According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics eSIM-enabled smartphones will capture an impressive 32 percent of all smartphones shipped in Western Europe in 2020.  esim smartphone sale

Apple iPhones and Samsung smartphones account for the vast majority of eSIM-enabled smartphones shipped there, while few Chinese brands currently offer the technology.

A record 39 million eSIM-enabled smartphones will be shipped in Western Europe in 2020. eSIM-enabled smartphones currently account for 32 percent of all smartphones shipped in the region in 2020, up from less than 20 percent in 2019.

Ville-Petteri Ukonaho, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics, said, “Apple will account for one in four eSIM-enabled smartphones shipped in Western Europe in 2020. All new Apple iPhones shipped in the region are eSIM enabled. Samsung is also a key maker of eSIM-enabled smartphones. Its premium smartphones such as the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra use eSIM technology.” esim smartphone sale

Ken Hyers, Director at Strategy Analytics, noted, “Chinese smartphone brands have been slow to incorporate eSIM technology into their smartphones. This is due to the resistance in the China market to using eSIM in smartphones. We believe this is a mistake for both operators and vendors as consumers appreciate the convenience of using eSIM to manage their smartphone subscriptions.” esim smartphone sales

Global eSIM smartphone sales volumes will grow by double-digit percentages YoY in 2020. Propelled by North America initially and by India in later years, eSIM-enabled smartphones will reduce friction for smartphone customers looking to enable their devices.

The full report, eSIM Smartphone Sales Forecast by Region to 2025, is published by Strategy Analytics’ Emerging Device Technologies service, details of which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y35mpzyu