Global Existing Smartphone Prices Climb About 15% in 2026 (but iPhone Prices Remain Steady)
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The artificial intelligence boom is having a significant impact on the mobile industry. The costs of key components are rising, which translates into higher prices for new devices. Manufacturers are looking for savings, limiting some specifications, and adopting a more cautious approach to cheaper models. It's possible that 2026 could be the beginning of the end of the era of exceptionally cheap consumer electronics. The development of artificia…
Increases to 21% and expensive memory: the smartphone industry rises in price, but Apple for now holds on to macitynet.it The price of smartphones runs: +15% in 2026, now it's up to iPhone 18?
Experts from Counterpoint Research said that the prices of various smartphones have increased by more than 40% this year
Counterpoint Research Expert confirm For consumers, this is an unpleasant trend. Global retail prices for existing smartphone models have increased by 15% so far this year, and new products will be 25% more expensive than last year’s predecessors as memory price dynamics leave manufacturers with little choice. Image source: Unsplash, NSYS Group In some cases, […]
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