Global Smartphones Market Size By Technology(Android, iOS), By Price(Less Than 10k, between 10k-25k, between 25k- 45k), By Screen Size(Less Than 5 Inches, Between 5-6 Inches and Greater Than 6 Inches), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Smartphone Market Size And Forecast

Smartphone Market size was valued at USD 823.82 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 2013.80 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.44% from 2023 to 2030.

The increase in the disposable income of people is the key driver of the Smartphone market. The use of Smartphone application adoption is very high among the urban population as compared to the rural population and hence there’s a high demand for Smartphone applications in developed which is also a driving factor of the market. The Global Smartphone Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Smartphone Market Definition

A smartphone is an advanced Smartphone device which is a combination of the cellular and Smartphone computing functions into a single unit. They are distinguished from feature phones by their stronger hardware capabilities and extensive Smartphone operating systems, which facilitate wider software, internet (including web browsing over Smartphone broadband), and multimedia functionality (music, video, cameras, and gaming), alongside core phone functions such as voice calls and text messaging. Smartphones typically contain a number of metals–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) integrated circuit (IC) chips, including various sensors that can be leveraged by their software (such as a magnetometer, proximity sensors, barometer, gyroscope, or accelerometer), and support wireless communications protocols (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or satellite navigation).

Global Smartphone Market Overview

Rising income increases the probability of consumer spending on media, entertainment, networking, and Smartphone communication – resulting in higher potential sales of Smartphone applications. The instances of Smartphone application adoption are very high among the urban population as compared to the rural population and hence there’s a high demand for Smartphone applications in developed regions (where the urban to rural population ratio is higher than developing regions) which is a driving factor of the market. The global Smartphone application market is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period owing to advancements in the electronic, telecommunication, and e-commerce industries.

Growing internet penetration, increasing LTE adoption, and rising subscriptions in social media are some of the other key factors driving the growth of the global Smartphone application market. However, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, smartphone shipments saw a declining stage as countries are still dealing with the pandemic which is a restraint for the Smartphone market.

An online buying culture is created by giving special discounts on smartphones by E-commerce portals like Amazon. The online sale of smartphones has been further led by the Holiday shopping culture across regions. However, in regions such as India, where the smartphone sales do not seem to slow down, smartphone companies including Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo & Oppo are aggressively expanding their offline stores into the Indian smartphone market. Further, the share could be lost to other categories like fashion and FMCG, home products among others, in regions with high smartphone penetrations.

Global Smartphone MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Smartphone Market is segmented based on Technology, Price, Screen Size, and Geography.

Smartphone Market by Technology

• Android• iOS• Others

Based on Technology, the market is bifurcated into Android, iOS and Others. Android’s global success can in many ways be attributed to its open-source software that can be installed on all smartphone devices for free. Developed by Google, the open code provides manufacturers the freedom to choose which apps are pre-installed on their devices, and they can customize layouts to create unique experiences for users.

Smartphone Market by Price

• Less Than 10k• Between 10k-25k• Between 25k- 45k• Above 45k

Based on Price, the market is bifurcated into Less Than 10k, between 10k-25k, between 25k- 45k and Above 45k. Devices from Samsung, Huawei, and other Chinese vendors like Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo are the main vendors driving these segments. Apple also recently entered the mid-segment with its new iPhone SE device, which has performed well, further validating the trend toward more budget-friendly devices. “Rising unemployment rates and job uncertainty have influenced buying patterns of the consumers’ towards affordable products. Subsequently, the overall portfolio in smartphones is moving toward low-to-mid end devices,” “This has intensified competition as market players need to continue presenting attractive deals and bundling offers to encourage consumers to purchase a new device, especially in the higher-priced segments.”

Smartphone Market by Screen Size

• Less Than 5 Inches• Between 5-6 Inches• Greater Than 6 Inches

Based on Screen Size, the market is bifurcated into Less Than 5 Inches, Between 5-6 Inches and Greater Than 6 Inches. Research applications and clinical applications. Smartphone screen size varies from 3 inches to 7 inches. A smaller screen means a smaller size and greater pocketability. But the performance in terms of quality of images and the space provided for apps is worst. As more and more Indians opt for smartphones, performance quality is becoming more important but price sensitivity and pocketability factors remain hence the 5-inch screen is the winning combination. The ability to fit in pockets is crucial. There’s a close call between a 4.7-inch screen and a 5-inch screen. Beyond this, it is too big for the pockets and also the price and performance is good

Smartphone Market by Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, the Global Smartphone Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia leads the smartphone market both in terms of production and sales also. The region houses a major number of smartphone makers like Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd., Xiaomi Corporation, which together hold the lion’s share within the overall smartphone market.

However, tensions between the Indian and Chinese governments have impacted India’s smartphone market, although many Chinese OEMs have invested significantly over the last 18 months to extend their production and customer service operations within the country. For OEMs like Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi, which specialize in this market, the pandemic and governmental issues contributed to a problematic Q2/2020.

Key Players

The “Global Smartphone Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., BBK Electronics Corp. Ltd., HTC Corp., Huawei Investment & Holding Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Nokia Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corp. and ZTE Corp..

The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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