Huawei vs ZTE

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Huawei was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in the People's Liberation Army. At the time of its establishment Huawei was focused on manufacturing phone switches, but has since expanded its business to include building telecommunications networks; providing operational and consulting services and equipment to enterprises inside and outside of China; and manufacturing communications devices for the consumer market.

ZTE Corporation is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE operates in three business units - Carrier Networks-Terminals-Telecommunication. ZTE's core products are wireless, exchange, access, optical transmission, and data telecommunications gear; mobile phones; and telecommunications software. ZTE is one of the top five largest smartphone manufacturers in its home market, and in the top ten, worldwide.