Average price for smartphones in Germany 2008-2018

In 2018, the average price of a smartphone amounted to 489 euros in Germany, an increase compared to 436 euros from the year before. One of this century’s most standard tech accessories, for some even a necessity, has become so integrated into daily life that the assumption of a consumer not having one has practically receded for good.

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The number of smartphone users in Germany has increased exponentially in recent years, amounting to 57 million in 2018. This compared to 6.3 million users back in 2009. The sheer amount of smartphones sold to consumers has also experienced explosive growth, from 1.35 million in 2008 to over 23 million ten years later. Correspondingly, smartphone sales revenue figures also show long battery life.

Apple and Samsung

Apple and Samsung are the dominating smartphone brands in Germany, though a sum of various other brands also enjoyed consumer attention. This means that in terms of mobile operating systems, it’s generally a battle between iOS and Android. But where do European smartphones come from? An increasing number were made in China.