100 Interesting Facts About Smartphone Brands

1. Samsung started as a grocery trading store in 1938, long before it ventured into electronics.
2. Samsung Galaxy S was the first phone in the popular “Galaxy S” series, released in 2010.
3. In 2013, Samsung introduced the world’s first curved display smartphone, the Galaxy Round.
4. Samsung was the first company to introduce a smartphone with a large screen, coining the term “phablet.”
5. Nokia, a Finnish company, was once the world’s top vendor of mobile phones. Its 1100 model is one of the best-selling phones ever.
6. Nokia was initially founded in 1865 as a paper mill.
7. The Nokia ringtone, known as the “Nokia tune,” is a phrase from a composition for solo guitar, Gran Vals, by the Spanish classical guitarist Francisco Tárrega.
8. The classic game Snake, found on many early Nokia phones, has been attributed to much of Nokia’s early success.
9. Apple’s first iPhone was released in 2007, reinventing the smartphone market.
10. The original iPhone was also known as the “Jesus phone” because of the frenzy it created upon its launch.
11. Apple’s Siri was the first digital voice assistant integrated into a smartphone.
12. Steve Jobs tricked everyone during the first iPhone presentation because the phone was full of bugs, so he had to follow a specific path of tasks to avoid them.
13. The most expensive iPhone ever, the iPhone 4S Elite Gold, was priced at $9.4 million. It was custom-made by Stuart Hughes, a luxury goods producer.
14. BlackBerry, previously known as Research In Motion (RIM), was once the leader in the smartphone market, particularly among business users.
15. BlackBerry was the first company to introduce a mobile device with push email, a killer feature at the time.
16. The BlackBerry name was chosen because the keys on the device resembled the druplets of a blackberry fruit.
17. Motorola, an American company, introduced the world’s first mobile phone, the DynaTAC 8000X.
18. The famous Motorola Razr flip phone was reintroduced as a foldable smartphone in 2019.
19. Motorola’s Moto G line is one of the most popular budget smartphone series in the world.
20. Huawei, a Chinese company, is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers globally.
21. Huawei’s P30 Pro smartphone introduced periscope-style zoom lens technology, offering 5x optical zoom.
22. Due to trade restrictions with the U.S., new Huawei smartphones can’t come with Google apps and services.
23. Sony’s Xperia smartphones are known for their camera technology, leveraging their expertise from the Alpha camera line.
24. The Xperia name comes from the word “experience.”
25. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium was the world’s first 4K resolution smartphone.
26. LG, a South Korean company, produced many innovative smartphones like the LG G5, the first modular smartphone.
27. The LG Prada was the world’s first capacitive touchscreen smartphone, released just before the iPhone.
28. In 2021, LG announced they were exiting the smartphone business due to heavy competition.
29. HTC, a Taiwanese company, was the manufacturer of the first Android phone, the HTC Dream (also known as the T-Mobile G1).
30. HTC also produced the first Google-branded smartphones, the Pixel and Pixel XL.
31. Xiaomi, a Chinese company, is one of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers, known for its affordable yet feature-packed smartphones.
32. Xiaomi’s sub-brand, POCO, launched the Poco F1, one of the most affordable smartphones with the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor at the time.
33. OnePlus, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, initially sold its phones through an invite-only system.
34. OnePlus’ motto is “Never Settle,” symbolizing their commitment to high-quality devices.
35. The OnePlus One, the company’s first phone, was dubbed the “Flagship Killer” for its high specs and low cost.
36. Oppo, a Chinese company, introduced the world’s first motorized rotating camera on the Oppo N3.
37. Oppo’s VOOC Flash Charge technology is one of the fastest smartphone charging standards.
38. Vivo, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, was the first to introduce an under-display fingerprint sensor with the Vivo X20 Plus UD.
39. Vivo’s NEX series is known for pushing innovative features, such as the pop-up selfie camera and dual-display design.
40. Realme, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, was initially a sub-brand of Oppo. It targets the budget smartphone market.
41. Google, although primarily a software company, entered the smartphone hardware market with the Nexus and later the Pixel series.
42. The Google Pixel series is known for its excellent cameras, thanks to Google’s computational photography techniques.
43. Google’s Android is the most used mobile operating system in the world.
44. The Android versions were named after sweet treats in alphabetical order until Android 10.
45. ASUS, a Taiwanese company known for PCs, also produces smartphones. Its ROG Phone series targets mobile gamers with high-end specs and accessories.
46. Lenovo, a Chinese company, bought Motorola Mobility from Google.
47. Lenovo’s ZUK Z2 Pro was known for its transparent back, revealing the internals of the phone.
48. ZTE, a Chinese company, introduced the Axon M as a foldable smartphone with two full-sized screens connected by a hinge.
49. Meizu, a Chinese consumer electronics company, has the Flyme OS, a customized version of Android.
50. Essential, a smartphone manufacturer started by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, released only one phone, the Essential PH-1, before shutting down.
51. The Essential PH-1 was known for its titanium and ceramic build.
52. Fairphone, a Dutch smartphone manufacturer, produces phones that are sustainably made, easily repairable, and long-lasting.
53. The Fairphone 3 is one of the only modern smartphones with a removable battery.
54. Alcatel, a brand under Nokia, mainly produces budget and mid-range smartphones.
55. The Alcatel OneTouch Fire was one of the first phones with Firefox OS.
56. Microsoft entered the smartphone hardware market with its Lumia line after acquiring Nokia’s Devices and Services division.
57. The Microsoft Kin, a product line targeting social networking, was discontinued just a few weeks after launch due to poor sales.
58. In 2020, Microsoft re-entered the smartphone market with the Microsoft Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android device.
59. Palm, known for PDAs, also entered the smartphone market with the Palm Pre, featuring the webOS operating system.
60. In 2018, a new phone simply called Palm was launched, intended to serve as a smaller, simpler companion to a larger smartphone.
61. Panasonic, a Japanese electronics company, produces the Toughbook series, rugged phones designed to withstand harsh conditions.
62. RED, a company known for high-end cinema cameras, released a smartphone called the RED Hydrogen One, featuring a “holographic” display.
63. The Hydrogen One, however, didn’t meet expectations and RED decided to exit the smartphone market.
64. The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, made under license by Avenir Telecom, is known for its massive 18,000mAh battery, providing several days of battery life.
65. The Cat Phones, produced under license by Bullitt Group, are rugged smartphones designed for harsh environments.
66. The Cat S60 was the first smartphone with a built-in thermal imaging camera.
67. Razer, a company known for gaming equipment, released the Razer Phone, one of the first smartphones designed specifically for gaming.
68. The Razer Phone was also one of the first smartphones with a 120Hz display.
69. YotaPhone, a Russian smartphone manufacturer, introduced a dual-screen smartphone with an e-ink display on the back.
70. Silent Circle, a security-focused company, produced the Blackphone, designed with privacy in mind.
71. BlackBerry acquired the rights to sell the Blackphone in North America.
72. Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based company, is popular in Africa and Asia for its affordable smartphones.
73. Tecno Mobile, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is also a popular brand in Africa.
74. Blu Products, an American company, is known for its budget smartphones.
75. Doogee, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, produces the S series, rugged smartphones with large batteries.
76. Unihertz, a Chinese company, produces unique smartphones like the tiny Jelly Pro and the rugged, keyboard-equipped Titan.
77. The Unihertz Jelly Pro is one of the smallest modern smartphones.
78. Jio, an Indian company, produces the JioPhone, a 4G LTE smartphone costing just $20.
79. Pine64, known for Linux-based laptops, introduced the PinePhone, a smartphone designed to run Linux-based operating systems.
80. Sirin Labs, an Israeli company, produced the Solarin, a luxury, security-focused smartphone costing over $14,000.
81. Sirin Labs also introduced the Finney, a blockchain smartphone with a built-in “cold” hardware wallet.
82. Vertu, a British manufacturer, produces luxury smartphones often decorated with sapphire, diamonds, and exotic leathers.
83. The Vertu Signature Cobra, a limited edition phone, cost over $360,000.
84. Tonino Lamborghini Mobile, a sub-brand of the famous Italian company, Lamborghini, produces luxury smartphones.
85. Leica, a German camera manufacturer, has partnered with Huawei to provide camera technology for their phones.
86. Kyocera, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, produces the DuraForce series, rugged smartphones designed for outdoor use.
87. Acer, a Taiwanese company known for computers, also ventured into the smartphone market with the Liquid series.
88. Ulefone, a Chinese company, produces the Armor series, rugged smartphones with large batteries.
89. Elephone, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is known for its affordable devices.
90. Gionee, a Chinese company, introduced the Elife S5.1, which was one of the thinnest smartphones in the world at the time of its launch.
91. Archos, a French company, produces the Oxygen series, affordable smartphones with large batteries.
92. ZUK Mobile, a former sub-brand of Lenovo, was known for its high-quality, affordable devices.
93. ZUK’s ZUI, a customized version of Android, introduced the U-Touch, a multi-function home button.
94. Nextbit, a startup formed by ex-Google employees, introduced the Nextbit Robin, a cloud-centric smartphone.
95. The Nextbit Robin was known for its unique design and the concept of “never running out of space.”
96. Micromax, an Indian company, was once one of the largest domestic smartphone manufacturers in India.
97. Micromax’s Canvas series was popular due to its affordability and features.
98. Cherry Mobile, a Filipino company, is known for its Flare series, affordable smartphones with good specifications.
99. Wiko, a French smartphone manufacturer, is popular in Europe for its affordable devices.
100. Saygus, an American company, introduced the Saygus V2 (also known as V Squared), a phone with unique features like dual SD card slots, but the phone never officially launched.

Originally posted 2023-09-21 19:52:29.

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