TMTPOST–  AI smartphones are expected to make up 54% of global smartphone shipments by 2028, a significant rise from 16% in 2024, according to a report by Canalys. The surge is driven by increasing consumer demand for enhanced features like AI assistants and on-device processing. From 2023 to 2028, the AI smartphone market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63%. This shift will first be seen in high-end models before gradually spreading to mid-range smartphones, reflecting the growing ubiquity of on-device generative AI as an advanced and widely adopted technology across the mobile market.