Project Report On: "Comparative Analysis of Smartphone With Reference To Apple and Samsung''
Project Report On: "Comparative Analysis of Smartphone With Reference To Apple and Samsung''
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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express my sincere regards to Dr.N.Y.Khandait, Principal, G.S. College of Commerce &
Economics, Nagpur.
I am extremely thankful to my Project Guide Prof. Kamlesh Thote for his guideline
throughout the project. I tender my sincere regards to Co-ordinator, Dr. Afsar Sheikh for
giving me outstanding guidance, enthusiastic suggestions and invaluable encouragement
which helped me in the completion of the project.
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INDEX
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S.No. PARTICULARS
No.
1. Introduction 6
3. Research Study.
Objectives. 10
Significance of Study 14
Limitations of Study 16
Hypothesis 18
4. Research Methodology 20
5. Company Profile
Apple 29
Samsung 37
7. Hypothesis Testing 62
8. Findings 64
9. Recommendations 66
10. Conclusion 68
11. Bibliography 70
12. Appendices
Questionnaire 72
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
products or services meet or exceed customer expectations. These expectations often reflects
many aspects of the company’s business activities including the actual product, service,
company, and how the company operates in global environment. Customer satisfaction
measures are an overall psychological evaluation that is based on the customer’s lifetime of
The importance customer satisfaction is apparent when you realize that, without
customers, you don’t have a business. A single unsatisfied customer can send more business
away from your company than 10 satisfied customers. The more focus on your customer
retention and customer support, the more long term business you’ll get. It’s worth it to focus
on customer satisfaction strategies, no matter how large or small your company is.
A business relationship, just like any other relationship relationship, relies on both people
getting their needs met. No matter what type of business you are in, all customers want the
same thing. They want to feel welcomed and appreciated by you and your staff. They don’t
want to get the impression that they are just being used by you for money. Small interactions
like “Thank You” and a nice smile can go a long way toward customer satisfaction.
mode of behaviour from you and your employees, you should deliver it them to each and
every time. Customers want to be able to rely on you. They expect consistent delivery times (if
applicable) and support. By training your employees to treat all customers with same respect,
your customers will all have the same experience with your company, which will increase
customer satisfaction.
Customer satisfaction is at its most important when something goes wrong in the chain
of delivery. Whether a customer was double charged or didn’t receive what she he ordered,
your employees need to handle the situation utmost care. Your employees should apologize
and take step to rectify the situation. The phrase “the customer is always right” is at the core of
a good customer satisfaction strategy. It doesn’t matter whether or not the customer misread
the the instructions or made made the mistake; your employees should take the steps to make
Satisfied customers will make a great foundation for return business, and they may also
bring in their friends and associates. Remember that customers are the heart of any business.
Keep them satisfied, and encourage them to tell their friends about their experiences with your
business.
CHAPTER 2: OBJECTIVE OF
ANALYSIS
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OBJECTIVE OFANALYSIS
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This study uncovers the customers' preference regarding the two leading brands of the
Smartphones industry. A special emphasis has been laid on Apple and Samsung. The project
begins with the detailed of information about both the brands considered under the study.
Further, it covers topics as data collection tools used and research methodology used for the
project. Then it gives a complete analysis of the data collected and it is then used to reach to a
conclusion. The study is useful for both the companies as they can use the recommendations
generated for the betterment of their advertisement and promotional strategy and will help
them in analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. This study will also benefit the perspective
customers as the study will provide them with the relevant comparison of the two leading
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CHAPTER 4: SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY
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This research study would help the Apple or Samsung to improve the service.
The study analysis the schemes employed by Apple or Samsung to influence the purchase.
The study would help to the stores in improving the existing level of satisfaction among
customers.
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CHAPTER 5: LIMITATIONS OF
THE STUDY
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Time factor: The research was carried out in a short period. Therefore the sample size and the
parameters were selected accordingly so as to finish the work within the given timeframe
Inadequate data: The data provided was not sufficient due to which the generalizations
cannot be made.
Bias: The information given by the respondents might be biased some of them might not be
interested to give correct information.
Lack of knowledge: Some of the respondents could not answer the questions due to lack of
knowledge.
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CHAPTER 6: HYPOTHESIS
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HYPOTHESIS
A Hypothesis is a suggested solution for an unexplained occurrence that does not fit into
current accepted scientific theory. The basic idea of a hypothesis is the there is no pre-
determined outcome.
The hypothesis or the result that we expect from the study might be-
Hypothesis 1:
Hypothesis 2:
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CHAPTER 7: RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Methodology includes the various methods and techniques for conducting a
Research. "Marketing Research is the systematic design, collection, analysis and reporting of
Slesinger and M. Stephenson in the encyclopedia of Social Sciences define Research as "the
manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend, correct
or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in construction of theory or in the practice
of an Research is, thus, an original contribution to the existing stock of knowledge making for
its advancement. The purpose of Research is to discover answers to the Questions through the
application of scientific procedures. Our project has a specified framework for collecting data
in an effective manner. Such framework is called "Research Design". The research process
DescriptiveResearch:Theresearchwasadescriptiveresearchasitwasconcernedwith
specific predictions, with narration of facts and characteristics concerning individuals
has no control over variable. He just presents the picture which has already studied.
Methods of Data Collection: - Research work is descriptive in nature. Information has been
collected from both Primary and Secondary data.
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Sampling Techniques: The sampling techniques used are convenience sampling technique
and simple random sampling technique.
Secondary Sources:- Secondary data are those which have already been collected by
someone else which already had been passed through the statistical process. In this research
project secondary source used were books, online journals and websites.
To analyze the data obtained with the help of questionnaire, following tools were used.
Tools of Presentation: It means what tools were used to present the data in a meaningful way
so that it becomes easily understandable. In this research tools used were tables and graphs.
Tools of Analysis: In this research the tools of analysis used were Percentage method.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A population of over 1 billion people and rising disposable income levels (per capita income
rose to ~Rs. 95000 or US$ 1301 in 2019 from ~Rs. 73000 or US$ 1000 in 2015) make India
one of the most lucrative markets for smartphones. The market has recorded a 10-fold
expansion from ~14.5 million shipments in 2011 to ~150 million in 2020. In 2020, the Indian
market declined by 4%, but still outperformed markets such as North America, Latin America
and Africa.
million in 2021, a ~14% increase from the 2020 figure. Buoyed by an improved economic
environment, the demand for smartphones in 2021 will be driven by elevated consumer
spending.
A few years ago, the market was dominated by Blackberry and Nokia. But now, the Chinese
brands, along with Samsung, have swarmed the market with cheaper smartphones. Xiaomi
holds the top position, with 28% shipment market share, followed by Samsung (18%), as of
the second quarter of 2021. A few of the notable Indian players include Micromax and Intex,
channel: With COVID-19- induced lockdowns, sale of smartphones through online channels
increased in 2020. According to IDC, online channels grew 12%YoY and contributed 48%
to the total sales in 2020. However, during the festive season (Diwali), footfalls in physical
stores picked up and offline channels clocked a 5% YoY growth in the fourth quarter of2020.
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The trend of increasing online sale is expected to continue every year from 2022, driven by
improved digital infrastructure, surging internet usage and rising acceptance of e-commerce.
Increased usage of smartphones: Following the government curbs on social distancing and
lockdown, there was a 39% rise in the average time spent by an Indian user on a smartphone.
As per a report by App Annie, India stood third (4.6 hours a day) on the list of average time
spent by an average user on smartphones, with Indonesia (5.2 hours a day) and Brazil (4.8
The top apps accessed in India were Zerodha (financial services), WhatsApp (communication)
Demand for 5G phones to grow multi-fold: 5G smartphones accounted for <3% of the
overall market in 2020. Even without the 5G network roll-out, India has already become one
of the top markets for shipment of 5G smartphones. As 5G continues to be one of the top
between 32 million and 40 million units in 2021. The cheapest 5G smartphone available in
the Indian market is priced at Rs. 15,000–16,000 (US$ 200– 220). Cheaper chipsets and
competition among device manufacturers are expected to further drive down the prices.
Key factors driving smartphone sales The constant need to stay connected has made
smartphones the most popular device not just in India, but worldwide. Communication on-the-
go has become a norm for people, especially for people in urban areas with busy lifestyles.
With rising disposable income levels and easy financing options (such as EMI), owning a
smartphone is no longer a luxury. This is a reality for a young country, such as India, with a
large working population. In addition, fierce competition among handset manufacturers and
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With faster internet speed, consumption of online entertainment has skyrocketed. YouTube,
Netflix, Amazon Prime, and many others offer a host of entertainment options, which can be
easily accessed through smartphones. Not just entertainment, in a post COVID-19 era,
smartphones are being extensively used for online education and online shopping. Also, the
‘Digital India’ initiatives by the Indian government are paving the way for various mobile
apps and services. This will further spur usage and popularity of smartphones among Indians.
Major players in telecommunication with Apple and Samsung and their market share
Xiaomi
The Redmi Note 9 Series / Note 10 Series are killer phones for Xiaomi, and even the
affordable Xiaomi Redmi 9/9 prime and 9A/ 8/8A (sold more than 5 million units) is a growth
driver In the recent Quarter, there is Redmi Note 10 PRO, Redmi Note 10, and the Redmi 10
Pro Max, Mi 10i, Redmi 9 Prime j and Redmi 9 Power are fueling the growth for the brand in
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India. Also, Mi 10T and POCO X3, M3, C3, Poco M3 Pro, X3 Pro are top-selling mobiles
from thecompany.
Samsung
Samsung has models like the M31, MS1, M21, M32, M11, M02s, Galaxy AS1, A32, A52,
A72, which are selling well in the entry and mid-range segment. While the Note 20, and the
latest S21 Senes, and the S20 series are top sellers in the higher segment.
Vivo
Vivo also is playing strong in the mid-range market with several models such as the V19, V20
Oppo
Though the report says that Oppo has an 11% market share and lags behind Vivo, but if we
include Realme, then it is even ahead of Samsung The top sellers are F17 Pro, F17, Oppo
Reno 5. Reno 5 Pro, Reno 6 Series, F19, F19 Pro, A52 A31, A74, A53)A33.
Realme
Realme is succeeding in India and now has an equivalent share to Oppo. The top sellers are
Realme 7/8, and Pro, Realme C3, C21, Narzo 50, Narzo 50A, 30 Pro and the Realme C15,
Realme C11.
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Nokia
The company seems to be lost in the Indian market. Most phones are too expensive and lack
any differentiation in comparison to their rivals. Also, they are not aggressive in marketing or
retail.push to win the market share. Some of the top models are Nokia G20, Nokia 5.3, 3422,
C3.
Asus
The brand has not been aggressive in the market and doesn't have any budget offering but is
only pushing the Rog Phone & and the new ROG Phone 55 Pro that the brand has launched in
july 2021 However, currently, they are not refreshing the mid-range models, which can impact
sales.
OnePlus
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COMPANY PROFILE
Apple Inc.
consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company’s best known
hardware products are the Macintosh line of computers, the I-Pod, the I-Phone and the I- Pad.
Its software includes the Mac OX operating system; the iTunes media browser; the I-life suite
of multimedia and creativity software; the I-Work suite of productivity software; Aperture, a
professional photography package; Final cut studio, a suite of professional audio and film-
industry software products; Logic studio, a suite of music production tools; the Safari web
Apple started with manufacturing and selling personal computers but has now
expanded into many sectors. Today (October 2018) Apple is the second largest phone
manufacturer in the world after Samsung. In fact, Apple Inc is the largest IT Company in the
world (by revenue). It operates nearly 500 retail stores worldwide and employs nearly 120,000
people.
Apple may be best known as the inventor of the iPhone and iPad, but there is more to
this tech giant than meets the eye. In fact, you may be surprised by some of the inner workings
of Apple, one of the most successful and yet polarizing brands in the world.
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When Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, there was no way Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and
Ronald Wayne could have envisioned just how successful the company would become. Now,
In early 2015, Apple became the first ever $700 billion company. More recently, Apple
overtook Google as the most valuable brand in the world.
You might think of them only as fierce competitors, but Apple and Samsung have a different
sort of relationship. Samsung actually manufactures the retina display on the Apple iPad and a
portion of the memory chips used in the iPhone 6 (though Apple has cut back on its reliance
on Samsung).
InJune2014,aseven-for-onestocksplittookthetradingpriceofApplefromapproximately
$645 to $94.
One of the original Apple computers sold for more than $387,000 in 2013.
The revenue generated by Apple is more than the GDP of many countries, including Ecuador,
Libya, and Iraq (among hundreds of others).
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In 2005, there were 116 Apple retail stores scattered throughout the world, with the largest
number in the United States. This total reached 317 by 2010 and 437 by 2014. The number of
Apple stores has increased each year since 2005. Want to go work at one? Good luck–you
iMac, consumer all-in-one desktop computer that was first introduced by Apple in 1998.Its
popularity helped revive the company's fortunes.
MacBook, consumer notebook introduced in 2006, available in white and aluminum variants.
MacBook Pro, professional portable computer alternative to the Mac Book, introduced in January2006.
Xserve, rack mounted, dual core, dual processor 1Userver.
Apple sells a variety of computer accessories for Mac computers including the AirPort
wireless networking products, Time Capsule, Cinema Display, Mighty Mouse, the Apple
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Product Profile
I-Pod
On October 23, 2001, Apple introduced the iPod digital music player. It evolved to include
various models targeting the needs of different users. In 2007, the iPod was the market leader
in portable music players by a significant margin, with more than 100 million units shipped as
of April 9, 2007. In 2008 Apple sold four variants of the iPod. iPod classic (Previously named
iPod from 2001 to 2007), portable media player first introduced in 2001, with a 120 GB
capacity. iPod nano, portable media player first introduced in 2005, available in 8 and 16 GB
models. iPod shuffle, digital audio player first introduced in 2005, available in 1 and 2 GB
models. iPod touch, portable media player first introduced in September 2007, available in 8,
I-Phone
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quad band GSM and EDGE cellular phone with features found in hand held devices, running a
scaled-down versions of Apple's Mac OS X (dubbed iPhone OS), with various Mac OS X
applications such as Safari and Mail. It also included web-based and Dashboard applications
such as Google Maps and Weather. The iPhone featured a 3.5-inch (89 mm) touch screen
display, 8 or 16 GB of memory, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi (both "b" and "g"). In 2008, the iPhone
3G added support for 3G networking and assisted-GPS navigation, with the price cut to $199
for the 8 GB version, and $299 for the 16 GB version. Along with the release of the new
iPhone Apple launched an App Store, providing applications for download that were
compatible with the iPhone; it has since surpassed one billion downloads.
I-Pad
iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., which run
the iOS and iPad OS mobile operating systems. The first iPad was released on April 3, 2010;
the most recent iPad models are the ninth-generation iPad, released on September 24, 2021;
the sixth-generation iPad, released on September 24th, 2021; the fourth-generation iPad Air,
released on October 23, 2020; and the third-generation 11- inch (280 mm) and fifth-generation
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Apple TV
At the 2007 Macworld conference, Jobs demonstrated the Apple TV, (previously known as the
i-TV), a set-top video device intended to bridge the sale of content from iTunes with high-
definition televisions. The device linked up to a user's TV and synchronized, either via Wi-Fi
or a wired network, with one computer's iTunes library and streams from an additional four
computers. The Apple TV originally incorporated a 40 GB hard drive for storage, included
outputs for HDMI and component video, and played video at a maximum resolution of 720p.
In May 2007, a 160 GB drive was released alongside the existing 40 GB model and in January
2008 a software update was released, which allowed media to be purchased directly from the
Apple TV.
Software
Apple develops its own operating system to run on Macs, Mac OS X (the current version is
Mac OS X v10.6 "Snow Leopard,". Apple also independently develops computer software
titles for its Mac OS X operating system. Much of the software Apple develops is bundled
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with its computers. An example of this is the consumer- oriented iLife software package
which includes iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto, Garage Band, and iWeb. Its productivity suite, iWork
is available, which includes the Keynote presentation software, Pages word processing
software, and Numbers spreadsheet software. iTunes, QuickTime media player, and the Safari
web browser are available as free downloads for both Mac OS X and Windows.
Apple offerers a range of professional software titles. Their range of server software
included the operating system Mac OS X Server; Apple Remote Desktop, a remote systems
management application; WebObjects, Java EE Web application server; and Xsan, a Storage
Area Network file system. For the professional creative market, there was Aperture for
professional RAW-format photo processing; Final Cut Studio, a video production suite; Logic,
Apple also offers online services with iCloud (formerly MobileMe) which incorporates
personal web pages, email, Groups, i-Disk, backup, i-Sync, and Learning Center online
tutorials. iCloud is built into every Apple device, working automatically to store personal data
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Samsung group
businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean
Chaebol (business conglomerate). As of 2020, Samsung has the 8th highest global brand
value. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company. Over the next
three decades, the group diversified into areas including food processing, textiles, insurance,
Samsung entered the electronics industry in the late 1960s and the construction and
shipbuilding industries in the mid-1970s; these areas would drive its subsequent growth.
Following Lee's death in 1987, Samsung was separated into five business groups
– Samsung Group, Shinsegae Group, CJ group and Hansol Group, and Joongang Group.
Notable Samsung industrial affiliates include Samsung Electronics (the world's largest
2017 revenues), Samsung Heavy Industries (the world's 2nd largest shipbuilder measured by
2010 revenues), and Samsung engineering and Samsung C&T Corporations (respectively the
world's 13th and 36th largest construction companies). Other notable subsidiaries include
Samsung Life Insurance (the world's 14th largest life insurance company), Samsung Everland
(operator of Everland Resort, the oldest the me park in South Korea) and Cheil
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SAMSUNG HISTORY
Samsung India aims to be the "Best Company in India by the Year 2000. "Best Company in
terms of both the internal workplace environment as well as the external environment in which
the Company tries to operates. Samsung aims to grow in India by contributing to the Indian
economy and making the lives of its consumers simpler, easier and richer through its superior
quality products. "Our aim is to gain technological leadership in the Indian marketplace even
as our goal is to earn the love and respect of more and more of our Indian consumers.
Samsung in India
Samsung India is the hub for Samsung's South West Asia Regional operations. The South
West Asia Regional Headquarters looks after the Samsung business in Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh. Maldives and Bhutan besides India. Samsung India, which commenced its
operations in India in December 1995, today enjoys a sales turnover of over US$ 1Bn in just a
decade of operations in the country, 15 Headquartered in New Delhi, Samsung India has a
network of 19 Branch Offices located a II over the country. The Samsung manufacturing
Refrigerators and Washing Machines is located at Noida, near Delhi. Samsung 'Made in India'
products like Color Televisions, Color Monitors and Refrigerators were being exported to
Middle East. CIS and SAARC countries from its Noida manufacturing complex.
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semiconductors. convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2Bn and
countries, the company has of 5 main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital
Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics.
Corporation is the world's largest producer of Color Monitors, Color TVs, Memory Chips and
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Samsung understands the local cultural sensibilities. customize its products according to
the Indian market. It has set up a "usability lab" at the Indian Institute of Technology in New
Delhi to customize Samsung products to meet the specific needs of Indian consumers. This
aspects of product design, including aesthetics, ergonomics & interface. Through its research
done on consumer preference in India, Samsung has concludes that Indian consumers want
more sound oriented products. Thus, the Samsung televisions for India have a higher sound
capacity than their foreign counterparts. For the semi-automatic segment of Samsung washing
machines. Samsung has introduced for the first time in India a feature called Super Dry. It is
present in three of Samsung's semi automatic models and dries the clothes better than the rest.
Samsung washing machines have an additional menu that takes care of the local Indian
wardrobes. They also have a memory re-start' that takes care of the frequent. power failures in
India.
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PRODUCT PROFILE
Developed using our unique Crystal Design with a hint of rose- red colour accentuating a
traditional piano-black bezel frame, the 650 Series LCD TV features Auto Motion Plus
120Hz, an Ultra Clear Panel, DNI e Pro and Wide Colour Enhancer Pro to provide perfect
picturequality.
Equipped with Bluetooth and a touch screen interface the YP-P2 lets consumers enjoy vivid
videos on a 3-inchwide LCD screen. Samsung's proprietary DNSe 2.0technology with Emo
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barrel vibration even at the highest speed. It also reduces energy and water consumption to the
world's lowest levels. Further, we've enhanced washing performance and eco-friendly
Simple, yet stylish, our 6-in-1 steam oven combines all of the features of a conventional oven
with advanced steam cooking technology to stimulate healthier eating. Samsung's versatile
steam cooking solution adds a steam function to the conventional oven. grill and microwave,
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Built with Touch Wiz UI software, our Haptic model promises a unique user experience, one
that touches all of these. The Samsung Haptic features one-touch access a widget for creating
customized desktops and a G sensor for automatic horizontal rotation of photos and
videos. It is designed for the innovative, 'on the-go' user who demands cutting- edge
Microsoft's Windows Mobile software-enabled HSDPA smart phone boasts a bigger screen
than the Black Jack I and includes a jog wheel. The phone also has cutting features such as a
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In the initial days of the establishment, Samsung sold noodles and other associated products.
As noodles are a traditional food in Korea, it all started from noodle production. But it was
later in the 1970s when the second thought buzzed in. In the year 1970, Samsung produced its
first electrical product, which was eventually a 12-inch of black and white TV. Hence, then
While other electrical companies depend on other brands and companies for the accessories
and supporting products. It is Samsung which is very focused on creating the most possible
equipment in-house. Therefore, working tirelessly on fulfilling this aim, in the present time,
Samsung produces almost 90% of its goods. It all gets made in the Samsung factory and other
As we know, Samsung is a worldwide company, so Samsung has its manufacturing and sales
branches covering all the world. Hence, to team up well and for proper functioning,
Samsung employs a huge 4,89,000 employers in over 79 countries. And this number is a
record itself. No other brand has this number of employees working all around the world.
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Every brand has its back story. And the back stories are really interesting. Similarly, the name
‘Samsung’ originated from a Korean word. In Korea, the word Samsung means a set of 3 stars
or ‘Tri-Star’. Defining the meaning of the 3 stars, the company explained, it means Powerful,
Big, and Gigantic. And, hopefully, they try every time to prove this in their every product.
The relation between Samsung and South Korea is considered very strong and helpful. It is not
only like the company originated from South Korea, but it has also been fruitful to the country.
The country has gained almost 17 to 20 percent of the whole GDP, alone from this company
only. Samsung is the number one company, which earns revenue for South Korea. Hence, the
In this modern civilized society, high-speed networks like 4G and 5G are the only ones ruling
all over. While back in the 90s, CDMA technology was the only fastest-growing technology
available. And, it was Samsung which was the firstcompany to introduce a phone,
featuring CDMA technology. That phone was named as Samsung Stunt SCH-100 and it was
Everyone is concerned that; it is Google that owns the android at the moment. But back in the
year 2004, when Android developers were a startup, they pitched the idea to the Samsung
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company. But at that time, Samsung didn’t like the idea and rejected it. But the android
developers met google after 2 weeks, and google was amused by the idea. Hence google
acquired it and launched it in 2005. Hence, it might be Samsung who would have owned and
dominated the smartphone business, if they would have not rejected it.
When the company was first introduced, it was introduced with a specific logo, back in 1938.
But after almost 20 years, the company again reframed its logo and again in the year 1970, for
unspecified reasons. And finally, the logo of the Samsung electronics got changed in 1980,
which is used till now. But later a new logo was introduced in 1993, which is being used in the
Not every company has its own fonts to use. Samsung owns its own font and uses it in every
device. This font is named Samsung One and was released in the year 2016. One can find this
Samsung not only manufactures its goods but also makes products for its rival companies. It
might sound a little weird, but it is true. It is believed that Samsung produces RAM, NAND
flash, and OLED displays for one of the leading smartphone companies, the iPhone. It’s the
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Setting another record and benchmark, Samsung was successful in producing the world’s first
QLED TV, in February 2017. This had the quality of showing 100 percent volume of color.
enable the company to keep pace with rapid changes. Key innovations unveiledinclude:
· Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex: The latest version of the Bespoke refrigeratorfeatures
changeable panels that come with a choice of colors and materials that made the original a
success, allowing consumers to adjust their fridge for form and function. The new 4-Door
model, available in North America this spring, also includes a brand-new Beverage Center™,
which gives quick access to a water dispenser and an automatically-filled water pitcher.
Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex also comes equipped with a Dual Auto Ice Maker which
makes not only regular cubed ice but also smaller ‘ice bites’ to suit different preferences for
cold beverages.
110-inch MICRO LED: This new screen features self-lit inorganic LED with a slim and
nearly bezel-less Infinity Screen design that seamlessly blends into the living space. The result
is a spectacularly immersive viewing experience with astounding picture quality. The 110-inch
MICRO LED also adds “4Vue” (Quad View), a four-way viewing option—so you can keep
up with multiple sports at once, or stream a tutorial while playing a video game. Also, for US
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consumers, more than 160 free channels1 are available through Samsung TV Plus. MICRO
· Lifestyle TV: Samsung’s cutting-edge lifestyle TV lineup includes The Serif, The Frame,The
Sero and The Terrace—a recently launched 4K QLED outdoor TV—as well as Samsung The
· SmartThings Cooking: A new service from Samsung SmartThings is designed to make your
culinary journey seamless. An automatic Meal Planner powered by Whisk’s Food AI
recommends meals for the whole week, makes shopping lists with the ingredients you need,
and connects to grocery retailers for one-stop shopping straight from the Family Hub™
refrigerator or your mobile screen. Recipe instructions can be sent directly to synced Samsung
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INFERENCE
Age group between 15-25 & 25-35 uses maximum gadgets so main focus of the
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Q2. What are the things that you look while purchasing a smartphone?
INFERENCE
Still users prefer to purchase those smartphone which are good in reliability instead of feature
smartphone has.
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Q3. How did you get to know about Apple and Samsung?
Respondent)
INFERENCE
Respondents get knowledge about the Samsung through Advertisement, after that Friends
recommendations. Respondents get knowledge about the Apple through Advertisement, after
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INFERENCE
In this race Samsung is in a position to capture the whole market but they should also know
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INFERENCE
Apple gives more customer satisfaction level of needs than Samsung gives.
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Apple gives more marketing competition than Samsung as Apple is more creative in terms of
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Samsung gives more attention towards software customization functions than Apple. As
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Apple gives better design architecture than Samsung. As Apple gives more attention towards
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In this race software compatibility Samsung is in a position to capture the whole market but
they should also know that Apple is not far away from Samsung.
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Apple has better battery life than Samsung. As Apple gives more attention towards battery
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Hypothesis Testing:
Hypothesis 1:
Hypothesis 2:
Hypothesis 1 Testing:-
From above study it is found that Hypothesis Number. H1-“Apple’s smartphone have high
customer loyalty” is found to be true so it is accepted and alternate hypothesis that is H0-
Hypothesis 2 Testing:-
From the said research study it is found that hypothesis number H1-Samsung
smartphone are affordable. From hypothesis 2 that is “Samsung smartphone are affordable”
is accepted. And hypothesis number H0 - Samsung smartphone are not affordable. that is
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FINDINGS
Samsung is the company which basically knows the mind-set of maximum citizen & they
know which product is helpful for Increasing sales.
It's water tight pack department competition between two Giant Companies Apple &
Samsung.
It shows that there is very high competition between two giant organizations named APPLE &
SAMSUNG
In this race Samsung is in a position to capture the whole market but they should also know
that Apple is not far away from Samsung.
Still Users prefer to purchase those cells which are good in looks instead of features that cell
has.
In this race Samsung is in a position to capture the whole market but they should also know
that Apple is not far away from Samsung.
Apple gives more customer satisfaction level of needs than Samsung gives.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Apple has good brand image in the field of MP3/PVP. But Apple is not popular in Laptops
and Pcs. Company should also promote these products and utilize its brand image.
Apple is not advertising much for its product frequently in television channel etc. advertising
should be made frequent to let the people remembered the name of Apple.
Relation between the customer and company is the base of growth for any company.
Company should maintain good relationship with its big customers such as institution,
corporate, school, colleges and should also have good relation with the end users.
Company can send cards and invitation to the customer from time to time or on certain
occasion.
Hoarding of company product should be kept at prime location where maximum people can
see it.
Until and unless after sale service of the company is not good, it is not possible for the
company to increase the sale.
Apple though has very efficient and effective after sale service but there are areas
of improvement.
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CONCLUSION
SAMSUNG: To compete with Apple, Samsung should focus on increase its value proposition
in the smart phone market. Samsung could develop new products having stylish and modern
design in order to attract buyers who expect stylish, trendy and fashionable smart phones On
the other hand. Samsung should keep on producing the existing models of smart phones which
are relatively less costly to tap the middle class and lower upper class of population. A strong
focus on R&D and taking advantage of being the first mover in launching. As a result, the
market share of Samsung would increase and has more strength in the competition with Apple.
APPLE: From the result of the statistic tests, many Apple's user are trendy and some of them
are short-term user. In order to keep these customers. Apple should always produce new
Beside the result reveal that there is a relationship between age group of the interviewer and
the reasonable price they think. The lower age group of the reasonable price of a smart phone
they think Apple could attract young buyer by lowering its price for instance. Apple can
produce new smart phones with lower cost and hence to lower the price. As a result
Apple could increase its market share, even attract the users of different brands of smart
phone.
Apple's product line has grown rapidly in the past few years. What we have found to be
the most interesting about Apple is how they are very innovative and early adapters. Samsung
stands on the pillars of innovation and excellent customers services. Samsung and Apple have
a good market share but they have change their strategies for more coverage of market share.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books Referred:
Websites Referred
o www.samsung.com/in/
o www.apple.com/in/
o www.wikipedia.com
o Times of India
o The Hitavada
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