IDC: Global smartphone shipments fell 22% YoY in September quarter, largest decline on record

Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 22% year-over-year in the September quarter to 255.3 million units, their largest quarterly decline on record, according to IDC data. Samsung fell 5.8% to 57.8 million units and Apple 4.0% to 57.3 million, while Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo each dropped more than 29%. Memory costs have surged 350% on AI demand, pressuring vendors.

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