Infographic Global Smartphone AP Market Share, Q4 2024
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March 31, 2025
Overview
MediaTek dominated the smartphone SoC market in Q4 2024 with a 34% share. MediaTek's overall shipments increased in Q4 2024 sequentially driven by growth in the Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 8000 series. Premium-tier shipments are rising due to the early launch of the Dimensity 9400. Apple was the second largest contributor with a share of 23%. Apple's shipments incresed sequentially due to the launch of the A18 series chipsets. Qualcomm captured a 21% share of the smartphone AP/SoC market during the quarter, driven by growth in the premium and mid-price segments. The launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite and its design wins with Samsung and other smartphone OEMs contributed to this growth. The demand for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 remained strong, supported by Samsung's Galaxy Fold/Flip 6 series.
Apple dominated the global smartphone AP/SoC market in Q4 2024 in terms of revenue with a 40% share. Apple's revenue increased QoQ due to the launch of the A18 series chipset. Qualcomm was the second largest contributor with a share of34% driven by the premium segment. The launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets and design wins for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 contributed to this growth, Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is exclusively powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets, further increasing the revenues. MediaTek captured the third position with a 13% share. MediaTek's revenues increased QoQ in Q4 2024, driven by the premium segment. Premium-tier revenues are rising due to the early launch of the Dimensity 9400 chlpsets.
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