Global smartphone shipments declined 6% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) 2026, as DRAM and NAND shortages disrupted supplies and increased costs, reports Counterpoint Research. Apple led Q1 smartphone sales for the first time with 21% market share, growing 5% YoY, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand, proactive supply chain management amid memory constraints, and improved […]
