PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1661060
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1661060
Application Processor Market Report by Device Type (Mobile Phones, PC Tablets and E-Readers, Smart Wearables, Automotive ADAS and Infotainment Devices), Core Type (Octa-Core, Hexa-Core, Quad-Core, Dual-Core, Single-Core), and Region 2025-2033
The global application processor market size reached USD 37.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 50.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.15% during 2025-2033.
An application processor is a system on a chip (SoC) processor which is responsible for the optimal functioning of applications running in a mobile operating system. It is used in a variety of electronic devices including tablets, e-readers, smartphones, netbooks, gaming consoles and automotive navigation devices. With the support of an application processor, several applications can run in different operating systems such as Android, iOS, Windows CE or Symbian. It also has the capability of delivering specialties such as graphics processing unit, memory controller and multimedia decoding units. As the technology continues to evolve and become more data-centric, application processors have advanced from the first Intel 8086 processor to the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8086K processor which can deliver up to 5 GHz.
With the growing base of tech-savvy consumers, there has been a rise in the adoption of smartphones. This has led to an escalation in the demand for smartphones with high-end graphics. As a result, an increasing number of mobile phones are being produced with advanced application processors. Samsung has recently designed a new line of the premium application processor, Exynos 9 Series 9810, especially for artificial intelligence (AI) applications in smartphones, tablets, and other media devices. Moreover, the leading application processor companies are developing and updating their processors. For instance, Qualcomm has launched Snapdragon mobile application processors which offer benefits including fast charging, long battery life, enhanced camera functionality, immersive AR and VR experiences, superior connectivity, and the latest security solutions.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Device Type:
- Mobile Phones
- PC Tablets and E-Readers
- Smart Wearables
- Automotive ADAS and Infotainment Devices
Breakup by Core Type:
- Octa-Core
- Hexa-Core
- Quad-Core
- Dual-Core
- Single-Core
Breakup by Region:
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Qualcomm, Apple, Mediatek, Samsung Electronics, Xiaomi, Hisilicon Technologies, Spreadtrum Communications, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, Nvidia, Toshiba, Renesas Electronics, Ingenic Semiconductor, LG Electronics, Garmin, etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global application processor market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global application processor market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global application processor market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global application processor market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global application processor market based on the device type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global application processor market based on the core type?
- 7.What are the key regions in the global application processor market?
- 8.Who are the key players/companies in the global application processor market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Application Processor Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Breakup by Device Type
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Core Type
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.7 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Device Type
- 6.1 Mobile Phones
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 PC Tablets and E-Readers
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Smart Wearables
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Automotive ADAS and Infotainment Devices
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Core Type
- 7.1 Octa-Core
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Hexa-Core
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Quad-Core
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Dual-Core
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
- 7.5 Single-Core
- 7.5.1 Market Trends
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Region
- 8.1 Asia Pacific
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Middle East and Africa
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Latin America
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 SWOT Analysis
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Strengths
- 9.3 Weaknesses
- 9.4 Opportunities
- 9.5 Threats
10 Value Chain Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.6 Threat of Substitutes
12 Price Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Market Structure
- 13.2 Key Players
- 13.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 13.3.1 Qualcomm
- 13.3.2 Apple
- 13.3.3 Mediatek
- 13.3.4 Samsung Electronics
- 13.3.5 Xiaomi
- 13.3.6 Hisilicon Technologies
- 13.3.7 Spreadtrum Communications
- 13.3.8 NXP Semiconductors
- 13.3.9 Texas Instruments
- 13.3.10 Nvidia
- 13.3.11 Toshiba
- 13.3.12 Renesas Electronics
- 13.3.13 Ingenic Semiconductor
- 13.3.14 LG Electronics
- 13.3.15 Garmin
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Application Processor Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Application Processor Market: Breakup by Device Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Application Processor Market: Breakup by Core Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Application Processor Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 7: Global: Application Processor Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 8: Global: Application Processor Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 9: Global: Application Processor Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 10: Global: Application Processor (Mobile Phones) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Application Processor (Mobile Phones) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Application Processor (PC Tablets and E-Readers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Application Processor (PC Tablets and E-Readers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Application Processor (Smart Wearables) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Application Processor (Smart Wearables) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Application Processor (Automotive ADAS and Infotainment Devices) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Application Processor (Automotive ADAS and Infotainment Devices) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Application Processor (Octa-Core) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Application Processor (Octa-Core) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Application Processor (Hexa-Core) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Application Processor (Hexa-Core) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Application Processor (Quad-Core) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Application Processor (Quad-Core) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Application Processor (Dual-Core) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Application Processor (Dual-Core) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: Global: Application Processor (Single-Core) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: Global: Application Processor (Single-Core) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: Asia Pacific: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: Asia Pacific: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: North America: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: North America: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Europe: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Europe: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: Middle East and Africa: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: Middle East and Africa: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Latin America: Application Processor Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Latin America: Application Processor Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Application Processor Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 & 2033
- Table 2: Global: Application Processor Market Forecast: Breakup by Device Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Application Processor Market Forecast: Breakup by Core Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Application Processor Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Application Processor Market Structure
- Table 6: Global: Application Processor Market: Key Players
