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Memory Shortage Threatens to Shrink Global Smartphone Market — IDC Predicts a 2026 Downturn
IDC has reduced its 2026 smartphone shipment forecast to about 1.1 billion units, warning that a memory chip shortage and steep price rises could drive a record 13% market contraction. The shortage is forcing OEMs to cut low‑end models and push consumers toward higher‑priced devices, a structural shift that IDC expects will persist until at least mid‑2027.
NeTe2026年2月26日 20:06
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Technology
Memory Shortage Could Trigger a 13% Collapse in Smartphone Shipments in 2026, IDC Warns
IDC has cut its 2026 smartphone shipment forecast to about 1.1 billion units, forecasting a roughly 13% decline driven by a memory/storage chip shortage. The disruption favours large OEMs and major memory manufacturers, risks higher prices and delayed product launches, and could lengthen replacement cycles for consumers.
NeTe2026年2月26日 20:06
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