Memory surge lifts phone prices, boosting N-1 and used-device demand

Digitimes
By Charlene ChenOct 12, 2026, 4:33 am101 pts
Rising memory prices have forced smartphone brands to raise handset prices, hurting new-device sales in 2026. Global smartphone shipments are expected to drop 15-17%, while demand for N-1 generation and used smartphones is surging, potentially pushing the used-phone market beyond 300 million units and creating…

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