
Ryan Haines / Android Authority
TL;DR
- A new Counterpoint Research report predicts that smartphone prices will rise in 2026, with average selling prices increasing by as much as 6.9% as memory costs surge.
- The same report points to shrinking shipments and higher manufacturing costs, pushing smartphone makers to potentially cut specs like RAM and limit budget options.
- For consumers, this means phones launching next year will be pricier while offering fewer meaningful upgrades.
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