OPPO raises prices on eight smartphone models in India due to rising AI driven memory costs, with further increases expected amid ongoing market pressures.
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0A deeper look at the festival season for India's USD 42 billion smartphone market shows how memory shortages and currency headwinds moderate discounts and shape buyer behavior.
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00A TrendForce report highlights a robust rise in iPhone production during the first quarter despite ongoing cost pressures in memory components that affect the wider smartphone sector. The analysis notes resilient demand for newer iPhone models and an efficient manufacturing setup that enabled a notable output increase while peers struggle with parts shortages and rising costs. The findings suggest Apple can sustain production momentum into the next quarter amid favorable market dynamics and inventory management. The broader market remains challenged by memory cost volatility, yet Apple shows notable relative strength. The report emphasizes the importance of supply chain resilience and demand signals in shaping iPhone output trends. Overall the trend points to continued leadership by Apple in the device segment as it navigates a difficult macro environment.
00TrendForce reports that 284 million smartphones were produced globally in the first quarter of 2026, down 1.7 percent year over year. Memory price increases had limited impact due to existing inventories of cheap memory, which are gradually being exhausted. For the full year 2026 TrendForce forecasts production of about 1.051 billion units, about 16.2 percent lower than the prior year. The report warns that the decline could deepen if memory prices stay elevated and brands adjust strategies accordingly.
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