Samsung Electronics facts for kids
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Native name
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삼성전자 주식회사
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三星電子株式會社
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| Revised Romanization | Samseong Jeonja Jusikhoesa |
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Samsung Electric Industries (1969–1988) |
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| ISIN | KR7005930003 |
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| Founded | 13 January 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Samsung Digital City, Samsungno 129, Maetan-dong,
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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| Products | See products listing |
| Revenue |  ₩302.2 trillion (2022)(US$232.56 billion) |
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Operating income
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₩43.37 trillion (2022) |
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| Total assets | ₩448.4 trillion (2022) |
| Total equity | ₩354.7 trillion (2022) |
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Number of employees
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270,372 (December 2023) |
| Parent | Samsung |
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a huge company from South Korea. It makes many of the electronic devices we use every day. You might know them for their phones, TVs, and home appliances.
The company is based in Suwon, South Korea. It has offices and factories in 74 countries around the world. More than 270,000 people work for Samsung Electronics. It is one of the biggest technology companies in the world.
Samsung has been the top maker of mobile phones and smartphones since 2011. They are famous for their Samsung Galaxy phones. They also make tablet computers like the Samsung Galaxy Tab series. Since 2006, Samsung has also been the world's biggest maker of televisions.
Samsung Electronics also creates important parts for other companies. These parts include batteries, semiconductors (tiny electronic brains), and screens. Even big companies like Apple and Sony use parts made by Samsung.
Samsung's Logos Over Time
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Samsung Electronics logo, used from late 1969 until replaced in 1979
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Samsung Electronics logo, used from late 1980 until replaced in 1992
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Samsung Electronics logo, used from late 1993 until replaced in 2013
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Samsung's wordmark and current logo of Samsung Electronics, in use since 2013
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What Samsung Electronics Makes
Samsung Electronics makes a wide range of products. These include screens, phones, memory chips, TVs, and more. The company always tries to invent new things. In 2020, Samsung was ranked second in the world for the number of new inventions it patented.
Screens and Displays
Samsung is a leader in making screens. They are especially known for AMOLED screens, which are used in many smartphones. By 2004, Samsung was the world's largest maker of OLED screens. In 2018, they had a huge 98% share of the global AMOLED market. However, in 2020, Samsung Display decided to stop making LCD screens.
Mobile Phones and Smartphones
Samsung started making car phones in 1984. Their first handheld mobile phone, the SH-100, came out in 1988. In the 1990s, they started selling phones in more countries. Their first smartphone, the Samsung SPH-i300, was released in 2001.
In the early 2000s, Samsung made "flip phones" very popular. The Samsung SGH-T100 was the first "true color" mobile phone. It sold over 10 million units. Later, phones like the Samsung SGH-D500 made "slider" phones popular. Samsung also made some of the thinnest phones, like the Samsung SGH-X820.
Today, Samsung's most famous phones are the Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones. Many people see them as a main competitor to the Apple iPhone. The first Galaxy S phone came out in 2010. It sold over a million units in the United States in just 45 days. Samsung also makes 5G phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 and foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Computer Memory and Storage
Samsung Electronics has been the world's largest maker of memory chips since 1993. They also make other semiconductor devices, which are tiny electronic parts. These parts include different types of memory and integrated circuit chips.
Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
Samsung makes solid-state drives (SSDs). These are very fast storage devices for computers. In 2016, Samsung released a 15.36TB SSD. This was the first time an SSD had more storage than the largest traditional hard drive. In 2018, they made an even bigger 30.72 TB SSD.
Samsung's SSDs for everyday users include models like the 980 PRO and 860 EVO. They also make portable SSDs that connect with a USB-C cable. These portable drives are very fast, with read speeds of 1,050MB/s. Samsung's SSDs use their own NAND flash memory.
Hard Drives
In the past, Samsung also made traditional hard disk drives. In 2009, they had a ten percent share of the world market. However, in 2011, Samsung sold its hard drive business to another company called Seagate.
Televisions
Samsung has been the world's largest maker of flat-panel televisions since 2006. In 2009, they sold about 31 million flat-panel TVs.
In 2010, Samsung launched its first full HD 3D LED television. They sold over a million 3D TVs in just six months. Samsung also made a 3D Home Theater system. This meant they offered a complete 3D experience, including TVs, Blu-ray players, and 3D glasses.
Samsung also created "Internet TV" in 2007. This allowed viewers to get information from the internet while watching TV. Later, they developed "Samsung Smart TV." These TVs can download smart television apps. Samsung Smart TVs come with their own streaming service called Samsung TV Plus.
Monitors
Samsung started making cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors for computers in the 1980s. By 1989, they were the world's largest monitor maker.
Later, Samsung began producing LCD monitors using TFT technology. They worked with other companies like NEC and Sony. Over time, Samsung took over these joint ventures. This led to the creation of Samsung OLED and S-LCD Corporation.
Tizen Operating System
Since 2015, Samsung smart televisions and smart monitors use an operating system called Tizen OS. It is based on Linux. Because Samsung sells so many smart TVs, about 20% of all smart TVs sold worldwide in 2018 run Tizen.
In 2019, Samsung announced that their 2018 and 2019 smart TVs would support the Apple TV app and AirPlay 2.
Odyssey Gaming Monitors
Samsung's Odyssey Gaming Monitors are made for serious gamers. As of 2022, there are four main series of Odyssey monitors. They have different screen sizes, refresh rates, and shapes.
In 2022, Samsung launched the Odyssey Ark. This is the world's first 55-inch curved gaming screen. It has 4K resolution and a very fast refresh rate of 165 Hz.
Printers
In the past, Samsung made printers for homes and businesses. These included laser printers and all-in-one printers. However, Samsung left the printer business in 2017. They sold their printer division to HP.
Speakers and Audio
In 2017, Samsung bought a company called Harman International. Harman makes audio products under many well-known brand names. These include AKG, Harman Kardon, and JBL. They make earbuds, speakers, and car audio systems.
Cameras
Samsung has made several digital cameras and camcorders. These include cameras with two screens and full HD camcorders. In 2014, Samsung was the second-largest company in the mirrorless camera market. They also launched the NX10, a new type of interchangeable lens camera.
Other Products
Samsung also entered the MP3 player market in 1999 with its Yepp line. They made the world's smallest DivX MP3 player, the R1, in 2009.
In 2014, Samsung announced that it was no longer selling laptops in Europe.
In 2015, Samsung suggested a plan for a huge group of 4600 satellites. These satellites would orbit Earth and provide internet data to people around the world. This idea has not been fully developed yet.
On July 13, 2017, Samsung Electronics showed off a new LED screen for digital cinema. This screen was demonstrated at a movie theater in Seoul.
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