767 (Propel)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_A767_Propel "Samsung A767 Propel") [A800 (Galaxy A8 (2015))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_$2015$ "Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)") [A805 (Galaxy A80)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A80 "Samsung Galaxy A80") [A810 (Galaxy A8 (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)") [A877 (Impression)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-A877 "Samsung SGH-A877") [A900 (Galaxy A9 (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)") [A908 (Galaxy A90 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A90_5G "Samsung Galaxy A90 5G") [A910 (Galaxy A9 Pro (2016))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_Pro_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)") [A920x (Galaxy A9 (2018)/A9s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A9_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)") \| \| B \| [B3410](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_B3410 "Samsung B3410") [B450](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SCH-B450 "Samsung SCH-B450") B5200 [B5310 (Genio Slide, Corby Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_B5310 "Samsung B5310") [B5330 (Galaxy Chat)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Chat "Samsung Galaxy Chat") [B7330 (Omnia Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_B7330_Omnia_Pro "Samsung B7330 Omnia Pro") \| \| C \| [C5000 (Galaxy C5) · C501x (Galaxy C5 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_C5 "Samsung Galaxy C5") [C7000 (Galaxy C7) · C701x (Galaxy C7 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_C7 "Samsung Galaxy C7") [C7100 (Galaxy C8) · C7108 (Galaxy C7 (2017))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_C8 "Samsung Galaxy C8") [C710F (Galaxy J7+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7%2B "Samsung Galaxy J7+") [C900x (Galaxy C9 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_C9_Pro "Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro") \| \| D \| [D500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-D500 "Samsung SGH-D500") [D600](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_D600 "Samsung D600") [D807](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-D807 "Samsung SGH-D807") [D820](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-D820 "Samsung SGH-D820") [D900](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-D900 "Samsung SGH-D900") \| \| E \| [E045 (Galaxy F04)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F04 "Samsung Galaxy F04") [E055 (Galaxy F05)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 "Samsung Galaxy A05") [E145 (Galaxy F14)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 "Samsung Galaxy A05") [E156 (Galaxy F15 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F15_5G "Samsung Galaxy F15 5G") [E250](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E250 "Samsung SGH-E250") [E250i](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E250i "Samsung SGH-E250i") [E236 (Galaxy F23 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M23_5G "Samsung Galaxy M23 5G") [E351](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-E351&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SGH-E351 (page does not exist)") [E426 (Galaxy F42 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F42_5G "Samsung Galaxy F42 5G") [E470S (Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active "Samsung Galaxy S4 Active") [E5260 (Galaxy F52 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F52_5G "Samsung Galaxy F52 5G") [E546 (Galaxy F54 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M54_5G "Samsung Galaxy M54 5G") [E625 (Galaxy F62)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F62 "Samsung Galaxy F62") [E700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E700 "Samsung SGH-E700") [E715](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E715 "Samsung SGH-E715") [E900](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E900 "Samsung SGH-E900") [E1107 (Crest Solar/Solar Guru)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E1107 "Samsung E1107") [E1120](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E1120 "Samsung E1120") [E1170](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E1170 "Samsung E1170") [E1195](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E1195 "Samsung E1195") [E1200](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_GT-E1200 "Samsung GT-E1200") E2130 (Guru) [E3210 (Hero)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E3210_Hero "Samsung E3210 Hero") \| \| F \| [F210](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-F210 "Samsung SGH-F210") [F415 (Galaxy F41/Galaxy M21s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F41 "Samsung Galaxy F41") [F480 (Tocco)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_F480_Tocco "Samsung F480 Tocco") [SGH-F700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 "Samsung Ultra Smart F700") [F700 (Galaxy Z Flip)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip") [F707 (Galaxy Z Flip 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip") [F711 (Galaxy Z Flip3 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_3 "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3") [F721 (Galaxy Z Flip4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_4 "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4") [F731 (Galaxy Z Flip5)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_5 "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5") [F741 (Galaxy Z Flip6)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_6 "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6") [F761 (Galaxy Z Flip7 FE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_7_FE "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE") [F766 (Galaxy Z Flip7)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip_7 "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7") [F900 (Galaxy Fold)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Fold "Samsung Galaxy Fold") [F907 (Galaxy Fold 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Fold "Samsung Galaxy Fold") [F916 (Galaxy Z Fold2 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_2 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2") [F926 (Galaxy Z Fold3 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_3 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3") [F936 (Galaxy Z Fold4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_4 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4") [F946 (Galaxy Z Fold5)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_5 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5") [F956 (Galaxy Z Fold6)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_6 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6") [F966 (Galaxy Z Fold7)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_7 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7") \| \| G \| [G1000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-G1000 "Samsung SPH-G1000") [G150N0 (Galaxy Folder)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Folder "Samsung Galaxy Folder") [G160N (Galaxy Folder 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Folder_2 "Samsung Galaxy Folder 2") [G318 (Galaxy Ace 4 Neo/Trend 2 Lite)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Trend_2_Lite "Samsung Galaxy Trend 2 Lite") [G350E (Galaxy Star 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Star_2_Plus "Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus") [G360 (Galaxy Core Prime)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Core_Prime "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime") [G386x (Galaxy Core LTE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Core_LTE "Samsung Galaxy Core LTE") [G388F (Galaxy Xcover 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover_3 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3") [G530x (Galaxy Grand Prime) · G531x (Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_Prime "Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime") [G532x (Galaxy J2 Prime/J2 Ace/Grand Prime+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_Prime "Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime") [G550 (Galaxy On5/Galaxy On5 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_On5 "Samsung Galaxy On5") [G600](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-G600 "Samsung SGH-G600") [G600x (Galaxy On7/On7 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_On7 "Samsung Galaxy On7") [G610x (Galaxy J7 Prime/On7 2016/On NXT)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_Prime "Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime") [G611x (Galaxy J7 Prime 2/On7 Prime)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_Prime#Re-release "Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime") [G6200 (Galaxy A6s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A6s "Samsung Galaxy A6s") [G710x (Galaxy Grand 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_2 "Samsung Galaxy Grand 2") [G720x (Galaxy Grand Max)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand_Max "Samsung Galaxy Grand Max") [G750x (Galaxy Mega 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega_2 "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2") [G770x (Galaxy S10 Lite)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S10 "Samsung Galaxy S10") [G780x (Galaxy S20 FE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S20 "Samsung Galaxy S20") [SGH-G800](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-G800 "Samsung SGH-G800") [SM-G800x (Galaxy S5 Mini)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S5_Mini "Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini") [G810](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-G810 "Samsung SGH-G810") [G850x (Galaxy Alpha)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Alpha "Samsung Galaxy Alpha") [G885x (Galaxy A8 Star/A9 Star)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8_Star "Samsung Galaxy A8 Star") [G887x (Galaxy A8s/A9 Pro (2019))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A8s "Samsung Galaxy A8s") [G890A (Galaxy S6 Active)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S6_Active "Samsung Galaxy S6 Active") [G900x (Galaxy S5)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S5 "Samsung Galaxy S5") [G920x (Galaxy S6) · G925x (Galaxy S6 Edge) · G928x (Galaxy S6 Edge+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S6 "Samsung Galaxy S6") [G930x (Galaxy S7) · G935x (Galaxy S7 Edge)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S7 "Samsung Galaxy S7") [G950x (Galaxy S8) · G955x (Galaxy S8+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S8 "Samsung Galaxy S8") [G960x (Galaxy S9) · G965x (Galaxy S9+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S9 "Samsung Galaxy S9") [G970x (Galaxy S10e) · G973x (Galaxy S10) · G975x (Galaxy S10+) · G977x (Galaxy S10 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S10 "Samsung Galaxy S10") [G980x (Galaxy S20) · G986x (Galaxy S20+) · G988x (Galaxy S20 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S20 "Samsung Galaxy S20") [G990x (Galaxy S21 FE) · G991x (Galaxy S21) · G996x (Galaxy S21+) · G998x (Galaxy S21 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S21 "Samsung Galaxy S21") \| \| I \| [i300](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i300 "Samsung SPH-i300") (Palm OS) [i300](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i300 "Samsung i300") (Windows Mobile) [i330](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i300#History_and_reception "Samsung SPH-i300") [i400 (Continuum)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Continuum "Samsung Continuum") [i500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i500 "Samsung SPH-i500") [i537 (Galaxy S4 Active)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active "Samsung Galaxy S4 Active") [i550](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i550 "Samsung SPH-i550") [i600](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-i600 "Samsung SGH-i600") [i607 (BlackJack)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_BlackJack "Samsung BlackJack") [i617 (BlackJack II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_BlackJack_II "Samsung BlackJack II") [i627 (Propel Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i627_Propel_Pro "Samsung i627 Propel Pro") [i637 (Jack)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Jack "Samsung Jack") [i667 (Focus 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Focus_2 "Samsung Focus 2") [i700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i700 "Samsung SPH-i700") [i760](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SCH-i760&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SCH-i760 (page does not exist)") [i770](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SCH-i770&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SCH-i770 (page does not exist)") [i780](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-i780 "Samsung SGH-i780") [i847 (Rugby Smart)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i847_Rugby_Smart "Samsung i847 Rugby Smart") [i900 (Omnia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i900_Omnia "Samsung i900 Omnia") [i907 (Epix)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Epix "Samsung Epix") [i917 (Focus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Focus "Samsung Focus") [i927 (Captivate Glide)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Captivate_Glide "Samsung Captivate Glide") [i937 (Focus S)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Focus_S "Samsung Focus S") [i997 (Infuse 4G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Infuse_4G "Samsung Infuse 4G") [i5500 (Galaxy 5)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_5 "Samsung Galaxy 5") [i5700 (Galaxy Spica)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Spica "Samsung Galaxy Spica") [i5800 (Galaxy 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_3 "Samsung Galaxy 3") [i7500 (Galaxy)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_$2009_smartphone$ "Samsung Galaxy (2009 smartphone)") [i8000 (Omnia II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i8000_Omnia_II "Samsung i8000 Omnia II") [i8150 (Galaxy W)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_W "Samsung Galaxy W") [i8160 (Galaxy Ace 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2 "Samsung Galaxy Ace 2") [i8190 (Galaxy S III Mini)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III_Mini "Samsung Galaxy S III Mini") [i8510 (INNOV8)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i8510_Innov8 "Samsung i8510 Innov8") [i8520 (Galaxy Beam i8520)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Beam_i8520 "Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520") [i8530 (Galaxy Beam)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Beam_i8530 "Samsung Galaxy Beam i8530") [i8550 (Galaxy Win)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Win "Samsung Galaxy Win") [i8730 (Galaxy Express)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Express "Samsung Galaxy Express") [i9000 (Galaxy S)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_$1st_generation$ "Samsung Galaxy S (1st generation)") [i9001 (Galaxy S Plus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Plus "Samsung Galaxy S Plus") [i9070 (Galaxy S Advance)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Advance "Samsung Galaxy S Advance") [i9080/i9082 (Galaxy Grand)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Grand "Samsung Galaxy Grand") [i9100 (Galaxy S II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II "Samsung Galaxy S II") [i9105 (Galaxy S II Plus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_Plus "Samsung Galaxy S II Plus") [i9250 (Galaxy Nexus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus "Galaxy Nexus") [i9150 (Galaxy Mega 5.8)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega "Samsung Galaxy Mega") [i9190/i9192/i9195 (Galaxy S4 Mini)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Mini "Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini") [i9200 (Galaxy Mega 6.3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Mega "Samsung Galaxy Mega") [i9295 (Galaxy S4 Active)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Active "Samsung Galaxy S4 Active") [i9300/i9305 (Galaxy S III)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III "Samsung Galaxy S III") [i9500/i9505/i9506 (Galaxy S4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 "Samsung Galaxy S4") \| \| J \| [J100x (Galaxy J1)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J1 "Samsung Galaxy J1") [J105x (Galaxy J1 Nxt/Mini)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Nxt "Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt") [J106x (Galaxy J1 Mini Prime/V2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Mini_Prime "Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime") [J110x (Galaxy J1 Ace)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_Ace "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace") [J120x (Galaxy J1 2016)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J1_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)") [J200x (Galaxy J2/J2 2017 Edition)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J2 "Samsung Galaxy J2") [J210x (Galaxy J2 (2016)/J2 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)") [J250x (Galaxy J2 2018/J2 Pro 2018/Grand Prime Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)") [J260x (Galaxy J2 Core)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J2_Core "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core") [J311x (Galaxy J3 Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_Pro "Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro") [J320x (Galaxy J3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)") [J326AZ (Galaxy Sol 2) · J327x (Galaxy J3 Prime/J3 Emerge/J3 Eclipse/J3 Luna Pro/Express Prime 2/Amp Prime 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_Prime "Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime") [J330x (Galaxy J3 2017)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_$2017$ "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)") [J337x (Galaxy J3 2018/J3 Aura/J3 Star/J3 V 2018/Amp Prime 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J3_$2018$ "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)") [J400x (Galaxy J4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J4 "Samsung Galaxy J4") [J410x (Galaxy J4 Core)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J4_Core "Samsung Galaxy J4 Core") [J415x (Galaxy J4+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J4%2B "Samsung Galaxy J4+") [J500x (Galaxy J5 2015)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J5 "Samsung Galaxy J5") [J510x (Galaxy J5 2016/Metal)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J5_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)") [J530x (Galaxy J5 2017/Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J5_$2017$ "Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)") [J600x (Galaxy J6/On6)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J6 "Samsung Galaxy J6") [J610x (Galaxy J6+)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J6%2B "Samsung Galaxy J6+") [J700x (Galaxy J7 2015)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7 "Samsung Galaxy J7") [J710x (Galaxy J7 2016/Metal)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_$2016$ "Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)") [J730x (Galaxy J7 2017/Pro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J7_$2017$ "Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)") [J810x (Galaxy J8/On8 (2018))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J8 "Samsung Galaxy J8") \| \| M \| [M013 (Galaxy M01 Core)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A01_Core "Samsung Galaxy A01 Core") [M015 (Galaxy M01)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A01 "Samsung Galaxy A01") [M017 (Galaxy M01s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A10s "Samsung Galaxy A10s") [M022 (Galaxy M02)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A02 "Samsung Galaxy A02") [M025 (Galaxy M02s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A02s "Samsung Galaxy A02s") [M045 (Galaxy M04)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M04 "Samsung Galaxy M04") [M055 (Galaxy M05)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 "Samsung Galaxy A05") [M100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M100 "Samsung SPH-M100") [M105 (Galaxy M10)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M10 "Samsung Galaxy M10") [M115 (Galaxy M11)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A11 "Samsung Galaxy A11") [M127 (Galaxy M12)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A12 "Samsung Galaxy A12") [M135 (Galaxy M13) · M136 (Galaxy M13 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M13 "Samsung Galaxy M13") [M145 (Galaxy M14)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A05 "Samsung Galaxy A05") [M146 (Galaxy M14 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M14_5G "Samsung Galaxy M14 5G") [M205 (Galaxy M20)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M20 "Samsung Galaxy M20") [M215 (Galaxy M21)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M21 "Samsung Galaxy M21") [M236 (Galaxy M23 5G/Buddy 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M23_5G "Samsung Galaxy M23 5G") [M300](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M300 "Samsung SPH-M300") [M305 (Galaxy M30)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M30 "Samsung Galaxy M30") [M307 (Galaxy M30s)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M30s "Samsung Galaxy M30s") [M310](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-M310 "Samsung SGH-M310") [M315 (Galaxy M31/M31 Prime Edition)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M31 "Samsung Galaxy M31") [M325 (Galaxy M32)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M32 "Samsung Galaxy M32") [M326 (Galaxy M32 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A32 "Samsung Galaxy A32") [M336 (Galaxy M33 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M33_5G "Samsung Galaxy M33 5G") [M346 (Galaxy M34 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M34_5G "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G") [M356 (Galaxy M35 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M35_5G "Samsung Galaxy M35 5G") [M366 (Galaxy M36 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M36_5G "Samsung Galaxy M36 5G") [M405 (Galaxy M40)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M40 "Samsung Galaxy M40") [M426 (Galaxy M42 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A42_5G "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G") [M515 (Galaxy M51)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M51 "Samsung Galaxy M51") [M520](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M520 "Samsung SPH-M520") [M526 (Galaxy M52 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M52_5G "Samsung Galaxy M52 5G") [M536 (Galaxy M53 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M53_5G "Samsung Galaxy M53 5G") [M546 (Galaxy M54 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M54_5G "Samsung Galaxy M54 5G") [M540 (Rant)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M540_Rant "Samsung SPH-M540 Rant") [M550 (Exclaim)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M550_Exclaim "Samsung M550 Exclaim") [M580 (Replenish)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Replenish "Samsung Replenish") [M620 (Upstage)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M620 "Samsung SPH-M620") [M625 (Galaxy M62)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F62 "Samsung Galaxy F62") [M800 (Instinct)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M800_Instinct "Samsung M800 Instinct") [M810 (Instinct S30)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M810_Instinct_S30 "Samsung M810 Instinct S30") [M900 (Moment)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M900_Moment "Samsung M900 Moment") [M910 (Intercept)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M910_Intercept "Samsung M910 Intercept") [M920 (Transform)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M920_Transform "Samsung M920 Transform") [M7500 (Emporio Armani)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_M7500_Emporio_Armani "Samsung M7500 Emporio Armani") \| \| N \| [N075 (Galaxy J)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_J "Samsung Galaxy J") [N270](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-N270 "Samsung SPH-N270") [N7000 (Galaxy Note)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_$1st_generation$ "Samsung Galaxy Note (1st generation)") [N7100 (Galaxy Note II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II "Samsung Galaxy Note II") [N750x (Galaxy Note 3 Neo)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_3_Neo "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo") [N900x (Galaxy Note 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_3 "Samsung Galaxy Note 3") [N910x (Galaxy Note 4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_4 "Samsung Galaxy Note 4") [N920x (Galaxy Note 5)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_5 "Samsung Galaxy Note 5") [N930x (Galaxy Note 7)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 "Samsung Galaxy Note 7") [N935x (Galaxy Note Fan Edition)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_Fan_Edition "Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition") [N950x (Galaxy Note 8)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_8 "Samsung Galaxy Note 8") [N960x (Galaxy Note 9)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_9 "Samsung Galaxy Note 9") [N970x (Galaxy Note 10) · N971x (Galaxy Note 10 5G) · N975x (Galaxy Note 10+) · N976x (Galaxy Note 10+ 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 "Samsung Galaxy Note 10") [N980x (Galaxy Note 20) · N981x (Galaxy Note 20 5G) · N985x (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra) · N986x (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_20 "Samsung Galaxy Note 20") \| \| P \| [P520 (Giorgio Armani)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-P520_Giorgio_Armani "Samsung SGH-P520 Giorgio Armani") \| \| R \| [R220](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH_R220 "Samsung SGH R220") [R810 (Finesse)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_R810_Finesse "Samsung R810 Finesse") \| \| S \| [S3650 (Corby/Corby Classic)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Corby "Samsung Corby") [S5230 (Star)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_GT-S5230 "Samsung GT-S5230") [S5250 (Wave 525)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_525 "Samsung Wave 525") [S5280 (Galaxy Star)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Star "Samsung Galaxy Star") [S5300 (Galaxy Pocket)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Pocket "Samsung Galaxy Pocket") [S5310/S5312 (Galaxy Pocket Neo)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Pocket_Neo "Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo") [S5330 (Wave 533)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_533 "Samsung Wave 533") [S5360 (Galaxy Y)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Y "Samsung Galaxy Y") [S5380 (Wave Y)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_Y "Samsung Wave Y") [S5570 (Galaxy Mini)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Mini "Samsung Galaxy Mini") [S5600 (Preston)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_S5600 "Samsung S5600") [S5660 (Galaxy Gio)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Gio "Samsung Galaxy Gio") [S5670 (Galaxy Fit)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Fit_$smartphone$ "Samsung Galaxy Fit (smartphone)") [S5690 (Galaxy Xcover)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover "Samsung Galaxy Xcover") [S5750 (Wave 575)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_575 "Samsung Wave 575") [S5830 (Galaxy Ace)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace "Samsung Galaxy Ace") [S6310 (Galaxy Young)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Young "Samsung Galaxy Young") [S6500 (Galaxy Mini 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Mini_2 "Samsung Galaxy Mini 2") [S6810 (Galaxy Fame)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Fame "Samsung Galaxy Fame") [S711x (Galaxy S23 FE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S23 "Samsung Galaxy S23") [S721x (Galaxy S24 FE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S24 "Samsung Galaxy S24") [S7230 (Wave 723)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_723 "Samsung Wave 723") [S7270 (Galaxy Ace 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_3 "Samsung Galaxy Ace 3") [S7500 (Galaxy Ace Plus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_Plus "Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus") [S7530 (Omnia M)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Omnia_M "Samsung Omnia M") [S7560 (Galaxy Trend) · S7560M (Galaxy Ace II x)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2#Samsung_Galaxy_Ace_2_x_/_Trend "Samsung Galaxy Ace 2") [S7562 (Galaxy S Duos)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Duos "Samsung Galaxy S Duos") [S7582 (Galaxy S Duos 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Duos_2 "Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2") [S7710 (Galaxy Xcover 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Xcover_2 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2") [S8000 (Jet)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_S8000_Jet "Samsung S8000 Jet") [S8300 (UltraTOUCH)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_S8300_UltraTouch "Samsung S8300 UltraTouch") [S8500 (Wave)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_S8500 "Samsung Wave S8500") [S8530 (Wave II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_II_S8530 "Samsung Wave II S8530") [S8600 (Wave 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_3_S8600 "Samsung Wave 3 S8600") [S901x (Galaxy S22) · S906x (Galaxy S22+) · S908x (Galaxy S22 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S22 "Samsung Galaxy S22") [S911x (Galaxy S23) · S916x (Galaxy S23+) · S918x (Galaxy S23 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S23 "Samsung Galaxy S23") [S921x (Galaxy S24) · S926x (Galaxy S24+) · S928x (Galaxy S24 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S24 "Samsung Galaxy S24") [S931x (Galaxy S25) · S936x (Galaxy S25+) · S937x (Galaxy S25 Edge) · S938x (Galaxy S25 Ultra)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S25 "Samsung Galaxy S25") \| \| T \| [T100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T100 "Samsung SGH-T100") [T319](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T319 "Samsung SGH-T319") [T401G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T401G "Samsung SGH-T401G") [T409](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T409 "Samsung SGH-T409") [T459 (Gravity)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T459 "Samsung SGH-T459") [T559 (Comeback)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_T559_Comeback "Samsung T559 Comeback") [T639](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T639 "Samsung SGH-T639") [T669 (Gravity T)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_T669_Gravity_T "Samsung T669 Gravity T") [T699 (Galaxy S Relay 4G)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Relay_4G "Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G") [T729 (Blast)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T729_Blast "Samsung SGH-T729 Blast") [T749 (Highlight)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T749 "Samsung SGH-T749") [T819](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T819 "Samsung SGH-T819") [T919 (Behold)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_T919_Behold "Samsung T919 Behold") [T939 (Behold II)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Behold_II "Samsung Behold II") \| \| U \| [U380 (Brightside)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Brightside "Samsung Brightside") [U450 (Intensity)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Intensity "Samsung Intensity") [U460 (Intensity 2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Intensity_II "Samsung Intensity II") [U470 (Juke)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SCH-U470 "Samsung SCH-U470") [U485 (Intensity 3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Intensity_III&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung Intensity III (page does not exist)") [U520](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SCH-U520 "Samsung SCH-U520") [U600](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-U600 "Samsung SGH-U600") [U700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SCH-U700 "Samsung SCH-U700") [U740 (Alias)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_U740_Alias "Samsung U740 Alias") [U750 (Alias 2/Zeal)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_U750_Alias_2 "Samsung U750 Alias 2") [U600](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-U600 "Samsung SGH-U600") [U900 (Soul)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-U900_Soul "Samsung SGH-U900 Soul") [U940 (Glyde)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_U940_Glyde "Samsung U940 Glyde") [U960 (Rogue)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_U960_Rogue "Samsung U960 Rogue") \| \| W \| [W880](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_W880 "Samsung W880") \| \| X \| [X200](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X200 "Samsung SGH-X200") [X427m](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X427m "Samsung SGH-X427m") [X480](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X480 "Samsung SGH-X480") [X520](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X520&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SGH-X520 (page does not exist)") [X636](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X636&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SGH-X636 (page does not exist)") [X820](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X820 "Samsung SGH-X820") [X830](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_SGH-X830&action=edit&redlink=1 "Samsung SGH-X830 (page does not exist)") \| \| Z \| [Z130 (Z1)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Z1 "Samsung Z1") [Z200 (Z2)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Z2 "Samsung Z2") [Z300 (Z3)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Z3 "Samsung Z3") [Z400 (Z4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Z4 "Samsung Z4") [Z910F (Z)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_ZEQ_9000 "Samsung ZEQ 9000") \| \| Series/other \| [Ativ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Ativ "Samsung Ativ") [Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") [S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series") [Note](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series "Samsung Galaxy Note series") [Z](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_series "Samsung Galaxy Z series") [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "Samsung Galaxy A series") [M](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series "Samsung Galaxy M series") [F](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_F_series "Samsung Galaxy F series") [Gravity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gravity_series "Samsung Gravity series") [Miniket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Miniket "Samsung Miniket") [Omnia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Omnia_Series "Samsung Omnia Series") [Rugby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Rugby "Samsung Rugby") [REX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_REX "Samsung REX") [Ultra Edition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Ultra_Edition "Samsung Ultra Edition") [Google Nexus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Nexus "Google Nexus") (for [Nexus S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_S "Nexus S")) \| \| ![telephone icon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Telephone_icon_blue_gradient.svg/20px-Telephone_icon_blue_gradient.svg.png) [Telephones portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Telephones "Portal:Telephones") SGH for GSM Handset SCH for CDMA (non-Sprint) Handset SPH for CDMA (Sprint) Handset GT for Global Telecommunications SM for Samsung Mobile \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea "Template:Electronics industry in South Korea") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea "Template talk:Electronics industry in South Korea") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea "Special:EditPage/Template:Electronics industry in South Korea")[Electronics industry in South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_industry_in_South_Korea "Electronics industry in South Korea") \| \| \| Companies \| \| \| \| \| \| Current \| [Coway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coway_$company$ "Coway (company)") [Cowon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowon "Cowon") [Cuckoo Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuckoo_Electronics "Cuckoo Electronics") [Chips\&Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chips%26Media "Chips&Media") [Dawonsys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawonsys "Dawonsys") [Doosan Robotics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Robotics "Doosan Robotics") [Dreamus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamus "Dreamus") [Freenex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freenex "Freenex") [iRiver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRiver "IRiver") [LG Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics "LG Electronics") [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display") [LG Innotek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Innotek "LG Innotek") [LG Energy Solution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Energy_Solution "LG Energy Solution") [Pantech](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantech "Pantech") [Rainbow Robotics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Robotics "Rainbow Robotics") [Remote Solution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_Solution "Remote Solution") [Jinwoo SMC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinwoo_SMC "Jinwoo SMC") [Samsung Electronics]() [Samsung Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Display "Samsung Display") [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics "Samsung Electro-Mechanics") [Samsung Telecommunications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Telecommunications "Samsung Telecommunications") [Samsung SDI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SDI "Samsung SDI") [Samyang Optics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samyang_Optics "Samyang Optics") [Seoul Semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_Semiconductor "Seoul Semiconductor") [Sindoh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindoh "Sindoh") [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") [SK On](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_On "SK On") [Taekwang Industrial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwang_Industrial "Taekwang Industrial") [Topfield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topfield "Topfield") [TriGem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TriGem "TriGem") [Hanwha Vision](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Vision "Hanwha Vision") [HCT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCT_Co.,_Ltd. "HCT Co., Ltd.") [HD Hyundai Robotics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Hyundai_Robotics "HD Hyundai Robotics") [Humax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humax "Humax") [Hyundai Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Group "Hyundai Group") [Korea Data Systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Data_Systems "Korea Data Systems") [Kyeyang Electric](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyeyang_Electric "Kyeyang Electric") [Winia Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winia_Electronics "Winia Electronics") [Valups](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valups "Valups") \| \| Defunct \| [Auzentech](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auzentech "Auzentech") [Game Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Park "Game Park") [GamePark Holdings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GamePark_Holdings "GamePark Holdings") [VK Mobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VK_Mobile "VK Mobile") \| \| Other \| [Semiconductor industry in South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_industry_in_South_Korea "Semiconductor industry in South Korea") [Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Electrotechnology_Research_Institute "Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute") [Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_and_Telecommunications_Research_Institute "Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute") [K-Humanoid Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Humanoid_Alliance "K-Humanoid Alliance") \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:KOSPI_200 "Template:KOSPI 200") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:KOSPI_200 "Template talk:KOSPI 200") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:KOSPI_200 "Special:EditPage/Template:KOSPI 200")![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png) [KOSPI 200](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KOSPI_200 "KOSPI 200") companies of [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| \| \| \| \| Communication Service \| [Cheil Worldwide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheil_Worldwide "Cheil Worldwide") [Hybe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybe_Corporation "Hybe Corporation") [Kakao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakao "Kakao") [Krafton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krafton "Krafton") [KT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KT_Corporation "KT Corporation") [LG Uplus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Uplus "LG Uplus") [Naver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naver_Corporation "Naver Corporation") [NCSoft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCSoft "NCSoft") [Netmarble](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netmarble "Netmarble") [SK Telecom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Telecom "SK Telecom") \| \| Constructions \| [Daewoo E\&C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_E%26C "Daewoo E&C") [DL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DL_Group "DL Group") [DL E\&C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DL_E%26C "DL E&C") [GS E\&C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GS_Engineering_%26_Construction "GS Engineering & Construction") [Hanil Cement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanil_Cement "Hanil Cement") [Hyundai E\&C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Engineering_%26_Construction "Hyundai Engineering & Construction") [KCC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KCC_Corporation "KCC Corporation") [KEPCO E\&C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KEPCO_E%26C "KEPCO E&C") [Samsung C\&T](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") [Samsung E\&A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_E%26A "Samsung E&A") \| \| Consumer Discretionary \| [Coway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coway_$company$ "Coway (company)") [DN Automotive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DN_Automotive "DN Automotive") DoubleU Games F\&F Grand Korea Leisure [Hanjin KAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanjin "Hanjin") [Hankook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hankook "Hankook") Hankook & Company [Hanon Systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanon_Systems "Hanon Systems") [Hanssem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanssem "Hanssem") [HL Mando](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HL_Mando "HL Mando") [Hotel Shilla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Shilla "Hotel Shilla") [Hyundai Department Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Department_Store "Hyundai Department Store") [Hyundai Mobis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Mobis "Hyundai Mobis") [Hyundai Motor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Motor_Company "Hyundai Motor Company") [Hyundai WIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_WIA "Hyundai WIA") [Kangwon Land](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangwon_Land "Kangwon Land") [Kia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia "Kia") [Kumho Tire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumho_Tire "Kumho Tire") [Lotte Shopping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Shopping "Lotte Shopping") Misto Paradise Sebang Global Battery [Shinsegae](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinsegae "Shinsegae") [SL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SL_Corporation "SL Corporation") Youngone Youngone Holdings \| \| Consumer Staples \| [Amorepacific](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorepacific_Corporation "Amorepacific Corporation") Amorepacific Holdings APR BGF Retail [CJ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CJ_Group "CJ Group") [CJ CheilJedang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CJ_CheilJedang "CJ CheilJedang") Cosmax Daesang Dongsuh [Dongwon Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongwon_Industries "Dongwon Industries") [Emart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emart "Emart") GS Retail [HiteJinro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HiteJinro "HiteJinro") [KEPCO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Electric_Power_Corporation "Korea Electric Power Corporation") Kolmar Korea [Korea District Heating](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_District_Heating_Corporation "Korea District Heating Corporation") [Korea Gas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Gas_Corporation "Korea Gas Corporation") [KT\&G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Tobacco_%26_Ginseng_Corporation "Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation") [LG H\&H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Household_%26_Health_Care "LG Household & Health Care") [Lotte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Corporation "Lotte Corporation") [Lotte Chilsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Chilsung "Lotte Chilsung") [Lotte Wellfood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Wellfood "Lotte Wellfood") [Nongshim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nongshim "Nongshim") [Orion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_Corporation_$South_Korean_company$ "Orion Corporation (South Korean company)") Orion Holdings [Ottogi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottogi "Ottogi") [Samyang Foods](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samyang_Foods "Samyang Foods") \| \| Energy & Chemicals \| Cosmo Chemical Foosung [GS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GS_Group "GS Group") Hankuk Carbon Hansol Chemical [Hanwha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Group "Hanwha Group") [Hanwha Solutions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Solutions "Hanwha Solutions") [HD Hyundai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Hyundai "HD Hyundai") HS Hyosung Advanced Materials [Hyosung TNC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyosung_TNC "Hyosung TNC") Isu Specialty Chemical [Kolon Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolon_Industries "Kolon Industries") Korea Petrochemical [Kumho Petrochemical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumho_Petrochemical "Kumho Petrochemical") [LG Chem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Chem "LG Chem") [Lotte Chemical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Chemical "Lotte Chemical") Lotte Fine Chemical Miwon Commercial Miwon Specialty Chemical OCI Holdings [SK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Inc. "SK Inc.") [SK Chemicals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Chemicals "SK Chemicals") [SK Innovation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Innovation "SK Innovation") [SKC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SKC_$company$ "SKC (company)") [S-Oil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-Oil "S-Oil") [Taekwang Industrial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwang_Industrial "Taekwang Industrial") TKG Huchems \| \| Financials \| [BNK Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNK_Financial_Group "BNK Financial Group") [DB Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB_Insurance "DB Insurance") [Hana Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Financial_Group "Hana Financial Group") [Hanwha Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Life_Insurance "Hanwha Life Insurance") [Hyundai Marine & Fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Marine_%26_Fire_Insurance "Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance") [IM Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IM_Financial_Group "IM Financial Group") [Industrial Bank of Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Bank_of_Korea "Industrial Bank of Korea") JB Financial [KakaoBank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KakaoBank "KakaoBank") [KakaoPay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KakaoPay "KakaoPay") [KB Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KB_Financial_Group "KB Financial Group") [Kiwoom Securities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwoom_Securities "Kiwoom Securities") Korea Investment [Meritz Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritz_Financial_Group "Meritz Financial Group") [Mirae Asset Securities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirae_Asset_Securities "Mirae Asset Securities") [NH Investment & Securities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NH_Investment_%26_Securities "NH Investment & Securities") [Samsung Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Card "Samsung Card") [Samsung Fire & Marine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance "Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance") [Samsung Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Life_Insurance "Samsung Life Insurance") [Samsung Securities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Securities "Samsung Securities") [Shinhan Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinhan_Financial_Group "Shinhan Financial Group") [Woori Financial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woori_Financial_Group "Woori Financial Group") \| \| Health Care \| [Celltrion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celltrion "Celltrion") [Chong Kun Dang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chong_Kun_Dang "Chong Kun Dang") Daewoong [Daewoong Pharmaceutical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoong_Pharmaceutical "Daewoong Pharmaceutical") [Green Cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Cross_$South_Korean_company$ "Green Cross (South Korean company)") Green Cross Holdings Hanall Biopharma [Hanmi Pharm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanmi_Pharm "Hanmi Pharm") Hanmi Science [Samsung Biologics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Biologics "Samsung Biologics") Samsung Epis SD Biosensor SK Biopharm [SK Bioscience](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Bioscience "SK Bioscience") [Yuhan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuhan "Yuhan") \| \| Heavy Industries \| [CS Wind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CS_Wind "CS Wind") [Doosan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Group "Doosan Group") [Doosan Bobcat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Bobcat "Doosan Bobcat") [Doosan Enerbility](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Enerbility "Doosan Enerbility") [Doosan Robotics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Robotics "Doosan Robotics") Hanwha Engine [Hanwha Ocean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Ocean "Hanwha Ocean") [HD Hyundai Electric](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Hyundai_Electric "HD Hyundai Electric") [HD Hyundai Heavy Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Hyundai_Heavy_Industries "HD Hyundai Heavy Industries") HD Hyundai Marine Engine HD Hyundai Marine Solution HD KSOE [Hyosung Heavy Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyosung_Heavy_Industries "Hyosung Heavy Industries") [Hyundai Elevator](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Elevator "Hyundai Elevator") [Hyundai Rotem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Rotem "Hyundai Rotem") Sanil Electric [Samsung Heavy Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Heavy_Industries "Samsung Heavy Industries") \| \| Industrials \| [CJ Logistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CJ_Logistics "CJ Logistics") Ecopro Materials [Hanwha Aerospace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Aerospace "Hanwha Aerospace") [Hanwha Systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwha_Systems "Hanwha Systems") [HMM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMM_$company$ "HMM (company)") [Hyundai Glovis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Glovis "Hyundai Glovis") [KEPCO KPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KEPCO_Plant_Service_%26_Engineering "KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering") [Korea Aerospace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Aerospace_Industries "Korea Aerospace Industries") [Korean Air](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Air "Korean Air") L\&F [LG Energy Solution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Energy_Solution "LG Energy Solution") [LIG Nex1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIG_Nex1 "LIG Nex1") [LS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS_Group "LS Group") LS Electric [Pan Ocean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Ocean "Pan Ocean") [POSCO Future M](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POSCO_Future_M "POSCO Future M") [POSCO International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POSCO_International "POSCO International") S-1 SK IE Technology [Taihan Cable & Solution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taihan_Cable_%26_Solution "Taihan Cable & Solution") \| \| IT \| Hanmi Semiconductor [Hyundai AutoEver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_AutoEver "Hyundai AutoEver") Isu Petasys [LG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG "LG") [LG CNS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_CNS "LG CNS") [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display") [LG Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics "LG Electronics") [LG Innotek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Innotek "LG Innotek") POSCO DX [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics "Samsung Electro-Mechanics") [Samsung Electronics]() [Samsung SDI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SDI "Samsung SDI") [Samsung SDS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SDS "Samsung SDS") [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") SK Square \| \| Steels & Materials \| Asia Holdings Dongwon Systems [Hyundai Steel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Steel "Hyundai Steel") [Korea Zinc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Zinc "Korea Zinc") [Poongsan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poongsan_Corporation "Poongsan Corporation") [POSCO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POSCO "POSCO") [SeAH Besteel Holdings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeAH_Besteel_Holdings "SeAH Besteel Holdings") [SeAH Steel Holdings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seah_Steel_Holdings "Seah Steel Holdings") Youlchon Chemical [Young Poong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Poong_Group "Young Poong Group") \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members "Template:Open Handset Alliance Members") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members "Template talk:Open Handset Alliance Members") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Open_Handset_Alliance_Members "Special:EditPage/Template:Open Handset Alliance Members")[Open Handset Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Handset_Alliance "Open Handset Alliance") \| \| \| [Mobile operators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_network_operator "Mobile network operator") \| [Bouygues Telecom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouygues_Telecom "Bouygues Telecom") [China Mobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Mobile "China Mobile") [China Telecommunications Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Telecommunications_Corporation "China Telecommunications Corporation") [China Unicom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Unicom "China Unicom") [Gruppo TIM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppo_TIM "Gruppo TIM") [KDDI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KDDI "KDDI") [Nepal Telecom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal_Telecom "Nepal Telecom") [NTT Docomo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTT_Docomo "NTT Docomo") [SoftBank Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoftBank_Group "SoftBank Group") [Deutsche Telekom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Telekom "Deutsche Telekom") [Telefónica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telef%C3%B3nica "Telefónica") [Telus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telus_Communications "Telus Communications") [Vodafone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone "Vodafone") \| \| [Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software "Software") companies \| [Access](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_$company$ "Access (company)") [Ascender Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascender_Corporation "Ascender Corporation") [eBay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBay "EBay") [Google](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google "Google") [Myriad Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myriad_Group "Myriad Group") [Nuance Communications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuance_Communications "Nuance Communications") [NXP Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NXP_Semiconductors "NXP Semiconductors") [Omron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omron "Omron") [PacketVideo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PacketVideo "PacketVideo") SVOX [VisualOn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisualOn "VisualOn") \| \| [Semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor") companies \| [AKM Semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKM_Semiconductor "AKM Semiconductor") [Arm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm_$company$ "Arm (company)") [Audience](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_$company$ "Audience (company)") [Broadcom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcom_Corporation "Broadcom Corporation") [CSR plc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSR_plc "CSR plc") (joined as [SiRF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SiRF "SiRF")) [Cypress Semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_Semiconductor "Cypress Semiconductor") [Freescale Semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freescale_Semiconductor "Freescale Semiconductor") [Gemalto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemalto "Gemalto") [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel") [Marvell Technology Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvell_Technology_Group "Marvell Technology Group") [MediaTek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaTek "MediaTek") [MIPS Technologies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_Technologies "MIPS Technologies") [Nvidia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia "Nvidia") [Qualcomm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualcomm "Qualcomm") [Qualcomm Atheros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Atheros "Qualcomm Atheros") [Renesas Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renesas_Electronics "Renesas Electronics") [ST-Ericsson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ST-Ericsson "ST-Ericsson") (joined as [Ericsson Mobile Platforms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ericsson_Mobile_Platforms "Ericsson Mobile Platforms")) [Synaptics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaptics "Synaptics") [Texas Instruments](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Instruments "Texas Instruments") \| \| [Handset](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone "Mobile phone") makers \| [Acer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_Inc "Acer Inc") [Alcatel Mobile Phones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatel_Mobile_Phones "Alcatel Mobile Phones") [Asus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus "Asus") [Chaudhary Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaudhary_Group "Chaudhary Group") (with association of [LG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG "LG")) [CCI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compal_Electronics "Compal Electronics") [Dell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell "Dell") [Foxconn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxconn "Foxconn") [Garmin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garmin "Garmin") [HTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC "HTC") [Huawei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huawei "Huawei") (banned 2019) [Kyocera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyocera "Kyocera") [Lenovo Mobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo "Lenovo") [LG Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics "LG Electronics") [Motorola Mobility](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Mobility "Motorola Mobility") [NEC Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEC "NEC") [Samsung Electronics]() [Sharp Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation "Sharp Corporation") [Sony Mobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Mobile "Sony Mobile") [Toshiba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiba "Toshiba") [ZTE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZTE "ZTE") \| \| [Commercialization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing "Marketing") companies \| [Accenture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accenture "Accenture") [Borqs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borqs "Borqs") [Sasken Communication Technologies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasken_Communication_Technologies "Sasken Communication Technologies") [Teleca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleca "Teleca") [The Astonishing Tribe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Astonishing_Tribe "The Astonishing Tribe") [Wind River Systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_River_Systems "Wind River Systems") [Wipro Technologies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wipro_Technologies "Wipro Technologies") \| \| See also \| [Android](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_$operating_system$ "Android (operating system)") [Dalvik virtual machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_$software$ "Dalvik (software)") [Google Nexus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Nexus "Google Nexus") [T-Mobile G1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Dream "HTC Dream") \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Solid-state_drive "Template:Solid-state drive") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Solid-state_drive "Template talk:Solid-state drive") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Solid-state_drive "Special:EditPage/Template:Solid-state drive")[Solid-state drives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive "Solid-state drive") \| \| \| Key terminology \| [Encryption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encryption "Encryption") [ECC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Error_detection_and_correction "Error detection and correction") [Flash file system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_file_system "Flash file system") [Flash memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory "Flash memory") [SLC/MLC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-level_cell "Multi-level cell") [Flash memory controller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory_controller "Flash memory controller") [Garbage collection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_collection_$SSD$ "Garbage collection (SSD)") [IOPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOPS "IOPS") [MB/s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate "Bit rate") [Memory wear](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory#Memory_wear "Flash memory") [Open-channel SSD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-channel_SSD "Open-channel SSD") [Over-provisioning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write_amplification#Over-provisioning "Write amplification") [Read disturb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory#Read_disturb "Flash memory") [Secure erase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write_amplification#Secure_erase "Write amplification") [Solid-state storage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_storage "Solid-state storage") [Trim command](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trim_$computing$ "Trim (computing)") [Wear leveling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wear_leveling "Wear leveling") [Write amplification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write_amplification "Write amplification") \| \| Flash manufacturers \| [Micron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micron_Technology "Micron Technology") [Samsung]() [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") Bought [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel")'s NAND flash chips and NAND flash SSD businesses and renamed the SSD business as Solidigm Flash Forward (joint venture between [Sandisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandisk "Sandisk") and [Kioxia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kioxia "Kioxia")) [YMTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangtze_Memory_Technologies "Yangtze Memory Technologies") [XMC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMC_$company$ "XMC (company)") \| \| [Controllers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_flash_memory_controller_manufacturers "List of flash memory controller manufacturers") \| \| \| \| \| \| Captive \| [Sandisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandisk "Sandisk") [Western Digital](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Digital "Western Digital") [Fusion-io](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion-io "Fusion-io") [HGST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HGST "HGST") [sTec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STec "STec") [Kioxia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kioxia "Kioxia") [OCZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OCZ "OCZ") (bankrupt, assets sold to Toshiba, which later spun off its SSD and flash business to Kioxia) [Indilinx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indilinx "Indilinx") (bought by OCZ) [Micron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micron_Technology "Micron Technology") [Samsung]() [Seagate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology "Seagate Technology") [SandForce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SandForce "SandForce") [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") Bought [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel")'s NAND flash chips and NAND flash SSD businesses including controllers and renamed the SSD business Solidigm [FADU](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=FADU&action=edit&redlink=1 "FADU (page does not exist)") \| \| Independent \| [Greenliant Systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenliant_Systems "Greenliant Systems") [Goke](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goke_Microelectronics&action=edit&redlink=1 "Goke Microelectronics (page does not exist)") [Maxiotek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JMicron "JMicron") [Marvell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvell_Technology_Group "Marvell Technology Group") [Phison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phison "Phison") [PMC-Sierra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMC-Sierra "PMC-Sierra") [SMI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Motion "Silicon Motion") \| \| SSD manufacturers \| [List of solid-state drive manufacturers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solid-state_drive_manufacturers "List of solid-state drive manufacturers") \| \| Interfaces \| [Advanced Host Controller Interface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Host_Controller_Interface "Advanced Host Controller Interface") (AHCI) [Fibre Channel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibre_Channel "Fibre Channel") (FC) [NVM Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express "NVM Express") (NVMe) [PCI Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express "PCI Express") (PCIe) [SATA Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SATA_Express "SATA Express") [Serial ATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA "Serial ATA") (SATA) [Serial attached SCSI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_attached_SCSI "Serial attached SCSI") (SAS) [Universal Serial Bus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB "USB") (USB) \| \| Configurations \| [HDD form factors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive#Form_factors "Hard disk drive") [mSATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSATA "MSATA") [M.2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2 "M.2") [PCI Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express "PCI Express") [expansion card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expansion_card "Expansion card") [Thunderbolt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_$interface$ "Thunderbolt (interface)") [USB Type-C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C "USB-C") [U.2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.2 "U.2") [U.3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.3 "U.3") [EDSFF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDSFF "EDSFF") \| \| Related organizations \| [INCITS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Committee_for_Information_Technology_Standards "International Committee for Information Technology Standards") [JEDEC / JC-42, JC-64.8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JEDEC "JEDEC") [ONFI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_NAND_Flash_Interface_Working_Group "Open NAND Flash Interface Working Group") [NVMHCI Work Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express#History "NVM Express") [USB-IF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_Implementers_Forum "USB Implementers Forum") [SATA-IO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA_International_Organization "Serial ATA International Organization") [SFF Committee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Form_Factor_Committee "Small Form Factor Committee") [SNIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_Networking_Industry_Association "Storage Networking Industry Association") [SSSI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_state_storage_initiative "Solid state storage initiative") [T10/SCSI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCSI "SCSI") [T11/FC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibre_Channel "Fibre Channel") [T13/ATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_ATA "Parallel ATA") \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Solid-state_computer_storage "Category:Solid-state computer storage") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Major_computer_hardware_companies "Template:Major computer hardware companies") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Major_computer_hardware_companies "Template talk:Major computer hardware companies") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Major_computer_hardware_companies "Special:EditPage/Template:Major computer hardware companies")Major [personal computer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer "Personal computer"), [server](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_$computing$ "Server (computing)"), and [mainframe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer "Mainframe computer") hardware companies \| \| \| Companies with annual revenue of over US\$3 billion \| \| \| [Personal computers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer "Personal computer") and [servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_$computing$ "Server (computing)") \| \| \| \| \| \| Servers only \| [Cisco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cisco "Cisco") [EMC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMC_Corporation "EMC Corporation") [HPE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett_Packard_Enterprise "Hewlett Packard Enterprise") [IBM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM "IBM") [Inspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspur "Inspur") [NetApp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetApp "NetApp") [Oracle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_Corporation "Oracle Corporation") \| \| [Mainframes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer "Mainframe computer") \| [Fujitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujitsu "Fujitsu") [HPE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett_Packard_Enterprise "Hewlett Packard Enterprise") [IBM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM "IBM") \| \| See also [Largest IT companies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_information_technology_companies_by_revenue "List of largest information technology companies by revenue") [Computer hardware manufacturers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_hardware_manufacturers "List of computer hardware manufacturers") [Home computer hardware companies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Home_computer_hardware_companies "Category:Home computer hardware companies") [Server hardware](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Server_hardware "Category:Server hardware") [Mainframe computers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mainframe_computers "Category:Mainframe computers") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Major_imaging_companies "Template:Major imaging companies") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Major_imaging_companies "Template talk:Major imaging companies") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Major_imaging_companies "Special:EditPage/Template:Major imaging companies")Major [imaging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaging "Imaging") companies \| \| \| Companies with an annual revenue of over US\$3 billion \| \| \| [Apple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") [Canon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. "Canon Inc.") [Epson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epson "Epson") [Fujifilm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujifilm "Fujifilm") [Hikvision](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikvision "Hikvision") [HP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc. "HP Inc.") [Kodak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak "Kodak") [Konica Minolta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konica_Minolta "Konica Minolta") [Kyocera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyocera "Kyocera") [Nikon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon "Nikon") [Oki Electric Industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oki_Electric_Industry "Oki Electric Industry") [Olympus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_Corporation "Olympus Corporation") [Panasonic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic "Panasonic") [Ricoh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricoh "Ricoh") [Pentax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax "Pentax") [Samsung]() [Sharp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation "Sharp Corporation") [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") [Toshiba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiba "Toshiba") [Xerox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerox "Xerox") [Lexmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexmark "Lexmark") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Major_information_storage_companies "Template:Major information storage companies") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Major_information_storage_companies "Template talk:Major information storage companies") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Major_information_storage_companies "Special:EditPage/Template:Major information storage companies")Major [information storage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_storage "Information storage") companies \| \| \| Companies with an annual revenue of over US\$3 billion \| \| \| [ADATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADATA "ADATA") [Amazon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Inc. "Amazon Inc.") [Apple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") 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For the conglomerate, see [Samsung Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung"). \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Samsung_Black_icon.svg/330px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg) \| \| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Samsung_headquarters.jpg/330px-Samsung_headquarters.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_headquarters.jpg)The Samsung headquarters in [Seoul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul "Seoul"), South Korea \| \| \| Native name \| \| \| Korean name \| \| \| [Hangul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangul "Hangul") \| 삼성전자 주식회사 \| \| [Hanja](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanja "Hanja") \| 三星電子株式會社 \| \| [RR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Romanization_of_Korean "Revised Romanization of Korean") \| Samseong jeonja jusikhoesa \| \| [MR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCune%E2%80%93Reischauer "McCune–Reischauer") \| Samsŏng chŏnja chusikhoesa \| \| Formerly \| Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) \| \| Company type \| [Public](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_company "Public company") \| \| [Traded as](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticker_symbol "Ticker symbol") \| [KRX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Exchange "Korea Exchange"): [005930](https://finance.naver.com/item/main.nhn?code=005930), [005935](https://finance.naver.com/item/main.nhn?code=005935) [LSE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stock_Exchange "London Stock Exchange"): [SMSN](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/SMSN//) [LuxSE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_Stock_Exchange "Luxembourg Stock Exchange"): [SMSEL](https://www.luxse.com/search?dataType=securities&q=SMSEL) \| \| [ISIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Securities_Identification_Number "International Securities Identification Number") \| KR7005930003 \| \| Industry \| [Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_industry "Electronics industry") [Consumer electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_electronics "Consumer electronics") [Semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_industry "Semiconductor industry") [Computer hardware](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_hardware "Computer hardware") [Home appliances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_appliance "Home appliance") [Internet of things](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things "Internet of things") [Medical devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_device "Medical device") [Telecommunications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications "Telecommunications") \| \| Founded \| 13 January 1969; 57 years ago in [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea \| \| Headquarters \| [Samsung Digital City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Digital_City "Samsung Digital City") \[[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0 "ko:삼성디지털시티")\], Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong, [Yeongtong District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeongtong_District "Yeongtong District"), [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) \| \| Area served \| Worldwide \| \| Key people \| [Lee Jae-yong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jae-yong_$businessman$ "Lee Jae-yong (businessman)") ([executive chairman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_chairman "Executive chairman")) Shin Je-Yoon ([chairman of the board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman_of_the_board "Chairman of the board") and independent director) Jun Young-Hyun (vice chairman and CEO) Roh Tae-Moon ([president](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_$corporate_title$ "President (corporate title)") and CEO) \| \| Products \| [See products listing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#Products) \| \| Revenue \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) [US\$](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar "United States dollar")220\.726 billion (2024) \| \| [Operating income](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earnings_before_interest_and_taxes "Earnings before interest and taxes") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$24.008 billion (2024) \| \| [Net income](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_income "Net income") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$25.274 billion (2024) \| \| [Total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset "Asset") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$377.473 billion (2024) \| \| [Total equity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equity_$finance$ "Equity (finance)") \| ![Increase](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/20px-Increase2.svg.png) US\$295.058 billion (2024) \| \| Owners \| [National Pension Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pension_Service "National Pension Service") (8.69%) [Samsung Life Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Life_Insurance "Samsung Life Insurance") (8.51%) [Samsung C\&T Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") (5.01%)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-marketscreener.com-2) \| \| Number of employees \| 262,647 (2024) \| \| [Parent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parent_company "Parent company") \| [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") \| \| [Subsidiaries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidiary "Subsidiary") \| [Samsung Experience Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Experience_Store "Samsung Experience Store") [Samsung Medison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Medison "Samsung Medison") [Samsung Telecommunications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Telecommunications "Samsung Telecommunications") [SmartThings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings "SmartThings") [Harman International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International "Harman International") [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") [Samsung ISOCELL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_ISOCELL "Samsung ISOCELL") \| \| Website \| [samsung.com](https://www.samsung.com/) \| \| Footnotes / references Financials as of fiscal year ended 31 December 2024. References:[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-report2-3) \| \| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEC; stylized as SΛMSUNG; [Korean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language "Korean language"): 삼성전자; lit. 'Tristar Electronics') is a [South Korean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") multinational [major appliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_appliance "Major appliance") and [consumer electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_electronics "Consumer electronics") corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in [Yeongtong District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeongtong_District "Yeongtong District"), [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea").[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Articles_of_incorporation-1) It is the pinnacle of the [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") [chaebol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaebol "Chaebol"), accounting for 70% of the group's revenue in 2012,[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-4) and has played a key role in the group's corporate governance due to [cross ownership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_ownership "Cross ownership").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ow-5) It is majority-owned by foreign investors.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-6)[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-7) As of 2023, Samsung Electronics is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and its market capitalization stood at US\$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-8) It has been the largest vendor of smartphones since 2012. Samsung is known most notably for its [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") brand consisting of phones such as its flagship [Galaxy S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series"), popular midrange [Galaxy A series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_A_series "Samsung Galaxy A series"), budget [Galaxy M series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_M_series "Samsung Galaxy M series") as well as the premium [Galaxy Fold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold") and [Galaxy Flip series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Flip "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip"). The company pioneered the [phablet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phablet "Phablet") form factor with the [Galaxy Note](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_series "Samsung Galaxy Note series") family.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-9) Samsung produces tablets consisting of the Galaxy Tab A series and [Galaxy Tab S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_S_series "Samsung Galaxy Tab S series").[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-10) It has been the [largest television manufacturer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television#Market_share "Television") since 2006,[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-11) both of which include related [software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software "Software") and services like [Samsung Pay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay "Samsung Pay") and [TV Plus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_TV_Plus "Samsung TV Plus"). Samsung is a supplier of [hospitality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitality "Hospitality") [televisions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_set "Television set") for [hotels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel "Hotel") and [businesses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business "Business") which includes dedicated software that can be personalised to each business[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-12) and is a supplier of displays for [stadiums](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium "Stadium") and venues.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-13) Samsung is also a major vendor of [washing machines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washing_machines "Washing machines"), [refrigerators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator "Refrigerator"), [computer monitors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_monitor "Computer monitor") and [soundbars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundbar "Soundbar").[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-14) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png/250px-Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Sharp_Sans_sample.png) Samsung Sharp Sans [typeface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typeface "Typeface"), used by Samsung Electronics in marketing since 2015 Samsung Electronics is also a major manufacturer of [electronic components](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_component "Electronic component") such as [lithium-ion batteries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery "Lithium-ion battery"), [semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor"), [image sensors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor "Image sensor"), [camera modules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_module "Camera module"), and [displays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_device "Display device") for clients such as [Apple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc."), [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony"), [HTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC "HTC"), and [Nokia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia "Nokia").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-15)[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-16) It is the world's largest [semiconductor memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_memory "Semiconductor memory") manufacturer[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-17) and, from 2017 to 2018, was the largest semiconductor company in the world, briefly dethroning [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel"), the decades-long champion.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-18) Samsung Electronics has [assembly plants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_line "Assembly line") and sales networks in 76 countries and employs more than 260,000 people.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-smartphonemaker-19) ### 1969–1987: early years \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: 1969–1987: early years")\] Samsung Electric Industries was established as an industrial part of [Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung "Samsung") Group on 13 January 1969 in [Suwon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwon "Suwon"), South Korea.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung-20) At the time, Samsung Group was known to the South Korean public as a trading company specialized in fertilizers and sweeteners. Despite the lack of technology and resources, falling shorter even than the domestic competitors, Samsung Group improved its footing in the manufacturing industry by cooperating with the Japanese companies, a decision that led to a significant amount of [anti-Japanese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Japanese_sentiment_in_Korea "Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea") public outcry and huge backlashes from the competitors fearing the outright subordination of the industry by the Japanese. The strategy was able to take off only after the government and Samsung declared that the company would exclusively focus on exports. [Toshio Iue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshio_Iue "Toshio Iue"), the founder of [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo"), played a role as an advisor to [Lee Byung-chul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Byung-chul "Lee Byung-chul"), Samsung's founder, who was a novice in the electronics business. In December of the same year, Samsung Electric established a joint venture named Samsung-Sanyo Electric with [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo") and [Sumitomo Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumitomo_Corporation "Sumitomo Corporation"). This is the direct predecessor of today's Samsung Electronics.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-21) The joint venture's early products were electronic and electrical appliances including televisions, [calculators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculator "Calculator"), [refrigerators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator "Refrigerator"), air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1970, Samsung established the joint venture Samsung-NEC with Japan's [NEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEC "NEC") Corporation and [Sumitomo Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumitomo_Corporation "Sumitomo Corporation") to manufacture [home appliances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_appliances "Home appliances") and [audiovisual devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_audiovisual_industry "Professional audiovisual industry"). Samsung-NEC later became Samsung SDI, the group's display and battery business unit. In 1973, Samsung and Sanyo created Samsung-Sanyo Parts, the predecessor of [Samsung Electro-Mechanics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electro-Mechanics "Samsung Electro-Mechanics"). By 1981, Samsung Electric had manufactured over 10 million [black-and-white televisions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_white_television "Black and white television").\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] In 1974, Samsung Group expanded into the [semiconductor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor") business by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, which was on the verge of bankruptcy while building one of the first chip-making facilities in the country at the time. Soon after, Korea Telecommunications, an electronic switching system producer and a Samsung Group company, took over the semiconductor business and became Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-22) In February 1983, Lee, along with the board of the Samsung industry and corporation agreement and help by sponsoring the event, made an announcement later dubbed the "Tokyo declaration", in which he declared that Samsung intended to become a [dynamic random-access memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory "Dynamic random-access memory") (DRAM) vendor. One year later, Samsung announced that it had successfully developed a 64 [kb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilobit "Kilobit") DRAM, reducing the technological gap between the companies from [first-world](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_World "First World") countries and the young electronics maker from more than a decade to approximately four years. In the process, Samsung used technologies imported from [Micron Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micron_Technology "Micron Technology") of the U.S. for the development of DRAM and [Sharp Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Corporation "Sharp Corporation") of Japan for its [SRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_random-access_memory "Static random-access memory") and [ROM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read-only_memory "Read-only memory").[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-23) In 1988, Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications to form Samsung Electronics,[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-24) as before that, they had not been one company and had not been a leading corporation together, but they were not rivals, as they had been in talks for a time until they finally merged. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung sold personal computers under the Leading Technology brand. However, the equipment was manufactured by Samsung, and the FCC filings from this period typically refer to Samsung products.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-25) ### 1988–1995: consumer struggles \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: 1988–1995: consumer struggles")\] In 1988, Samsung Electronics launched its first mobile phone in the South Korean market.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Sales were initially poor, and by the early 1990s, Motorola held a market share of over 60 percent in the country's mobile phone market compared to just 10 percent for Samsung.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Michell1-26) Samsung's mobile phone division also struggled with poor quality and inferior\[[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify "Wikipedia:Please clarify")\] products until the mid-1990s, and exit from the sector was a frequent topic of discussion within the company.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-27) ### 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: 1995–2008: component manufacturing and design strategy")\] Lee Kun-Hee decided that Samsung needed to change its strategy. The company shelved the production of many under-selling product lines and instead pursued a process of designing and manufacturing components and investing in new technologies for other companies. In addition, Samsung outlined a 10-year plan to shrug off its image as a "budget brand" and to challenge [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Corporation "Sony Corporation") as the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturer. It was hoped that, in this way, Samsung would gain an understanding of how products are made and give a technological lead sometime in the future. This patient [vertical integration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_integration "Vertical integration") strategy of manufacturing components has borne fruit for Samsung in the late 2000s.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-businessweek-28) A complementary brand leadership strategy was also initiated by chairman Lee when he declared 1996 to be the "Year of Design Revolution" at Samsung. His objective was to build Samsung design capabilities as a competitive asset and transform the company into a global brand-design leader. However, this effort required major changes in corporate culture, processes, and systems. By integrating a comprehensive [design management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_management "Design management") system and strategy into the corporate culture, Samsung was successful in developing an award-winning product design portfolio by the late 1990s, resulting in significant brand equity growth.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) As Samsung shifted away from consumer markets, the company devised a plan to sponsor major sporting events. One such sponsorship was for the [1998 Winter Olympics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Winter_Olympics "1998 Winter Olympics") held in [Nagano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagano_$city$ "Nagano (city)"), Japan.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-32) As a [chaebol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaebol "Chaebol"), Samsung Group wielded wealth that allowed the company to invest and develop new technology rather than build products at a level that would not have a detrimental impact on Samsung's finances.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-33) Samsung had a number of technological breakthroughs, particularly in the field of memory which are commonplace in most electrical products today. This includes the world's first 64 MB DRAM in 1992, 256 MB DRAM in 1994, and 1 GB DRAM in 1996.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-34) In 2004, Samsung developed the world's first 8 GB [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory chip, and a manufacturing deal was struck with Apple in 2005. A deal to supply Apple with memory chips was sealed in 2005, and Samsung remained a key supplier of Apple components as of October 2013, manufacturing the [A7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A7 "Apple A7") processors inside the [iPhone 5S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_5S "IPhone 5S") model.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg/250px-Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_IFA_Berlin_2008.jpg) The Samsung display at the 2008 Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin From 2000 to 2003, Samsung maintained a net earnings growth of over 5%, even as 16 of South Korea's 30 largest companies collapsed following a financial crisis.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-37)[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-38) In 2005, Samsung surpassed its Japanese rival, [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony"), for the first time, becoming the 20th most popular global consumer brand according to Interbrand rankings.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-39) In 2007, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-40) By 2009 with Solstice line and its derivative models, Samsung achieved \$117bn in revenue, overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest technology company by sales.[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-st-41) However, Samsung faced legal challenges in 2009 and 2010 when the U.S. and the EU fined the company—along with other memory chip manufacturers—for involvement in a price-fixing scheme that occurred between 1999 and 2002.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-U.S._Department_of_Justice-42)[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Pimentel-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-44) In 2010, Samsung was granted [immunity from prosecution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunity_from_prosecution "Immunity from prosecution") by the EU for acting as an informant during the investigation into the [LCD price-fixing cartel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TFT-LCD_$Flat_Panel$_Antitrust_Litigation "TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation"), leading to the implication of other companies, including LG Display and HannStar.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-45)[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-46) Despite its continuous growth, Samsung has been portrayed as financially insecure. In 2010, after returning from temporary retirement, chairman [Lee Kun-hee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Kun-hee "Lee Kun-hee") expressed concern about the company's future, stating, "Samsung Electronics' future is not guaranteed, as most of our flagship products will be obsolete within ten years."[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-47) Samsung has since set ambitious goals, aiming for \$400bn in annual revenue within a decade, with 24 global research and development centers contributing to these efforts.\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] In 2011, Samsung sold its hard disk drive (HDD) operations to [Seagate Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology "Seagate Technology") for \$1.4 billion in cash and stock.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-48) In 2012, [Kwon Oh-hyun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwon_Oh-hyun "Kwon Oh-hyun") was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics. He announced his resignation in 2017, citing an "unprecedented crisis." His departure signaled the transition to a leadership structure with three co-CEOs, which lasted until 2021, when Kyung Kye-Hyun and Han Jong-hee were appointed as new CEOs after a company-wide reorganization.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-49) In 2014, Samsung made headlines by introducing the [Samsung Galaxy S4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4 "Samsung Galaxy S4"), a new entry in its Galaxy smartphone series, and successfully tested enhanced 5G technology.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-50) From 2014 onward, Samsung expanded its presence in technology markets. In April 2014, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, both of which featured a significant redesign and introduced the concept of curved screens. The same year, Samsung also entered the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market by acquiring the smart home company [SmartThings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings "SmartThings").[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Clark2014-51) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg/500px-Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Electronics_quarterly_results.svg) Samsung Electronics quarterly results: CE: Consumer electronics DS: Device solutions IM: IT & mobile communications In 2016, Samsung faced one of its most publicized crises when its [Galaxy Note 7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7 "Samsung Galaxy Note 7") devices began to overheat and catch fire due to defective batteries. This led to a global recall of the product and a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Samsung recovered by launching successful products such as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 in 2017, which helped restore consumer confidence. During this time, Samsung continued its push into new markets. In November 2016, it announced its acquisition of [Harman International Industries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International_Industries "Harman International Industries") for \$8bn, marking a major step into the automotive technology sector, particularly in connected car solutions.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-52) In 2017, Samsung reported record profits driven by its semiconductor business, particularly memory chips. By 2018, the company had solidified its position as one of the leading global manufacturers of semiconductors, overtaking [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel") as the world's largest semiconductor supplier.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-53) In 2021, Samsung announced plans to invest \$17bn to build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in [Taylor, Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor,_Texas "Taylor, Texas"), part of its strategy to expand its chip production capabilities amid the global semiconductor shortage.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-54) On 20 May 2022, US President [Joe Biden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden "Joe Biden") met with South Korean President [Yoon Suk-yeol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoon_Suk-yeol "Yoon Suk-yeol") at the Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in [Pyeongtaek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeongtaek "Pyeongtaek"), South Korea. The two leaders spoke of the importance of the semiconductor industry and on strengthening the technological innovations between the two countries.[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-55) At CES 2024, Samsung demonstrated Ballie, an AI-powered home robot designed to assist with daily tasks, monitor pets, and integrate with smart home appliances.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-56) Samsung has been working to meet sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. In 2023, the company announced a partnership with [British Gas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Gas "British Gas") to integrate its services into Samsung's SmartThings app, helping users reduce energy consumption through smarter home management. As part of the partnership, British Gas began offering Samsung's energy-efficient heat pumps to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-57) In 2024, Samsung continues to be a leader in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and AI development, shaping technology through its innovations in smart homes, connected devices, and sustainable energy solutions. Samsung Electronics has become the largest shareholder of South Korea's Rainbow Robotics in 2025.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-58) On 25 March 2025, Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died from a heart attack at the age of 63.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-59) This resulted in Jun Young-hyun, who was appointed a CEO just a week before Han Jong-hee's death, becoming the company's sole leader.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-60)[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-61) - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Samsung_%281969%29.svg/250px-Samsung_%281969%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_$1969$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1969 until replaced in 1979 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Samsung_%281979%29.svg/250px-Samsung_%281979%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_$1979$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1979 until replaced in 1993 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg/250px-Samsung_Electronics_logo_%28english%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Electronics_logo_$english$.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for Lippincott & Margulies[62]") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 1 November 1993 until replaced in 2013, designed by Constance Birdsall & Joe Finocchiaro for [Lippincott & Margulies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippincott_%26_Margulies "Lippincott & Margulies")[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-62) - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg/250px-Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_old_logo_before_year_2015.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 9 June 2005 until replaced in 2013 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Samsung_wordmark.svg/250px-Samsung_wordmark.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_wordmark.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020") Samsung Electronics logo, used from 2013 until it stopped using the blue colour in 2020 - [![Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Samsung_Black_icon.svg/250px-Samsung_Black_icon.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Black_icon.svg "Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020") Samsung Electronics logo, in use since 2020 ## Corporate governance \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Corporate governance")\] Around 44% of Samsung Electronics' shares are held by the general public, around 38% are held by institutions, and insiders held around 4% of shares. The largest shareholders in early 2024 were:[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-63) \| Shareholder \| Common Shares (%) \| Preferred Shares (%) \| Combined Stake (%) \| Flag \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Samsung Life Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Life_Insurance "Samsung Life Insurance") \| 8\.64% \| 0\.06% \| 7\.60% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [National Pension Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pension_Service "National Pension Service") \| 7\.35% \| \- \| 7\.35% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [BlackRock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackRock "BlackRock") \| 5\.03% \| \- \| 5\.03% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") \| \| [Samsung C\&T](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_C%26T_Corporation "Samsung C&T Corporation") \| 5\.01% \| 0% \| 4\.40% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Hong Ra-hee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Ra-hee "Hong Ra-hee") \| 1\.64% \| 0\.03% \| 1\.45% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Jae-yong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jae-yong "Lee Jae-yong") \| 1\.63% \| 0\.02% \| 1\.44% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Fire_%26_Marine_Insurance "Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance") \| 1\.49% \| 0% \| 1\.31% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Boo-jin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Boo-jin "Lee Boo-jin") \| 0\.89% \| 0\.02% \| 0\.78% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| [Lee Seo-hyun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Seo-hyun "Lee Seo-hyun") \| 0\.79% \| 0\.02% \| 0\.70% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| Samsung Welfare Foundation \| 0\.08% \| 0% \| 0\.07% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| \| Samsung Foundation of Culture \| 0\.03% \| 0% \| 0\.03% \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/20px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") \| After the completion of inheritance tax payments in April 2026, the shares held by the Lee family were:[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-64)[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-65) \| Member \| Stake (%) \| \|---\|---\| \| Lee Jae-yong \| 1\.67 \| \| Hong Ra-hee \| 1\.24 \| \| Lee Seo-hyun \| 0\.77 \| \| Lee Boo-jin \| 0\.71 \| ### Management and board of directors \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Management and board of directors")\] In December 2010, Samsung switched its management system from a [single CEO-system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_executive_officer "Chief executive officer") under Choi Gee-sung to a two-person management team including Gee-sung and Lee Jae-Yong, who serves as the chief operating officer and president. In June 2012, Samsung appointed Kwon Oh-Hyun as CEO of the company.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-66)[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-67) Samsung also reorganized its overseas marketing bases in line with changes in the market, including a combined European regional subsidiary, and a combined Chinese-Taiwanese regional subsidiary.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-68) The company added a new digital imaging business division in 2010, which consists of eight divisions, including the existing display, IT solutions, consumer electronics, wireless, networking, semiconductor, and LCD divisions. It also merged consumer electronics and air conditioners under the consumer electronics business division. The set-top boxes business was merged with the Visual Display Business division. The company underwent reorganization in 2023. Among the eight divisions, the network division and the digital imaging division experienced new appointments, while the remaining divisions were maintained in accordance with their results.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-69) - Executive Chairman: Lee Jae-yong - Vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics' device experience division: Han Jong Hee - Co-CEO of the device solutions division: Kyung Kye-hyun - Vice chairman and head of the Future Business Planning division: Jun Young-hyun The following were the names of the board of directors' members:[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-70) \| Board of directors \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Name \| Position(s) \| \| Han-Jo Kim \| Chairman of the Board & Independent Director \| \| Jong-Hee Han \| Vice Chairman & CEO (DX) \| \| Kyung Kye-Hyun \| President & CEO (DS) \| \| Tae-Moon Roh \| President & Head of MX \| \| Hark-Kyu Park \| President & CFO (DX) \| \| Jung-Bae Lee \| President & Head of Memory \| \| Sun-Uk Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Jeong Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Jun-Sung Kim \| Independent Director \| \| Eun-Nyeong Heo \| Independent Director \| \| Myung-Hee Yoo \| Independent Director \| In November 2025, TM Roh was appointed Co-CEO, Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-71) The following reflects the changes in leadership at that point: \| Name \| Before \| After \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| TM Roh \| Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business \| Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, CEO \| \| Janghyun Yoon \| CEO of Samsung Venture Investment \| President, Chief Technology Officer of DX Division, Head of Samsung Research \| \| Hongkun Park \| Mark Hyman Jr. Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at Harvard University \| Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) \| In April 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked Samsung Electronics 21st on their global top 100 companies by market capitalization.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-72) In January 2025, Samsung Electronics was ranked first in the 'Best Global Brands' by [YouGov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouGov "YouGov"), a market research firm.[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-73) The key trends for Samsung Electronics are (as of the financial year ending 31 December):[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-74)[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-76) \| \| Revenue (KRW trillion) \| Net profit (KRW trillion) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 2016 \| 201 \| 22\.4 \| \| 2017 \| 239 \| 41\.3 \| \| 2018 \| 243 \| 43\.8 \| \| 2019 \| 230 \| 21\.5 \| \| 2020 \| 236 \| 26\.0 \| \| 2021 \| 279 \| 39\.2 \| \| 2022 \| 302 \| 54\.7 \| \| 2023 \| 259 \| 15\.5 \| \| 2024 \| 301 \| 34\.5 \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg/250px-Samsung_in_SM_Aura%2C_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_in_SM_Aura,_Bonifacio_Global_City.jpg) A Samsung store in [Taguig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taguig "Taguig"), Philippines The company focuses on four areas: [digital media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media "Digital media"), [semiconductors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor "Semiconductor"), telecommunication networks, and LCD digital appliances.[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-77) The digital-media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers; [digital displays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_display "Digital display") such as televisions and computer monitors; consumer entertainment devices such as [DVD players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_player "DVD player"), [MP3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3 "MP3") [players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_media_player "Portable media player"), and [digital camcorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camcorder "Digital camcorder"); home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, [air purifiers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_purifier "Air purifier"), washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and [robot vacuum cleaners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_vacuum_cleaner "Robot vacuum cleaner").[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-79) \| Region \| Share \| \|---\|---\| \| Americas \| 35\.6% \| \| Europe \| 18\.6% \| \| South Korea \| 17\.6% \| \| Asia and Africa \| 17\.3% \| \| China \| 10\.9% \| The semiconductor-business area includes semiconductor chips such as [SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDRAM "SDRAM"), [SRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_random_access_memory "Static random access memory"), [NAND](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") [flash memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory "Flash memory"); [smart cards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_card "Smart card"); [mobile application development](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_application_development "Mobile application development"), [mobile application processors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_processor "Mobile processor"); [mobile TV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_TV "Mobile TV") receivers; RF transceivers; [CMOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMOS "CMOS") Image sensors, [Smart Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Card "Smart Card") [IC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit "Integrated circuit"), MP3 IC, DVD/Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD Player SOC, and multi-chip package (MCP). The telecommunication-network-business area includes multi-service [DSLAMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSLAM "DSLAM") and [fax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fax "Fax") machines; [cellular devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_device "Cellular device") such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called [mobile intelligent terminals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_terminal "Mobile terminal") (MITs); and [satellite receivers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receiver_$radio$ "Receiver (radio)"). The LCD business area focuses on producing [TFT-LCD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_film_transistor_liquid_crystal_display "Thin film transistor liquid crystal display") and [organic light-emitting diode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_light-emitting_diode "Organic light-emitting diode") (OLED) panels for laptops, desktop monitors, and televisions. Samsung Print was established in 2009 as a separate entity to focus on [B2B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business-to-business "Business-to-business") sales and released a broad range of [multifunctional devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunctional_device "Multifunctional device"), printers, and more.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-81)[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-82) In 2017, Samsung's printing business was sold to [HP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc. "HP Inc.").[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-83) Samsung Electronics produces LCD and LED panels, mobile phones, memory chips, [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash"), [solid-state drives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive "Solid-state drive"), televisions, digital cinema screens, laptops and many more products. The company previously produced hard-drives and printers.[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-84) Samsung consistently invests in innovation. In 2021, the [World Intellectual Property Organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Intellectual_Property_Organization "World Intellectual Property Organization") (WIPO)'s annual [World Intellectual Property Indicators](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Intellectual_Property_Indicators "World Intellectual Property Indicators") report ranked Samsung's number of patent applications published under the [PCT System](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_Cooperation_Treaty "Patent Cooperation Treaty") as 2nd in the world, with 3,093 patent applications being published during 2020.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:3-85) This position is up from its previous ranking as 3rd in 2019 with 2,334 applications.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:1-86) ### LCD and OLED panels \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: LCD and OLED panels")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Samsung_AMOLED.jpg/250px-Samsung_AMOLED.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_AMOLED.jpg) The [Samsung Galaxy Note 10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_10 "Samsung Galaxy Note 10"), which incorporates a Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O (punch hole for camera) display screen By 2004 Samsung was the world's-largest manufacturer of OLEDs, with a 40 percent market share worldwide[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-87) and as of 2018 has a 98% share of the global [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") market.[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-88) The company generated \$100.2 million out of the total \$475 million revenues in the global OLED market in 2006.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) As of 2006, it held more than 600 American patents and more than 2,800 international patents, making it the largest owner of [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") technology patents.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-findarticles.com-89) Samsung's current [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED "AMOLED") smartphones use its [Super AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_AMOLED "Super AMOLED") trademark, with the [Samsung Wave S8500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wave_S8500 "Samsung Wave S8500") and [Samsung i9000 Galaxy S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S "Samsung i9000 Galaxy S") being launched in June 2010. In January 2011, it announced its Super AMOLED Plus displays[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-90) – which offer several advances over the older [Super AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_AMOLED "Super AMOLED") displays – real stripe matrix (50 percent more sub pixels), thinner form factor, brighter image and an 18 percent reduction in energy consumption. In October 2007, Samsung introducing a ten-millimeter thick, 40-inch LCD television panel, followed in October 2008 by the world's first 7.9-mm panel.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-91) Samsung developed panels for 24-inch LCD monitors (3.5 mm) and 12.1-inch laptops (1.64 mm).[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-92) In 2009, Samsung succeeded in developing a panel for forty-inch LED televisions, with a thickness of 3.9 millimeters (0.15 inch). Dubbed the "Needle Slim", the panel is as thick (or thin) as two coins put together. This is about a twelfth of the conventional LCD panel whose thickness is approximately 50 millimeters (1.97 inches). While reducing the thickness substantially, the company maintained the performance of previous models, including Full HD 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate,[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-93) and 5000:1 contrast ratio.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-94) On 6 September 2013, Samsung launched its 55-inch curved OLED TV (model KE55S9C) in the United Kingdom with John Lewis.[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-95) In October 2013, Samsung disseminated a press release for its curved display technology with the [Galaxy Round](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Round "Samsung Galaxy Round") smartphone model. The press release described the product as the "world's first commercialized full HD Super AMOLED flexible display". The manufacturer explains that users can check information such as time and battery life when the home screen is off, and can receive information from the screen by tilting the device.[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-96) In 2020, Samsung Display said it was exiting the LCD business.[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-97) ### Mobile and smart phones \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=16 "Edit section: Mobile and smart phones")\] Samsung's mobile cell business began with a [car phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_phone "Car phone") in 1984, while its first handheld mobile phone called the SH-100 was made in 1988, which worked on the country's [AMPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Mobile_Phone_System "Advanced Mobile Phone System") 800 network.[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In 1995, Samsung overtook [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the largest in South Korea in the mobile phone market.[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-99) The company expanded to other markets during this period. In 1998, Samsung became the largest vendor in major [CDMA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDMA "CDMA") markets such as South America and Hong Kong, while being overall the 7th largest manufacturer in the world.[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-100) In 1999, the company became the 5th largest manufacturer of cell phones in the world with a share of 5 percent.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-101) In 1999/2000, Samsung released the first ever "[MP3 phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3_player "MP3 player")", the SCH-M210, released in [GSM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM "GSM") as SGH-M100 and as [SPH-M100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-M100 "Samsung SPH-M100") in PCS CDMA in the US.[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-102)[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-103)[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-104) The company's first smartphone was the [Samsung SPH-i300](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SPH-i300 "Samsung SPH-i300") in 2001. During the early 2000s Samsung popularised the [clamshell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamshell_design "Clamshell design") ("flip phone") design,[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-105) and the [SGH-T100](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-T100 "Samsung SGH-T100") was the first ever "true color" mobile phone and the firm's first to sell over 10 million handsets.[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-106)[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-:2-98) In the mid-2000s the [SGH-D500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGH-D500 "SGH-D500") popularised the [slider](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_$form$ "Slide (form)") form factor,[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-107) and later slider products such as the [E250](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-E250 "Samsung SGH-E250") were hits.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-108) In 2006 Samsung's [X820](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_SGH-X820 "Samsung SGH-X820") with a depth of 6.9 mm was the thinnest phone, and for many years its successor U100 would remain the skinniest at just 5.9 mm.[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-109) In 2007 it launched the slate style touchscreen phone [F700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Ultra_Smart_F700 "Samsung Ultra Smart F700") which would precede its increasingly relevant touch phones such as [Tocco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_F480_Tocco "Samsung F480 Tocco") and [Omnia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_i900_Omnia "Samsung i900 Omnia"). Samsung overtook declining [Motorola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola "Motorola") to become the world's second largest mobile phone marker during 2007.[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-110) Presently, Samsung's flagship mobile handset line is the [Galaxy S series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_series "Samsung Galaxy S series") of smartphones, which many consider a direct competitor of the [iPhone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone "IPhone").[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-111) It was initially launched in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea in June 2010,[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-112)[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-113)[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-114) followed by the United States in July. It sold more than one million units within the first 45 days on sale in the United States.[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-115) While many other handset manufacturers focused on one or two operating systems, Samsung for a time used several of them: [Symbian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian "Symbian"), [Windows Phone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone "Windows Phone"), Linux-based [LiMo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiMo_Platform "LiMo Platform"), and Samsung's proprietary [TouchWiz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchWiz "TouchWiz"), [Bada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bada_$operating_system$ "Bada (operating system)") and [Tizen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tizen "Tizen").[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-116) By 2013 Samsung had dropped all operating systems except Android phone and Windows Phone. That year Samsung released at least 43 Android phones or tablets and two Windows Phones.[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-117) At the end of the third quarter of 2010, the company had surpassed the 70 million unit mark in shipped phones, giving it a global market share of 22 percent, trailing [Nokia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia "Nokia") by 12 percent.[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-118)[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-119) Overall, the company sold 280 million mobile phones in 2010, corresponding to a market share of 20.2 percent.[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-120) The company overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone sales during the third quarter 2011, with a total market share of 23.8 percent, compared to Apple's 14.6 percent share.[\[121\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-121) Samsung became the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in 2012, with the sales of 95 million in the first quarter.[\[122\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-122) During the third quarter of 2013, Samsung's smartphone sales improved in emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, where cheaper handsets were most popular. As of October 2013, the company offers 40 smartphone models on its US website.[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Bloom-36) In 2019, Samsung announced that it has ended production of mobile phones in China, due to lack of Chinese demand. As of 2019 Samsung employs over 200,000 employees in the Hanoi-area of Vietnam to produce Smartphones, while outsourcing some manufacturing to China[\[123\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-123) and manufacturing large portions of its phones in India.[\[124\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-124)[\[125\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-125)[\[126\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-126)[\[127\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-127) In May 2022, Samsung Electronics announced the company had expanded the Samsung Knox enterprise mobile security platform with the introduction of Samsung Knox Guard. It allows companies to quickly make phones unusable to potentially deter theft and reduce risk of fraud and data breaches.[\[128\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-128) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg/250px-Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_PC3200U-30331-Z_256MB_20060809.jpg) A Samsung [DDR SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM "DDR SDRAM") module Samsung Electronics has been the world's largest [memory chip](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_chip "Memory chip") manufacturer since 1993,[\[129\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-129) and the largest [semiconductor company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_company "Semiconductor company") between 2017 and 2018.[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) Samsung Semiconductor division manufactures various [semiconductor devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_devices "Semiconductor devices"), including [semiconductor nodes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_node "Semiconductor node"), [MOSFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOSFET "MOSFET") transistors, [integrated circuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit "Integrated circuit") chips, and [semiconductor memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_memory "Semiconductor memory"). Since the early 1990s, Samsung Electronics has commercially introduced a number of new memory technologies.[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) They commercially introduced [SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronous_dynamic_random-access_memory "Synchronous dynamic random-access memory") (synchronous dynamic [random-access memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory "Random-access memory")) in 1992,[\[132\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-132)[\[133\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronic-design-133) and later [DDR SDRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM "DDR SDRAM") ([double data rate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_data_rate "Double data rate") SDRAM) and [GDDR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR "GDDR") (graphics DDR) [SGRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGRAM "SGRAM") (synchronous [graphics RAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_memory "Video memory")) in 1998.[\[134\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-134)[\[135\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-135) In 2009, Samsung started mass-producing [30 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32_nanometer "32 nanometer")\-class [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory,[\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-136) and in 2010 succeeded in mass-producing 30 nm class [DRAM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory "Dynamic random-access memory") and [20 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=20_nm&action=edit&redlink=1 "20 nm (page does not exist)") class NAND flash, both of which were for the first time in the world.[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) They also commercially introduced [TLC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple-level_cell "Triple-level cell") (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory in 2010,[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [V-NAND](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-NAND "V-NAND") flash in 2013,[\[138\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-138)[\[139\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-139)[\[140\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-140)[\[141\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-141) [LPDDR4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPDDR4 "LPDDR4") SDRAM in 2013,[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-history-131) [HBM2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBM2 "HBM2") in 2016,[\[142\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsung-hbm2-142)[\[143\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-extremetech=hbm2-143) [GDDR6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR6 "GDDR6") in January 2018,[\[144\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-144)[\[145\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tr_gddr6-145)[\[146\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-146) and [LPDDR5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPDDR5 "LPDDR5") in June 2018.[\[147\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-147) Another area which the company has had significant business in for years is the [foundry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry_model "Foundry model") segment. It had begun investment in the foundry business since 2006, and positioned it as one of the strategic pillars for semiconductor growth.[\[148\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-148) Since then, Samsung has been a leader in [semiconductor device fabrication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_device_fabrication "Semiconductor device fabrication"). Samsung began mass-production of a 20 nm class [semiconductor manufacturing process](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_manufacturing_process "Semiconductor manufacturing process") in 2010,[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-semiconductorpackagingnews-137) followed by a [10 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10_nm_process "10 nm process") class [FinFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FinFET "FinFET") process in 2013,[\[149\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tomshardware-149) and [7 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_nm "7 nm") FinFET nodes in 2018. They also began production of the first [5 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_nm "5 nm") nodes in late 2018,[\[150\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-150) with plans to introduce [3 nm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_nm "3 nm") [GAAFET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAAFET "GAAFET") nodes by 2021.[\[151\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-151) According to market research firm Gartner, during the second quarter of 2010, Samsung Electronics took the top position in the DRAM segment due to brisk sales of the item on the world market. Gartner analysts said in their report, "Samsung cemented its leading position by taking a 35-percent market share. All the other suppliers had minimal change in their shares." The company took the top slot in the ranking, followed by [Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hynix "Hynix"), Elpida, and Micron, said Gartner.[\[152\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-152) In 2010, market researcher IC Insights predicted that Samsung would become the world's-biggest [semiconductor chip](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_chip "Semiconductor chip") supplier by 2014, surpassing [Intel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel "Intel"). For the ten-year period from 1999 to 2009, Samsung's compound annual growth rate in semiconductor revenues was 13.5 percent, compared with 3.4 percent for Intel.[\[153\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-153)[\[154\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-154) For 2015, IC Insights and Gartner announced that Samsung was the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.[\[155\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-155) Samsung eventually surpassed Intel to become the world's largest [semiconductor company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_company "Semiconductor company") in 2017.[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-electronicsweekly-130) By the second quarter of 2020 the company had planned to start mass production of 5 nm chips using [Extreme ultraviolet lithography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_ultraviolet_lithography "Extreme ultraviolet lithography") (EUV) and aimed to become a leader in EUV process use.[\[156\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-156) On 30 November 2021, it was announced that the company would be producing new auto chips for [Volkswagen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen "Volkswagen") vehicles. The logic chips will be used in entertainment systems to provide [5G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G "5G") telecommunications to meet the increased demand for [high-definition video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video "High-definition video") while traveling.[\[157\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-157) The [Xi'an](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xi%27an "Xi'an") China facility, which has been running since 2014, produced approximately 40 percent of Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory chips as of 2021.[\[158\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-158) In 2024, Samsung was to receive billions of dollars in [CHIPS and Science Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIPS_and_Science_Act "CHIPS and Science Act") funding for semiconductor facilities in [Taylor, Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor,_Texas "Taylor, Texas").[\[159\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-159) In 2016, Samsung also launched to market a 15.36 TB SSD with a price tag of US\$10,000 using a SAS interface, using a 2.5-inch form factor but with the thickness of 3.5-inch drives. This was the first time a commercially available SSD had more capacity than the largest currently available HDD.[\[160\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-160)[\[161\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-161) In 2018, Samsung introduced to market a 30.72 TB SSD using a SAS interface. Samsung introduced an [M.2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2 "M.2") [NVMe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVMe "NVMe") SSD with read speeds of 3500 MB/s and write speeds of 3300 MB/s in the same year.[\[162\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-162)[\[163\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-163) In 2019, Samsung introduced SSDs capable of 8 GB/s sequential read and write speeds and 1.5 million IOPS, capable of moving data from damaged chips to undamaged chips, to allow the SSD to continue working normally, albeit at a lower capacity.[\[164\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-164)[\[165\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-165)[\[166\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-166)[\[167\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-167) Samsung's consumer SSD lineup currently consists of the 9100 PRO, 990 PRO, 990 EVO Plus, 980 PRO, 980, 970 PRO, 970 EVO plus, 970 EVO, 960 PRO, 960 EVO, 950 PRO, 860 QVO, 860 PRO, 860 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, and the 750 EVO. The SSDs models beginning with a 9 use an [NVM Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express "NVM Express") interface and the rest use a [Serial ATA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA "Serial ATA") interface.[\[168\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-168) Samsung also produces consumer portable SSDs using a [USB-C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C "USB-C") [USB 3.1 Gen 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.1_Gen_2 "USB 3.1 Gen 2") connector. The drives offer read speeds of up to 14.800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13.400 MB/s and are available as 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB,4 TB and 8 TB models.[\[169\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-169) Like many other SSD producers, Samsung's SSDs use [NAND flash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAND_flash "NAND flash") memory produced by Samsung Electronics. [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg/250px-Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_Hard_Disk.jpg) A 640 GB Samsung Spinpoint hard-drive In the area of [storage media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_media "Storage media"), in 2009 Samsung achieved a ten percent world market share, driven by the introduction of a new [hard disk drive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive "Hard disk drive") capable of storing 250 Gb per 2.5-inch disk.[\[170\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-170) In 2010, the company started marketing the 320 Gb-per-disk HDD, the largest in the industry. In addition, it was focusing more on selling external hard disk drives. Following financial losses, the hard disk division was sold to [Seagate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology "Seagate Technology") in 2011 in return for a 9.6% ownership stake in Seagate.[\[171\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-171) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg/250px-Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_UN105S9_20140127.jpg) Samsung UN105S9 105-inch 4K [ultra-high-definition television](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-definition_television "Ultra-high-definition television") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Samsung_LED_TV.jpg/250px-Samsung_LED_TV.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_LED_TV.jpg) A 32-inch Samsung LED TV In 2009, Samsung sold around 31 million [flat-panel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat-panel_display "Flat-panel display") televisions, enabling to it to maintain the world's largest market share for a fourth consecutive year.[\[172\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-172) Samsung launched its first [full HD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1080p "1080p") 3D [LED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode "Light-emitting diode") television in March 2010. Samsung had showcased the product at the 2010 International [Consumer Electronics Show](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Show "Consumer Electronics Show") (CES 2010) held in [Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas "Las Vegas").[\[173\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-173) Samsung sold more than one million 3D televisions within six months of its launch. This is the figure close to what many market researchers forecast for the year's worldwide 3D television sales (1.23 million units).[\[174\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-174) It also debuted the 3D Home Theater (HT-C6950W) that allows the user to enjoy 3D image and surround sound at the same time. With the launch of 3D Home Theater, Samsung became the first company in the industry to have the full line of 3D offerings, including 3D television, 3D [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") player, 3D content, and 3D glasses.[\[175\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-175) In 2007, Samsung introduced the "Internet TV", enabling the viewer to receive information from the Internet while at the same time watching conventional television programming. Samsung later developed "Smart LED TV" (now renamed to "Samsung Smart TV"),[\[176\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-176) which additionally supports downloaded [smart television apps](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_television_app "Smart television app"). In 2008, the company launched the Power Infolink service, followed in 2009 by a whole new Internet@TV. In 2010, it started marketing the 3D television while unveiling the upgraded Internet@TV 2010, which offers free (or for-fee) download of applications from its Samsung [Apps Store](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_store "App store"), in addition to existing services such as news, weather, stock market, YouTube videos, and movies.[\[177\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-177) Samsung Apps offers for-fee premium services in a few countries including Korea and the United States. The services will be custom-tailored for each region. Samsung plans to offer family-oriented applications such as health care programs and digital picture frames as well as games. Samsung's range of [smart TVs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_TV "Smart TV") include the apps [ITV Player](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITV_Player "ITV Player") and motion controlled games such as [Angry Birds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds "Angry Birds").[\[178\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-178) Since 2015, Samsung's proprietary [FAST](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_ad-supported_streaming_television "Free ad-supported streaming television") streaming service [Samsung TV Plus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_TV_Plus "Samsung TV Plus") was pre-installed to the smart TVs.[\[179\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-179) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg/250px-1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1Lib1Ref_Uganda_May_2019_-_Right_information%3F.jpg) [Samsung Series 4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Notebook "Samsung Notebook") laptop In 1983 Samsung's first computer, the 8bit SPC-1000 Desktop Computer, was released. In 1994 the first Samsung laptop, the SPC5800/5900 series, was launched, featuring a 486 processor. In 1996 the Sens 810 Notebook was introduced with the innovative curved butterfly keyboard designed for easier typing. In 2002 the Sens Q760 was the first laptop with an integrated media docking station for connecting external devices. In 2005 the M70 Notebook featured a removable 19-inch screen that could be used separately. In 2006 the Sens Q35 was the first notebook PC to integrate Wi-MAX technology. Evolution and Legacy Samsung's laptop line evolved with various series, including the three-digit naming scheme, the lettered A, T, P, Q, V series, and later the Samsung Notebook 9. Samsung also released specialized models like the Series 7 Plate PC, a Windows-based high-performance Slate PC, and the first Samsung Chromebook. Currently Samsung produces [Chromebook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook "Chromebook") and [Windows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows "Microsoft Windows") laptops such as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Galaxy Book5 Pro.[\[180\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-180) The company started as a budget [display monitor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_monitor "Display monitor") brand in the 1980s, producing [cathode ray tube](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube "Cathode ray tube") (CRT) monitors for [computers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computers "Computers"), from which it then evolved. By the end of the decade, Samsung had become the world's largest monitor manufacturer, selling over 8 million monitors by 1989.[\[181\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-181) During the 1990s to the 2000s, Samsung started producing LCD monitors using TFT technology to which it still emphasizes on the budget market against the competition while at the same time starting to also focus on catering to the middle and upper markets through partnership with brands such as [NEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEC "NEC") and [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") via a joint venture.[\[182\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-182) As it grew and became more advanced, it later on acquired the joint venture corporations to form the current Samsung OLED and [S-LCD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-LCD "S-LCD") Corporation respectively from its former joint venture partners.[\[183\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-183) As of 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors run an operating system customized from the open-source [Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux "Linux")\-based [Tizen OS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tizen_OS "Tizen OS").[\[184\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Goode-184)[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) Given Samsung's high market share in the smart television market, approximately 20% of smart televisions sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Munson-185) In 2019, Samsung announced that they will be bringing the [Apple TV app](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV_$software$ "Apple TV (software)") (formally iTunes Movies and TV Shows app) and [AirPlay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPlay "AirPlay") 2 support to its 2019 and 2018 smart TVs (via firmware update).[\[186\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-186) Samsung's Odyssey gaming monitors are designed for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. As of 2022, the Odyssey range consists of 4 main series, each with different resolutions, refresh rates and aspect ratios. At the [CES 2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CES_2022 "CES 2022"), Samsung showed the Odyssey Neo G8, the world's first 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.[\[187\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-187)[\[188\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-188) It features a 32-inch [mini LED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_LED "Mini LED") 1000R [curved display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curved_display "Curved display") with 1,196 [local dimming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_dimming "Local dimming") zones that supports [HDR10+](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDR10%2B "HDR10+") with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 [nits](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candela_per_square_metre "Candela per square metre"), and is [G-Sync](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_G-Sync "Nvidia G-Sync")\- and [FreeSync](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeSync "FreeSync")\-certified.[\[189\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-189) It was released on 6 June 2022, at an [MSRP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSRP "MSRP") of \$1,500.[\[190\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-190)[\[191\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-191) In the past, Samsung produced printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, [multifunction printers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunction_printer "Multifunction printer"), and enterprise-use high-speed digital multi-function printer models. They exited the printer business and sold its printer division to [HP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc. "HP Inc.") in Fall 2017.[\[192\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-192) In 2010, the company introduced the world's smallest mono-laser printer ML-1660 and color laser multifunction printer CLX-3185. In 2017, Samsung acquired Harman International.[\[193\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-193) Harman makes [high fidelity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_fidelity "High fidelity") audio products under many brand names such as [AKG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKG_$company$ "AKG (company)"), [AMX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX_LLC "AMX LLC"), [Becker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_Becker_Automotive_Systems "Harman Becker Automotive Systems"), [Crown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_International "Crown International"), [Harman Kardon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_Kardon "Harman Kardon"), [Infinity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinity_Systems "Infinity Systems"), [JBL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JBL_$company$ "JBL (company)"), [Lexicon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexicon_$company$ "Lexicon (company)"), [dbx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dbx_$company$ "Dbx (company)"), DigiTech, [Mark Levinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Levinson_Audio_Systems "Mark Levinson Audio Systems"), [Martin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Professional "Martin Professional"), [Revel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revel_Audio "Revel Audio"), [Soundcraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundcraft "Soundcraft"), [Studer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studer "Studer"), [Arcam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26R_Cambridge_Ltd "A&R Cambridge Ltd"), [Bang & Olufsen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_%26_Olufsen "Bang & Olufsen") and BSS Audio. In May 2025, Harman agreed to the acquirement of [Bowers & Wilkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowers_%26_Wilkins "Bowers & Wilkins"), [Marantz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marantz "Marantz"), [Denon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denon "Denon"), [Polk Audio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_Audio "Polk Audio"), [Definitive Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitive_Technology "Definitive Technology"), [Classé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class%C3%A9 "Classé"), [HEOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEOS "HEOS") and [Boston Acoustics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Acoustics "Boston Acoustics") as [Masimo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masimo "Masimo") sells its consumer audio business.[\[194\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-194)[\[195\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-195)[\[196\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-196) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Samsung_GX-10.jpg/250px-Samsung_GX-10.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samsung_GX-10.jpg) The [Samsung GX-10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K10D "Pentax K10D"), a [DSLR camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera "Digital single-lens reflex camera") Samsung has introduced several models of [digital cameras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camera "Digital camera") and [camcorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camcorder "Camcorder") including the WB550 camera, the ST550 dual-LCD-mounted camera, and the HMX-H106 (64 GB SSD-mounted full HD camcorder). In 2014, the company took the second place in the [mirrorless camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless_camera "Mirrorless camera") segment.[\[197\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-197) Since then, the company has focused more on higher-priced items. In 2010, the company launched the NX10, the next-generation interchangeable lens camera. Samsung entered the MP3 player (digital audio player, DAP) market in 1999 with its [Yepp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Yepp "Samsung Yepp") line. In the initial years the company struggled to gain a foothold because of emerging Korean startups [iRiver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRiver "IRiver"), [Cowon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowon "Cowon") and [Mpio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mpio "Mpio"). However, by 2006, it had gained a significant share in the domestic market as well as Russia and parts of the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.[\[198\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-198) It was also starting to increase penetration in the U.S. (albeit significantly lower than the market leader, Apple).[\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-199) Samsung launched the world's-smallest [DivX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DivX "DivX") MP3 player, the R1, in 2009.[\[200\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-200) In 2015, Samsung announced a proposal for a [constellation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_constellation "Satellite constellation") of 4600 satellites [orbiting Earth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Earth_orbit "Low Earth orbit") at 1,400 kilometers (900 mi) altitude that could bring 200 gigabytes per month of internet data to "each of the world's 5 billion people".[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)[\[202\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-MobileInternet-202) The proposal has not yet advanced to full [development](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_product_development "New product development"). If built, such a constellation would compete with previously announced satellite constellations currently under development by [OneWeb](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OneWeb "OneWeb") and [SpaceX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_satellite_constellation "SpaceX satellite constellation").[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ps20150817-201)\[[needs update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items "Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers")\] On 13 July 2017, an LED screen for [digital cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_cinema "Digital cinema") developed by Samsung Electronics with [GDC Technology Limited](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GDC_Technology_Limited&action=edit&redlink=1 "GDC Technology Limited (page does not exist)")[\[203\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-203)[\[204\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-204) was publicly demonstrated on one screen at [Lotte Cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_Cinema "Lotte Cinema") World Tower in [Seoul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul "Seoul").[\[205\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-205) In the early 1990s, Samsung began considering the importance of physical design in its products. When chairman Lee declared 1996 'The Year of Design Revolution', a comprehensive global design program was initiated with the goal of design being a strategic asset and competitive advantage for the company.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung3B-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Nussbaum,_B._1997-30)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung4B-31) Located in the company's high-rise headquarters in Gangnam (south of Seoul) the corporate design center includes more than 900 full-time designers. In 1971 there were only a few designers in the whole company, whose number rose to 1,600 by 2015.[\[206\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-206) In addition to the corporate design center in Seoul, there are design centers located in Tokyo, San Francisco and London.[\[207\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-207) The company overhauls its design over a two-year cycle. For the first year, it scrutinizes design trends of the world, followed by product strategies. It then maps out new design plans during the second year. Since 2006, it has won as many as 210 awards from international design institutions.[\[208\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-208) It received the iF (International Forum) and IDEA design awards. Working with partners, Samsung was the winner in eight categories in the 2009 IDEA awards, hence receiving the most awards.[\[209\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-209) In the 2010 iF Material Awards, the company won the Gold Award for five of its products including the external hard disk drive. The iF Material Awards are given by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hannover, a design award for design materials and process technologies. In 2010, the German company selected a total of 42 products in the areas of home appliance, furniture, and industrial design. Samsung won the awards in five categories including external hard disk, full-touch screen phone, "side-by-side" refrigerator, compact digital camera, and laser printer toner.[\[210\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-210) Samsung runs Samsung Experience Store retail locations throughout the world. These locations primarily sell [Samsung Galaxy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy "Samsung Galaxy") devices, though they can feature other Samsung-owned brands as well. Samsung has various service stores throughout all of South Korea, which have showcases of various Samsung products available for purchase, and also have repair centers for those items.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores dedicated to the installation of large household appliances such as TVs, dishwashers, and refrigerators.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) It also has stores just for the sale and repair of its memory products, such as the SSDs.[\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-DoGyeom-211) These stores do not feature Samsung's own Samsung Experience Store name and branding. \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg/60px-Ambox_current_red_Americas.svg.png) \| This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (September 2020) \| \| Product \| Market share \| Leading competitor \| Year \| Source \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Active-matrix OLEDs \| 98% \| [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display"), AUO \| Q2 2010 \| [\[212\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-212) \| \| DRAM \| 36% \| [SK Hynix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix "SK Hynix") \| Q4 2025 \| [\[213\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-213) \| \| NAND flash \| 32\.6% \| SK Hynix \| Q3 2025 \| [\[214\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-214) \| \| Mobile phones \| 19% \| [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") \| 2025 \| [\[215\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-215) \| \| Large-size LCD panels (revenue) \| 20\.2% \| [LG Display](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Display "LG Display") \| Q4 2013 \| [\[216\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-216) \| \| Lithium-ion batteries \| 18% \| [Sanyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanyo "Sanyo") \| Q2 2010 \| [\[217\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-217) \| \| Solid-state drives (SSD) \| 46\.8% \| [SanDisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SanDisk "SanDisk") \| Q4 2015 \| [\[218\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-218) \| \| LCD monitors \| 18% \| [LG Electronics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics "LG Electronics") \| 2010 \| [\[219\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-219) \| \| Televisions (LCD, PDP, CRT, LED) \| 29\.1% \| \| 2025 \| [\[220\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-220) \| \| Digital cameras \| 11\.8% \| [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") \| 2010 \| [\[221\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-221) \| \| Samsung's largest clients (Q1 2010)[\[222\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-222) \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Rank/company \| Part description \| Percent of total sales \| \| 1 [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") \| DRAM, NAND flash, LCD panels, etc. \| 3\.7 \| \| 2 [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") \| AP (mobile processor), AMOLED display, DRAM, NAND flash, etc. \| 2\.6 \| \| 3 [Dell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell "Dell") \| DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. \| 2\.5 \| \| 4 [Hewlett-Packard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett-Packard "Hewlett-Packard") \| DRAM, flat-panels, lithium-ion batteries, etc. \| 2\.2 \| \| 5 [Verizon Communications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon_Communications "Verizon Communications") \| Handsets, etc. \| 1\.3 \| \| 6 [AT\&T Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Inc. "AT&T Inc.") \| Handsets, etc. \| 1\.3 \| ### Relationship with Apple Inc. \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=34 "Edit section: Relationship with Apple Inc.")\] Despite recent litigation activity, Samsung and Apple have been described as [frenemies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenemy "Frenemy") who share a love–hate relationship.[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) Samsung is a major supplier for Apple – first providing memory for the early iPod devices in 2005,[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-samsungsupplier-35) and Apple is a key customer for Samsung – in 2012 its component sales were thought to be worth in the region of \$8 billion revenue to Samsung[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-reuters-223) – to the point where Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Cook "Tim Cook") originally opposed [litigation against Samsung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc._v._Samsung_Electronics_Co.,_Ltd. "Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.") wary of the company's critical component supply chain for Apple.[\[224\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-224) In April 2011, [Apple Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. "Apple Inc.") announced that it was suing Samsung over the design of its Galaxy range of mobile phones. The lawsuit was filed on 15 April 2011 and alleges that Samsung infringed on Apple's trademarks and patents of the [iPhone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone "IPhone") and [iPad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad "IPad").[\[225\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Apple-225) Samsung issued a [counterclaim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterclaim "Counterclaim") against Apple of [patent infringement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_infringement "Patent infringement").[\[226\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-SAPL-226) In August 2011, at The Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Apple was granted a [preliminary injunction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preliminary_injunction "Preliminary injunction") against the sale and marketing of the [Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1 "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1") across the whole of Europe excluding the Netherlands.[\[227\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Richmond-227) The ban has been temporarily lifted in the European Union, with the exclusion of Germany, while it is investigated whether or not the original injunction was appropriate.[\[228\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-BBC-228) On 31 August 2012, the [Tokyo District Court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_District_Court "Tokyo District Court") ruled Samsung Electronics' mobile devices did not violate an Apple patent.[\[229\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-229) The case only addressed Apple's patent that allows mobile devices and personal computers to synchronize or share data with each other and is not comparable with the U.S. court case ruled on 24 August. On 18 October 2012, the [U.K. High Court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice "High Court of Justice") ruled that Samsung did not infringe Apple's design patents. Apple was forced to issue a court-ordered apology to Samsung on its official U.K. website.[\[230\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-230) ### Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc. \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=35 "Edit section: Relationship with Best Buy Co, Inc.")\] [Best Buy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_Buy "Best Buy") and Samsung joined to create the Samsung Experience Shop, a store that allows customers to test the company's products, and get training in mobile products they already own. In summer 2013, more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores have established the Samsung Experience Shop. About 460 square feet of space are dedicated for the SES, with the company's placement at Best Buy's entrance, as well as its sign visible in any part of the store.[\[231\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-PalencharTWICE-231) The purpose of the Samsung Experience Shop is to make Samsung's products, i.e. the Galaxy, more accessible to customers. The first Samsung Experience Shops began appearing across Best Buy locations in the United States in May 2013. In May 2014, Best Buy announced its plans to add 500 new Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops. While the previous Samsung Experience locations focused primarily on showcasing and providing support for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, cameras, and tablets, these new locations will showcase and support the company's home theater products. Unlike the Samsung Experience Shop, the Samsung Entertainment Experience will be run by Samsung trained Best Buy associates. The new centers are expected to finish being made in the U.S. by January 2015.[\[232\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Belz-232) ## Criticism and controversies \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=36 "Edit section: Criticism and controversies")\] ### Environmental record \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=37 "Edit section: Environmental record")\] All Samsung mobile phones and MP3 players introduced on the market after April 2010 are free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).[\[233\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-233) The company is listed in [Greenpeace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenpeace "Greenpeace")'s Guide to Greener Electronics, which rates electronics companies on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable. In November 2011, Samsung was ranked seventh out of 15 leading electronics manufacturers with a score of 4.1/10.[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In the newly re-launched guide, Samsung moved down two places (occupying fifth position in October 2010), but scored maximum points for providing verified data and its greenhouse gas emissions. It also scored well for its Sustainable Operations, with the guide praising its relatively good e-waste take-back programme and information. However, the company was criticized for not setting an ambitious target to increase its use of renewable energy and for belonging to a trade association which has commented against energy efficiency standards.[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Guide_to_Greener_Electronics-234) In June 2004, Samsung was one of the first major electronics companies to publicly commit to eliminate PVC and BFRs from new models of all their products. However, the company failed to meet its deadlines to be PVC- and BFRs-free, and published new phase out dates.[\[235\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-235) In March 2010, Greenpeace activists protested at the company's [Benelux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux "Benelux") headquarters for what they called Samsung's "broken promises".[\[236\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-236) The company has been awarded as one of global top-ten companies in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). It was the only Asian company among top ten companies. In addition, the company is listed in [Dow Jones Sustainability Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Sustainability_Index "Dow Jones Sustainability Index") (DJSI).[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237) The company's achievement ratio of products approaching the Global Ecolabel level ("Good Eco-Products" within the company) is 11 percentage points above the 2010 goal (80 percent). In the first half of 2010, Samsung earned the Global Ecolabel for its 2,134 models, thereby becoming the world's number-one company in terms of the number of products meeting Global Ecolabel standards.[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-greener-237) The company is also improving its effort to recover and recycle [electronic wastes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste "Electronic waste").[\[238\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-238) The number of wastes salvaged throughout 60 countries during 2009 was as much as 240,000 tons. The "Samsung Recycling Direct" program, the company's voluntary recycling program under way in the United States, was expanded to Canada.[\[239\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-239) In 2008, the company was praised for its recycling effort by the U.S. advocacy group Electronics Take Back Coalition as the "best eco-friendly recycling program".[\[240\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-240) In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the company its 10th consecutive Sustainable Excellence Award in the manufacturer's category.[\[241\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-241) ### Litigation and safety issues \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=38 "Edit section: Litigation and safety issues")\] Many employees working in Samsung's semiconductor facilities have developed various forms of cancers.[\[242\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-242) Initially, Samsung denied being responsible for the illnesses. Although Samsung is known to disfavor trade unions,[\[243\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IndustriALL_Executives_condemn_Samsung_for_union_busting-243) these sick workers organized in the group SHARPS (Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor Industry).[\[244\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Supporters_for_the_Health_And_Rights_of_People_in_the_Semiconductor_Industry_$SHARPS$:_About_the_victims-244)\[[unreliable source?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources "Wikipedia:Reliable sources")\] The crowdfunded film [Another Promise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Promise "Another Promise") was produced in 2013 to depict the fight for compensation of the victims, as well as the documentary The Empire of Shame. In May 2014, Samsung offered an apology and compensation to workers who became ill.[\[245\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_offers_apology_and_compensation_to_workers_who_got_leukemia_$The_Verge$-245)[\[246\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Samsung_Finally_Apologizes_To_Workers_Who_Got_Cancer_While_Making_Chips-246) The company subsequently did not follow all the recommendations of a specially appointed mediation committee, paid several families outside of a scheme to be agreed on and required them to drop all further charges, prompting SHARPS to continue legal and public action.[\[247\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-247)\[[unreliable source?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources "Wikipedia:Reliable sources")\] The quarrel was mostly resolved upon a public apology issued by Samsung in November 2018.[\[248\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-248) In December 2010, the European Commission fined six LCD panel producers, including Samsung, a total of €648 million for operating as a cartel. The company received a full reduction of the potential fine for being the first firm to assist EU anti-trust authorities.[\[249\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_six_LCD_panel_producers_%E2%82%AC648_million_for_price_fixing_cartel-249) On 19 October 2011, Samsung was fined €145.73 million for being part of a price cartel of ten companies for [DRAMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRAM "DRAM"), which lasted from 1 July 1998 to 15 June 2002. Like most of the other members of the cartel, the company received a 10% reduction for acknowledging the facts to investigators. Samsung had to pay 90% of its share of the settlement, but Micron avoided payment as a result of having initially revealed the case to investigators. Micron remains the only company that avoided all payments from reduction under the settlement notice.[\[250\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-Antitrust:_Commission_fines_DRAM_producers_%E2%82%AC331_million_for_price_cartel;_reaches_first_settlement_in_a_cartel_case-250) In Canada, the price fix was investigated in 2002. A recession started to occur that year, and the price fix ended. However, in 2014, the Canadian government reopened the case and investigated silently after the EU's success. Sufficient evidence was found and presented to Samsung and two other manufacturers during a [class action lawsuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action_lawsuit "Class action lawsuit") hearing. The companies agreed upon a \$120 million agreement, with \$40 million as a fine, and \$80 million to be paid back to Canadian citizens who purchased a computer, printer, MP3 player, gaming console or camera between April 1999 and June 2002.[\[251\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-251) On 15 April 2011, Apple sued Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of California](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_California "United States District Court for the Northern District of California"), alleging that several of Samsung's [Android](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_$operating_system$ "Android (operating system)") phones and tablets, including the [Nexus S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_S "Nexus S"), [Epic 4G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S "Samsung Galaxy S"), [Galaxy S 4G](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_galaxy_s_4g "Samsung galaxy s 4g"), and [Galaxy Tab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab "Samsung Galaxy Tab"), infringed on Apple's intellectual property: its patents, trademarks, [user interface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_interface "User interface") and [style](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design "Design").[\[252\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-KaneAndSherr-252) Apple's complaint included specific federal claims for patent infringement, [false designation of origin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_designation_of_origin "False designation of origin"), [unfair competition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfair_competition "Unfair competition"), and [trademark infringement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_infringement "Trademark infringement"), as well as state-level claims for unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and [unjust enrichment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unjust_enrichment "Unjust enrichment").[\[253\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-253)[\[254\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-patelAnalysis-254) On 24 August 2012, the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents, and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple \$1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its countersuit.[\[255\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-urlJury_decides_Samsung_infringed_on_Apple_patents-255) The jury found that Samsung infringed Apple's patents on iPhone's "Bounce-Back Effect" (US Patent No.7,469,381), "On-screen Navigation" (US Patent No.7,844,915), and "Tap To Zoom" (US Patent No.7,864,163), and design patents that cover iPhone's features such as the "home button, rounded corners and tapered edges" (US\$593087) and "On-Screen Icons" (US\$604305).[\[256\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-256) Despite its phones' popularity, numerous explosions of them have been reported.[\[257\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-lematin.ch-257) A Swiss teenager was left with second and third degree burns on her thigh due to her Galaxy S3's explosion,[\[258\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-258) followed by two more Galaxy S3 explosions in Switzerland[\[259\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-259) and Ireland.[\[260\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-260) A South Korean student's [Galaxy S2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S2 "Galaxy S2") battery exploded in 2012.[\[261\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-261) Samsung's Galaxy S4 also led to several accidents. A house in Hong Kong was allegedly set on fire by an S4 in July 2013,[\[262\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-262) followed by minor S4 burn incidents in [Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan "Pakistan")[\[263\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-263) and Russia.[\[264\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-264) A minor fire was also reported in [Newbury](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbury,_Berkshire "Newbury, Berkshire"), United Kingdom in October 2013.[\[265\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-265) Some users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating;[\[266\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-266) Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries, free of charge.[\[267\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-267) In December 2013, a Canadian uploaded a YouTube video describing his S4 combusting.[\[268\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-268) Samsung then asked the uploader to sign a legal document requiring him to remove the video, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company to receive a replacement. No further response from Samsung was received afterwards.[\[269\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-269)[\[270\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-270) There were a few more reported Galaxy S4 explosions in [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India")[\[271\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-271) and the [UAE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UAE "UAE").[\[272\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-272) On 31 August 2016, it was reported that Samsung was delaying shipments of the [Galaxy Note 7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Note_7 "Galaxy Note 7") in some regions to perform "additional tests being conducted for product quality"; this came alongside user reports of batteries exploding while charging. On 2 September, Samsung suspended sales of the Note 7 and announced a worldwide "product exchange program"[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) in which customers would be able to exchange their Note 7 for another Note 7, a [Galaxy S7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S7 "Galaxy S7"), or an [S7 Edge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S7_Edge "Galaxy S7 Edge") (the price difference being refunded). They would also receive a gift card from a participating carrier.[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273) On 1 September, the company released a statement saying it had received 35 reports of battery failure, which, according to an unnamed Samsung official, "account for less than 0.2 percent of the entire volume sold".[\[274\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-guard-delay-test-274)[\[275\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-recalled-275)[\[276\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-276) Although it has been referred to as a [product recall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_recall "Product recall") by the media, it was not an official government-issued recall by an organization such as the [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission "U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission") (CPSC), and only a voluntary measure.[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-consumerist-pep-273)[\[277\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-csr-notrecall-277) The CPSC did issue an official recall notice on 15 September 2016, and stated that Samsung received at least 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage.[\[278\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-278) After some replacement Note 7 phones also caught fire,[\[279\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-usatoday-smoking-279)[\[280\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge_girl-280) Samsung announced on 11 October 2016 that it would permanently end production of the Note 7 in the interest of customer safety.[\[281\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-note7isdead-281)[\[282\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-bbc-gn7done-282) However, Samsung was hoping to recover from the lost sales from the Note 7 with the introduction of new colors such as the Blue Coral and Black Pearl color for the Galaxy S7 edge.[\[283\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-283) On 14 October 2016, the U.S. [Federal Aviation Administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Aviation_Administration "Federal Aviation Administration") and the [Department of Transportation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Transportation "United States Department of Transportation")'s [Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipeline_and_Hazardous_Materials_Safety_Administration "Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration") banned the Note 7 from being taken aboard any airline flight, even if powered off.[\[284\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-verge-ustravelban-284)[\[285\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-tc-flightban-285) [Qantas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qantas "Qantas"), [Virgin Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Australia "Virgin Australia") and [Singapore Airlines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines "Singapore Airlines") also banned the carriage of Note 7s on their aircraft with effect from midnight on 15 October.[\[286\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-abc-fly-ban-286) Mexico's largest airlines [Aeromexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerom%C3%A9xico "Aeroméxico"), [Interjet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interjet "Interjet"), [Volaris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volaris "Volaris") and [VivaAerobus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VivaAerob%C3%BAs "VivaAerobús") all banned the handset.[\[287\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-287) On 4 November 2016, Samsung recalled 2.8 million top-load washing machines sold at home appliance stores between 2011 and 2016 because the machine's top could unexpectedly detach from the chassis during use due to excessive vibration.[\[288\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-288) #### Consumer privacy lawsuit \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=45 "Edit section: Consumer privacy lawsuit")\] In December 2025, [Texas Attorney General](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Attorney_General "Texas Attorney General") [Ken Paxton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Paxton "Ken Paxton") filed a lawsuit against Samsung and four other smart TV manufacturers, alleging that the companies were illegally "spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes" using [automated content recognition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_content_recognition "Automatic content recognition") (ACR) technology.[\[289\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-289) Following the grant to Samsung of U.S. Patent No. 9,675,229 and its European counterpart, EP 2963515, both patents were challenged by Igor Paromtchik through an ex parte reexamination in the United States and opposition proceedings in Europe. The European patent was revoked in March 2024. The U.S. patent ceased to be in force in June 2025 due to non-payment of maintenance fees, approximately ten years before the end of its full statutory term.[\[290\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-USPTO-9675229-290)[\[291\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-EPO-2963515-291) ### Advertisements on smart televisions \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=47 "Edit section: Advertisements on smart televisions")\] In 2015, users on the website [Reddit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddit "Reddit") began reporting that some Samsung Smart TVs would display advertisements for [Pepsi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsi "Pepsi") products during movies when viewed through the [Plex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plex_$software$ "Plex (software)") application.[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) Plex denied responsibility for the ads and Samsung told blog [Gigaom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigaom "Gigaom") that it was investigating the matter.[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-IGNPLEX-292) In March 2016, soccer star [Pelé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9 "Pelé") filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the [United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_District_Court_for_the_Northern_District_of_Illinois "United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois"), seeking \$30 million in damages, claiming violations under the [Lanham Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanham_Act "Lanham Act") for false endorsement and a state law claim for violation of his right of publicity.[\[293\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-293) The suit alleged that, at one point, Samsung and Pelé came close to entering into a licensing agreement for Pelé to appear in a Samsung advertising campaign; Samsung abruptly pulled out of the negotiations. The October 2015 Samsung ad in question included a partial face shot of a man who allegedly "very closely resembles" Pelé, and also a superimposed ultra-high-definition television screen next to the image of the man featuring a "modified bicycle or [scissors-kick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_kick "Bicycle kick")", perfected and famously used by Pelé.[\[294\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-294) In December 2016, Samsung forced an update to their Smart TV line, which resulted in advertisements being displayed in menus on the updated devices.[\[295\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-295) On 1 April 2013, several documents were shown on TaiwanSamsungLeaks.org saying that the advertising company [OpenTide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenTide "OpenTide") (Taiwan) and its parent company Samsung were hiring students to attack its competitors by spreading harmful comments and biased opinions/reviews about the products of other phone manufacturers, such as [Sony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony "Sony") and [HTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC "HTC"), in several famous forums and websites in [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") to improve its brand image. Hacker "0xb", the uploader of the documents, said that they were intercepted from an email between OpenTide and Samsung. Four days later, the Taiwan division of Samsung Electronics made an announcement stating it would "stop all online marketing strategies which involves publishing and replying in online forums".[\[296\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-296) It was widely reported by the Taiwanese media.[\[297\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-297)[\[298\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-298)[\[299\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-299) Taiwan later fined Samsung Electronics for the smear campaign.[\[300\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-300) ### Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=49 "Edit section: Samsung's Response to the Russian Market Post-2022 Invasion of Ukraine")\] After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Samsung's response to the Russian market was inconsistent, revealing mixed signals. Initially, the company halted shipments to Russia, seemingly aligning with international pressure. However, Samsung maintained a presence via gray imports through other Customs Union countries like Armenia and Belarus.[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) Despite donating \$6 million for humanitarian aid,[\[302\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-302) Samsung continued sourcing Russian metals [\[303\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-303) and considered leasing its Kaluga factory to local businesses instead of leaving.[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-ukranews.com-301) By 2023, Samsung had resumed marketing activities in Russia, indicating instability and raising doubts about the company's commitment to international sanctions.[\[304\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-304) ### National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samsung_Electronics&action=edit&section=50 "Edit section: National Samsung Electronics Union 2024 Worker Strikes")\] On 5 June 2024, The National Samsung Electronics Union announced their first historic strike of roughly 28,000 workers on June 7.[\[305\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-305) Negotiations failed to satisfy workers who are asking for a 6.5% raise.[\[306\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-306) On 1 July 2024, the union announced that it would launch a 3-day strike from 8–10 July after negotiations fell short, with the majority of the workers striking from manufacturing states and in-production development.[\[307\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-307)[\[308\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-308) The strike was converted into an indefinite strike due to lack of response from management.[\[309\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-309) The strike ended on 1 August, under institutional pressure and falling numbers, though the union said it intended to continue fighting for its demands with other tactics.[\[310\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_note-310) 1. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics#cite_ref-Articles_of_incorporation_1-1) ["Articles of incorporation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160508182346/http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/ir/corporategovernance/articlesofincorporation/IR_ArticlesChapter1.html). 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