Shipments of display panels to the refurbished smartphone market saw rapid growth in Q1 2026 as panel makers redirected excess capacity due to slowing demand from new smartphone manufacturers.

Driven by a weak yen and industry changes, Japan's market for used smartphones has expanded for seven consecutive years, reaching record highs in units sold and market share.

Qualcomm's stock has fallen as memory issues weigh on its earnings, despite the company's focus on AI's impact on the smartphone market and data center plans. The company's Q3 earnings report highlighted these challenges.

Samsung is reportedly set to release its new Galaxy Z Fold8, featuring an innovative foldable form factor, potentially gaining an advantage over Apple in the foldable smartphone market.

Speculation around the Pixel 11's release date and price suggests that its reveal could give the upcoming iPhone 17 a competitive edge in the smartphone market.

Huawei and Apple have extended their market dominance in China's high-end smartphone sector. This growth comes as demand for premium devices leaves competitors like Samsung behind, according to IDC.

Apple is reportedly making strategic decisions regarding the release date of the iPhone 18 Pro, aiming to gain an advantage over its rivals in the smartphone market.

The global smartphone market is undergoing a significant transformation, with shipments expected to decline as manufacturers shift towards premium devices and prices hit record highs.

An analysis explores the reasons behind Nokia's inability to successfully transition and compete in the smartphone market, despite its previous dominance in mobile phones.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence is reportedly causing a crisis in the smartphone market, leading to a significant increase in device prices. This suggests a direct impact of AI advancements on consumer electronics.

Samsung Electronics has emerged as the leader in smartphone markets across South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia during the first quarter. The company topped emerging markets with its strong performance.

Apple reportedly increased its iPhone sales in the US by 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, capitalizing on Samsung's delays, while the overall smartphone market declined by 5.7 percent, according to Counterpoint Research data.

Motorola has officially entered India's competitive premium foldable smartphone market with the introduction of its new Razr Fold device.

The Honor Magic8 Lite is being reviewed as a strong contender for this summer's budget smartphone market, praised for its affordable price and long battery life.

Chip designer Arm has issued a warning about a downturn in the smartphone market, leading to a decline in its stock value. The company's outlook reflects broader concerns within the mobile technology sector.

OnePlus and Realme are reportedly considering aligning their teams as the smartphone market faces increasing pressure, suggesting a potential strategic move by the companies.

Qualcomm's stock has seen an increase, fueled by investor optimism regarding a potential rebound in the smartphone market and the company's strategic expansion into data-center chip development.

An article discusses five key advantages that Samsung phones possess over other brands in the competitive smartphone market, contributing to their consistent popularity worldwide.

Apple has secured the leading position in the global smartphone market for the March quarter, a first-time achievement attributed to the success of the iPhone 17e and strategic supply-chain management.

Apple has received a substantial boost in the smartphone market, capitalizing on the struggles and stumbling performance of its key rivals.

BNP Paribas has lowered its price target for QUALCOMM (QCOM), citing ongoing weakness in the smartphone market as the primary reason.

Apple's latest decision regarding its potential foldable iPhone is anticipated to significantly impact the future of smartphone design and functionality. This move could redefine user expectations for mobile devices.

Huawei has reportedly surpassed competitors like Apple and Samsung by launching the world's first horizontally 'wide' foldable phone, marking a significant innovation in the smartphone market.

Counterpoint reports that Apple maintains its leadership in the smartphone market, even as overall global shipments experience a decline.

Reports indicate that Apple's foldable iPhone remains on schedule for a September debut, signaling the company's entry into the foldable smartphone market.

Google's Pixel smartphones are reportedly gaining significant ground, leaving Samsung behind in the competitive mobile device market.

Amazon.com is reportedly planning a return to the smartphone market, signaling a potential new venture for the tech giant.

The high-end Android smartphone market sees new competition with Leica introducing a 2000 Euro smartphone featuring a rotating lens ring, alongside new offerings from Xiaomi and Samsung.

Xiaomi's sales growth has reached its slowest pace in years, signaling a broader trend of poor demand within the smartphone market.

Amazon is reportedly working on a new smartphone, codenamed "Transformer," aiming to create a voice-driven mobile hub integrated with Alexa, revisiting its past unsuccessful attempts in the smartphone market.

Dreame has announced its entry into the luxury smartphone market with devices valued up to $15,000, alongside a new series featuring a detachable camera module and a 1-inch sensor.

A review of the Google Pixel 10a praises its quality camera, good software, and long battery life, suggesting it's a strong contender in the lower-cost smartphone market.

The European smartphone market declined by 1 per cent to 134.2 million units in 2025, according to the latest research released by market analysts Omdia. This marked the end of what the firm described as a disruptive year shaped by subdued demand and new eco-design and USB-C regulations. The findings show that Europe’s smartphone shipments […]

The smartphone market, including major players like Samsung and Google, is reportedly facing an unprecedented crisis marked by marginal improvements, growing prices, and potential difficulties for smaller manufacturers.

Smartphone market set for biggest-ever decline in 2026 on memory price surge, IDC says  The Straits Times

Huawei has launched its new Mate 80 Pro smartphone, marking a significant move to re-establish its presence in the global smartphone arena.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers are pushing battery capacities beyond 5,000mAh, making battery life a key competitive area in the 2026 smartphone market.

The foldable smartphone market is projected to grow significantly by 21% this year, with Samsung making strategic moves and Apple anticipated to enter the segment, intensifying competition.

Qualcomm's stock experienced a decline after the company reported its third-quarter earnings, which, despite topping revenue expectations, highlighted a slowdown in the smartphone market. Investors reacted to the broader market conditions affecting the tech sector.

Reports indicate the release date and price reveal for the Pixel 11 may give an advantage to the upcoming iPhone 17, suggesting competitive dynamics in the smartphone market.

Apple's stock performance is highlighted as smartphone shipments for the company show growth, contrasting with broader industry trends. This indicates Apple's strong position in the competitive smartphone market.

Apple and Samsung maintained their positions as top smartphone vendors in the second quarter, despite an overall 11% decline in global smartphone sales. Both companies managed to gain market share during this period.

Samsung Electronics, Google, and Apple are preparing major launches in the foldable smartphone market, intensifying the competition for premium handsets in the second half of the year. This three-way race is expected to reshape the market.

An analysis questions whether Qualcomm's stock performance is driven by the future of AI or remains tied to the current state of the smartphone market.

Europe’s smartphone market recorded modest growth in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting resilient demand despite rising supply-side pressures, according to market research firm Omdia.

Bank of America analysts view Apple as a primary beneficiary of the emerging agentic AI smartphone market, suggesting significant growth potential for the tech giant.

The new Oppo Find X9 Ultra smartphone is being tested and is proving to outperform competitors in photography, establishing Oppo as a serious contender in the smartphone market.

Samsung's later-than-usual launch of its Galaxy S26 series in Q1 2026 created an opportunity for Apple, leading to a significant increase in iPhone sales and outperforming the US smartphone market.

Samsung's decision to launch its new Galaxy phone later than anticipated has reportedly provided a massive competitive advantage to Apple in the smartphone market.

Arm's stock experienced a slide due to a weakening smartphone market and ongoing concerns regarding the supply of AI chips.

Qualcomm's shares have risen amid optimism for a rebound in the smartphone market and the company's strategic push into data-center chips.

The introduction of the Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra is being highlighted as a significant development for the premium smartphone market in Nigeria. The device is expected to usher in a new era of advanced mobile technology in the region.

A tightening memory chip supply is reshaping the global smartphone market, benefiting Samsung Electronics and Apple while squeezing Chinese vendors. Global smartphone shipments are being affected by this crunch.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has reportedly surpassed the iPhone 17 Pro Max in recent Consumer Reports rankings, indicating a strong performance in the smartphone market.

HONOR has opened pre-orders for its new 600 Series, which the company claims will redefine flagship-level performance in the smartphone market segment.

A shortage of DRAM and NAND memory chips, coupled with weakening consumer demand, are the primary factors contributing to negative forecasts for the global smartphone market, indicating a 'Chip Crisis 2.0'.

India's smartphone market experienced its worst start in six years, with a 3% shipment drop in Q1 2026, primarily due to rising component and energy costs pushing phone prices up and impacting demand in the crucial sub-Rs 15,000 segment.

Industry analysts Omdia report that the global smartphone market grew by 1% year-on-year in Q1 2026, exceeding expectations despite rising component costs. However, these cost pressures are now threatening the future demand outlook for smartphones.

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been officially unveiled, entering the premium smartphone market alongside the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, with both models highlighted for their advanced camera capabilities.

Reports suggest a potential first look at the rumored iPhone Fold, indicating Apple's possible entry into the foldable smartphone market.

Analysts are warning of a significant slump in global smartphone shipments, forecasting a 31% decline, as the high demand for AI chips impacts the market.

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, its enduring success is largely attributed to the revolutionary impact of the iPhone, which transformed the smartphone market after the company's earlier innovations with home computers.

Nikkei Asia reports that security features will be the decisive factor in determining the winners of the competitive AI smartphone market, highlighting its importance for consumer trust and adoption.

More than a decade after the unsuccessful Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning a return to the smartphone market with a new device.

The Android smartphone market is described as more diverse and exciting than ever, presenting numerous alternatives to the iPhone, with Leica mentioned as one of the latest options.

Domestic brands gain ground as China’s smartphone market shows resilient, diversified growth  Global Times

Finnish company Jolla is reportedly making a return as a European alternative in the smartphone market, aiming to offer a distinct choice for consumers.

Smartphone shipments are expected to drop 12.9% to 1.12 billion units, the research firm said in a ‌report

According to a new Omdia report, Samsung led the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) in 2025, shipping 46.6 million units and securing a 35% market share, with Apple and Honor showing the highest growth among the top five.

A report highlights five Chinese-made smartphones that are competitive with the Samsung Galaxy S26, showcasing the increasing competition in the global smartphone market with advanced features and designs.

Qualcomm's CEO stated that artificial intelligence is expected to be the company's next major growth driver, even as the smartphone market is projected to remain suppressed. This indicates a strategic shift towards new technologies to offset challenges in its traditional market.

Corning's financial outlook is reportedly being weighed down by existing capacity limitations and a general downturn in the smartphone market.

The Indian smartphone market experienced a 10% decline in the second quarter of 2026, as rising prices negatively impacted consumer demand.

Samsung has retaken the lead in the global smartphone market during the second quarter, amidst a memory crunch. This marks a significant shift in market share.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is anticipated to be the company's most expensive iPhone to date, with its launch timeline coming into focus. This strategic pricing and release are aimed at defeating rivals in the smartphone market.

Qualcomm's stock outlook is not particularly strong due to potential weaknesses in the smartphone market and tough competition.

Apple is reportedly preparing to release 3 million new 'iPhone Fold' devices, signaling a potential entry into the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung has secured a leading position in the smartphone markets of South America and the Middle East during the first quarter of the year.

A review of a new smartphone highlights its features and what consumers need to know before purchasing, as the mid-range smartphone market becomes increasingly competitive.

Samsung is reportedly targeting the upcoming iPhone Fold by offering a free feature upgrade for its Galaxy Z Fold 8, aiming to strengthen its position in the foldable smartphone market.

The global smartphone market saw a one per cent year-on-year expansion in the first quarter of 2026, with total shipments reaching 298.5 million units due to vendors accelerating activity. This growth was reported by market intelligence firm Omdia.

Despite high oil prices, an expert warns that Russia's economy is facing a deep crisis, particularly evident in its smartphone market, indicating underlying issues beyond initial appearances.

Qualcomm is set to release its second-quarter earnings report as the global smartphone market continues to face significant declines.

Infinix has officially unveiled its new Note 60 Series smartphones, which feature an AI Matrix Display and are powered by a Snapdragon processor. The launch marks the company's latest offering in the premium smartphone market.

Foxconn is increasingly using AI in its cloud and networking division, which assembles AI servers, to grow its business and decrease its dependence on smartphone market leader Apple.

Oppo's new Find X9 Ultra smartphone, featuring Hasselblad camera technology, is positioned as a strong competitor to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Samsung Electronics has reclaimed the top position in the global smartphone market during the first quarter, surpassing Apple. Market tracker Omdia reported Samsung's 22 percent market share compared to Apple's 20 percent.

A global shortage of memory chips is reportedly widening the competitive gap within the smartphone market, impacting various manufacturers differently.

Apple's iPhone 16 has secured the top spot as the world's best-selling smartphone for the second quarter in a row, driven by strong demand in markets like Japan and India and competitive pricing. Samsung continues to be a strong competitor in the global smartphone market.

A tech article compares the camera performance of five different smartphones, claiming they offer better quality than the iPhone 17 in the competitive smartphone market.

Samsung continues to dominate the foldable smartphone market, but new rivals are rapidly gaining ground and increasing competition in the segment.

Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market, more than ten years after the unsuccessful launch of its Fire Phone.

While the overall Chinese smartphone market experienced a 4% decline in the first nine weeks of the year, Apple defied the trend by selling significantly more iPhones compared to the same period in 2025.

India's smartphone market faces a grim outlook as the Middle East crisis impacts demand and supply.

Apple's smartphone sales in China have reportedly surged by 23%, according to Counterpoint, defying a broader decline in the country's smartphone market.

A review of the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion highlights it as a practical and long-lasting option in a competitive smartphone market, balancing design, performance, and battery life.

Two recent reports predict further declines in the smartphone market in 2026, as dwindling memory supplies continue to drive up prices of consumer electronics.

The analytics company "IDC" predicted that the global smartphone market will shrink by 12.9% this year, which is related to an unprecedented shortage of memory chips, reported the agency "Bloomberg".

IDC predicts the smartphone market will experience its largest-ever decline in 2026, primarily driven by a significant surge in memory prices.