Smartphone Light Sensors Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Function (Ambient Light Sensing, Proximity Sensing, RGB Color Sensing, Gesture Recognition, UV/IR Detection), By End-User Segment (Entry-Level Smartphones, Mid-Range Smartphones, Premium Smartphones), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Size and Forecast

The global smartphone light sensors market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.12% over the forecast period.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Trends

The global smartphone light sensor market growth is driven by improved sensor technology, mainly miniaturization and increased sensitivity, and a continued demand for increased user experience.

These sensors have many features, including automatic brightness adjustment, power saving, or even improved camera performance, but are also increasingly penetrating other markets, such as wearables.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Growth Drivers:

• Surging smartphone sales:  Rising smartphone sales worldwide are the major growth driver of the smartphone light sensors market. As smartphone penetration increases due to reduced price, growing middle-class population, technological advancements, and mobile internet penetration, the demand for integrated components like light sensors grows automatically, leading to a tremendous market opportunity. For instance, in 2024, the penetration rate of smartphones in India reached around seven percent and is estimated to reach 8.3% in 2029.
• Growth of the Internet of Things: The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) drives the smartphone light sensor market. Between 2018 and 2021, the Scottish Government invested £2.7m in developing a nationwide IoT network called IoT Scotland. This is in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and North.

IoT applications in smart homes, wearables, industrial settings, and smart cities incorporate light sensors to support automated lighting control, sleep tracking, machine monitoring, and environmental monitoring. The growing IoT ecosystem, spurred by technological advancement and connectivity, greatly demands light sensors and their accompanying components.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Segmentation Analysis

• By function, ambient light sensing is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.

The ambient light sensing segment in the smartphone light sensor market is likely to grow significantly. This growth is attributed to several key factors.

Ambient light sensors are an indispensable component in today's smartphones. Therefore, this factor provides an excellent foundation for continued growth. Additionally, it is the key factor that enhances users' experience by automatically adjusting the screen's brightness to align with the ambient light conditions in the environment.

Ambient light sensors also contribute immensely to power saving by intelligently adapting screen brightness. This is very important for the current generation since it prolongs the battery's life and shortens the charging cycle.

• Based on the end-user segment, medium-range smartphones are anticipated to increase substantially during the projected period.

Medium-range smartphones are expected to grow significantly due to their optimal mix of affordability and rich features, appealing especially to price-sensitive buyers. These gadgets feature advanced light sensors that include RGB, IR, and ambient light sensors with features similar to that of high-end devices with greater display brightness regulation and photography experience.

Rapid adoption in emerging economies, especially Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, further fuels this growth as consumers seek feature-packed, affordable options. Manufacturers are focusing on competitive differentiation by integrating energy-efficient and high-performance sensors while forming partnerships with technology providers to lower costs. The increasing consumer demand for superior photography and adaptive displays also positions this segment for substantial expansion.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America is forecasted to hold a major market share.

Several key factors drive the North American smartphone light sensor market. For instance, the region has a strong presence of leading technology companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, who continuously innovate in smartphone technology, driving demand for advanced components like light sensors.  Most U.S. households had at least one type of computer (95%) and had a broadband internet subscription (90%) in 2021, up from 2018 (92% and 85%, respectively).

Moreover, North American consumers are known for their early adoption of new technologies, including smartphones with cutting-edge features. The region highlights user experience, and end users are willing to pay a premium for devices that offer features such as the auto adjustment of brightness with the help of light sensors. Its growing IoT market and an increased focus on energy efficiency also demand light sensors in applications around smart homes, wearables, and automotive systems.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market – Competitive Landscape

• Samsung
• Panasonic
• Broadcom
• Goodix

These companies are anticipated to dominate the market by leveraging a strong market presence, extensive product portfolios, and robust service offerings.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Latest Developments

• In October 2024, to cater to the growing demands of mobile photography, Maxic launched MT3211, a compact ambient light sensor with flicker detection. It detects flicker frequency within its environment and eliminates streaks in the photographs for excellent-quality imaging. It automatically makes excellent white balance possible for several light sources, ensuring superior image quality shot by shot.
• In September 2024, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) launched the LYT-818, an effective 50-megapixel CMOS image sensor, which significantly reduces noise in low-light conditions and provides a high dynamic range. This product was sold under the LYTIA brand, a new product line introduced for mobile image sensors.

Smartphone Light Sensors Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.12%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Function End-User Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Smartphone Light Sensors Market	Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. OMRON Industrial Automation Samsung Panasonic Industrial Devices Starrbot
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Smartphone Light Sensors Market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Function
  • Ambient Light Sensing
  • Proximity Sensing
  • RGB Color Sensing
  • Gesture Recognition
  • UV/IR Detection
• By End-User Segment
  • Entry-Level Smartphones
  • Mid-Range Smartphones
  • Premium Smartphones
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. GLOBAL SMARTPHONE LIGHT SENSORS MARKET BY FUNCTION

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Ambient Light Sensing

5.3. Proximity Sensing

5.4. RGB Color Sensing

5.5. Gesture Recognition

5.6. UV/IR Detection

6. GLOBAL SMARTPHONE LIGHT SENSORS MARKET BY END-USER SEGMENT

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Entry-Level Smartphones

6.3. Mid-Range Smartphones

6.4. Premium Smartphones

7. GLOBAL SMARTPHONE LIGHT SENSORS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. United States

7.2.2. Canada

7.2.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. Brazil

7.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. United Kingdom

7.4.2. Germany

7.4.3. France

7.4.4. Spain

7.4.5. Others

7.5. The Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.2. UAE

7.5.3. Israel

7.5.4. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. Japan

7.6.2. China

7.6.3. India

7.6.4. South Korea

7.6.5. Indonesia

7.6.6. Thailand

7.6.7. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 

9.2. OMRON Industrial Automation

9.3. Samsung

9.4. Panasonic Industrial Devices

9.5. Starrbot

9.6. Broadcom

9.7. Ams OSRAM

9.8. Goodix

9.9. SystematIC

9.10. Sensinova

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 

OMRON Industrial Automation

Samsung

Panasonic Industrial Devices

Starrbot

Broadcom

Ams OSRAM

Goodix

SystematIC

Sensinova