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Smartphone market to fall 13%
What happened
IDC forecasts a 12.9% contraction in global smartphone shipments to 1.1B units in 2026 due to memory chip shortages, with the situation not easing until mid-2027. Smartphone ASP is projected to rise 14% to a record $523, making the sub-$100 segment permanently uneconomical. Bullish: Memory chip ASPs are projected to rise due to sustained supply constraints and inelastic demand in premium segments.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 15/100
Affected components and suppliers
Memory Chip
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Source and time
Source: Electronics Weekly · 2/26/2026 · View original source
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