Which is better Samsung or Xiaomi?
In the budget category, Xiaomi often offers better specifications at lower prices, while Samsung focuses on reliability and build quality. In the mid-range, Xiaomi generally has an advantage in processing power and multitasking. Samsung phones tend to have better cameras, battery life, and display quality, even on budget models. Phones do offer better software support and data security, however, as well as ecosystem benefits and deep optimization. Does Samsung have stores like Apple?
Where does Xiaomi rank in the world?
It is the third-largest smartphone vendor in the world as of 2025, behind Apple and Samsung, most of which run on the Xiaomi HyperOS (former MIUI) operating system. The company is ranked 338th and is the youngest company on the Fortune Global 500. It has been called the Apple of China. Samsung led the global smartphone market in Q3 2025 with a 19% share, growing 6% YoY, driven by strong flagship growth across regions, both in the Z and S series. The A series also performed well. Apple’s global shipments grew 9% YoY in Q3 2025, marking the fastest growth among the top five brands.Apple led the global smartphone market in Q4 2024 with a 23% share, while Samsung took the second spot with a 16% share. Xiaomi took the third spot, with its shipments growing 5% YoY, while vivo grew significantly at 13% YoY, the highest growth among the top five brands in Q4 2024.Apple is much larger than Samsung in market value, with a market cap near $3 trillion compared to Samsung’s $392 billion.