Global smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% YoY in Q3 2026; Apple, Samsung show greater resilience

Global smartphone SoC shipments declined 21% year-over-year in Q3 2026, driven by rising memory costs, longer replacement cycles and cautious OEM inventory management, according to Counterpoint Research. Mid- and entry-tier devices faced the greatest pressure, while Apple and Samsung showed greater resilience. Qualcomm faced the most headwinds.

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