Global smartphone shipments declined 6% YoY in Q1 2026, as DRAM and NAND shortages disrupted supplies and increased costs across OEMs, while consumer sentiment remained weak amid Middle East tensions.Apple led Q1 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 performance in China.Samsung’s shipments declined 6% YoY in Q1 2026 with 20% market share, due to the delayed Galaxy S26 launch and weakness in the entry-tier segment.Beyond the top five brands, Google and Nothing grew 14% YoY and 25% YoY, respectively, driven by expanding channel presence, strong model traction, and clear niche differentiation.Seoul, Beijing, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Fort Collins, Hong Kong, London, New Delhi, Taipei, Tokyo – April 10, 2026
  • THE_GR8_MIKE@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3 months

    Surprised it’s not less seeing as there is no reason to upgrade phones more than once every 5 years anymore.

    • shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zipEnglish
      3 months

      Oneplus nord n200 the device was released in 2021, but I purchased it brand new in the box in 2023. So I’ve had it for three years, although it’s a five-year-old device.

    • FreeBooteR69@lemmy.caEnglish
      3 months

      I have a Google Pixel 3a xl from 2019. The phone works fine, with Ubuntu Touch/Waydroid.

      • DeeBeeDouble@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3 months

        S10e also from 2019 here. Works flawlessly. Its small, has a headphone jack and SD slot, everything I need.

  • Bloefz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3 months

    Makes sense. Apple’s customers are a lot less price-sensitive. And also, memory and storage are naturally a much larger part is the price in a $150 smartphone than in a $1000 one. Apple doesn’t do the $150 class at all.

    You see that kind of smartphone a lot here in Spain where purchasing power is a lot lower than in the US. Still a lot of people using things like wired headphones too.