Here’s a comparison of the sectors that Apple and Samsung operate in:
| Apple | Samsung | |
| Smartphones | Yes | Yes |
| Tablets | Yes | Yes |
| Wearables | Yes | Yes |
| Desktops | Yes | No |
| Laptops | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Yes | Yes |
| TVs | No | Yes |
| Household Appliances | No | Yes |
| Audio hardware | Yes | Yes |
| TV software | Yes | No |
| Computing accessories | Yes | Yes |
And here’s some key facts on each of the companies:
| Apple | Samsung | |
| Established | 1976 | 1938 |
| HQ | Cupertino, California | Seoul, South Korea |
| Founders | Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne | Lee Byung-chul |
| Employees | 123,000 | 489,000 |
| Stock value | 174.25 USD | 2,805,000KRW (2521.98 USD) |
| Chairman | Arthur D. Levinson | Lee Kun-hee |
| CEO(s) | Tim Cook | Yoon Boo Keun, Jong-Kyun Shin, Kwon Oh-hyun |
| 2017 3rd quarter revenue | $45.4 billion | KRW 62.05 trillion ($55.8 billion) |
