Not really. In 2026, the average UK teenager spends 1.8 hours a day on mobile games that drive music, fashion and even travel decisions.
Mobile Gaming’s 24‑Hour Pulse
In the UK, more than 52 % of adults own a smartphone that runs games, and the average session lasts 19 minutes. That adds up to roughly 9 billion minutes of gameplay each year—far surpassing the time spent watching traditional TV.
