Consumer devices are evolving rapidly, shaped by AI, sustainability and the rollout of 5G

Topic - Devices

Consumer devices are evolving rapidly, shaped by AI, sustainability and the rollout of 5G

GSMA Intelligence covers smartphones, wearables and XR technologies, including shifting consumer preferences, sustainability demands, and how emerging digital services are transforming the device ecosystem.

Latest Devices data and analysis

27%
of consumers aged 65+ own a wearable device
76%
Apple and Samsung's combined smartphone share in Europe
93%
of smartphone users rank battery life as very important

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Fresh analysis on Devices written by our expert team of analysts, drawing insights from our data platform, surveys and conversations with the operators driving it.

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Cellular Connections

Cellular Connections

Operator-level connections by tariff, generation and technology — including 5G, IoT and LPWA. Market shares and penetration.

Financial

Financial

ARPU, revenue, CapEx, OpEx and EBITDA at operator level. Comparable data across markets and operator groups.

Spectrum

Spectrum

Assignments across 200+ countries from 1980 to present. Licence durations, auctions and obligations. Updated weekly.

IoT and Enterprise

IoT and Enterprise

Cellular and non-cellular connections, revenues by application and vertical. Annual data from 2010 to 2030.

Subscribers and devices

Subscribers and devices

Unique subscribers, internet and smartphone users. Smartphones, feature phones and data-only devices.

Economic

Economic

GDP, GNI, inflation, unemployment and exchange rates — the macro context behind every market analysis.

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