Smartphone Shipments

Smartphone Shipments Drop 20% As Component Costs Surge

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Smartphone Shipments Fall 20% Across India in Q3 India recorded a sharp 20% year-on-year drop in smartphone shipments during the July-September quarter of 2026. According to recent data from Counterpoint Research, this downturn dragged regional distribution down to its lowest level in a decade. Unlike previous years where festive season demand cushioned sales, soaring component … Read more

Smartphone Shipments Plummet as Memory Crisis Hits Market

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Smartphone shipments drop as component costs soar Recent industry data confirms that smartphone shipments have experienced a sharp decline, falling by over 20 percent in the third quarter. This downturn stems from a persistent memory crisis that has significantly inflated production costs for hardware manufacturers. Consequently, vendors have been forced to increase retail prices, which … Read more