Counterpoint Research, a market research company, has reported that the cumulative number of 5G smartphone shipments has exceeded 2 billion units as of the fourth quarter of 2023, taking less than 5 years since the introduction of 5G smartphones in the market. This figure highlights the rapid growth of the 5G smartphone market compared to the 6 years it took for 4G smartphones to reach the same shipment milestone.
The key players in the 5G smartphone market are Apple and Samsung, with a combined total of over 1 billion units. Noteworthy data reveals that in recent deliveries, countries like the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and South Korea hold more than 80% of the global 5G market share. On the other hand, Thailand’s 5G delivery rate ranges from 20-50%, aligning with figures reported by service providers such as AIS, which has 9.2 million 5G users out of a total of 44.6 million subscribers.
TLDR: Counterpoint Research reports that over 2 billion 5G smartphones have been shipped globally, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, and key countries showing significant adoption rates while Thailand’s 5G delivery rate aligns with service provider reports.
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