Android Statistics and Facts: Android OS is a Linux-based mobile OS that runs on smartphones and tablets.
The Android platform features an operating system based on the Linux kernel, a web browser, and end-user applications available for download. Android’s initial demos had a generic QWERTY smartphone with a large VGA display. However, the operating systems were designed to be used on low-cost handsets with numeric keypads.
Android is based on open-source software. Android was released under Apache-v2 open-source license. Most Android devices are pre-installed with proprietary software like Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Chrome.
Android Inc., a Palo Alto start-up company, founded in 2003, was the first company to launch Android. Initial plans were to create an operating platform for digital cameras. However, Android Inc. abandoned these efforts to reach a wider market.
Google purchased Android Inc. and its key staff in 2005 for US$ 50 million. Google sold the first mobile platform to handset makers and mobile carriers, highlighting its key benefits, such as flexibility and upgradeability.
Android vs iOS Smartphone Users
- In 2021, the share of Android smartphone users in the age group of 18-34 years was 41%, while the share of iOS was 58%.
- People aged 35-54 mostly prefer android smartphones, and the total share was around 53%.
- The shares of iOS and Android smartphone users for the age group above 54 are almost the same.
- About 49% of people in this age group use iOS smartphones, and 51% use android smartphones.
Android TV Active Users(Million)
In 2022, the global Android TV active users were 110 million, projected to be increased by 36%, and is estimated to be 150 million users in the year 2023.
Android vs iOS Market Share
- In 2022, Android and iOS operating systems dominated the market with a combined share of around 99.4%.
- Android dominated the market with a total market share of 71.8%, and iOS held 27.6% market.
Market Share of Android Phones by Model
In September 2022, the leading android phone model is the Samsung Galaxy A12, with a market share of 2.2%, followed by Samsung Galaxy A10s (1.1%), Samsung Galaxy A21s (1.0%), AFTMM (1.0%), Samsung Galaxy A51 (1.0%), Redmi 9A (0.9%).
Android Phone Manufacturer Market Share
- In 2022, Samsung is the major market share holder in android phone manufacturers, with a total market share of 34.9%.
- Xiaomi is the second company in android phone manufacturing, with a total market share of 14.5%.
Top 10 Android Phone Manufactures
- Samsung
Samsung Electronics was founded in South Korea. Samsung phones and smartphones are extremely popular because of their innovative technology and advanced features. The brand is known for its user-friendly technology and other features.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10e Smartphone Models are very popular.
The company holds 1st Place in Mobile Phone Manufacturing and Selling with around 28% Global Share in 2022.
- Xiaomi
The history of Xiaomi with software updates is not good. In 2021, however, it changed its update policy. The company has committed to providing four years of security updates and three major Android updates. Update policies can vary depending on the device series.
Redmi devices are guaranteed to receive one or two major Android updates. Redmi Note and Mi phones will get up to three significant updates. Starting with the Xiaomi 12 Pro, all flagship phones will get three major platform upgrades and four years of security improvements.
- Oppo
Oppo, a Chinese company making consumer electronics and mobile communication devices, is in China. It is a prominent manufacturer of smartphones and other electronic devices. Oppo is a top manufacturer of smartphones and was China’s number-one smartphone brand in 2016.
Popular Oppo android smartphones are OPPO F7, Oppo F3, Oppo F5, Oppo A71, Oppo F5 Youth, etc.
- Vivo
Vivo company is one of the leading smartphone manufacturers. The company develops and produces smartphones, accessories, software, and online services.
- Huawei
Huawei is a well know company in the smartphone market. It manufactures its brand of mobile phones as well as manufactures phones for other mobile companies. Huawei currently works with 80% of the world’s top 50 mobile and telecom companies.
Popular Huawei Smartphones are – Huawei P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P30, P20 Pro, P20, Mate 20, Mate 20X, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 20 Lite, Huawei P Smart, etc.
- Realme
Realme is a Chinese smartphone maker and consumer electronics producer based in Shenzhen. It is India’s fastest-growing smartphone company and consumer electronics firm.
- Motorola
Motorola was an American multinational company. This company was the first to produce a mobile phone. The company was the top mobile phone manufacturer and was the biggest shareholder up to 1998. It has lost its market share and position because of a lack of R&D and poor marketing.
Later, in 2011, Motorola was separated into two independent public companies: Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility. Motorola Mobility was acquired by Lenovo company in 2014 after being taken over by Google. Popular Motorola Mobile Phone models include Moto G7 and Moto G6, as well as Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Plus.
- LG
LG is a South Korean multinational corporation. It is South Korea’s fourth-largest electronics company. This brand is famous but not popular in mobile phone manufacturing.
Google owns Android. Therefore, it makes sense that Android is one of the top smartphone brands for software updates. The company provides updates faster than most smartphone manufacturers and issues updates as soon as possible. Before it launched, Google promised three years’ worth of security updates and major updates for the Pixel 6 series.
Popular Android Phones and Tablets
- The most famous popular Android phone and tablet in Brazil is the Samsung Galaxy A12 with a market share of 2.10%.
- In Canada, GCE x86 phones with a share of 8%. Germany, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with 4% share, and SM-A528B with 3.50% share in Greece.
- In Poland and Ukraine, Redmi Note 8 Pro with 1.70% and 2% share respectively.
- In Russia, Samsung Galaxy A12 with 2.50%, and in Serbia, SM-A528B with 2.60% share.
Mobile Operating Systems Market Share
- Android and IOS are the two operating systems that hold about 99% of the global mobile operating systems market.
- In August 2022, the android phones market share in mobile operating systems was 71.47% followed by the IOS operating systems share of 27.88%.
Market Share by Android Operating System
- In 2022, the major market share of the Android operating system is held by Android OS version 11, with a total of 30% market.
- The second version is Android 10, which had a market share of 20.3%. Other top Android OS versions in 2022 are 9.0 (Pie – 11.5%), 8.0 (Oreo-8.2%), 7.0 (Nougat-5%), 6.0 (Marshmallow – 2.4%), and 5.0 (Lollipop – 2.1%).
Android OS Version Market Share
- As per android operating system versions, Android 11 holds a significant market share of 30%, followed by Android 10 with 20.30% in 2022.
- Android version 9 has a market share of 11.5%.
Mobile & Tablet Android Version Market Share
- In December 2022, the 11.0 Android mobile operating system version had a share of around 30.74% of all mobile Android devices worldwide.
- The newer 10.0 operating system version ranked second, with over 21.66%, followed by 12.0, which obtained 18.61% that month.
Leading Android Apps by Downloads
- In 2022, Dessert DIY is the most downloaded app, with total downloads of 21.88 million globally.
- The second most downloaded app is Bucket Crusher, with total downloads of 21.49 million.
- Dream wedding is the third most downloaded app globally in the same year as downloads reached 16.39 million.
Distribution of Free and Paid Android Apps
- Approximately 96.3% of Android applications were free as of January 2023, while 3.7% needed a fee.
- Overall, throughout the time periods under consideration, more free apps were accessible on the Google Play Store than paid apps.
Android Apps Average CPI Pricing
- The average CPI price for Android apps in the United States is US$ 1.38.
- On the other hand, the average CPI price in India is about US$ 0.19, whereas it is US$ 2.26 in Russia.
Average Selling Price of Smartphones
- The global average selling price of android smartphones was US$ 235 in 2017, which increased to US$ 254 in 2018.
- The prices increased drastically in 2019 as the average selling price of android smartphones increased to US$ 269.
- In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for smartphones decreased, affecting the total selling prices, which dropped to US$ 250.
Top Android Apps Revenue
- Globally the android app that generated the most revenue is Coin Master, with total revenue of US$ 26.71 million, followed by Diablo Immortal, with a revenue of US$ 26.17.
- TikTok app ranks third with total revenue of US$ 23.5 million in 2022.
Android Ad Network Market Share
- Among Android apps, Google Ads AdMob was the most popular mobile ad network software development kit.
- Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters were integrated with 51.17% of apps that used ad network SDKs.
Android Development Tools
Kotlin:
Kotlin is a high-level programming language with type inference. The JVM version of Kotlin’s standard library relies on the Java Class Library and is meant to work seamlessly with Java, while type inference enables more concise syntax. Kotlin primarily targets the JVM, although it may also be compiled to JavaScript or native code using LLVM (for example, for front-end web applications using React) and native iOS apps sharing business logic with Android apps. JetBrains is responsible for language development costs, and the Kotlin Foundation is in charge of trademark protection.
GreenDao:
It is an open-source tool for Android development, and it is a lightweight and quick Android ORM that maps objects to SQLite databases. GreenDAO provides excellent performance and uses little memory because it is extensively optimized for Android. As a result, it reduces development time while relieving developers of dealing with low-level database requirements.
An excellent embedded relational database is SQLite. However, processing query results and generating SQL are tiresome and time-consuming activities. By “object/relationally mapping” or “ORM” Java objects to database tables, greenDAO frees users from such limitations. This allows users to use a straightforward object-oriented API to store, update, delete, and query Java objects.
ThreatMetrix SDK:
ThreatMetrix is the market leader in device identification-based fraud management. Their global network for preventing fraud is built on third-generation device identification and transaction behavior tracking technology that provides real-time attributes, reason codes, and confidence scores for devices and transactions. ThreatMetrix is better than other tools in identifying devices, stopping first-time fraud, and recognizing valuable, recurring clients due to its sophisticated rules engine and machine learning technologies.
Corona SDK:
A cross-platform, accessible, and open-source software development kit called Solar2D (formerly Corona SDK) was created by Corona Labs Inc. and maintained by Vlad Shcherban. It was made available to software developers in late 2009, enabling them to create 2D mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Kindle, desktop programs for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and related TV programs for Apple TV, Fire TV, and Android TV.
Integrated Lua is used by Solar2D, which builds graphics programs on top of C++/OpenGL. The Solar2D Simulator and Solar2D Native are the two operational modes of the software. Apps are created using the Solar2D Simulator straight from the Simulator. To create an app and add native features, Solar2D Native enables users to integrate their Lua code and assets into an Xcode or Android Studio project.
Android Development Tool Market Share
Android Jetpack core, which has a market share of 94.18% of apps and 97.44% of downloads, is the most popular android development tool. The second-most popular Android development tool is Android Architecture Components, with a market share of 80.02% and downloads of 91.86%.
Android Social Library Market Share
- Amongst all the Android Social Library apps, Facebook is the most used app.
- The percentage of the app is around 17.89%, and the percentage of downloads is about 25.60%.
- Google Play Games Services is the second most app with 4% and with 10.47% of downloads.
Android Versions
Android operating systems keep on upgrading with changing technology. Each Android version comes with some new advanced features that improve user expertise and popularity of the Android compared to IOS. Following are the realized Android versions with their speciation.
- Android Versions 1.0 to 1.1 – The Early Days
- Android 1.0 version didn’t have a codename and made its public debut in 2008.
- Android Version 1.5 – Cupcake
- Android 1.5 Cupcake launched in 2009, and the tradition started naming Android versions.
- Android Version 1.6 – Donut
- Android 1.6 was introduced in Donut in the fall of 2009. Donut closed some of the gaps in Android’s central architecture.
- Android 2.0 to Android 2.1 – Eclair
- Android 2.0, Eclair emerged six weeks after Donut. Eclair’s “point one” update, also known as Eclair, came out a few months later.
- Android Version 2.2 – Froyo
- Google’s Android 2.2 was launched four months later than Android 2.1. Froyo focused primarily on under-the-hood performance improvement.
- Android Version 2.3 – Gingerbread
- Android’s original visual identity began to emerge with 2010’s Gingerbread release.
- Honeycomb Android 3.0 to 3
- 2011’s Honeycomb was a bizarre year for Android. Android 3.0 launched in the world as a tablet version. This was to accompany the Motorola Xoom’s launch. However, through the subsequent 3.1 & 3.2 updates, it remained a tablet-specific (and closed source) entity.
- Android Version 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich
- Ice Cream Sandwich – also released in 2011 – was the platform’s official entrance into the new age of modern design.
- Android Versions from 4.1 to 4.3 – Jelly Bean
- With three highly-recommended Android versions, the Jelly Bean 2012 and 2013 took ICS to a new level and made substantial improvements in fine-tuning and expanding on it.
- Android Version 4.4 – KitKat
- Late 2013’s KitKat release marked the end of Android’s dark era. The blues and blacks from Honeycomb and Gingerbread were gone.
- Android Versions of 5.0 – Lollipop
- Google reinvented Android with its Android5.0 Lollipop release in the autumn of 2014.
- Android Version 6.0 – Marshmallow
- In the big scheme, 2015’s Marshmallow felt like a 0.1-level update rather than anything that merited a full number boost.
- Android Versions: 7.0 – Nougat
- Google’s Android Nougat 2016 releases featured a native split-screen mode and a new bundled app system for organizing notifications.
- Android Version 8.0 – Oreo
- Android Oreo offered a host of additional features, such as a native image-in-picture option, a notification-snoozing feature, and notification channels that give you fine control over how apps notify you.
- Android Version 9 – Pie
- The fresh-baked smell of Android Pie, A.k.a. Android 9, entered the Android ecosystem in August 2018.
- Android Version 10
- Google released Android 10 in September 2019. The first Android version to lose its letter.
- Android Version 11
- Android 11 – This was an impressive Android update. It was both under the hood as well as on the surface.
- Android Version 12
- Google launched Android 12 as a final version on October 2021. Soon after, it began rolling the software out to Pixel devices.
- Android Version 13
- Android 13 was launched in August 2022. It’s one of Google’s most ambitious Android updates and the subtlest version change.
