IDC: Global smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026 declined by 4.1%

Market research firm IDC stated that the shipment of smartphones in the first quarter declined, ending the momentum of continuous growth for ten consecutive quarters. Apple and Samsung were the only manufacturers among the top five brands to achieve growth. The shortage of memory chips and the Iran war led to an increase in manufacturing costs, with Chinese brands being the most affected. IDC predicts that the tight supply of memory chips is expected to continue until the second half of 2027.