More than 2 billion 5G smartphones have been sold worldwide

The largest 5G smartphone vendors are Apple and Samsung, with a combined production of more than 1 billion units. Notably, 5G smartphone sales have surpassed 2 billion units sold faster than previous generations such as 4G and 3G. For example, 2 billion 4G smartphones were sold in 6 years. It is known that nearly 70% of 5G smartphone sales come from developed smartphone markets such as China, the US and Western Europe.

iPhone 12 kickstarts growth in 5G smartphone sales

In an effort to attract customers, mobile device manufacturers have been aggressively promoting 5G-based features, differentiating their offerings in a highly competitive market. Apple pioneered 5G support with the iPhone 12, whose launch significantly accelerated the adoption of the industry-leading communications standard and helped 5G smartphones surpass the 100 million mark in Q4 2020. Meanwhile, in Q4 2023, 200 million 5G smartphones were sold worldwide - a record achievement in a three-month period.

The availability of 5G smartphones has increased as the price gap between 5G and 4G chips has narrowed. In addition, major chipmakers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek have helped OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) launch more affordable 5G smartphones by creating low-end 5G chips. All this has allowed manufacturers, especially from China, to offer customers a wider range of 5G smartphones, especially in the mid-range and high-end price segments.

The report notes that developed markets are moving towards 5G smartphone saturation, with 5G smartphones accounting for over 80% of total smartphone sales by 2023. In developing countries, where carriers are expanding 5G coverage, consumer awareness of the advanced technology and demand for 5G is growing. Emerging markets such as India and Southeast Asia are expected to boost 5G smartphone shipments by 1 billion units.

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