Samsung
South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung tops the list of 5G devices suppliers. Despite the havoc across the market battered by COVID-19, the company sold 8.3 million devices in the first quarter of this year. The market share of the South Korean manufacturer accounts for 34.4%.
Huawei
China's Huawei is the second-largest smartphone market that works on innovative devices. In the first quarter of 2020, Huawei shipments surged to 33.2%. During the reporting period, the electronic manufacturer sold 8 million 5G devices.
Vivo
Chinese company Vivo takes the third place among the leading global suppliers of 5G smartphones. At the end of the first quarter of this year, its market share totaled 12%. Notably, the company's presence in the global market is limited, yet in the domestic one, its products are very popular. Curiously enough, Vivo occupies the third place on the list mainly because of its loyal customers across China.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi is another Chinese company on the list of the most successful 5G smartphone manufacturers. Its market share came out at 10.4%. Analysts also point out that the company was able to sell a staggering number of 5G smartphones.
Oppo
China's Oppo closes the list of the top five most popular manufacturers of 5G devices. The company is one of the leading suppliers of premium-class electronics. Experts consider Oppo one of the most reputable brands in the global smartphone market. In the first quarter of 2020, the company's market share totaled 5%.
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