Allview
Romania
EU
Allview is a Romanian consumer electronics brand operated by Visual Fan S.A., based in Brașov. The company has developed devices for communication and home use under its own name, including mobile phones,...
European Smartphone Brands
Doro
Sweden
EU
Doro AB is a Swedish company headquartered in Malmö that makes mobile phones, smartphones and other devices for seniors. Since 2025 it has been owned by Xplora Technologies AS from Norway, which...
emporia
Austria
EU
emporia is an Austrian mobile phone company based in Linz, known for devices designed to be straightforward to operate. Its catalog includes button phones and Android smartphones, with product features intended to...
Fairphone
Netherlands
EU
Fairphone is a social enterprise that focuses on creating ethically sourced and sustainable smartphones. Their mission is to design a smartphone that minimizes its environmental impact while ensuring fair labor practices in...
General Mobile
Turkey
General Mobile is a smartphone brand headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The brand was founded in the United States in 2005 and has belonged to the Turkish Telpa Group since 2012. The data...
Gigaset
Germany
EU
Non-European Parent Company
Gigaset is a leading European provider of telecommunications and smart home solutions, known for its innovative products and commitment to quality. With a strong emphasis on design and functionality, Gigaset offers a...
HMD
Finland
EU
HMD Global is a Finnish telecommunications company known for its focus on producing a wide range of mobile devices under the Nokia brand. Established in 2016, HMD has embraced a philosophy of...
Jolla
Finland
EU
Jolla is a Finnish mobile technology company founded in 2011 by former Nokia and MeeGo team members. It develops Sailfish OS and makes phones designed around that operating system. The 2026 Jolla...
Mudita
Poland
EU
Mudita is a Polish technology company based in Warsaw that develops devices intended to make everyday technology less distracting.
Murena
France
EU
Open Source
Murena is a European technology company that focuses on providing a privacy-centric mobile experience. It aims to empower users by offering devices and software solutions that prioritize data protection and independence from...
Nothing Phone
United Kingdom
Nothing Phone is the smartphone line of Nothing Technology Limited, a consumer electronics company registered in England and Wales with its registered office in London. The company launched its first smartphone, the...
Punkt.
Switzerland
Punkt. is a Swiss design and technology company founded in Lugano in 2008 by Petter Neby, with Jasper Morrison contributing to its design language. The company makes mobile phones and connected devices...
Shiftphone
Germany
EU
Shiftphone is a pioneering company based in Germany that is dedicated to creating sustainable and modular smartphones. With a strong focus on environmental protection and ethical manufacturing, Shiftphone offers consumers a viable...
Volla Systeme
Germany
EU
Volla Systeme is a European technology company that specializes in creating user-friendly and privacy-focused smartphones and digital solutions. Founded with the mission to empower users with secure devices while ensuring an exceptional...
Wiko
France
EU
Non-European Parent Company
Wiko is a smartphone brand founded in 2011 in Marseille, France. According to the company, two friends, James Lin, CEO of the Chinese industrial group Tinno, and the French entrepreneur Laurent Dahan,...
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Submit SuggestionEuropean phone brands on this page, covering both mobile phones and smartphones, are Fairphone (Netherlands), Nothing Phone (United Kingdom), HMD and Jolla (Finland), Mudita (Poland), Punkt. (Switzerland), Volla Systeme and Shiftphone (Germany), Murena and Wiko (France), Allview (Romania), emporia (Austria), Doro (Sweden) and Gigaset (Germany). They are far smaller than Apple or Samsung, but each follows a clear idea: repairability, privacy, minimalism or simple handsets for older users.
"European" refers to the company headquarters. Where a phone is assembled differs by brand, and many European brands use factories in Asia. Volla, for instance, states that its phones are produced in Germany by its supplier Gigaset.
European smartphone brands at a glance
| Brand | Country | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Fairphone | Netherlands | Repairable, modular Android phones built around fairer sourcing of materials |
| Nothing Phone | United Kingdom | London-based since 2020; Android phones with a distinctive transparent design |
| HMD | Finland | Espoo-based maker of Nokia-branded feature phones and its own HMD smartphones |
| Mudita | Poland | Warsaw company behind the Mudita Kompakt, a minimalist phone with an E Ink display |
| Punkt. | Switzerland | Minimalist, privacy-focused phones; founded in Lugano in 2008, MC03 runs the Swiss AphyOS |
| Jolla | Finland | Developer of the Linux-based Sailfish OS, founded in 2011 by former Nokia staff |
| Murena | France | Smartphones with /e/OS, an Android variant without Google services |
| Volla Systeme | Germany | Privacy-oriented phones from Remscheid with Volla OS or Ubuntu Touch |
| Shiftphone | Germany | Modular, repairable phones from a small family business |
| Allview | Romania | Budget phones, tablets and notebooks from Brașov; brand launched in 2004 |
| Doro | Sweden | Phones for older users; part of Xplora Technologies (Norway) |
| emporia | Austria | Easy-to-use phones from Linz, founded in 1991; part of Xplora Technologies since 2026 |
| Gigaset | Germany | Cordless phones and smartphones; taken over by VTech (Hong Kong) in 2024 |
| Wiko | France | Marseille-based brand founded in 2011; belongs to the Chinese Tinno group |
Which type of European phone fits which need?
- Without Google: Murena (/e/OS), Volla Systeme (Volla OS, optionally Ubuntu Touch), Jolla (Sailfish OS) and Punkt. (AphyOS) run systems that do not depend on Google services.
- Repairable and fair: Fairphone and Shiftphone design phones for repair and long use.
- Less distraction: Mudita and Punkt. build deliberately limited phones.
- Design and mainstream Android: Nothing Phone and HMD offer familiar Android phones; HMD also continues the Nokia feature phone.
- Simple handsets for seniors: Doro and emporia.
- Affordable devices: Allview and Wiko.
European ownership
Two brands have a non-European parent. Wiko was founded in Marseille but is tied to the Chinese Tinno group, and Gigaset was taken over by VTech of Hong Kong in 2024. Doro and emporia belong to the Norwegian company Xplora Technologies, which is European. Their brand cards show the details.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone brands are European?
The 14 brands in the table above: Fairphone, Nothing Phone, HMD, Mudita, Punkt., Jolla, Murena, Volla Systeme, Shiftphone, Allview, Doro, emporia, Gigaset and Wiko. Each has a European company behind it.
Is there a European alternative to the iPhone or Google Pixel?
Fairphone, Nothing Phone and HMD sell Android smartphones in the usual price classes. Those who want a phone without Google services can look at Murena, Volla or Jolla. The pages for the iPhone and the Google Pixel list all European smartphone brands as alternatives.
Are European phones made in Europe?
Not necessarily. The brands are European, but assembly often takes place in Asia. Volla states that its phones are made in Germany by Gigaset. For other brands, the manufacturer's own site gives the details.
Which European handset brands make phones for older users?
Doro (Sweden) and emporia (Austria) focus on simple handsets with large keys and displays. Both belong to Xplora Technologies.