Mobile System On Chip Soc Market
Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Core Type (Quad-core, Hexa-core, Octa-core, Deca-core & Higher and Other Core Types), Core Architecture, Connectivity, Performance Category, Application and By Geography
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Years Covered |
2022-2030 |
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Estimated Year Value (2024) |
US $0.85 BN |
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Projected Year Value (2030) |
US $3.15 BN |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) |
19.4% |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
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Countries Covered |
US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa |
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Largest Market |
Asia Pacific |
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Highest Growing Market |
North America |
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market is accounted for $0.85 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $3.15 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 19.4% during the forecast period. A Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) is an integrated circuit that combines essential smartphone or tablet components into a single chip. It includes the CPU (processor), GPU (graphics), RAM controller, modem (for connectivity), ISP (image signal processor), AI engine, and other specialized processors. Designed for power efficiency and compactness, mobile SoCs optimize performance while minimizing energy consumption.
According to Ericsson's mobility report, 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to surpass 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023, creating substantial demand for advanced SoC solutions that can support high-speed data processing and efficient power management.
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Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing smartphone penetration
Emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Africa witness rapid smartphone adoption, driving the need for cost-effective yet high-performance SoCs. Meanwhile, premium segments demand advanced AI, 5G, and gaming capabilities, pushing innovation in flagship SoCs. With smartphones becoming essential for communication, work, entertainment, and e-commerce, manufacturers continuously develop faster, energy-efficient, and feature-rich SoCs. This surge in demand encourages chipmakers to enhance production and R&D, further propelling market expansion.
Restraint:
Complex manufacturing processes
Mobile SoC manufacturing is complex due to the integration of multiple components like CPU, GPU, AI engine, modem, ISP, and memory controller on a single, compact chip. Advanced nanometer-scale fabrication requires high-precision lithography, extensive R&D, and expensive foundries. Also, challenges include low yield rates, high defect risks, and supply chain constraints. This hampers market growth by increasing production costs, limiting supply, and causing delays.
Opportunity:
Increasing 5G networks
Consumers demand faster connectivity, lower latency, and improved efficiency, pushing smartphone manufacturers to adopt 5G-capable SoCs. This fuels innovation in processing power, AI, and power efficiency. SoC makers are investing in advanced 5G chipsets to meet demand. Additionally, the rise of IoT, cloud gaming, and AI-driven applications further accelerates 5G SoC adoption, making it a key factor in the next-generation smartphone and mobile computing ecosystem.
Threat:
Thermal & power constraints
Mobile SoCs face thermal and power constraints due to the need for high performance in compact, battery-powered devices. As processors become more powerful, they generate more heat, requiring efficient cooling solutions. Excessive heat can lead to thermal throttling, reducing performance and affecting user experience. Power-hungry SoCs drain batteries quickly, limiting usage time. These challenges hamper market growth by increasing design complexity, R&D costs, and limiting advancements in high-performance computing.
Covid-19 Impact:
The covid-19 pandemic disrupted the mobile SoC market, causing supply chain bottlenecks, chip shortages, and production delays due to factory shutdowns. Demand initially declined as smartphone sales dropped, but later surged with increased reliance on remote work, online learning, and digital entertainment. The accelerated adoption of 5G, AI-driven applications, and gaming smartphones partially offset losses. However, rising logistics costs, geopolitical tensions, and raw material shortages continued to impact the market, driving reshoring efforts and investment in semiconductor manufacturing.
The quad-core segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The quad-core segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. A quad-core mobile SoC offers a balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. With four CPU cores, it enables smooth multitasking, better gaming performance, and faster app execution compared to dual-core processors. It efficiently distributes workloads, reducing power consumption and heat generation. They are also more affordable SoCs, making them ideal for cost-conscious consumers.
The smartphones segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the smartphones segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. In smartphones, a Mobile SoC integrates the CPU, GPU, modem, AI engine, ISP, and memory controller into a single chip, ensuring high performance, power efficiency, and compact design. It enables fast processing, advanced gaming, AI-driven photography, 5G connectivity, and smooth multitasking. Smartphone SoCs range from budget-friendly to flagship-grade, catering to different user needs.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to high smartphone adoption, 5G rollout, and a strong semiconductor ecosystem. Countries like China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan dominate production and consumption. China leads in smartphone manufacturing (Huawei, Xiaomi), while Taiwan (TSMC) and South Korea (Samsung) are key chipmakers. India’s growing mobile market boosts demand for cost-effective SoCs. Government initiatives, such as ""Make in India"" and China's chip independence efforts, drive investments.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by strong demand for premium smartphones, 5G expansion, and AI-powered devices. The U.S. is home to leading SoC developers like Qualcomm (Snapdragon), Apple (A-series), and NVIDIA, with advanced R&D and innovation. Canada supports growth through semiconductor research. The region benefits from early technology adoption, high consumer spending, and strong telecom infrastructure.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in mobile system-on-chip (SoC) market include Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Samsung Electronics Corporation, Apple Inc., Intel Corporation, Shanghai Technologies Corporation, Broadcom Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, Marvell Technology Group Ltd., STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited, Google, MediaTek Inc., HiSilicon, Spreadtrum Communications and Allwinner Technology Corporation.
Key Developments:
In February 2025, MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 7400 and Dimensity 7400X, designed to enhance AI processing, gaming performance, and power efficiency in smartphones and foldable devices. Both chipsets are built on TSMC's 4nm (N4P) process technology, ensuring improved energy efficiency and extended battery life.
In October 2024, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, heralded as the world's fastest mobile system-on-a-chip (SoC). This platform is powered by the second-generation Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, featuring an octa-core configuration with two prime cores clocked at up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at up to 3.53 GHz.
Core Types Covered:
• Quad-core
• Hexa-core
• Octa-core
• Deca-core & Higher
• Other Core Types
Core Architectures Covered:
• ARM-based SoCs
• x86-based SoCs
• RISC-V-based SoCs
• Other Core Architectures
Connectivities Covered:
• 4G LTE SoCs
• 5G SoCs
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth-only SoCs
• Other Connectivities
Performance Categories Covered:
• Flagship SoCs
• Mid-range SoCs
• Entry-level SoCs
Applications Covered:
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Wearable Devices
• IoT Devices
• Automotive
• Edge Computing Devices
• Other Applications
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Core Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Quad-core
5.3 Hexa-core
5.4 Octa-core
5.5 Deca-core & Higher
5.6 Other Core Types
6 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Core Architecture
6.1 Introduction
6.2 ARM-based SoCs
6.3 x86-based SoCs
6.4 RISC-V-based SoCs
6.5 Other Core Architectures
7 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Connectivity
7.1 Introduction
7.2 4G LTE SoCs
7.3 5G SoCs
7.4 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth-only SoCs
7.5 Other Connectivities
8 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Performance Category
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Flagship SoCs
8.3 Mid-range SoCs
8.4 Entry-level SoCs
9 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Smartphones
9.3 Tablets
9.4 Wearable Devices
9.5 IoT Devices
9.6 Automotive
9.7 Edge Computing Devices
9.8 Other Applications
10 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.10 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.10 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.1 Middle East & Africa
10.10.1 Saudi Arabia
10.10.2 UAE
10.10.3 Qatar
10.10.4 South Africa
10.10.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
12.2 Samsung Electronics Corporation
12.3 Apple Inc.
12.4 Intel Corporation
12.5 Shanghai Technologies Corporation
12.6 Broadcom Inc.
12.7 NVIDIA Corporation
12.8 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
12.9 STMicroelectronics
12.10 Texas Instruments Inc.
12.11 NXP Semiconductors
12.12 Renesas Electronics Corporation
12.13 Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited
12.14 Google
12.15 MediaTek Inc.
12.16 HiSilicon
12.17 Spreadtrum Communications
12.18 Allwinner Technology Corporation
List of Tables
1 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Core Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Quad-core (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Hexa-core (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Octa-core (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Deca-core & Higher (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Other Core Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Core Architecture (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By ARM-based SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By x86-based SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By RISC-V-based SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Other Core Architectures (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Connectivity (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By 4G LTE SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By 5G SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Wi-Fi & Bluetooth-only SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Other Connectivities (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Performance Category (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Flagship SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Mid-range SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Entry-level SoCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Smartphones (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Tablets (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Wearable Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By IoT Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Edge Computing Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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