1. Samsung designs and builds their own processors for smartphones.

They tweak and improve standard processing chips to ensure that their phones are offering something special. In addition to ensuring high-quality parts for their phones, this also means they can produce their phones faster because they are making their own supplies. When they release their newest phone, you can order it without worrying that they will be out of stock, waiting on processors or supplies from other companies. Designing their own processors is a smart move that keeps Samsung on the top of the list.

2. Samsung keeps its phone consistent across various carriers.

Starting with the Galaxy S III, their phones have been virtually identical for each carrier they work with, keeping the same look and features across the board. This makes it easier than ever to connect with friends who have the same phone but a different carrier. It also guarantees that what you see in the ads is what you get, no matter what carrier you have. With Samsung, no longer do you purchase a smartphone only to find that the sleek design you loved when you saw it on your friend's phone has been changed for your carrier. Samsung's ability to hold on to their design and the features they intend for each phone means greater consistency and greater customer satisfaction.

3. Samsung's phones are available for a range of prices and qualities.

While some manufacturers only make low-end phones and others only make high-end ones, Samsung comfortably flits between the two options. This means that you can keep some consistency between phones, no matter what your phone needs may be at the moment. If you have a low-end phone and want to try out one of the fancier phones, getting another Samsung means there will be some familiarity with the system already. If you need to downgrade from an elaborate smartphone to a cheaper one due to financial stress, you can still get Samsung's high-quality manufacturing to help make the change a little easier. Samsung has something for everyone, no matter what you are looking for.

4. Samsung offers removable batteries with their phones.

This may sound like a minor issue, but in its competition against Apple, this is a major play. Apple and other smartphone carriers lock their batteries into their phones, meaning if your battery wears down and is completely drained, you have no options other than to keep the phone plugged in whenever you have to use it or send it into an official store for repair, leaving you without a phone for potentially weeks. Many Samsung smartphones, including the Galaxy S4, have a battery you can remove and replace yourself. Samsung believes in letting its customers replace and repair the basic elements of their phones themselves.

5. Samsung allows more customization.

For one thing, Samsung works heavily with the Android operating system, which allows for users to customize the way the display looks and the device functions. Samsung also allows many more device color options for its high-end smartphones. Instead of just a simple black or white, you can get their phones in blue, red, and gray. Samsung phones also generally come with a microSD card slot, allowing you to further customize your phone and the amount of storage it has on it.