The smartphone market dropped by 7% in Q2 because of rising memory prices
News Source : GSMArena.com
News Summary
- According to an FDM CCS Insight report, global smartphone shipments declined by 7% in Q2, compared to Q2 of 2025.
- Developed markets like Europe and North America declined only by low single digits, while emerging markets saw larger declines.
- The secondary market, on the other hand, is doing well.
- Per FDM's report, second-hand phone sales grew 3% year-over-year and are expected to grow close to 10% (9% to be exact) for the entire year.
According to an FDM CCS Insight report, global smartphone shipments declined by 7% in Q2, compared to Q2 of 2025. They fell 3% in comparison to Q1 of this year.
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