Product Code: PM1707
The 5G smartphone market size is expected to reach USD 3,064.67 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "5G Smartphone Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Operating System (iOS, Android, Windows, and Others), Sales Channel, Sim Type, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The 5G smartphone market refers to the global market for smartphones that are equipped with 5G (fifth-generation) wireless technology, providing faster data speeds, reduced latency, and improved connectivity compared to earlier generations like 4G. The 5G smartphone market growth is driven by technological advancements and increasing consumer demand for faster, more reliable connectivity. The primary factors contributing to market growth include rapid infrastructure development, rising smartphone penetration, and the expanding availability of affordable 5G devices. Market expansion is further fueled by key players' strategic efforts to innovate and capture emerging opportunities. Companies are engaging in partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their technological capabilities and broaden their market reach. These collaborations enhance product offerings, streamline supply chains, and accelerate the rollout of next-generation devices.
Product launches play a pivotal role in market dynamics. Manufacturers differentiate their offerings with advanced features, improved user experiences, and competitive pricing. This intense competition fosters innovation and drives overall market value upward. The market outlook remains positive, with projections indicating robust expansion in the coming years. Increasing investments in 5G infrastructure and growing demand in emerging markets present significant opportunities for stakeholders.
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and smart technologies also creates a favorable environment for sustained growth. The industry continues to evolve. The focus on seamless connectivity, low latency, and enhanced network capabilities will drive further innovation, solidifying the 5G smartphone market's position as a cornerstone of the global telecommunications sector.
5G Smartphone Market Report Highlights
In terms of operating system, in 2024, the Android segment accounted for the largest market share due to its open-source nature, diverse device offerings across various price points, and widespread adoption in emerging markets.
The offline segment, based on sales channel, is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period due to the increasing demand for hands-on product experience, personalized customer service, and the expansion of retail networks in emerging markets.
In 2024, North America accounted for the largest share of the 5G smartphone market due to advanced 5G infrastructure, high consumer adoption rates, and the strong presence of leading technology companies driving innovation and market penetration.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness highest CAGR over the forecast period due to rapid 5G infrastructure deployment, increasing smartphone penetration, and rising demand in populous countries such as China and India.
A few global key market players include Apple Inc.; Ericsson; China Mobile; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Motorola, Inc.; Lenovo Group Limited; BBK Electronics Corporation; Nokia; LG Electronics Inc.; TCL Communication Limited; Xiaomi Corporation; and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the 5G smartphone market report on the operating system, sales channel, sim type, and region:
By Operating System Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Million Units; 2020-2034)
- iOS
- Android
- Windows
- Others
By Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Million Units; 2020-2034)
By Sim Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Million Units; 2020-2034)
- Single SIM
- Multi Sim (e-sim)
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Million Units; 2020-2034)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Australia
- Vietnam
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global 5G Smartphone Market Insights
- 4.1. 5G Smartphone Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. 5G Smartphone Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increased Availability of Affordable 5G Devices
- 4.2.1.2. Rising AI-Driven Features
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Deployment Costs
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. 5G Smartphone Market Application Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 5.3. iOS
- 5.3.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by iOS, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Android
- 5.4.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Android, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Windows
- 5.5.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Windows, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
6. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Online
- 6.3.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Machine Learning, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Offline
- 6.4.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Computer Vision, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
7. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Single SIM
- 7.3.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Single SIM, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Multi Sim (e-sim)
- 7.4.1. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
8. Global 5G Smartphone Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. 5G Smartphone Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3. 5G Smartphone Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. 5G Smartphone Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. 5G Smartphone Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4. 5G Smartphone Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. 5G Smartphone Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. 5G Smartphone Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. 5G Smartphone Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. 5G Smartphone Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. 5G Smartphone Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. 5G Smartphone Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. 5G Smartphone Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. 5G Smartphone Market - Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5. 5G Smartphone Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. 5G Smartphone Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. 5G Smartphone Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. 5G Smartphone Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. 5G Smartphone Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. 5G Smartphone Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. 5G Smartphone Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. 5G Smartphone Market - Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. 5G Smartphone Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6. 5G Smartphone Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. 5G Smartphone Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. 5G Smartphone Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. 5G Smartphone Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. 5G Smartphone Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. 5G Smartphone Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7. 5G Smartphone Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. 5G Smartphone Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. 5G Smartphone Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. 5G Smartphone Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. 5G Smartphone Market - Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Operating System, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sales Channel, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: 5G Smartphone Market, by Sim Type, 2020-2034 (Million Units) (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Apple Inc.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Ericsson
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. China Mobile
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Motorola, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Lenovo Group Limited
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. BBK Electronics Corporation
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Nokia
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. LG Electronics Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. TCL Communication Limited
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Xiaomi Corporation
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development