Apple and Samsung have been at the forefront of the smartphone industry for years. The two are responsible for some of the biggest trends and have ultimately set the tone of innovation throughout the better part of this decade. Nowadays, however, the companies are sharing their position of dominance with a third competitor.

Just a couple of years ago, Huawei’s flagship smartphones were far from the premium offerings we see today. Many, myself included, saw them simply as devices that tried hard to mimic Apple’s iPhones or Samsung’s Galaxies. But this situation changed completely upon ...