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The European smartphone market declined by 1 per cent to 134.2 million units in 2025, according to the latest research released by market analysts Omdia. This marked the end of what the firm described as a disruptive year shaped by subdued demand and new eco-design and USB-C regulations. The findings show that Europe’s smartphone shipments […]

The smartphone market, including major players like Samsung and Google, is reportedly facing an unprecedented crisis marked by marginal improvements, growing prices, and potential difficulties for smaller manufacturers.

Smartphone market set for biggest-ever decline in 2026 on memory price surge, IDC says  The Straits Times

Huawei has launched its new Mate 80 Pro smartphone, marking a significant move to re-establish its presence in the global smartphone arena.

Domestic brands gain ground as China’s smartphone market shows resilient, diversified growth  Global Times

Finnish company Jolla is reportedly making a return as a European alternative in the smartphone market, aiming to offer a distinct choice for consumers.

Smartphone shipments are expected to drop 12.9% to 1.12 billion units, the research firm said in a ‌report

According to a new Omdia report, Samsung led the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) in 2025, shipping 46.6 million units and securing a 35% market share, with Apple and Honor showing the highest growth among the top five.

Two recent reports predict further declines in the smartphone market in 2026, as dwindling memory supplies continue to drive up prices of consumer electronics.

The analytics company "IDC" predicted that the global smartphone market will shrink by 12.9% this year, which is related to an unprecedented shortage of memory chips, reported the agency "Bloomberg".

IDC predicts the smartphone market will experience its largest-ever decline in 2026, primarily driven by a significant surge in memory prices.