Global smartphone SoC shipments to fall 7% in 2026, revenue to grow: Counterpoint

The global smartphone SoC (System-on-Chip) market is expected to slow in 2026, with shipments projected to decline 7% year-on-year (YoY), according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartphone SoC Model Shipments and Revenue Tracker, Q4 2025, Preliminary View. After several years of consistent growth, the industry faces challenges from rising memory costs and shifting market dynamics. Continue reading “Global smartphone SoC shipments to fall 7% in 2026, revenue to grow: Counterpoint”