Side by side
| Apple | Samsung | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Reliable | Mixed |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 0 | 1 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 8 | 9 |
| Most recent recall | 2019-06-27: Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard | 2024-08-08: Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | High | Medium |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | None found |
| Company behind the brand | Apple Inc. (no parent company on record) | Samsung |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Apple Inc. (California, USA) | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 6, Taiwan 3, Japan 1 (of 7 recalls listing a country) | South Korea 6, China 3, Thailand 2, Malaysia 1, United States 1 (of 9 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | Official support page | 1-800-726-7864 |
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FAQ
Is Apple better than Samsung?
Apple (Reliable) comes out ahead of Samsung (Mixed) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Apple or Samsung?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Apple and 1 for Samsung; across all years, 8 and 9.
Are Apple and Samsung the same company?
No shared owner on record: Apple trademark owner Apple Inc. (California, USA), Samsung trademark owner Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea).