Global 5G phone sales surpass 4G for the first time

In Spain and many other countries, 5G networks can already be found in major cities and provincial capitals, but the scope of this technology is limited and the fees to use 5G are significantly more expensive. compared to 4G.

Despite all these limitations, 5G mobile phones have outsold 4G worldwide. This is reflected in the sales statistics of the company Counterpoint.

Accordingly, in January 2022, sales of 5G mobile phones exceeded sales of 4G. How can more 5G mobile phones be sold when 5G networks are not yet common?

Counterpoint cites a number of different reasons. The market that helped achieve this milestone was China, where 5G mobile phones accounted for 84% of sales in January. This is because 5G networks are much more common there, and operators offer very cheap 5G cell phones to those on a fee contract.

In Europe and the US, with a penetration of 76 and 73% respectively, 5G mobile phones have enjoyed spectacular growth thanks to Apple. From iPhone 12 onwards, all Apple mobile phones already have 5G, so all new iPhone users already have this connection.

The success of 5G phone There is also the contribution of some Asian brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo and many others that sell low-cost 5G mobile phones that have launched models with only 5G versions.

This trend is expected to spread to Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America later this year. A 5G mobile phone with a price tag of around 140 Euro is said to be the average price normally paid for a mobile phone in these countries.

Analysts at IDC commented, line 5G smartphone continue to be the main growth driver in the coming time. By the end of 2022, 5G devices are expected to account for more than half of all smartphone shipments with a 54.1% market share. IDC expects the smartphone market to grow by 3.4% in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

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