The global smartphone market grew by 10.5% in Q1 2025, with 45.6 million units shipped, comprising 34.8 million smartphones and 10.8 million smart bands. Smart wearables, including smartwatches and smart rings, are designed as companions to smartphones, offering diverse functionalities suitable for different needs. However, battery charging remains a significant concern, particularly for wearables with advanced operating systems that require daily or bi-daily charging, in contrast to simpler devices that can last longer. The necessity of additional devices raises questions regarding their value.
The global smartphone market is developing at a healthy pace - it was up 10.5% in Q1 this year compared to the same period last year.
In more concrete numbers, 45.6 million units were shipped in the first three months of 2025, of which 34.8 million were smartphones, the other 10.8 million were smart bands.
Charging is a pain point for wearables. The more capable ones running Google's Wear OS or Apple's watchOS are one camera short of being full smartphones, but they need charging every day or two.
Smart wearables come in different shapes and sizes and can serve distinct needs, capable of replacing a phone in many situations or serving as sports/health trackers.
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