Top 5 best mobile brands in the world in 2025

In 2025, the global smartphone market is dominated by several key brands, each offering unique features and innovations. Here’s a look at the top five mobile brands based on shipment data from the third quarter of 2024:

1. Samsung

• Market Position: Leading the global smartphone market with an 18.3% share.
• Q3 2024 Shipments: 57.8 million units.
• Notable Devices:
  • Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

2. Apple

• Market Position: Strong presence in the premium smartphone segment.
• Q3 2024 Shipments: 56.0 million units.
• Notable Devices:
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 16 Pro

3. Xiaomi

• Market Position: Known for value-for-money smartphones in the lower to mid-range segments.
• Q3 2024 Shipments: 42.8 million units.
• Notable Devices:
  • Redmi Note 14
  • Redmi Note 14 Pro
  • Redmi 13 5G
  • Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus
  • Redmi A4

4. OPPO (including OnePlus)

• Market Position: Significant presence in offline markets and known for innovative features.
• Q3 2024 Shipments: 28.8 million units.
• Notable Devices:
  • OPPO Find X8 series with Hasselblad cameras
  • OnePlus 12 series

5. Vivo

• Market Position: Focuses on camera-centric smartphones and innovative designs.
• Q3 2024 Shipments: 26.9 million units.
• Notable Devices:
  • Vivo X100 series
  • Vivo V29 series

These brands continue to innovate, offering consumers a wide range of options to suit various preferences and budgets.