With the introduction of the AI-enabled iPhone 16 series by Apple Inc.AI smartphoneThe market has reached a new milestone. The world's two major mobile operating systems now have corresponding AI phone offerings, providing consumers with more choices. Market research firmCanalysIn its latest report, it states that the rapid development of AI technology heralds a whole new era in the mobile communications industry.
Canalys' forecast outlines how the AI smartphone market will evolve over the next few years: the
By the end of 2024, approximately 16% of newly shipped smartphones will have next-generation AI capabilities. This growth stems primarily from rapid advances in chip technology and growing consumer demand.
By 2026, cumulative shipments of AI phones will surpass the 1 billion mark. This growth is largely due to continued improvements in system-on-chips (SoCs), especially on the Android platform.AI phones are expected to realize significant growth in the mid- to high-end market.
In 2028, the market share of AI phones will reach 541 TP3T of total smartphone shipments, meaning that one out of every two new phones will be an AI phone.The CAGR of the AI phone market is projected to reach a staggering 631 TP3T during the period of 2023-2028.Canalys believes that this shift will first be seen in the high-end models, followed by a gradual expansion to the mid-range smartphone market.
The report also notes that major global handset vendors, including Apple, Google, and Samsung, as well as leading Chinese brands such as Honor, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Vivo, are at the forefront of the industry by actively integrating generative AI capabilities into their devices.