Canalys anticipates that by 2025, the market penetration of AI-powered smartphones will hit 34%. This substantial growth is predominantly fueled by advancements in on-device model optimization and the bolstering of chip computing capabilities, paving the way for AI smartphones to permeate the mid-range market. It is projected that by 2025, newly introduced sub-flagship System-on-Chips (SoCs) will effortlessly handle extensive on-device models. Furthermore, the advent of Deepseek technology has dramatically lessened the reliance on chip computing power for large models. These dual catalysts, working in tandem, are poised to uphold the swift penetration of AI smartphones in the market from 2025 to 2026.
