Smartphone Market to Face Simultaneous Shock of 'Volume Decline and Price Rise' in 2026
Published2026.06.24 15:01The global smartphone market in 2026 has entered a structural transition period marked by simultaneous declining shipments and sharp increases in average selling price (ASP).
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