This is the list of mobile phone brands sorted by the country from which the brands originate. The number of mobile phone brands peaked to more than 750 in 2017 before declining to nearly 250 brands in 2023.[1]
List of mobile phone brands by country
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This reference list organizes mobile phone brands by their country of origin or operation, grouping entries into active, defunct, and those no longer involved in mobile device production. Bolded entries denote major smartphone brands, and the list documents a key industry shift: the total number of mobile brands peaked at over 750 in 2017 before falling to nearly 250 by 2023.
Key moments
- 2017Global mobile phone brand count reached an all-time peak of over 750
- 2023Total global mobile phone brands declined to roughly 250 amid industry consolidation
Geographic Distribution of Mobile Brands
The list highlights concentrated mobile manufacturing across key global regions. East Asian markets including China, South Korea, and Japan host most top-tier global brands, such as Samsung, Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi. It also features regional niche brands from emerging economies like Bangladesh, India, Brazil, and Nigeria, showing the expansion of local mobile production beyond traditional industrial hubs.
Industry Consolidation Trends
The sharp drop in active mobile brands between 2017 and 2023 reflects widespread industry consolidation. This shift followed the global transition from feature phones to smartphones, which raised entry barriers through high R&D and supply chain costs. Many smaller regional feature phone brands exited the market during this period of intensified competition.
Value of the Compilation
This list serves as a practical resource for understanding the global mobile device ecosystem. It allows readers to quickly identify brands by their country of origin, track the rise and fall of regional manufacturers, and gain insight into the geographic diversity of the mobile technology industry beyond the most recognizable global players.