Smartphone markets are hitting a structural wall.



A massive memory chip shortage is forcing manufacturers to kill off the sub-$100 segment to protect their margins.

IDC forecasts a 13% shipment crash in 2026 a 160M unit drop as the industry pivots toward higher-priced hardware.

With elevated costs locked in through mid-2027, the "budget phone" floor has permanently shifted upward.
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