Samsung has been ranked as the fastest growing brand for the second successive year by the global brand consultant Interbrand, which has valued it at $10.8 billion.
Mobile phone sales across the world totalled 435 million units in the second quarter of 2013.
The Indian mobile handset market has grown by 14.17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 35,946 crore in 2012-2013.
Micromax is at second spot in smartphone sales.
These will be available at Apple authorised retailers from September 29
With 19 per cent market share, Samsung rules supreme in India.
As competition for the smartphones market hots up, new players are making waves.
There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.