Verdict

Samsung scores higher โ€” but neither is Indian-owned

Samsung scores 13/100 vs Realme at 0/100 on ownership.

13

Samsung

vs

0

Realme

Brand Comparison

Samsung vs Realme

Quantify ownership structure, origin, and control signals in one view.

Derived from documented disclosures and scored consistently.

Foreign-owned profile

Samsung

India ownership score: 13/100

Foreign-owned profile

Realme

India ownership score: 0/100

Comparison Fit

These brands map as direct alternatives within Smartphones.

Profile match: segment:smartphones

Ownership Insight

Samsung is owned by Samsung India, headquartered in South Korea. Realme is owned by Realme India, headquartered in China.

Score Breakdown

Equity ownership

Samsung: 0%

Realme: 0%

Manufacturing presence

Samsung: 60%

Realme: 10%

Revenue retention

Samsung: 40%

Realme: 30%

Strategic control

Samsung: 0%

Realme: 0%

Side-by-side Details

FeatureSamsungRealme
Country of originSouth KoreaChina
HeadquartersSeoulShenzhen
Founded19382018
Parent companySamsung IndiaRealme India
Parent company countrySouth KoreaChina
Manufacturing in India60%10%
Revenue retained in India40%30%
Ownership typeForeign MultinationalForeign Multinational
Strategic controlSouth KoreaChina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more Indian โ€” Samsung or Realme?

Samsung is more Indian with a score of 13/100 vs Realme's 0/100.

Is Samsung Indian-owned?

Samsung is foreign-controlled with an Indian ownership score of 13/100, owned by Samsung India (South Korea).

Is Realme Indian-owned?

Realme is foreign-controlled with an Indian ownership score of 0/100, owned by Realme India (China).

Who owns Samsung?

Samsung is owned by Samsung India (South Korea).

Who owns Realme?

Realme is owned by Realme India (China).