Smartphone Prices Could Rise Nearly 7% in 2026 as AI Memory Shortage Forces Shipment Cuts, New Forecasts Warn (Dec. 17, 2025)
The global smartphone market is heading toward a rare double hit in 2026: fewer devices shipped and higher prices. New forecasts published this week point to an AI-driven memory crunch that’s already pushing up component costs—especially for budget phones. A wave of
