Smartphone Replacement Cycle Forecast, 2016-2029
Overview:
The global smartphone replacement cycle recorded a high of 43.4 months in 2023, a period heavily influenced by COVID-19, geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and incremental device upgrades. Following this peak, the cycle declined to 43.0 months in 2024 and is projected to gradually shorten to 40.4 months by 2029.
Table of Contents:
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Key Takeaways
- By Region
- By Brand
- Definitions
- Analyst contacts
Number of Pages: 7
Published Date: November 2025
Category
Industry
Smartphone
Service
Individual reports - Smartphone
Report Type
Report
Time Period
Yearly
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Author
Minsoo Kang
Minsoo is a Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research based on Seoul. In Counterpoint, he closely tracks mobile and other wearble devices. After 10 years of Strategic Planning and Marketing experience, he joined Counterpoint to pursue his interest in ICT industry and future technology.