In this survey, smartphone refers to a mobile phone offering more advanced features than a cell phone which is mainly for making phone call, sending SMS and taking picture. Some advanced features / functions found in smartphone include touchscreen interface, Internet access via mobile network (such as Wi-Fi connection and 4G LTE connection), video and music player, video recording, GPS navigation, sending and receiving e-mail and web browsing. The smartphone can also be used to download mobile apps (such as WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube);
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Smartphone penetration rate in Hong Kong 2012-2023
From May to August 2023, around ** percent of respondents in Hong Kong above ten years old had a smartphone. All age groups in Hong Kong revealed a growth trend in smartphone penetration since 2016.
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Census and Statistics Department Hong Kong. (June 27, 2024). Penetration rate of smartphones among people over ten years old in Hong Kong from May to August 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1093416/hong-kong-penetration-rate-of-smartphone/
Census and Statistics Department Hong Kong. "Penetration rate of smartphones among people over ten years old in Hong Kong from May to August 2023." Chart. June 27, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1093416/hong-kong-penetration-rate-of-smartphone/
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