Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis - Engadget

A report from Omdia says global smartphone shipments fell 6% year over year to 272 million units in the second quarter of 2026, with rising memory and component costs contributing to ongoing supply chain pressures. Lower-cost brands such as Xiaomi and Oppo saw steep shipment declines, while Samsung and Apple increased their market share. Apple posted strong iPhone shipments, and Samsung benefited from strength in its memory business despite pressure on its mobile division.

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