Samsung’s R&D spending each year:

Samsung’s R&D spending each year:

2018: $15.3 billion
2017: $14.4 billion
2016: $12.2 billion
2015: $12.1 billion
2014: $13.6 billion
2013: $13.1 billion
2012: $10.2 billion
2011:   $9.0 billion
2010:  $7.9 billion
2009: $5.8 billion.