Ultra Mobile Devices Global Market Report 2026

Ultra-mobile devices constitute a category of midsize computing tools characterized by displays typically measuring between 7 to 13.9 inches and weighing less than 3.5 pounds. These devices are favored for their larger screens, extended battery life, enhanced performance in video gaming, and notably improved connectivity to cloud services.

The primary classifications of ultra-mobile devices include premium, basic, and utility variants. Premium ultra-mobile devices adapt their physical attributes to blend notebook functionalities with those of tablets. This category encompasses tablets, laptops, convertibles, and detachables utilized across diverse sectors such as healthcare, consumer electronics, telecommunications, information technology, retail, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), education, entertainment, and various other industries.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the ultra-mobile devices market by raising costs for imported processors, memory modules, batteries, displays, and communication chipsets, particularly those sourced from Asian manufacturing hubs. Consumer electronics, education, and enterprise sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on foreign component supply chains. Nevertheless, tariffs are stimulating regional assembly operations, encouraging localized sourcing strategies, and accelerating innovation in cost-optimized, high-performance ultra-mobile computing solutions.

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The ultra mobile devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $229.54 billion in 2025 to $243.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of tablets and convertibles, increased demand for portable computing, reliance on traditional laptop form factors, rise of mobile entertainment consumption, expansion of digital education platforms.

The ultra mobile devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $316.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for lightweight high-performance devices, increasing remote work and hybrid computing needs, growth in enterprise-grade ultra-mobile deployments, expansion of ruggedized field-use devices, advancement in battery and display technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of cloud-connected ultra-mobile platforms, expansion of IoT-integrated portable computing devices, advancement of AI-enhanced user interfaces, development of smart mobility-centric computing solutions, growth of digitally secure enterprise ultra-mobile systems.

The increasing use of video streaming and entertainment is expected to boost the growth of the ultra-mobile devices market going forward. Video streaming refers to the technology of delivering video content over the internet in real time as a continuous flow. Video streaming services have adapted to mobile platforms by offering user-friendly applications optimized for various ultra-mobile devices. This compatibility encourages consumers to rely on smartphones and tablets as primary devices for streaming content. For example, in June 2023, according to a report published by PwC, a UK-based professional services firm, global entertainment and media revenue reached US$2.32 trillion in 2022, reflecting a slowdown from the 10.6% growth seen in 2021 during the post-pandemic recovery. Over the next five years, growth rates are expected to decline sequentially, with a projected 2.8% increase from 2026 to 2027-below the 3.1% overall economic growth forecast by the IMF for that year. Therefore, the increasing video streaming and entertainment usage is driving the growth of the ultra-mobile devices market.

Major players in the ultra-mobile devices market are strategically concentrating on developing advanced technologies, particularly in the realm of Ultra-Thin and Lightweight Designs, to sustain their market positions. The appeal of ultra-thin, lightweight designs lies in their ability to align with contemporary preferences, seamlessly blending style and functionality into users' daily lives. Motorola, a US-based American multinational telecommunications company, exemplifies this trend with the launch of the edge 40 neo in September 2023. This smartphone is heralded as the World's Lightest 5G Smartphone with IP68 Underwater Protection, featuring a 144Hz curved display with 10-bit billion colors. The ultra-thin and ultra-light design, measuring 7.79mm and weighing 172g, respectively, coupled with a curved, infinite edge design, enhances tactile experience and user comfort. The smartphone's high-quality vegan leather surface ensures a firm grip, while the possibility of a 3D PMMA acrylic glass finish in a gorgeous black hue adds a touch of sophistication to the device. This focus on advanced design technologies exemplifies the industry's commitment to meeting evolving consumer expectations.

In March 2023, T-Mobile International AG, a German-based mobile communications company, successfully acquired both Turbocharge Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition grants T-Mobile International AG authority over sales, marketing, digital, and service operations, allowing the company to capitalize on supplier relationships and distribution scale to facilitate further growth. Turbocharge Mint Mobile operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the United States, while Ultra Mobile is another MVNO utilizing the T-Mobile US network.

Major companies operating in the ultra mobile devices market are Amazon.com, Inc., Apple Inc., Google LLC, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, Dell Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Sony Corporation, Lenovo Group Limited, LG Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, HP Inc., Xiaomi Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Toshiba Corporation, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Acer Inc., ZTE Corporation, HTC Corporation, Garmin Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the ultra-mobile devices market in 2025. The regions covered in the ultra mobile devices market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ultra mobile devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ultra-mobile devices market consists of sales of wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi networking connectors, compact flash card slots, USB v2.0 ports, and an external VGA (Video Graphics Array) monitor port. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ultra Mobile Devices Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses ultra mobile devices market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Premium Ultra-Mobile Devices; Basic Ultra-Mobile Devices; Utility Ultra-Mobile Devices
• 2) By Device Type: Tablet; Laptop; Convertibles; Detachable
• 3) By Application: Healthcare; Consumer Electronics; Telecom And IT; Retail; BFSI; Education; Entertainment; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Premium Ultra-Mobile Devices: High-End Tablets; High-Performance Ultrabooks
• 2) By Basic Ultra-Mobile Devices: Entry-Level Tablets; Basic Laptops
• 3) By Utility Ultra-Mobile Devices: Rugged Tablets; Specialized Handheld Devices
• Companies Mentioned: Amazon.com, Inc.; Apple Inc.; Google LLC; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Sony Corporation; Lenovo Group Limited; LG Corporation; Panasonic Holdings Corporation; HP Inc.; Xiaomi Corporation; Fujitsu Limited; Toshiba Corporation; Nokia Corporation; NEC Corporation; Sharp Corporation; Kyocera Corporation; ASUSTeK Computer Inc.; Acer Inc.; ZTE Corporation; HTC Corporation; Garmin Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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