Global Smartphone Shipments Hit a 13-Year Low in Q2 Due to AI Memory Shortage
Smartphone shipments globally declined by up to 11% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2026, marking their worst performance since 2013. The drop is attributed primarily to an ongoing memory and storage shortage that has shifted from a supply issue into one affecting demand, particularly in entry-level and mid-range segments.
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Topics: Market polarization Memory shortage Smartphone shipments