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Global smartphone market heads for record decline as memory chip shortage worsens
Counterpoint Research says global smartphone shipments are projected to fall 13.9% this year to 1.08 billion units, the steepest contraction on record. The shortage is hitting lower-end phones hardest as manufacturers shift capacity toward AI-related chips, while premium devices remain more resilient.
Budget smartphones face the sharpest pressure from supply constraints
The shortage is making entry-level devices harder to produce economically because chipmakers are prioritizing more profitable AI chips. Counterpoint says this is especially hurting brands exposed to sub-$150 phones, with Transsion forecast to fall 32% in shipments this year.
Xiaomi and Honor projected to post major shipment declines
Counterpoint’s outlook also points to significant pressure on major Android vendors, with Xiaomi forecast to decline 28% and Honor 16% for the full year. The report suggests the market weakness is broadening beyond low-cost brands as chip availability tightens.
Samsung launches a new global 'AI Living' marketing campaign
Samsung Electronics announced the global video campaign “Your Companion to AI Living,” introduced during The First Look at CES 2026. The campaign underscores Samsung’s push to position its devices and ecosystem around practical AI-powered living.
Samsung doubles down on AI-centered consumer electronics messaging
The new campaign signals Samsung’s focus on AI as a core differentiator across mobile and connected gadgets. By tying the message to CES 2026, Samsung is aligning its brand with the broader industry move toward AI-enabled consumer devices.
Computex 2026 spotlights next-generation handhelds and chips
Tom’s Guide’s Computex 2026 roundup highlights the show’s most notable gadgets, spanning chips, handhelds, monitors, and laptops. The event remains a major venue for seeing where mobile computing hardware is headed next.
Major gadget launches at Computex 2026 emphasize portable computing
The Computex 2026 selection suggests strong attention on portable devices and the components behind them, including new handhelds and laptop innovations. That reflects a broader industry trend toward more powerful compact devices for gaming, work, and AI workloads.
T-Mobile continues device and offer updates across its product lineup
T-Mobile’s official news hub is publishing the latest device, offer, and service updates, making it a key source for U.S. mobile-market announcements. The carrier’s page indicates ongoing activity around phones, plans, and promotions.
AI-related chip demand is reshaping smartphone manufacturing
Counterpoint says chipmakers are reallocating production toward AI-related chips, squeezing supply for memory used in smartphones. This shift is raising wholesale prices and making cheaper phones less economical to produce.
Premium smartphones remain more resilient than low-end models
While overall shipments are declining, Counterpoint says premium phones are holding up better than the broader market. That resilience is helping some manufacturers offset weakness in the mass-market segment.