5G: strong force for 2020 smartphone sales

2019 was the year 5G phones began to emerge, but 2020 will be the year wherein 5G-enabled mobile devices will become prevalent. Gone are the years of sluggish smartphone sales. Per a tech republic article, "Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow in 2020 after three consecutive years of market contraction." This growth is fueled by China's massive 5G advancements. A 1.5 percent yearly growth starting 2020 is being projected, with shipments approximately reaching 1.4 billion units. Furthermore, "The IDC expects that 190 million 5G smartphones will ship next year, and these will make up 14% of all smartphones shipped." 5G phones will indeed be right around the corner by 2020.

Big advantages offered by 5G

5G offers better signal in a crowded environment. 5G users won’t have to experience mobile internet lag in places like stadiums, arenas or any other area with congested crowds. They'll be able to make calls and use mobile data with ease.

The most well-known feature of 5G is its blazing fast internet speed. According to an INC article, 5G has download speeds of up to 1Gbps, which is about 10 times faster than today's download speeds. Consumers can enjoy seamless video browsing and music streaming as well as download videos and movies in less than a minute.

With the help of 5G, AI technology and Augmented Reality are set to become mainstream. Retailers can take advantage of 5G by showing their customers how they look when wearing outfits in simulated and immersive scenarios. Moreover, "a gym could give members graphical biometric readouts to track and optimize their workouts as they happen." Expect more AR mobile games to roll out and cloud gaming to gain more popularity.

5G isn't just for mobile phone users. In the future, this technology can help advance healthcare. Combined with VR, AR and MR technology, doctors can use robots to visit patients in hospitals. Governments can also use 5G during emergency scenarios.

China, leading the 5G market

China is leading in the 5G development. According to tech radar, "China, the world's largest mobile market, has just switched on 5G earlier than expected, increasing optimism within the industry." In terms of volume, China is expected to be at the top of the market. Other regions are also rolling out 5G in 2020. These include the US, UK, Korea and Canada. It all boils down to infrastructure and pricing, in which China is still in the lead.

With OEM manufacturers in China upping their game, look out for upcoming 5G smartphones offered by Verified Suppliers on Global Sources that will soon be ready for sourcing.

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