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

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by DigiTimes (headlines) at 12 Oct, 08:33 UTC

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…

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• T2Memory surge lifts phone prices, boosting N-1 and used-device demandDigiTimes (headlines)12 Oct, 08:33