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Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by victor14(op): 3:02pm On Jul 23, 2025

While Samsung maintains some manufacturing in South Korea, particularly for high-tech components and its local market, the vast majority of its smartphone production is now outsourced to other countries like Vietnam and India.

Korean-made Samsung devices, particularly those for the domestic market, may differ in specifications like processor, camera, and RAM compared to international versions.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech):
High-tech component manufacturing:
Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

Primary market focus:
The South Korean manufacturing facilities primarily serve the domestic market with devices tailored to local preferences and infrastructure.

Regional differences:
Korean variants of Samsung phones might have different processors (e.g., Snapdragon in the Korean S5 vs. Exynos in international models), higher RAM, and features specific to the Korean market, like an antenna for mobile TV streaming.

Vietnam, India, and Other Countries (Global Production):

Outsourced smartphone manufacturing:
Samsung has shifted much of its smartphone production to countries like Vietnam and India, where labor costs are lower and production capacity is higher.

Focus on cost and efficiency:
This move is driven by the need to reduce production costs and increase global production capacity.

Regional variations:
International versions of Samsung phones may have different chipsets, camera configurations, and software features depending on the target market.

In essence:
Samsung's home country of South Korea focuses on high-tech component manufacturing and supplying its local market with devices that have specific features and components.

For global smartphone production, Samsung relies heavily on manufacturing facilities in other countries like Vietnam and India, where they can benefit from lower costs and greater production capacity.

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by timibare(m): 10:18pm On Jul 23, 2025

So should we fry corn?
So should we fry corn?
I'm jes curious cool

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by rapheal5(m): 11:09pm On Jul 23, 2025

Both the local source and international shows green line on screen

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by 1Alex: 3:12am On Jul 24, 2025

rapheal5:
Both the local source and international shows green line on screen

I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by xjiggy: 6:24am On Jul 24, 2025

The screen issues is prevalent among Amoled screens. Not seen people with LCD screens complaining. That's why Tecno and Itel users will always be making mouth. Lines on screens also affects iPhone. Even TV's at home suffer same fate nowadays

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by starpower(m): 10:31am On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

I am in same shoes samsung has quality lasting screens

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Raymondfayowole(m): 11:49am On Jul 24, 2025

Currently typing with 2 pink lines on my Samsung

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Dpaulie(m): 11:50am On Jul 24, 2025

I don't know the essence of having this kind of post in the front page

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by GeneralPula: 11:52am On Jul 24, 2025

South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech):
High-tech component manufacturing:
Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

It's not just Samsung, even iPhone..

75% of people using iPhone are not using the real original iPhone. They only use refurbished & repackaged iPhone... There's a company in China that does this, phone re-packaging.

That you buy your phone brand new doesn't mean it's original. Original phones are super expense, especially, iPhone..

For example, if dem tell you to bring 4m for iPhone 16, can you? Will you?

When Hushpuppi still dey, he's usually going to Apple store to buy iPhone. Some people think it's show off, no it's not. He was only going for the original..

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by iwaeda: 11:53am On Jul 24, 2025

Alaba International still remain the best product assembling plant all over the world. grin

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by joromii: 11:54am On Jul 24, 2025

What happened to Afione. Used to be a made in Nigeria phone

Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by correctguy101(m): 11:54am On Jul 24, 2025

The vast majority of its smartphone production is now outsourced to other countries like Vietnam and India.

Yes, to cut costs. Don't forget to add : especially as those countries offer very cheap labours..

Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by joshjc(m): 11:55am On Jul 24, 2025

Snapdragon is not Korea alone, most US Samsung is Snapdragon, while most Korea Samsung is exenos

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Nobody: 11:58am On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

Note don't have this prob of green line like that.. It an S-series wahala..
I pamper my phone. Cos screen cn buy me iphone 12 pro😂

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Smartcitizen: 11:59am On Jul 24, 2025

timibare:
So should we fry corn?
So should we fry corn?
I'm jes curious

The Living Dead people doesn't fry corn...

The continue their suffering and pretending lifestyle till eternity.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by iOYEN: 12:01pm On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

Yes, Samsung screens are durable, but the replacements don't hold up. You pay over half the price of the phone for a replacement, yet it still may not last. In my last experience, my phone fell from a stool. When I picked it up, the screen looked fine, but the next morning, it was completely filled with ink.

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Creditalerts: 12:02pm On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

samsung galaxy Note 10 plus is a bae anytime anyday the most reliable Samsung like Nokia 3310😁

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by sweetkev(m): 12:04pm On Jul 24, 2025

GeneralPula:
South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech):
High-tech component manufacturing:
Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

It's not just Samsung, even iPhone..

75% of people using iPhone are not using the real original iPhone. They only use refurbished & repackaged iPhone... There's a company in China that does this, phone re-packaging.

That you buy your phone brand new doesn't mean it's original. Original phones are super expense, especially, iPhone..

For example, if dem tell you to bring 4m for iPhone 16, can you? Will you?

When Hushpuppi still dey, he's usually going to Apple store to buy iPhone. Some people think it's show off, no it's not. He was only going for the original..

All iPhones are original except you are buying a refurbished one which is obvious when you see it.

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Bahamas95(m): 12:05pm On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

I wonder why Samsung haven't made you their ambassador........

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by FreeIgboho: 12:05pm On Jul 24, 2025*

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

You sure have a good memory, or you keep very good records

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by Alusiizizi(m): 12:06pm On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

I watched a documentary where it was mentioned that Samsung uses something called "gorilla glass" for their screens, that could explain its longevity.

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by pafo(m): 12:11pm On Jul 24, 2025

GeneralPula:
South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech):
High-tech component manufacturing:
Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

It's not just Samsung, even iPhone..

75% of people using iPhone are not using the real original iPhone. They only use refurbished & repackaged iPhone... There's a company in China that does this, phone re-packaging.

That you buy your phone brand new doesn't mean it's original. Original phones are super expense, especially, iPhone..

For example, if dem tell you to bring 4m for iPhone 16, can you? Will you?

When Hushpuppi still dey, he's usually going to Apple store to buy iPhone. Some people think it's show off, no it's not. He was only going for the original..

Alaye original iPhone 16 pro max from Apple store is $1200.

How does that equate to 4m naira biko?

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by FreeSpirited: 12:11pm On Jul 24, 2025*

Reason I dey use my tecno jejely. I don't believe in buying phone for class

My camon is doing what any Samsong can do. With same features and efficiency
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..
To me it doesn't make economic sense to buy a phone of 1 million when same function & spec can be bought for 300k with Tecno, also realising those high end have different versions, American, UK, China, Korea. Etc how am I supposed to know the best original version after spending 1 million on same phone

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by naturefellow(m): 12:13pm On Jul 24, 2025*

GeneralPula:
South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech):
High-tech component manufacturing:
Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

It's not just Samsung, even iPhone..

75% of people using iPhone are not using the real original iPhone. They only use refurbished & repackaged iPhone... There's a company in China that does this, phone re-packaging.

That you buy your phone brand new doesn't mean it's original. Original phones are super expense, especially, iPhone..

For example, if dem tell you to bring 4m for iPhone 16, can you? Will you?

When Hushpuppi still dey, he's usually going to Apple store to buy iPhone. Some people think it's show off, no it's not. He was only going for the original.

yes, with stolen funds.

Perfect choice for role model. LOL

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Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by GeneralPula: 12:13pm On Jul 24, 2025

sweetkev:
All iPhones are original except you are buying a refurbished one which is obvious when you see it.

What makes you think all iPhones are original?

Kindly explain..

Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by GeneralPula: 12:16pm On Jul 24, 2025

pafo:
Alaye original iPhone 16 pro max from Apple store is $1200.

How does that equate to 4m naira biko?

You don’t get it..

The iPhone you see being display is still iPhone cuz apple certified it..

But dig deep, you’ll understand what I’m saying..

Re: Difference Between Samsung Made In South Korea & Samsung Made In Other Countries by VicM6: 12:18pm On Jul 24, 2025

1Alex:
I started using Samsung since 2011. I used note1 from 2011 to 2013, note 3 2013 to 2018(without screen protector but still no single scratch on screen in 2018, I had to change it because it was getting very old.)

then I bought Google pixel 3xl 2018 to 2020, after just one drop, the screen smashed.

I bought pixel 3a xl in 2020, again the screen smashed in 2021, I went back to Samsung, bought galaxy note 9, it got stolen after one month.

I went back and repaired the pixel 3xl, used it from 2021 to 2023,the screen spoilt again,

I bought galaxy note 10 plus. From 2023 till now. That's what I'm making this post with.

Among all the Samsung, none had a single fault whatsoever, even on the screen.

you for kuku write reach 2060 the type of phone u don use na.....

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