Smartphone usage in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2024

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Alexandra Borgeaud,
Mar 10, 2025

The proportion of smartphone users out of those using a mobile phone in the United Kingdom (UK) increased notably from 2011 to 2024, from less than half in 2011 with 44 percent to 93 percent of mobile phone users using a smartphone in 2024.

Share of smartphone users in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2024

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Release date

January 2025

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2011 to 2024**

Number of respondents

3,508**

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

Those who use a mobile phone.

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

The source phrased this question as follows: "Do you personally use a mobile phone? Is this a smartphone? A smartphone is a phone on which you can send and receive emails, use apps, view websites and generally go online. Popular brands include iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. (Single code)"
** September 30 to November 13, 2024, was the most recent survey date.

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