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5G-Advanced Consumer Devices Forecasts
5G-Advanced Consumer Devices Forecasts
 Market Data | 2Q 2023 | MD-5GADEV-102
Tables
  1. Consumer Device Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  2. Smartphone Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  3. Tablet Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  4. Notebook Shipments (excl. Chromebooks) by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  5. Chromebook Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  6. Smartwatch Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  7. Other Wearables Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  8. AR Smart Glasses Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  9. VR Headset Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  10. Wireless Headset Shipments (incl. TWS) by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  11. Personal Tracker Shipments by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  12. 5G Connected Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  13. 5G Classic Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  14. 5G-Advanced Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  15. 5G RedCap (Total) Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  16. 5G RedCap Passive IoT Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  17. 5G RedCap Enhanced NB-IoT Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  18. 5G Redcap 5G Lite Consumer Device Shipments by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  19. 5G Feature Shipments by Consumer Devices, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  20. 5G Feature Shipments by Smartphones, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  21. 5G Feature Shipments by Tablets, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  22. 5G Feature Shipments by Notebooks, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  23. 5G Feature Shipments by Chromebooks, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  24. 5G Feature Shipments by Smartwatches, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  25. 5G Feature Shipments by Other Wearables, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  26. 5G Feature Shipments by AR Smart Glasses, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  27. 5G Feature Shipments by VR Headsets, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  28. 5G Feature Shipments by Wireless Headsets (incl. TWS), World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  29. 5G Feature Shipments by Personal Trackers, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  30. 5G Sidelink Evolution (beyond V2V applications) Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  31. 5G Sidelink Relay Enhancements (hubs) Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  32. 5G RedCap (Total) Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  33. 5G RedCap Passive IoT Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  34. 5G RedCap Enhanced NB-IoT Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  35. 5G Redcap 5G Lite Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  36. 5G Positioning Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
Critical Questions Answered
  • Which consumer mobile device types will quickly embrace 5G-Advanced and its features, including timelines for first available products (if at all) and time to reach critical mass?
  • Which of the 5G-Advanced features—sidelink evolution (beyond Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) applications), sidelink relay enhancements (hubs), RedCap User Equipment (UE), and positioning—will gain rapid adoption and in what market segments?
  • How fast will consumer device shipments transition from 5G Classic to 5G-Advanced, taking into consideration product form factor and associated costs of integration?
  • What role will RedCap play in expanding the growth of 5G to energy and cost-constrained devices?
  • How will the various implementations of RedCap become accepted by each mobile devices category?
Research Highlights
  • Forecast yearly volume shipments to 2030 for 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies, notably sidelink, RedCap (including by its implementations) and positioning.
  • Granular segmentation by 5G-Advanced feature sets and mobile device form factors.
  • Migration trends from 5G Classic to 5G-Advanced.
  • Identification of inflection points and expected upsurge in shipments growth by device for each 5G feature enhancement.
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 1Q 2023
Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 1Q 2023
 Presentation | 2Q 2023 | PT-2597
Table of Contents

5G Flagship Smartphones:

Apple iPhone 15 5G
Apple iPhone SE 4
Apple iPhone Flip/Fold
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Slide (Roll?)
Google Pixel Fold/Notepad
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7 Ultra/G10
Google Pixel 8
Microsoft Surface Duo 3
Sony Xperia 1 V
Motorola Razr 2023
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
vivo X Flip
OnePlus V Fold (Flip?)
Tesla Model Pi
Nothing Phone (2)
Solana Saga

5G Tablets and Laptops:

Apple MacBook 5G
Apple iPad 2023
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Tab
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series
Microsoft Surface Pro 10 5G
Google Pixel Tablet 

5G Wearables and Accessories:

Apple Watch 5G
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5G
Apple AR/VR Headsets 
Motorola XR 5G Neckband
 
Critical Questions Answered
  • What flagship devices and updates are the major 5G device vendors planning, and what are their expected price points?
  • What features and functionalities should be included within new 5G devices to create differentiation?
  • What main components are going to feature in the next 5G devices?
  • What are the expected launch cycles and price points for updates to flagship products?
Research Highlights
  • An overview of expected 5G flagship devices from the major vendors—specifically smartphones, tablets and laptops, and wearables and accessories.
  • Includes any expected changes in industrial designs, device portfolios, and product naming conventions, as well as those using the latest form factors, such as foldable and rollable displays.
  • Listed screen sizes, camera setups, key components, and features that are to be integrated into these expected 5G devices.
  • Estimated release dates, launch cycles, and prices.
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5G-Advanced and the Road to 6G
5G-Advanced and the Road to 6G
 Research Report | 2Q 2022 | AN-5549
Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

3. 3GPP 5G RELEASES

3.1. 3GPP Timeline
3.2. From Release 15 to Release 18

4. REL-18 ITEMS

4.1. Network Capability Enhancements
4.2. Use Case-Specific Enhancements
4.3. Bridge to 6G

5. MARKET FORECASTS

5.1. Network Deployment
5.2. 5G-Advanced use cases

6. CONCLUSIONS

 
 
 
Critical Questions Answered
  • What are included in Rel-18 and why are they addressed?
  • Which aspects in 5G-Advanced will drive revenue growth in the telecom industry?
  • When will 5G-Advanced launch?
Research Highlights
  • A detailed description of Rel-18 items and enhancements on the network capabilities.
  • 5G-Advanced infrastructure market forecasts and use case analysis.
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5G Advanced Mobile Devices, Wearables and Accessories
5G Advanced Mobile Devices, Wearables and Accessories
 Market Data | 2Q 2022 | MD-5GADEV-101
Datasets
  1. 5G-Advanced Consumer Device Shipments
  2. 5G-Advanced Consumer Device Shipments by 5G Connectivity
Tables
  1. Consumer Devices by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  2. Smartphones by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  3. Tablets by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  4. Notebooks (excl. Chromebooks) by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  5. Chromebooks by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  6. Smartwatches by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  7. Other Wearables by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  8. AR Smart glasses by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  9. VR Headsets by 5G Connectivity, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  10. Wireless Headsets (incl. TWS), World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  11. Personal Trackers, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  12. 5G Connected Consumer Devices by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  13. 5G Classic Consumer Devices by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  14. 5G Advanced Consumer Devices by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  15. 5G RedCap Consumer Devices by Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  16. 5G Features by Consumer Devices, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  17. 5G Features by Smartphones, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  18. 5G Features by Smartwatches, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  19. 5G Features by Other Wearables, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  20. 5G Features by AR Smart Glasses, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  21. 5G Features by VR Headsets, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  22. 5G Features by Wireless Headsets (incl. TWS), World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  23. 5G Features by Personal Trackers, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  24. 5G Sidelink Evolution (Beyond V2V Applications) by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  25. 5G Sidelink Relay Enhancements (hubs) by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  26. 5G RedCap (Reduced-Capability User Equipment) by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
  27. 5G Positioning by Device Type, World Markets: 2022 to 2030
Critical Questions Answered
  • What consumer mobile device types are to quickly embrace 5G Advanced and its features, including timelines for first available products (if at all) and time to reach critical mass?
  • Which of the 5G Advanced features - Sidelink Evolution (beyond V2X Applications), Sidelink Relay Enhancements (Hubs), RedCap UE and positioning – will gain rapid adoption and in what market segment?
  • How fast will consumer devices’ shipments transition from 5G Classic to 5G Advanced, taking into consideration product form factor and associated costs of integration?
  • What role will RedCap play in expanding the growth of 5G to energy and cost-constrained devices?
Research Highlights
  • Forecast yearly volume shipments to 2030 for 5G and 5G Advanced technologies, notably Sidelink, RedCap and positioning.
  • Granular segmentation by 5G-Advanced feature sets and mobile device form-factors.
  • Migration trends from 5G Classic to 5G Advanced.
  • Identification of inflection points and expected upsurge in shipments growth by device for each 5G feature enhancement.
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Who Are the Innovation Leaders, Pragmatists, Emerging Forces, and Opportunists in 5G Cellular Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) and Contributions?
Who Are the Innovation Leaders, Pragmatists, Emerging Forces, and Opportunists in 5G Cellular Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) and Contributions?
 Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6966
ABI Research categorizes companies into four groups based on their 3GPP contributions and SEP declarations: innovation leaders, pragmatists, emerging forces, and opportunists to assess the companies’ position in the Standard Essential Patent (SEP) market. By tracking these positions, stakeholders can assess market strategies, predict future directions, and anticipate the impact of companies on the industry, providing valuable insights for decision-making and staying competitive in the rapidly evolving 5G landscape.
What Are the Use Cases of and Who Are the Key Contributors to Passive IoT in 3GPP 5G-Advanced?
What Are the Use Cases of and Who Are the Key Contributors to Passive IoT in 3GPP 5G-Advanced?
 Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6930
Passive Internet of Things (IoT) could be the key to connecting a massive number of devices in 5G-Advanced and potentially 6G. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is currently exploring use cases and Radio Access Network (RAN) design for passive IoT, and is receiving increasing interest from numerous contributors due to its potential significant impact for IoT, as well as creating new use cases for enterprise 5G.
Could Passive IoT Be the Killer App for 5G-Advanced?
Could Passive IoT Be the Killer App for 5G-Advanced?
 Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6927
Huawei discussed its vision for passive Internet of Things (IoT) during its analyst summit held in April 2023 and, at the same time, the industry is working to specify and standardize this new concept, which can connect passive and active (energy harvesting) sensors to 5G networks. The new concept will likely become a key feature for 5G-Advanced and has the potential to radically accelerate the application of 5G in the enterprise domain.
China: Market Updates and Commercial Opportunities in the World’s Largest 5G Market
China: Market Updates and Commercial Opportunities in the World’s Largest 5G Market
 Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6914
Consumer 5G penetration rate in China is among the highest globally at over 60% and growth in enterprise 5G revenue for China’s big three Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have averaged over 20% Year-over-Year (YoY) growth. This ABI Insight provides a brief overview of the latest market developments of 5G technology and the factors augmenting a positive 5G outlook in China.
Singtel’s New 5G Security-as-a-Slice Capability to Open up New Opportunities for the 5G Network Slicing Market
Singtel’s New 5G Security-as-a-Slice Capability to Open up New Opportunities for the 5G Network Slicing Market
 Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6858
In February 2023, Singtel announced the development of its 5G Security-as-a-Slice (SECaaS) capability that can proactively detect and block cybersecurity threats at the network level, thereby protecting network users from these cybersecurity threats even if users do not have any security applications installed. This ABI Insight explores the potential impact of SECaaS on the Network Slicing (NS) market.
China’s Investments in 5G Power Ahead in 5G … Paving the Way for 5G-Advanced-Based Services
China’s Investments in 5G Power Ahead in 5G … Paving the Way for 5G-Advanced-Based Services
 Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6801
Investment in 5G in China shows no signs of slowing down—US$20 billion from January to September 2022 alone. With 5G subscriptions standing at more than 32%, China’s mobile operators are looking to 5G-Advanced to keep the innovation cycle going.
China Telecom Is the First Operator Worldwide to Launch a “Device-to-Device” Service on a Smartphone to Improve Coverage
China Telecom Is the First Operator Worldwide to Launch a “Device-to-Device” Service on a Smartphone to Improve Coverage
 Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6796
Device-to-Device (D2D) technologies on smartphones provide potential solutions for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to solve coverage issues for small coverage holes between cells radius, which will increasingly become an issue for networks on high spectrum frequencies. China Telecom is leading the innovation in the area to explore business models, along with technical solutions.
A Plethora of Use Cases and Opportunities Set to Arise with the Inception of 5G Services in India
A Plethora of Use Cases and Opportunities Set to Arise with the Inception of 5G Services in India
 Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6706
On October 1, 2022, India saw the much-awaited launch of 5G services at the annual technology conference, India Mobile Congress (IMC). As anticipated, the metros and suburban cities are going to see the 5G services first followed by the next tier cities in the months to come. Out of the total 72,098 Gigahertz (GHz) of available spectrum, the Department of Telecom (DoT) ended up selling 71% of spectrum to the telecoms players, with Reliance Jio being the largest bidder followed by Airtel and Vodafone Idea. The availability of 5G services in India will open opportunities to ecosystem players with enhanced uses cases and technologies. The implications of 5G in India will bring focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), looking to gain maximum traction in markets like India.
Will Terahertz Communications Become the Next Battlefront for 6G?
Will Terahertz Communications Become the Next Battlefront for 6G?
 Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6707
Terahertz (THz) communications is one of the candidate technologies being discussed for 6G, but it has an upfront battle to overcome. The challenge of delivering 1 Terabits per Second (Tbps ) and 1 Millisecond (ms) latency, and overcoming severe limitations of signal transmission distance (limited to just a couple of meters) and coverage range all add to the list of challenges already facing Millimeter Wave (mmWave) 5G today. The good news is that some of these severe problems can be addressed by candidate technologies, such as high data rates (addressed by the Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) transceiver), low latency (addressed by channel/network coding), and limited transmission range (addressed by reflectarray). Some of these technologies are already being used to address adjacent areas, but their application in 6G has not yet begun.
MediaTek’s Foray into 5G mmWave Signals a Welcome Boost to the Ecosystem
MediaTek’s Foray into 5G mmWave Signals a Welcome Boost to the Ecosystem
 Insight | 3Q 2022 | IN-6602
MediaTek has announced its first move into 5G Millimeter Wave (mmWave) connectivity with the Dimensity 1050 System-on-Chip (SoC), which combines mmWave and sub-6 Gigahertz (GHz) 5G technologies onto a single chip. While mmWave is still challenged in many areas, stakeholders across the mobile value chain have been working hard to resolve these problems. Adding MediaTek to the 5G mmWave mix brings welcome competition to incumbent Qualcomm, and both can help drive this next-generation 5G technology ecosystem, while growing scale to reduce the cost burden.
RedCap Consumer Devices to Drive New Use Cases and Expand the 5G Ecosystem
RedCap Consumer Devices to Drive New Use Cases and Expand the 5G Ecosystem
 Insight | 2Q 2022 | IN-6591
With the gradual evolution of 5G, the 3GPP will be introducing Reduced Capability (RedCap) New Radio (NR) under Release 17, Release 18, and beyond, which is a “light” version of the 5G standard, addressing devices with cost and energy-constrained use cases. RedCap products will therefore be far less complex, cheaper, have good battery life, and require less bandwidth than current 5G NR products. Unlike traditional modems required to deal with devices accommodating multiple use cases, RedCap is aimed at specialized devices such as industrial modules, consumer or medical wearables, camera surveillance devices, mobile accessories, AR/VR headsets, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors, including passive sensors.
Murata’s Acquisition of Resonant Aims to Bolster Position in 5G RF Systems Solutions
Murata’s Acquisition of Resonant Aims to Bolster Position in 5G RF Systems Solutions
 Insight | 1Q 2022 | IN-6479
Resonant, a US designer of key 5G Radio Frequency filters and components, has agreed to be acquired by Murata Electronics North America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing, for US$4.50 per share in an all-cash deal worth approximately US$300 million. The deal will see Japanese technology group Murata acquire all outstanding shares (above the 4% it already owns) and is expected to close by the end of March 2022.