In a smartphone market dominated by giants like Apple, Samsung, and the countless brands running on the American Google’s Android OS, European companies might seem like underdogs. But Europe is home to a growing number of innovative smartphone makers that are carving out a niche by focusing on sustainability, privacy, and user empowerment. Whether you’re looking to support local industry, reduce your environmental impact, or simply try something different, here are the top smartphones made in Europe—or by European companies—you should know about.