Africa’s smartphone market has recorded growth for nine consecutive quarters.
Smartphone shipments reached 19.2 million units in the second quarter of 2025, making the region one of the best-performing markets worldwide.
This growth was largely driven by easing inflation in major African markets such as Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa.
As a result, consumers were able to access smartphones more easily. Canalys stated that Africa is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate of 2.1% from 2025 to 2029.
The strongest growth on the continent was seen in Egypt, with a 21% increase. Nigeria rebounded by 10% due to easing inflation and a more stable naira, while South Africa grew 2% year-on-year, with 5G smartphone shipments surging by 63%. Meanwhile, Algeria experienced a 27% decline.
Overall, demand for low-cost devices increased across the continent. The Chinese manufacturer Transsion recorded the highest growth, while Samsung, Xiaomi, and Honor were also among the fastest-growing brands.