MediaTek Reigns Yet Faces New Contenders: The Battle Over Budget 5G Heats Up

MediaTek’s single-chip systems remain the most widespread in the smartphone market. This is based on data from Counterpoint analysts for the third quarter. MediaTek accounts for 34% of the market versus 37% the year before. Qualcomm, which holds second place, has a share of 24%, the same as a year ago. Apple has increased its position from 17% to 18%, with Unisoc and Samsung’s shares also rising by one percentage point.

Meanwhile, Huawei’s share fell to 3%, and the shares of all other companies together hover around 1%. Therefore, it seems Huawei’s market portion was roughly redistributed among the three market leaders.

The authors note the growth in Apple SoC shipments thanks to the iPhone 17 lineup. For MediaTek, the Dimensity 6300 stands out, heavily contributing to the spread of 5G in the sub-$150 segment.

In recent developments, MediaTek’s release of the Dimensity 6300 has led to significant enhancements in 5G connectivity at affordable price points. Experts emphasize its role in providing robust performance previously unseen at such low costs. Industry collaborations have further boosted its reach, as MediaTek partners with manufacturers aiming to dominate this competitive price-sensitive segment. Additionally, competitive analysis shows the Dimensity 6300 providing strong competition to Qualcomm’s offerings in similar categories, maintaining MediaTek’s edge in technological advancements.