Narrative: Global 5G Smartphone Vendor Share by Region Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw healthy overall growth for global 5G smartphone shipments, but 2024 is proving to be a difficult year for many vendors due to challenging economic and geopolitical situations across multiple regions, which are impacting consumer sentiment and buying behaviors. Double digit global 5G smartphone shipment growth masks regional variability and major markets are nearing saturation. Emerging markets where 5G networks are still being rolled out offer the greatest opportunity for future shipment growth.