FT: Users are moving away from 5G smartphones in favor of more practical devices
Demand for 5G smartphones has fallen as users have ditched them and turned to more practical devices. This is reported by the Financial Times (FT).
According to the analysts interviewed, fifth-generation cellular technology has ceased to be one of the main options when choosing a smartphone. Consumers are increasingly opting for other gadget features – battery life, memory capacity, processor speed. In the second quarter of 2022, shipments of 5G devices fell 7 percent to 24.5 million, Canalys estimates.
“The hype around 5G has subsided and demand has shifted towards the more practical aspects of smartphones,” said Canalys analyst Chew Le Xuan. The expert noted that consumers feel the need for “really necessary” features, and the practical benefits of fifth-generation communication “still to be seen.”
William Hare, an analyst at research firm Omdia, pointed out that “there has been no evolution” in the market since the start of the popularization of smartphones in the 2010s. “The iPhone you buy today is virtually the same as the smartphone you bought five years ago,” said Hare, noting that “innovation has slowed down.”
Previously, UK cellular users in a survey by Uswitch called 5G technology overpriced. According to experts, British users are disappointed in the new technology due to the fact that fifth-generation cellular communication is not available.
Source: Lenta
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