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A roundup of Western songs used in mobile phone and smartphone commercials

When it came to mobile phone commercials, it used to be only the three major carriers, but since the advent of smartphones, there’s been an increase in ads for the devices themselves from various manufacturers.

In the past few years, budget SIMs have also taken hold, and many telecom operators are now airing commercials.

In this article, we’ll introduce Western songs that have been used in commercials related to mobile phones.

Recently, a wide range of tracks—everything from songs that perfectly match the sleek image of smartphones to more familiar, approachable tunes—are being chosen, regardless of how well-known they are.

We’ll present these by company and brand featured in the commercials!

Foreign songs used in cell phone and smartphone commercials (21–30)

Apple Trade In

Ching Ching ft. Nelly Furtado, TimbalandMs. Jade

The Apple Trade In commercial featured a song packed with onomatopoeia, didn’t it? It was pretty striking, so I bet many people remember it.

The song is “Ching Ching,” by rapper Ms.

Jade and singer Nelly Furtado.

In the track, the title phrase is repeated while it depicts a party getting lively.

By the way, “ching” is an onomatopoeic word for the sound of glasses clinking together.

Y!mobile Y!mo High School “BIG Y!” Episode

Y.M.C.A.Village People

Village People – YMCA (OFFICIAL Music Video 1978)
Y.M.C.A.Village People

This commercial introduces how great a deal Y!mobile’s student discount is and appeals to the idea that it adds fun to everyday life.

JO1 performs a dance in school uniforms, and their sharp moves and expressions convey the excitement of using it affordably.

The song that further amplifies the dynamism depicted in the visuals is JO1’s rendition of “Y.M.C.A.” With a glamorous sound that pays homage to the Village People’s original and layered with cheerful vocals, it creates a positive atmosphere.

A compilation of Western songs used in mobile phone and smartphone commercials (31–40)

Apple iPhone X Animoji “Alien”

RedboneChildish Gambino

This is a commercial introducing Animoji, a feature included with the iPhone X that debuted in 2017.

Animoji uses the front-facing camera to read the user’s facial expressions and reflect them in an on-screen animation.

In this ad, an Animoji alien sings “Redbone.” The song was released in 2016 by actor Donald Glover under his stage name Childish Gambino.

Its distinctive, pleasantly floating vibe is part of its appeal, but there’s also a view that the lyrics carry political messages.

Be sure to listen while taking a close look at the lyrics.

Apple “Meet iPhone 16e”

TalkSelena Gomez, benny blanco

Selena Gomez, benny blanco – Talk (Full Song)
TalkSelena Gomez, benny blanco

This is the introductory commercial for the iPhone 16e announced in February 2025.

The video is striking, featuring a blue character inflated with air that appears to dance—and many viewers may have found themselves unable to look away.

The background music is Talk by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.

It’s an intriguing track that combines slightly dark-tinged vocals with a fun, listenable production.

Apple iPhone 5 “Cheese”

Falcon HeroRob Simonsen

Apple – iPhone 5 TV CM – Cheese
Falcon HeroRob Simonsen

This piece, which depicts children dressed in animal and insect costumes being captured in one sweep using panorama mode, is the iPhone 5 commercial “Cheese.” It showcases how panorama mode lets you take wide, horizontal photos.

The background music is “Falcon Hero” by film composer Rob Simonsen—a light, lively track that gives you a sense of excitement, as if announcing the start of a story.

Apple iPhone 15 Check-In 'New Driver' Edition

GoodbyeAloe Blacc

“Goodbye” by Aloe Blacc and Engelmorte
GoodbyeAloe Blacc

In this commercial depicting a father seeing off his daughter, who’s still not used to driving, they showcase a feature that builds on the iPhone’s Find My function: it automatically sends a notification when someone arrives at a preset location.

Even just watching her pull out from the driveway onto the road makes her driving feel a bit worrisome, but after a while a notification properly arrives on the father’s iPhone confirming she’s made it to school.

It’s a very humorous way to present a safe and convenient feature.

The background music is “Goodbye,” sung by American artist Aloe Blacc.

The lyrics, which carry themes of farewell and hopeful reunion, are sung over a track that has a slightly eerie feel.

Apple iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield “Trust Issues”

I Trusted YouGustaf

Gustaf – I Trusted You (Official Visualizer)
I Trusted YouGustaf

This commercial highlights the toughness of the Ceramic Shield glass used on the iPhone 16.

A man at an amusement park tries to take a commemorative photo with his iPhone, but fumbles and drops it.

Time suddenly slows down, and everyone around him is transfixed as the iPhone falls toward the ground.

Just when you think the screen must have shattered, it turns out to be fine thanks to the Ceramic Shield.

The commercial features “I Trusted You” by the New York punk band Gustaf, a track they released in 2024.

Its minimal guitar-and-bass accompaniment is striking and sticks in your head after just one listen.