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Smartphone Processor Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 22, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20786678

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Smartphone Processor Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses smartphone processor market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for smartphone processor ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The smartphone processor market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Core Type: Dual Core; Quad Core; Hexa Core; Octa Core; Other Core Types

2) By Technology: System-on-chip; System-in-package; Multi-chip Module; Other Technologies

3) By Operating System: Android; iOS; Other Operating Systems

Subsegments:

1) By Dual Core: ARM Cortex-A7; ARM Cortex-A9

2) By Quad Core: ARM Cortex-A53; ARM Cortex-A72

3) By Hexa Core: ARM Cortex-A15; ARM Cortex-A76

4) By Octa Core: ARM Cortex-A55; ARM Cortex-A78

5) By Other Core Types: Deca-Core; Poly-Core

Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm; MediaTek; Samsung Electronics; Apple Inc.; Huawei Technologies; UNISOC Communications; HiSilicon Technologies; Rockchip; Allwinner Technology; ARM Holdings; TSMC; GlobalFoundries; Oppo Semiconductor; Imagination Technologies; Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation; United Microelectronics Corporation; Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD); Broadcom Inc.; Marvell Technology Group; Texas Instruments; Fujitsu Limited; IBM Corporation; VIA Technologies; Infineon Technologies; STMicroelectronics; Toshiba Corporation; NXP Semiconductors

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Smartphone Processor Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Smartphone Processor Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Smartphone Processor Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Smartphone Processor Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr) & Digital Experiences
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Growing Integration Of Ai Accelerators In Smartphone Chipsets
4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of 5G And Iot Enabled Processor Architectures
4.2.3 Expansion Of Advanced Soc Based Smartphone Performance Solutions
4.2.4 Increasing Use Of Energy Efficient Processor Designs
4.2.5 Advancements In High Performance Graphics And Ar/Vr Processing
5. Smartphone Processor Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Smartphone Manufacturers
5.2 Consumer Electronics Companies
5.3 Telecom Device Integrators
5.4 Mobile Application Developers
5.5 Enterprise Mobility Solutions Providers
6. Smartphone Processor Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Smartphone Processor Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Smartphone Processor PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Smartphone Processor Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Smartphone Processor Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Smartphone Processor Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Smartphone Processor Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Smartphone Processor Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dual Core, Quad Core, Hexa Core, Octa Core, Other Core Types
9.2. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
System-on-chip, System-in-package, Multi-chip Module, Other Technologies
9.3. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Android, iOS, Other Operating Systems
9.4. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dual Core, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
ARM Cortex-A7, ARM Cortex-A9
9.5. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Quad Core, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
ARM Cortex-A53, ARM Cortex-A72
9.6. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hexa Core, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
ARM Cortex-A15, ARM Cortex-A76
9.7. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Octa Core, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
ARM Cortex-A55, ARM Cortex-A78
9.8. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Core Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Deca-Core, Poly-Core
10. Smartphone Processor Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Smartphone Processor Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Smartphone Processor Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Smartphone Processor Market
12.1. China Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Smartphone Processor Market
13.1. India Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Smartphone Processor Market
14.1. Japan Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Smartphone Processor Market
15.1. Australia Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Smartphone Processor Market
16.1. Indonesia Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Smartphone Processor Market
17.1. South Korea Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Smartphone Processor Market
18.1. Taiwan Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Smartphone Processor Market
19.1. South East Asia Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Smartphone Processor Market
20.1. Western Europe Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Smartphone Processor Market
21.1. UK Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Smartphone Processor Market
22.1. Germany Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Smartphone Processor Market
23.1. France Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Smartphone Processor Market
24.1. Italy Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Smartphone Processor Market
25.1. Spain Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Smartphone Processor Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Smartphone Processor Market
27.1. Russia Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Smartphone Processor Market
28.1. North America Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Smartphone Processor Market
29.1. USA Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Smartphone Processor Market
30.1. Canada Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Smartphone Processor Market
31.1. South America Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Smartphone Processor Market
32.1. Brazil Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Smartphone Processor Market
33.1. Middle East Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Smartphone Processor Market
34.1. Africa Smartphone Processor Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Smartphone Processor Market, Segmentation By Core Type, Segmentation By Technology, Segmentation By Operating System, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Smartphone Processor Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Smartphone Processor Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Smartphone Processor Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Smartphone Processor Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Smartphone Processor Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Qualcomm Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. MediaTek Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Samsung Electronics Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Apple Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Huawei Technologies Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Smartphone Processor Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
UNISOC Communications, HiSilicon Technologies, Rockchip, Allwinner Technology, ARM Holdings, TSMC, GlobalFoundries, Oppo Semiconductor, Imagination Technologies, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, United Microelectronics Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Broadcom Inc., Marvell Technology Group, Texas Instruments
38. Global Smartphone Processor Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Smartphone Processor Market
40. Smartphone Processor Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Smartphone Processor Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Smartphone Processor Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Smartphone Processor Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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