As Apple launches the iPhone 16 series equipped with AI functions, the AI smartphone market has entered a new stage of development. The world's two major mobile phone operating systems have launched AI phones, providing consumers with more choices. The latest report from Canalys shows that AI technology is rapidly promoting changes in the mobile communications industry, and the AI smartphone market has broad prospects.
Canalys’ predictions outline the trajectory of the AI smartphone market over the next few years:
By the end of 2024, about 16% of newly shipped smartphones will be equipped with next-generation AI functions. This growth is mainly due to rapid advances in chip technology and growing consumer demand.
By 2026, the cumulative shipments of AI mobile phones will exceed the 1 billion mark. This growth is mainly due to the continued improvement of system-on-chip (SoC), especially on the Android platform. AI mobile phones are expected to achieve significant growth in the mid- to high-end market.
In 2028, the market share of AI mobile phones will reach 54% of total smartphone shipments, which means that one out of every two new mobile phones will be an AI mobile phone. During 2023-2028, the compound annual growth rate of the AI mobile phone market is expected to reach an astonishing 63%. Canalys believes that this shift will first appear in high-end models and then gradually expand to the mid-range smartphone market.
The report also pointed out that major global mobile phone manufacturers, including Apple, Google and Samsung, as well as leading Chinese brands such as Honor, OPPO, Xiaomi and vivo, are actively integrating generative AI functions into their devices and are at the forefront of the industry.
Canalys' report clearly shows the booming development trend of the AI mobile phone market. AI mobile phones will become the mainstream of the smartphone market in the next few years, and competition among major manufacturers will become more intense. This will further promote the application and innovation of AI technology on mobile devices, bringing users a smarter and more convenient mobile experience.