The mobile 3d market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent years, the mobile 3D market has experienced significant growth, with projections estimating an increase from $43.46 billion in 2024 to $60.42 billion in 2025. This translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.0%.
Various factors have contributed to this upward trend. These include the integration of 3D technology into smartphones, a boom in the mobile gaming sector, heightened consumer interest in immersive content, the proliferation of 3D content creation, and the increased popularity of 3D films.
The mobile 3d market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The mobile 3D market is projected to experience significant expansion in the following years, ultimately reaching a size of $233.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.2%.
Numerous factors are anticipated to drive this growth within the forecast period, such as the amalgamation of 3d technology with augmented reality (AR) applications, the proliferation of virtual reality (VR) in mobile devices, the need for advanced user experiences in mobile gaming, the transition to 5g technology, and a heightened emphasis on 3d scanning and depth-sensing features. Key trends expected during the forecast period encompass advancements in glasses-free 3d displays, the invention of 3d cameras suitable for mobile devices, the increasing application of 3d to mobile advertising, the introduction of holographic displays, and a surge in demand for user-generated 3d content.
The proliferation of smartphone usage is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the mobile 3D market in the future. A smartphone is a mobile phone that integrates a computer and other functions not traditionally found in phones, such as an operating system (OS), internet surfing, and the capacity to execute software applications. Mobile 3D enriches the visual engagement on smartphones by adding depth and authenticity to images, videos, and games. For example, in February 2022, the GSM Association, a non-profit industry group based in the UK, revealed that 6.2 billion smartphone connections were established in 2021, and this figure is projected to soar to 7.5 billion by 2025. Thus, the surge in smartphone usage is catalyzing the expansion of the mobile 3D market.
The mobile 3D market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Tablets, Smartphones, Notebooks, Other Types
2) By Device Component: Image Sensors, 3D Displays
3) By Application: Animations, Maps And Navigation, Mobile Gaming, Mobile Advertisements, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Tablets: 3D-Enabled Tablets, 3D Gaming Tablets
2) By Smartphones: 3D-Enabled Smartphones, 3D Gaming Smartphones
3) By Notebooks: 3D-Enabled Laptops, Gaming Notebooks With 3D Capability
4) By Other Types: Wearable Devices, Portable Gaming Consoles
One predominant trend escalating in the mobile 3D market is product innovation. Top players in this industry are driving new product creation, enhancing competitiveness within the market. As an example, in March 2023, ZTE Corporation, a technology company originating from China, collaborated with Leia Inc., a software enterprise based in the US, to introduce the Nubia Pad 3D tablet to the market. This avant-garde equipment features an innovation enabling entirely glasses-free immersive 3D experiences in calling, video streaming, gaming, content sharing, and creative applications. One key function is the seamless conversion of 2D material into 3D and efficient display of 3D content.
Major companies operating in the mobile 3D market include:
• Apple Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Sony Corporation
• LG Corporation
• Intel Corporation
• Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
• 3M Company
• Toshiba Corporation
• NVIDIA Corporation
• Sharp Corporation
• Adobe Inc.
• Epic Games Inc.
• Dassault Systèmes SE
• NTT Docomo Inc.
• PTC Inc.
• Magic Leap Inc.
• HTC Corporation
• InMobi
• Imagination Technologies Limited
• Eon Reality
• Blippar
• Cooliris Inc.
• Microvision Inc.
• YUVsoft
• Masterimage 3D
North America was the largest region in the mobile 3D market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mobile 3D market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa