The Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) In Smartphones Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market for the radio frequency front end (RFFE) in smartphones has witnessed a robust growth recently. The market size is set to rise from $14.74 billion in 2024 to $15.98 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
The Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) in smartphones global market is projected to expand to a size of $21.76 billion by 2029. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% for the forecast period.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) In Smartphones Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the radio frequency front end (rffe) in smartphones market are:
• Rapid expansion and adoption of 5G mmwave and Wi-Fi technologies
• Emergence of AI-driven RF optimization and increased demand for satellite connectivity
• Rising use of ultra-low power RF solutions and the integration of advanced semiconductor materials
• Increased penetration of smartphones in developing markets
The radio frequency front end (RFFE) in smartphones market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Power Amplifier, Filter, Switches, Low Noise Amplifier, Other Types
2) By Connectivity: Fourth-Generation (4G), Fifth-Generation (5G), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Other Connectivities
3) By Frequency Band: Sub-1 GHz, 1-6 GHz, Above 6 GHz
4) By Application: Smartphones, Tablet Devices, Wearable Devices
Subsegments:
1) By Power Amplifier: Class A Power Amplifier, Class AB Power Amplifier, Class D Power Amplifier
2) By Filter: Bandpass Filter, Low-Pass Filter, High-Pass Filter, Notch Filter
3) By Switches: Single-Pole Single-Throw (SPST) Switch, Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) Switch, Double-Pole Double-Throw (DPDT) Switch
4) By Low Noise Amplifier: Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for 4G LTE, Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) For 5G, General Purpose Low Noise Amplifier
5) By Other Types: Duplexer, Antenna Tuner, Beamforming Network
The key trends in the radio frequency front end (rffe) in smartphones market are:
• The market is evolving with the integration of AI-driven RF tuning and the adoption of reconfigurable antennas.
• There is massive growth in advanced MIMO implementations and software-defined RF architectures.
• Increased use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Germanium materials are greatly influencing the market.
• The miniaturization of RF modules for ultra-thin smartphones, enhanced RF energy efficiency for longer battery life, the evolution of RF filters for higher frequency bands and the implementation of terahertz frequency RF technologies are emerging trends.
Major players in the radio frequency front end (rffe) in smartphones market are:
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
• Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
• Broadcom Inc.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Infineon Technologies AG
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Renesas Electronics Corporation
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.
• Skyworks Solutions Inc.
• Qorvo Inc.
• Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.
• Soitec
• MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.
• CTS Corporation
• WIN Semiconductors Corp.
• Akoustis Technologies Inc.
• Vanchip (Tianjin) Technology Co. Ltd.
• SkyWave Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the radio frequency front end (RFFE) in smartphone market in 2024